France Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2026 by French Government (Fully Funded)

To all the aspiring students seeking scholarships abroad, what could be better than pursuing your graduate studies in one of the reputed higher education institutions of Europe with all your finances covered? Brace yourselves, as we are here with an exciting opportunity that you should not miss! The applications are open for the France Eiffel Excellence Scholarship for the academic session 2026. A prestigious, fully funded European scholarship offered by the Ministry for Europe & Foreign Affairs, designed to attract top international students to study in France. The Eiffel Excellence scholarship offers an incredible opportunity to international students to pursue a Diploma, Master’s & PhD degree programs in the renowned French higher education institutes. Do you know what’s the best catch of this scholarship program? Almost all French institutions are participating in this scholarship program.

The objective of the Eiffel Scholarship is to attract talented international students to study in French institutions and nurture future leaders to make significant contributions to their home countries after completing the degree program. The Eiffel Scholarship highly encourages students from developing countries to apply. The scholarship focuses on scientific, humanities, and social sciences fields that France considers strategic, such as Science & Health, Engineering, Law, Polictics, Economics, French Culture & Language, etc. The 2026 Eiffel Excellence Scholarship opening of the call for applications is October 1st, 2025; all interested applicant needs to submit their applications by January 8th, 2026. Read more details about the scholarship below.

French Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2026 Overview

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Degree Duration

The scholarships are awarded for the following duration

Master’s Level:

• M1: Up to 24 months
• M2: Up to 12 Months
• Engineering Programs: Up to 36 months

PhD Level:

• The total scholarship duration does not exceed 36 months

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Coverage

The Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs offers comprehensive support to the scholars, the coverage includes:

• A competitive monthly allowance:
  • PhD level: €1,181/month
  • Master’s Level: €1,800/month
• Round-trip air travel coverage
• Domestic travel costs
• Health Insurance
• Housing assistance
• Participation in cultural activities

What’s not covered:

• The Eiffel scholarship does not cover tuition & enrollment fees. If you enroll in a public institute in an area leading to a national diploma or in an engineering degree, you may get an exemption from tuition charges

Study Areas

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship is available for two main disciplines, with a focus on seven specific areas, which France considers strategic.

Social Sciences & Humanities

1. Civilization, French Language & History
2. Law & Political Sciences
3. Economics & Management Sciences

Science & technology

1. Engineering Sciences
2. Mathematical and Digital
3. Ecological Transition
4. Biology & Health

Eiffel Excellence Eligiblity Criteria

Applications are invited from applicants who fulfill the following criteria:

• All non-French nationals are eligible to apply
• Age requirement:
  • For Master’s degree: Up to 27 years of Age
  • For a PhD degree: Up to 32 years of Age
  • The application must come from French institutes
• Wish to pursue a degree program in the given study areas
• Previously did not receive any French Government scholarship
• Meet the language requirement set by each institute

Application Deadline

The application window for the France Eiffel Scholarship is currently open. The last date for the submission of the application is January 8th, 2025

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How to Apply for the French Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2026?

Applicants who are interested in the scholarship must follow the following steps to apply:

Step 1: Choose your desired study area & Institute

• Applicants need to find a Participating French institute that offers a Master’s or PhD degree program in one of the focus areas of the Eiffel scholarship. Visit https://www.campusfrance.org/en, select your desired course, and it will display a list of all French institutes offering that specific course.

Step 2: Secure admission or pre-admission

• Applicants must secure an admission offer from a French institute or be in the process of admission

Step 3: University Nomination

• The scholarship does not allow students to apply directly. Only the French institute or Grande École submits your application via the dedicated campus France website

Step 4: Submit the required documents

• Eiffel Excellence scholarship application by the French Institute
• Motivation letter
• Resume
• Degree certificates and transcripts
• Letter of Recommendations
• English Language Proof
• Research proposal for PhD candidates

Step 5: Submit your scholarship application via the French Institute

• The French institute will collect applications from the students and submit them to the managing body of the Eiffel scholarship. The managing body will review all the applications, and selected students will receive the scholarship offers through the institute.

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