French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Campus France)
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Programme
The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Programme is a partially-funded scholarship from French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Campus France) for Master's, PhD pursuing any field in France. Deadline: Campus France deadline 8 January 2026; institutions set earlier internal deadlines (often November).
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- Master's, PhD
- Where
- France
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- EUR 1,200/month (Master's) or EUR 2,100/month (PhD), plus transport, insurance and housing-search support; tuition not covered
- Deadline
- Campus France deadline 8 January 2026; institutions set earlier internal deadlines (often November)
- Host countries
- France
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
All nationalities except France (no dual French nationality) Nationality Requirements You can be a national of any country except France. Candidates with dual nationality, one of which is French, are not eligible. Preference is generally given to candidates from emerging and developing countries at master's level, while the doctoral level is open more broadly. Age Requirements Master's candidates must be no more than 29 years old at the date of the selection committee. Doctoral candidates must be no more than 35 years old.
Scholarship Benefits
- A monthly allowance of EUR 1,200 for master's students or EUR 2,100 for doctoral students.
- Direct payment of international transport (one return trip).
- Social security and insurance coverage.
- Assistance with finding housing.
- Some cultural activities may be supported depending on the institution.
- Tuition fees are not covered by the scholarship.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Campus France deadline 8 January 2026; institutions set earlier internal deadlines (often November)
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.