Scholarship
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme is a tool developed by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract top foreign students to master's and doctoral programs. It focuses on priority fields of study including science, technology, environmental sciences, and political science.
About this scholarship
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme is offered by Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs for study in France at master and phd level. The award is valued at Monthly allowance plus travel and social security coverage, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly allowance plus travel and social security coverage. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Science, Technology, Environmental Sciences, Political Science, Law, Economics and Management. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Applicants must be foreign nationals, under 27 for master's level or under 32 for doctoral level, and must be nominated by a French higher education institution.
How to apply
Applicants are expected to prepare: Nomination by French institution, academic transcripts, language certificates, research project (doctorate), CV. Applications close on 2026-01-08. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Application requirements
Nomination by French institution, academic transcripts, language certificates, research project (doctorate), CV
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Science, Technology, Environmental Sciences, Political Science, Law, Economics and Management
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
- Study destination
- France
- Award
- Monthly allowance plus travel and social security coverage
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Science, Technology, Environmental Sciences, Political Science, Law, Economics and Management
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-01-08
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-21