France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027
- Funding
- Partial
- Value
- €1,200/month (master) or €2,000/month (PhD) + airfare + insurance (no tuition)
- IELTS
- Not required
- Min CGPA
- -
A French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs scholarship for foreign students in master and PhD programmes in France. You cannot apply yourself. Your French university applies for you.
Covers: €1,200/month (master) or €2,000/month (PhD) + airfare + insurance (no tuition) · Deadline: To be announced · Last updated:
Who can apply
Foreign student chosen by a French higher education institution. The programme encourages applicants up to 29 years old for master and up to 35 for PhD. PhD applicants must be in a joint supervision or dual degree programme with a partner institution.
Benefits
Monthly allowance of €1,200 for master or €2,000 for PhD (from 1 January 2026). International airfare, local travel support, insurance, help to find housing and cultural activities. Tuition and fees are not paid by the programme.
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How to apply
1) Apply to a French master or PhD programme. 2) Ask the university if it will put you forward for Eiffel. 3) The university sends your file to Campus France. 4) Results are published from 12 April 2027.
Deadline
Campus France must receive files from universities by 6 January 2027. Each university sets an earlier internal deadline for students, so ask your university.
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Who can apply?
Foreign student chosen by a French higher education institution. The programme encourages applicants up to 29 years old for master and up to 35 for PhD. PhD applicants must be in a joint supervision or dual degree programme with a partner institution.
What does the scholarship cover?
Monthly allowance of €1,200 for master or €2,000 for PhD (from 1 January 2026). International airfare, local travel support, insurance, help to find housing and cultural activities. Tuition and fees are not paid by the programme.
What is the deadline?
Campus France must receive files from universities by 6 January 2027. Each university sets an earlier internal deadline for students, so ask your university.
How do I apply?
1) Apply to a French master or PhD programme. 2) Ask the university if it will put you forward for Eiffel. 3) The university sends your file to Campus France. 4) Results are published from 12 April 2027.
Is IELTS required?
IELTS is not always mandatory; universities or programmes may accept alternative proof.
Official source: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/the-france-excellence-eiffel-scholarship-program · Last updated: 2026-11-02