France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027 in France (Fully Funded) Deadline: 6 January 2027

 

France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027 in France | Fully Funded

Country: France
University: Participating French Higher Education Institutions
Scholarship: France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
Study Level: Master’s and PhD
Funding: Fully Funded Scholarship Programme
Application Deadline: 6 January 2027 (Institutional submission deadline)

About the Scholarship

The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027 is an initiative of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs designed to attract outstanding international students to French higher education institutions.

The programme supports talented students pursuing eligible Master’s, engineering and doctoral programmes in France. Its objective is to prepare future leaders in the public and private sectors while strengthening international academic cooperation.

Important: Students cannot apply directly to Campus France. Applications must be submitted by eligible French higher education institutions on behalf of their selected candidates.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected students may receive the following benefits:

Master’s Students

• Monthly allowance of €1,200, according to the published programme information.
• International and national transportation support.
• Assistance with finding accommodation.
• Insurance and access to cultural activities and other programme services.

PhD Students

• Monthly allowance of €2,100, according to the published programme information.
• International and national transportation support.
• Assistance with accommodation arrangements.
• Insurance and access to cultural activities and other programme services.

Duration of Funding

• Master’s second year (M2): Up to 12 months.
• Master’s first year (M1): Up to 24 months.
• Engineering programme: Up to 36 months.
• Doctoral programme: Generally 12 to 36 months, depending on the applicable rules.

Note: The Eiffel Scholarship does not itself cover tuition fees. Applicants should confirm tuition costs and possible exemptions directly with their chosen institution. Allowance amounts and benefits should also be checked against the official 2027 guidelines.

Eligible Fields of Study

The scholarship supports eligible programmes in the following priority fields:

Science and Technology

• Biology and Health
• Ecological Transition
• Mathematics and Digital Sciences
• Engineering Sciences

Humanities and Social Sciences

• History, French Language and Civilization
• Law and Political Science
• Economics and Management

Applicants should ensure that their intended programme falls within the scholarship's eligible fields.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are generally required to meet the following conditions:

• Be an international student meeting the programme's nationality requirements.
• Meet the academic admission requirements of the selected French institution.
• Demonstrate strong academic performance.
• For Master’s applications, generally be no older than 29 under the applicable campaign rules.
• For doctoral applications, generally be no older than 35 under the applicable campaign rules.
• Meet the specific eligibility requirements for the chosen programme.

Age limits and other eligibility conditions must be verified against the official guidelines for the 2027 campaign.

Required Documents

The French institution may request the following documents:

1. Academic transcripts and degree certificates.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Motivation letter or statement of purpose.
4. Academic and research project proposal, where applicable.
5. Passport or other proof of identity.
6. Evidence of language proficiency, if required.
7. Recommendation letters, where requested.
8. Other documents specified by the institution.

The exact requirements and format may vary between institutions.

Application Deadline

Final deadline: 6 January 2027.

This is the deadline for participating French institutions to submit applications to Campus France. Individual universities may establish earlier internal deadlines for receiving documents and selecting candidates.

Applicants should therefore contact their preferred institution as early as possible.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027:

Find Scholarships

1. Identify a French university or higher education institution offering an eligible programme.
2. Contact its international relations or admissions office and express your interest in being nominated for the Eiffel Scholarship.
3. Review the institution's internal application deadline and document requirements.
4. Prepare and submit all requested academic and personal documents.
5. If selected, the institution will submit your scholarship application to Campus France.
6. Await the official selection results.

Official Website

Campus France: https://www.campusfrance.org/en

Visit the official website for scholarship information and updates. Contact your chosen French institution for its internal nomination process and application deadline.

Important Notice: The scholarship does not cover tuition fees under the programme itself. Confirm all financial arrangements and the 2027 campaign conditions before applying.

Application Deadline: 6 January 2027 (institutional submission deadline).

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