France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program 2026-2027
Overview
The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program 2026-2027 is developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide annual training for future foreign decisionmakers in the public and private sectors. The program supports individuals pursuing degree programs at the Master and Doctoral levels. Eligible fields of study are divided into two main disciplinary areas encompassing seven subjects for Master and Doctorate elements. Science and technology fields include biology and health, ecological transition, mathematics and digital, and engineering sciences. Humanities and social sciences fields cover history, French language and civilization, law and political science, and economics and management.
Who can apply
The scholarship is open to foreign students who want to study for Master and Doctoral or PhD degree programs. To be considered, applicants must be nominated by a French institution of higher education.
What you get
Master level scholarship holders receive a monthly allowance of €1,200 starting from January 2026. Doctoral level scholarship holders receive a monthly stipend of €2,100 starting from January 2026. Both Master and Doctoral elements include several additional services such as international transportation, national transportation, insurance, housing searches, and cultural activities. Tuition fees are not covered by the program.
How to apply
Interested candidates should first contact Campus France in their country of origin or the French Embassy Cooperation and Cultural Action Department for guidance on study plans. Applicants must choose a school or university that fits their study plans and contact the international relations department of that French institution to learn about internal procedures and deadlines. All French higher education institutions are eligible to submit applications. In the second step, the chosen institution must accept and support the application, then submit it online via the dedicated Campus France website. Applications sent directly by students or by foreign institutions are ineligible.