The French Government has officially opened applications for the 2026 Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program, offering fully funded opportunities for international students to study at Master’s and Doctoral levels in France.
The Eiffel Scholarship provides tuition coverage, airfare, healthcare, and generous monthly stipends, enabling students to pursue advanced studies in one of the world’s leading academic and cultural destinations.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: France
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €2,100 Monthly Stipend | Airfare Tickets | Accommodation
- IELTS Requirement: Not Required
- Deadline: January 8, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship is an initiative by the French Government designed to attract outstanding international students who aspire to pursue postgraduate education in France. Created as a strategic program to nurture future leaders in both the public and private sectors, the scholarship emphasizes academic excellence across diverse disciplines such as engineering, science, humanities, and social sciences.
The award is fully funded, covering tuition fees, living expenses, airfare, healthcare, cultural activities, and housing allowances, making it one of the most prestigious scholarship schemes available to non-French nationals. For the 2026 academic year, the program continues to uphold its mission of empowering talented individuals to contribute to global development while deepening ties with France’s world-class educational institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be non-French nationals.
- Open to candidates from all countries worldwide.
- For Master’s applicants, candidates must not be older than 27 years as of the 2026 competition year.
- For PhD applicants, candidates must not be older than 32 years as of the 2026 competition year.
- Applicants must not already be beneficiaries of another French Government scholarship at the time of application.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful candidates for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2026 will receive:
Masters Program
- €1,200 monthly stipend for living expenses
- Additional monthly allowance of €150
- Return airfare
- Health insurance coverage
- Cultural activity support
- Housing allowance
PhD Program
- €2,100 monthly stipend for living expenses
- Return airfare
- Health insurance coverage
- Cultural activity support
- Housing allowance
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents for submission:
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates (Bachelor’s or Master’s as applicable)
- Research proposal (for PhD applicants)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Valid international passport
- Motivation Letter
- Proof of age (date of birth document)
- Recommendation letters (academic or professional)
How to Apply
To apply for the Eiffel Scholarship 2026, follow these steps:
- Apply for admission to a recognized French university or research institution. Contact the International Relations Department of your chosen institution to confirm eligibility, terms, and deadlines for the Eiffel Scholarship application.
- The host institution must support and submit your application online via the Campus France platform. Applications submitted directly by students or foreign institutions will not be accepted.
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