Scholarship
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
Offered by Campus France (French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)
Closed Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
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Last verified: September 26, 2026
Quick facts
- Study destination
- France
- Level
- Master's, PhD / Doctorate
- Eligible students
- Open to most international students
- Deadline
- Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
- Application method
- Nomination by a university
Overview
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program was established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to help French higher education institutions attract top foreign students to their master’s and PhD programmes, in priority areas of study.
Only applications submitted by French higher education institutions are accepted: students apply to an institution, which nominates them.
Who Can Apply
Foreign students nominated by a French higher education institution: up to 29 years old at master's level and up to 35 at PhD level.
Am I eligible? A quick check
- Open to most international students
- Study in France
- Level: Master's, PhD / Doctorate
- University admission needed
This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.
Study Destination
Education Level
Eligible Nationalities
Open to international students.
Not open to citizens of: France.
Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.
Eligibility Requirements
Age
Up to 29 at master's level; up to 35 at PhD level.
Application Deadline
- Status
- Closed Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
- Previous cycle
- 2026 session: call opened 1 October 2025; institutions' applications closed 8 January 2026; results from 30 March 2026.
Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.
How to Apply
University admission first: You need an offer (or an application) from an eligible university before, or as part of, the scholarship application.
Important: scholarship eligibility and university admission requirements may be different. Check both before applying.
Official Links
- Official scholarship page
- Campus France (French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) (official website)
Last verified: September 26, 2026
Application Abroad is not the scholarship provider and does not accept applications. Apply through the official provider; its website is the final source for eligibility, funding and deadlines.
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