The French Government has opened the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship programme to support outstanding international students pursuing Master’s and PhD degrees in France.
The scholarship offers financial assistance, including monthly stipends, return airfare, health insurance, housing support, and cultural activities, to help talented students achieve their academic goals in France.
Eiffel Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: France
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Monthly Stipend | Return Airfare Tickets | Health Insurance | Housing Support | Cultural Activities
- IELTS: Not Required (subject to institutional admission requirements)
- Deadline: January 8, 2027
Scholarship Details
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme, established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, aims to attract outstanding international students to French higher education institutions. The programme is designed to develop future leaders in the public and private sectors by supporting their studies at the Master’s and doctoral levels.
Through this initiative, France offers talented students from different countries the opportunity to pursue advanced education in a wide range of academic fields. Successful candidates receive financial support to help cover their living expenses and other costs associated with studying in France. The scholarship also provides benefits such as return airfare, health insurance, housing assistance, and access to cultural activities, depending on the applicable scholarship provisions.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship in France, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Nationality: Applicants must be non-French nationals. Foreign students from eligible countries can apply.
- Master’s Programme: Candidates must be 27 years old or younger at the time of the 2027 competition.
- PhD Programme: Candidates must be 32 years old or younger at the time of the 2027 competition.
- Other Scholarships: Applicants who are already receiving another scholarship from the French government at the time of application are not eligible.
- Institutional Nomination: Applications must be submitted through eligible French higher education institutions. Students cannot apply directly to the French government for the Eiffel Scholarship.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship will receive benefits according to their level of study:
Master’s Degree:
- Monthly stipend of €1,200 for living expenses, as stated in the provided programme information.
- Return airfare tickets.
- Health insurance.
- Housing assistance, subject to applicable provisions.
- Access to cultural activities.
PhD Degree:
- Monthly stipend of €2,100 for living expenses.
- Return airfare tickets.
- Health insurance.
- Housing assistance, subject to applicable provisions.
- Access to cultural activities.
How to Apply
To apply for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship:
- Identify a participating French higher education institution offering your preferred Master’s or PhD programme.
- Contact the institution to express your interest in the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship and follow its internal application process.
- Submit the required academic documents and any other materials requested by the institution.
- Ensure that your application is submitted by the institution before the applicable deadline.
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