The application period for the 2026 Eiffel Excellence Scholarship in France is open until January 8, 2026. Those interested in a fully-funded scholarship to study in France can apply for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs developed this scholarship to enable French higher education institutions to attract international students to pursue master's and doctoral programs in France. All French universities participate in the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship program. Applicants for master's degrees must be 27 years or younger , and applicants for doctoral degrees must be 32 years or younger . Further details and application procedures for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship are provided below.
Details about the France Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2026
- Host country : France
- Degree level : Master's, PhD
- Number of scholarships : Approximately 350 scholarships are awarded each year.
- Funded by : French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs
- Deadline: January 8, 2026
Financial benefits
The scholarship covers the following:
- Monthly allowance for (Master's level)
- Monthly allowance for (PhD level)
- International flight ticket prices
- Local travel support
- insurance
- Assistance in finding housing and cultural activities.
- Recipients of French government scholarships are exempt from tuition fees
for programmes leading to a national diploma (Master's, Doctorate) or an accredited engineering degree.
Fields of study for master's and doctoral students under the Eiffel Scholarship 2026
The 2026 cycle covers 7 areas of study.
Science and Technology
- Biology and Health
- Environmental transformation
- Mathematics and digital
- Engineering Sciences
Social and Human Sciences
- History, French language and civilization
- Law and Political Science
- Economics and Management
Scholarship duration
- Master's level
- Maximum 12 months for M2 (2nd year of Master's).
- Maximum 24 months for a Master's degree (M1).
- Maximum 36 months to obtain an engineering degree.
- PhD level
- Eiffel scholarships are awarded for a period of 12 to 36 months.
Delivery date
The deadline to apply for the France Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2026 is January 8, 2026.
How to apply for the France Eiffel Excellence Scholarship?
Step 1:
- Contact the Campus France office in your country. Only applications submitted by Campus France will be accepted.
- Campus France is available worldwide: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/recherche/type/espace
- It is your responsibility to choose the school or university that best suits your plans to study in France.
- From this website: https://www.campusfrance.org/en – Select your course and country, and a database of programs and universities will open.
- All French higher education institutions are eligible to apply.
Step 2:
- The Foundation accepts and supports your application for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship from France.
- The institution submits your application online through the dedicated Campus France website.
- Applications submitted directly by students or by foreign institutions will be declared ineligible.
Official website
The link to the official website of the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme for 2026 is below.