Prestigious Scholarship for International Master’s & PhD Students in France
The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program is a highly competitive and prestigious government-backed award established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and managed in partnership with Campus France. It aims to attract outstanding international students who plan to pursue Master’s or Doctoral (PhD) level studies in France and who demonstrate exceptional academic merit in targeted fields. (Institut français)
📌 Scholarship Overview
- Name: France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
- Host Country: France
- Offered by: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (administered via Campus France)
- Eligible Levels: Master’s & PhD (Doctorate)
- Who Can Apply: International students applying to study in France through a French university or institution that nominates them for the scholarship.
- Official Source: Campus France — France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program (Institut français)
🎯 Purpose & Vision
The Eiffel scholarship is designed to support the education and training of future global leaders and decision-makers in key priority areas, while helping French higher education institutions attract top talent from around the world. Eligible fields include but are not limited to:
- Biology and Health
- Ecological Transition and Environmental Sciences
- Mathematics, Data Science & Engineering
- Law and Political Science
- Economics and Management
- French Language, History, and Civilization (Institut français)
📚 Financial Support & Benefits
💰 Monthly Allowance
Scholarship recipients receive a monthly stipend to cover living expenses:
- Master’s level: Approximately €1,181 – €1,200 per month
- PhD level: Approximately €1,800 – €2,100 per month
These amounts may vary slightly depending on the specific call year and host institution. (Institut français)
✈ Covered Services (Indirect Support)
In addition to monthly funding, the scholarship typically provides:
- International round-trip travel support
- Domestic transportation to your study city
- Temporary health insurance and assistance with French social security enrollment
- Housing search assistance (including options like CROUS student residences)
- Cultural and recreational activities coordinated by Campus France or partner services (Fellowships Guide)
⚠ Note: The Eiffel Scholarship does not directly cover tuition fees or university registration costs — however, in many French public institutions tuition is often waived or significantly reduced for scholarship holders in national degree programs. (indonesie.campusfrance.org)
🎓 Eligibility Guidelines
To be considered for an Eiffel Scholarship, applicants generally must:
✔ Be a foreign national (dual nationality including French is typically excluded)
✔ Be nominated by a French higher education institution — students cannot apply directly to Campus France
✔ Hold the required academic qualification for the selected Master’s or PhD program
✔ Meet age criteria (often under 27 for Master’s and under 30/35 for PhD, depending on year and call)
✔ Not already be benefiting from another French government scholarship program (ij-hdf.fr)
Selection is merit-based and competitive, with institutions presenting their strongest candidates for evaluation by Campus France and the Ministry.
📝 Application Process (Key Steps)
- Choose a French University Program
Identify a Master’s or PhD program in France that matches your academic goals. - Contact the Institution
Inform the university’s Office of International Relations of your interest in being nominated for the Eiffel Scholarship. - Institutional Nomination
The university will nominate eligible candidates and submit applications to Campus France before the official deadline. - Campus France Selection
Campus France and the Ministry review nominations and confirm awards. (indonesie.campusfrance.org)
📍 Deadlines differ by institution, but many institutions nominate candidates between October and early January for the upcoming academic cycle. (Université Paris-Saclay)
📌 Important Notes
✔ The Eiffel Scholarship is one of the most prestigious international awards available for study in France. (Institut français)
✔ You cannot apply directly — your chosen university must present your candidacy. (indonesie.campusfrance.org)
✔ It is highly competitive — strong academic achievement and documented professional potential help improve your chances. (ij-hdf.fr)
✔ A monthly stipend and services are provided, but tuition is not automatically covered by the Eiffel funding itself. (indonesie.campusfrance.org)
📌 Official Reference
For full details and official updates on the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship, visit the Campus France page here:
👉 https://www.campusfrance.org/en/france-excellence-eiffel-scholarship-program (Institut français)
