Scholarship
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship is the French Government’s flagship program for outstanding international students pursuing Master’s and PhD degrees. It is managed by Campus France and requires nomination by a French higher education institution.
About this scholarship
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme is offered by French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs for study in France at master and phd level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend of €1,181 for Master's or €1,700 for PhD, plus travel and insurance., provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly stipend of €1,181 for Master's or €1,700 for PhD, plus travel and insurance.. 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, Engineering, Mathematics, Law, Political Science, Economics and Management. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
International students applying for Master's or PhD programs in France; must be nominated by a French university.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Law, Political Science, 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
- French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
- Study destination
- France
- Award
- Monthly stipend of €1,181 for Master's or €1,700 for PhD, plus travel and insurance.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Law, Political Science, Economics and Management
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verification
- Not yet manually verified
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23