The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program 2026 is on the horizon, and ambitious international students around the globe should start preparing now. Funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Eiffel Scholarship offers a golden ticket to France for top-performing students who dream of pursuing a fully funded Master’s or PhD degree at a French university.
What is the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship?
Launched with the goal of attracting elite foreign talent, the Eiffel Scholarship is not just a financial aid opportunity—it’s a fast-track to leadership roles in global business, science, diplomacy, and more. French higher education institutions nominate students for this prestigious award, which prioritizes applicants with the potential to become decision-makers in both public and private sectors.
What Does It Cover?
The Eiffel Scholarship provides extensive benefits that make living and studying in France more accessible and enjoyable:
- Monthly stipend: €1,181 per month for Master’s students, €1,700 per month for PhD students
- Round-trip international airfare
- National health insurance
- Cultural activities
- Accommodation support and public transportation allowance.
And the best part? No tuition fees are charged by participating French institutions for Eiffel scholars.
Who Can Apply?
You can be the next Eiffel Scholar if:
- You are a non-French national applying to a French higher education institution.
- You are up to 27 years old (born after March 1999) for Master’s level.
- You are up to 32 years old (born after March 1993) for PhD level.
- You are applying for a program in one of the following priority fields:
- Engineering and sciences
- Economics and management
- Law and political science
Note: Applications must be submitted by the French university on your behalf. Students cannot apply directly.
Apply: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/france-excellence-eiffel-scholarship-program
The application process for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2026 will officially open in October 2025. French higher education institutions will begin nominating their selected international candidates from this point onward.
The final deadline for the submission of applications to Campus France is expected to be in early January 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). Once all applications are reviewed, the results will be announced by mid-April 2026.
