2026 Eiffel Excellence Scholarship in France (Fully Funded)

The call for applications for the 2026 Eiffel Excellence Scholarship is open until 8 January 2026. This fully funded scholarship, offered by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, enables international students to enroll in master’s and doctoral programs in France.

Scholarship Overview

Host nation: France
Eligible degrees: Master’s & PhD
Number of awards: Around 350 annually
Funding source: French Ministry for Europe & Foreign Affairs
Deadline to apply: 8 January 2026

What the Scholarship Covers

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship provides the following support:

Monthly stipend (for master’s level)
Monthly stipend (for doctoral level)
International airfare
Domestic travel support
Health insurance
Assistance with housing and cultural integration
Tuition exemption for programs leading to national degrees (master’s, doctorate, or accredited engineering) at participating French institutions

Fields of Study

The 2026 call accepts applications in these seven broad fields:

Science & Technology: Biology & Health, Ecological Transition, Mathematics & Digital, Engineering Sciences
Social & Human Sciences: History, French Language & Civilization, Law & Political Science, Economics & Management

Duration of the Scholarship

Master’s level: Up to 12 months (M2), up to 24 months (M1), and up to 36 months for engineering programs
Doctoral level: 12 to 36 months, depending on the research plan

Eligibility & Age Limit

Applicants must respect the age ceiling:

For Master’s applicants: ≤ 27 years of age
For Doctoral applicants: ≤ 32 years of age

Application Process

Below is a step-by-step guide to apply:

Step 1: Campus France nomination

You should first get in touch with the Campus France office in your country. Only nominations made by Campus France will be valid. On their portal, you can select your desired study program and institution in France.

Step 2: Institutional submission

After you’ve been nominated, the French university or institution will submit your application through the dedicated Campus France platform. Direct submissions by students or foreign institutions are not accepted.

Official Application Portal

Use the following link to reach the official Eiffel scholarship portal:

Go to Eiffel Excellence Official Website