Applications are now open for the 2026 Eiffel Excellence Scholarship in France, with the deadline set for January 8, 2026. This fully funded scholarship, established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, aims to attract talented international students to French higher education institutions. It supports studies at the Master’s and Doctoral/PhD levels across all universities in France. Eligible candidates must be under 27 years of age for Master’s programs and under 32 for Doctoral programs. Further information and details on how to apply can be found 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 for Europe and Foreign Affairs
• Deadline: 8th January 2026

Financial Benefits

The Scholarship Covers:

• A Monthly allowance for (Master Level)
• A Monthly allowance for (Doctorate Level)
• International Airfare
• Domestic Travel Support
• Insurance
• Assistance in seeking housing and cultural activities.
• Recipients of French government scholarships are exempt from tuition charges for
  programs leading to a national diploma (master’s, doctorate) or an accredited engineering degree.

Fields of Study for the Master’s and Doctoral Students Under the 2026 Eiffel Scholarship

The 2026 session is related to 7 fields of study.

Science and technology

• Biology and health
• Ecological transition
• Mathematics and digital
• Engineering sciences

Social and human sciences

• History, French language, and civilization
• Law and political science
• Economics and management

Duration of the Scholarship

• Master’s Level
  • 12 months maximum for M2 (second year of a Master’s).
  • 24 months maximum for M1 (first year of a Master’s).
  • 36 months maximum for an Engineering degree.
• Doctoral Level
• • Eiffel scholarships are awarded for a period of 12 to 36 months.

Deadline

The last date to apply for the France Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2026 is 8th January 2026.

How to Apply for the France Eiffel Excellence Scholarship?

Step 1:

• Contact the Campus France office in your country. Nominations by Campus France will be accepted only.
• Campus France is available worldwide: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/recherche/type/espace
• It’s up to you to choose the school or university that best fits your plans for studying in France.
• From this site: https://www.campusfrance.org/en – select your course and country, and it will open a database of programs and universities.
• All French higher education institutions can submit applications.

Step 2:

• The institution accepts and supports your application for the France Excellence Eiffel scholarship
• The institution submits your application online via the dedicated Campus France website.
• Applications sent directly by students or by foreign institutions will be declared ineligible.

Official Website

The Link to the Official website for the 2026 Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program is below.