Amount: Monthly stipend: €1,200 for Master’s and €2,100 for PhD students.
Deadline: January 8, 2026
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2026 | Study in France
The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious program funded by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. It offers international students the opportunity to pursue Master’s and PhD degrees at top French universities. The aim of this scholarship is to attract talented students from around the world and train future leaders in key fields of study.
Scholarship Details
Host Country: France
Degree Levels: Master’s and PhD
Funding Type: Partially Funded
Deadline: January 8, 2026
Duration
Master’s (M1): Up to 24 months
Master’s (M2): Up to 12 months
PhD: Up to 36 months
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be non-French international students.
Candidates must have excellent academic records.
Students currently studying in France are not eligible for the master’s program.
Applicants must apply through French higher education institutions.
Previous recipients of the Eiffel Scholarship cannot reapply.
Age limit: Under 29 years for Master’s and under 35 years for PhD.
Scholarship Benefits
Monthly stipend: €1,200 for Master’s and €2,100 for PhD students.
Round-trip international airfare (lowest fare).
Domestic travel support within France.
Health insurance and housing assistance.
Access to cultural activities and academic events.
Tuition fees are not covered under this scholarship.
Application Process
1. Contact Campus France or the French Embassy in your country for guidance on the application and deadlines.
2. Select a suitable French university and apply for admission.
3. The institution will nominate you for the Eiffel Scholarship and submit your application online via Campus France.
4. Direct student applications are not accepted.
Deadline
All applications must be submitted by
January 8, 2026.