Eiffel Excellence Scholarship in France Opening in October 2025
Dreaming of earning a Master’s or PhD degree in one of the world’s most prestigious and culturally rich destinations? France is rolling out the red carpet once again for top international students as the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program 2026 gears up for its next round of applications.
Administered by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, this highly competitive program is your passport to academic excellence, leadership development, and a future filled with global opportunity.
Who is Eligible?
This opportunity is open exclusively to non-French citizens with an outstanding academic record and leadership potential. The program is divided into two categories:
- Master’s Applicants: You must be 27 years old or younger (born after March 1999).
- PhD Applicants: You must be 32 years old or younger (born after March 1993).
You must apply through a French higher education institution—individual students cannot apply directly. Your intended field of study must fall within one of the program’s priority disciplines:
- Engineering and Sciences
- Economics and Management
- Law and Political Science.
What Are the Benefits?
Winners of the Eiffel Scholarship receive a generous monthly stipend and a wide range of perks that make studying in France both affordable and enriching:
- €1,181/month for Master’s students
- €1,700/month for PhD students
- Round-trip airfare to/from France
- National health insurance coverage
- Assistance with housing and public transportation
- Access to cultural activities and events
- Tuition waived by participating institutions
This is more than a scholarship—it’s a fully immersive academic and cultural experience in one of the world’s most dynamic countries.
Application Timeline
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2026 application cycle kicks off in October 2025. From that date, French universities will begin nominating exceptional students for this prestigious award. The final deadline for universities to submit applications to Campus France will be in early January 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). Scholarship results will be officially announced in mid-April 2026.
📌 Important: Each university may set their own internal nomination deadlines before the Campus France deadline, so reach out to your prospective institution as early as possible.
Why France?
World-class education, global networking, rich history, and vibrant culture—France offers everything an international scholar needs to grow and succeed. Whether it’s Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, or Bordeaux, Eiffel Scholars find themselves immersed in a life-changing experience.
Start Preparing Now!
Choose your university, review your target program’s admission requirements, and contact the international office to express your interest in being nominated. You’ll need to prepare academic transcripts, a compelling CV, and a strong motivation letter—so don’t wait.
Portal: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/france-excellence-eiffel-scholarship-program.
