The call for applications for the 2026 Eiffel Excellence Scholarship in France is open until January 8th, 2026. Those looking for a fully funded scholarship to study in France can apply for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship. This scholarship was developed by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to allow French Higher Educational Institutions to attract international students to pursue Master’s and Doctoral/PhD diploma courses in France. All French universities are participating in the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship program. Applicants for a Master’s degree should be 27 years old or less, and applicants for a Doctoral degree should be 32 years old or less. More details and the application process for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship are 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:Â 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:Â
- It’s up to you to choose the school or university that best fits your plans for studying in France.
- From this site: – 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.