The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Programme 2027 offers international students an opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in France with financial support from the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The programme aims to attract outstanding international talent to French higher education institutions and prepare future leaders in the public and private sectors.
Administered through Campus France, the scholarship supports selected candidates undertaking eligible Master’s, engineering or doctoral studies in priority academic fields. From January 2026, the programme provides a monthly allowance of €1,200 for Master’s students and €2,100 for doctoral candidates, alongside additional services to support international mobility and student life in France.
The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship was established to help French universities and higher education institutions attract talented international students. It focuses on developing future decision-makers who can contribute to public administration, business, research and other priority sectors.
The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship provides a monthly allowance and additional support services. According to the information on their website, Master’s students receive a monthly allowance of €1,200, effective from January 2026. Doctoral students receive a monthly stipend of €2,100, effective from January 2026.
Additional services include support relating to international transportation, domestic transportation, insurance, accommodation searches and cultural activities. But note that the funding does not cover for tuition fees.
The application process involves two main steps.
Step 1: Contact a French Higher Education Institution
Identify French universities or higher education institutions offering a programme aligned with the applicant’s academic background and career objectives. Contact the institution’s international relations department through its official website, email or telephone to discuss admission requirements, scholarship eligibility and internal deadlines.
Step 2: Secure Institutional Nomination
The selected institution must agree to support the candidate’s application and submit it online through the dedicated Campus France application platform.
Applicants should consult the official Eiffel 2027 regulations for the current rules, eligibility requirements and submission timetable.
https://www.campusfrance.org/en/the-france-excellence-eiffel-scholarship-program
Author
Paul Olayioye
