France
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Campus France
French government scholarship for international Master's and PhD students, applied for through the French university that admits you.
- Funding
- Partial
- When
- Usually opens in OctoberStatus: Expected
- For
- Master's, PhD
- Other scholarships
- Can't be combined
Last verified 25 September 2026
What's missing?
What it covers
- Stipend
- Airfare
- Health insurance
A monthly allowance, return travel, health insurance and cultural activities. Tuition is not included.
Who it's for
Non-French citizens with excellent academic results. Age 29 or under for Master's and 35 or under for PhD. Master's applicants must not already be studying in France.
Required documents
- Passport
- HEC-attested degree
- Recommendation letters
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to a Master's or PhD at a French institution.
- 2
Ask that institution to nominate you for Eiffel; you cannot apply directly.
- 3
The institution submits your file to Campus France, usually between October and January.
- 4
Results are published in spring.