Scholarship
Excellence-Major Scholarship
This program supports the best foreign students who have graduated from French high schools abroad to pursue university studies in France for five years.
About this scholarship
Excellence-Major Scholarship is offered by Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and AEFE at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend and social benefits., 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 benefits.. 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
Foreign students who have completed their secondary education in a French educational institution abroad.
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
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
- Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and AEFE
- Award
- Monthly stipend and social benefits.
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-15