France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program

Type: Scholarship

Organization: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

Countries: France

Degree levels: Master, PhD

Funding:

1. Living allowance
a)For the Master level: Eiffel scholarship holders receive a monthly allowance of EUR 1 200, to which is added direct payment of several services.
b)For the Doctorate level: Eiffel doctoral scholarship holders receive a monthly allowance of EUR 2 100 to which is added direct payment of several services.                  
2. Registration fees (in case of engineering degree)

3. Travel and transportation costs: one-way trip and final return trip

Eligibility:

Candidates from all nationalities can apply (except France). Candidates with dual nationality one of whose nationalities is French, are not eligible.
Candidates for the Master's level cannot be currently studying in France, and must be no more than 29 years old on the date of the selection committee.
Candidates for the Doctorate level studying abroad are given priority over those who are already living in France. They must be no more than 35 years old at the time of the 2026 bid campaign.

Deadline: January 8, 2026

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