Eiffel Excellence Scholarship for Master’s & PhD

About the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

The Eiffel Excellence scholarship is confirmed for the 2026 intake, though the exact application window is not fully spelled out here, so you should check the official website for the current opening and closing dates. This France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program funds international students who want to study for a Master’s or a PhD at a French higher education institution. It targets talented young people from outside France and helps French universities attract strong applicants from abroad.

The programme is run by the French government and administered through Campus France. Because it is a flagship award, selection is handled by the institution rather than by the student directly, which shapes how you apply.

Who Runs the Programme

The scholarship is funded by France through its Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Campus France manages the process on the government’s behalf. French higher education institutions nominate candidates, so the host university acts as your gateway to the award. You do not submit an application straight to Campus France yourself.

Study Level and Eligible Fields

The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program covers two degree levels: Master’s and PhD study in France. Applicants must come from countries that sit within the priority areas of study set by the programme. The award focuses on selected disciplines rather than every field, so confirm that your subject falls within the eligible priority areas before you approach an institution.

How Many Awards Are Offered

The number of scholarships available is not specified here. The programme selects a set number of candidates each year, but the exact figure for the 2026 intake is not stated. Check the official website for the current quota.

Who Can Apply

This scholarship is for international students, not French nationals. Two age limits apply, depending on your level of study:

• Master’s applicants must be up to 29 years old.
• PhD applicants must be up to 35 years old.

In addition, you must come from a country that falls within the programme’s priority areas of study. Because institutions nominate candidates, your academic record and fit with the host programme both matter.

Funding and Benefits

The exact monetary value and full list of inclusions are not detailed here. The Eiffel Excellence scholarship traditionally provides a monthly allowance and covers a range of costs linked to study in France. For the precise stipend amount, duration and any travel or insurance support tied to the 2026 intake, confirm the current terms on the official website before you rely on any figure.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for this France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program, you must meet the following:

• Be a foreign (non-French) student.
• For Master’s study, be up to 29 years old.
• For PhD study, be up to 35 years old.
• Come from a country within the programme’s priority areas of study.
• Apply for a Master’s or PhD at a participating French institution.

Because the institution nominates you, meeting these criteria is the starting point, not a guarantee of selection.

How to Apply

You cannot apply directly. Instead, the French institution where you want to study submits your file to Campus France on your behalf. Start by contacting the international office of your chosen university and asking about their internal Eiffel nomination process and their own cut-off date, which usually falls earlier than the national deadline.

This article covers the 2026 intake, and you should confirm the exact deadline on the official website, since the precise date is not stated here. Missing the institution’s internal deadline means you will not be nominated, so plan well ahead.

Prepare your supporting documents early. While the full list is set by each institution, applicants are typically asked for items such as:

• Academic transcripts and diplomas.
• Proof of your nationality and date of birth.
• A copy of your passport or national identity document.
• Evidence of admission or intended enrolment in a Master’s or PhD programme.

For queries, use the contact details provided on the official Campus France page linked below, or reach out to the international relations office of the French institution you are targeting.

Official Website

Full details and current dates are available on the official page: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/node/303563.