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Deadline: January 8, 2026
The French Government Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme 2026 offers outstanding international students the opportunity to pursue Master’s and Ph.D. studies in France. Established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Eiffel Programme aims to attract the world’s brightest minds to French higher education institutions. It focuses on priority areas such as engineering, sciences, economics, law, and political sciences, preparing future global leaders for impactful careers.
This fully funded scholarship provides students with financial support while also promoting academic and cultural exchange. The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship has become one of the most prestigious awards for international students seeking advanced education in France.
Benefits
Recipients of the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2026 enjoy several benefits, including:
- Monthly stipend: €1,181 for Master’s students and €1,700 for Ph.D. students.
- International travel coverage: round-trip flight tickets to France.
- Health insurance coverage during the study period.
- Cultural activities and integration support for scholars.
- Tuition fee exemptions at participating French universities.
- Access to world-class institutions and research opportunities in France.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be a non-French international student.
- Be 25 years old or younger for Master’s applicants and 30 years old or younger for Ph.D. applicants.
- Apply to a participating French higher education institution, which will nominate them for the scholarship.
- Demonstrate outstanding academic records and leadership potential.
- Apply for fields prioritized under the program: sciences, engineering, law, economics, political science, and management.
Application Process and Documents Required
Applications are not submitted directly by students. Instead, applicants must:
- Apply to their chosen French university.
- Ensure the institution nominates them for the Eiffel Scholarship 2026.
- Prepare required documents, which may include:
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Statement of purpose or research project proposal.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Valid passport.
The French higher education institution will then submit the complete application to Campus France, the body managing the scholarship.
