The call for application is now open for the France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program 2027, a tool developed by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract the best foreign students to Master’s and PhD degree programs from the 2027 academic year.
The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program provides training each year for future foreign decision-makers from the public and private sectors, offering Master’s and Doctoral (PhD) degree programs at French institutions. Applications for these Master’s Scholarships and PhD Scholarships are submitted exclusively by French higher education institutions and any applications sent directly by students or transmitted by foreign institutions will be declared ineligible.
Only French higher education institutions can submit applications.
- If you are an institution and have already participated in the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program, you will receive an email explaining how to access the application files. If you do not receive it, please contact.
- If you are an institution and are participating in the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme for the first time, please contact to access the application files.
- If you are a student and would like to know more about the Eiffel Excellence Program, click here.
If you are an institution and wish to submit one or more applications, please consult the FAQ to help you with the procedure.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be aged up to 29 years for the master level
- Be aged up to 35 years for the doctoral level.
- Be an international students
Eligible Fields of Study
The two main disciplinary fields for the France Excellence Eiffel scholarships cover the following seven areas of study for the Master’s and Doctorate elements:
For Science and Technology
- Biology and Health
- Ecological Transition
- Mathematics and Digital
- Engineering Sciences
For Humanities and Social Sciences
- History, French language and civilization
- Law and political science
- Economics and management
Levels of Study
French higher education institutions who submit candidates to the France Excellence Eiffel program agree to enroll them:
- in courses leading to a master’s degree
- in an engineering program
- in a joint doctoral program (joint supervision of dissertation and/or dual degree), in partnership with a partner institution abroad.
Duration of the scholarship
Master’s level
- a maximum of 12 months when enrolling in an M2
- a maximum of 24 months when enrolling in an M1
- a maximum of 36 months for the completion of an engineering degree
Doctorate level
The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship is awarded for a period of maximum 12 to 36 months starting on September 1 of the year the scholarship is awarded.
Scholarship Benefits
Master’s level
France Excellence Eiffel scholarship holders receive a monthly allowance of €1,200 (from January 2026), to which is added several services: International transportation, national transportation, insurance, housing searches, cultural activities, etc.
Doctorate level
France Excellence Eiffel scholarship holders receive a monthly stipend of €2,100 (from January 2026) to which is added several services:: international transportation, national transportation, insurance, housing searches, cultural activities, etc.
For both elements of the program, tuition fees are not covered by the France Excellence Eiffel program.
Method of Application
Follow these steps to apply for the France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program 2027:
Step 1
- Contact the Campus France office in your country of origin or the cooperation and cultural action service of the French embassy, who can guide and advise you on your study project;
- Contact the International Relations department of a French institution by visiting its website, by email or by telephone, to find out the procedures and deadline for submitting an application to their department.
It is up to you to choose the school or university that best suits your study plans in France.
All French higher education institutions can submit applications.
Step 2
- The institution accepts and supports your application for the France Excellence Eiffel scholarship.
- The institution submits your application online, on the dedicated Campus France website.
Application Deadline: January 6, 2027.
For More Information: Visit the Scholarship Website.
