Scholarship
Excellence-Major Scholarship
This program is designed for the best foreign students who have graduated from French high schools abroad. It supports them in pursuing higher education in France.
About this scholarship
Excellence-Major Scholarship is offered by French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs for study in France at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend and social security coverage, provided as living stipend 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 living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly stipend 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 bachelor and master level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Graduates of French high schools abroad who are not French nationals.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-04-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor and master
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 and social security coverage
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-04-01
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22