The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program is a prestigious scholarship funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. It aims to attract outstanding international students to pursue Master’s and PhD degrees at leading French higher education institutions.
Host Country
France
Level of Study
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Master’s Degree
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PhD (Doctorate)
Fields of Study
The Eiffel Scholarship supports priority fields including:
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Economics and Management
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Engineering Sciences
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Law and Political Science
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Biology and Health
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Mathematics and Digital Sciences
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Environmental Sciences
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Humanities and Social Sciences
Programs taught in English or French are eligible.
Scholarship Benefits
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship provides the following financial support:
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Monthly allowance:
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Master’s level: €1,181
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PhD level: €1,700
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International round-trip airfare
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Health insurance coverage
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Cultural activities support
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Assistance with accommodation search
Tuition fees are not covered. However, many French universities offer reduced or waived tuition fees for Eiffel scholarship recipients.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
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Must be international students (non-French nationality)
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Must demonstrate excellent academic performance
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Must meet age requirements:
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Master’s applicants: under 25 years old
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PhD applicants: under 30 years old
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Applications must be submitted by a French higher education institution
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Direct applications by students are not accepted
Required Documents
Commonly required documents include:
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Academic transcripts
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Degree certificates
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Motivation letter
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Letters of recommendation
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Passport copy
Exact document requirements may vary depending on the host university.
Application Process
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Choose an eligible program at a French university
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Apply for admission to the selected institution
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The university nominates and submits the candidate to the Eiffel Scholarship Program
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Final selection is made by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Application Deadline
The deadline is usually in January, but it may vary by university. Applicants are advised to apply early.
Official Website
https://www.campusfrance.org/en/eiffel-scholarship-program-of-excellence
Important Notes
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Students cannot apply directly to the Eiffel Scholarship Program
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Selection is highly competitive and based on academic excellence
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Early contact with universities is strongly recommended