French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, administered by Campus France
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027 — Master's and PhD Funding in France
The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027 supports outstanding international students pursuing eligible Master's, engineering and doctoral programmes in France. Successful candidates receive a monthly allowance of €1,200 at Master's level or €2,100 at doctoral level, alongside services such as travel support, insurance and assistance with finding accommodation. Applications must be submitted by eligible French higher education institutions, so students should contact their chosen institutions well before the national deadline.
This page is an informational summary. Requirements and dates can change. Confirm every detail on the official provider website before taking action.
About the programme
The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Programme is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and managed by Campus France. It aims to help French higher education institutions attract outstanding international students and prepare future leaders in the public and private sectors.
The 2027 campaign supports eligible international candidates applying to selected Master's, engineering and doctoral programmes in France. It focuses on seven priority areas spanning science, technology, humanities and social sciences.
The scholarship is competitive. Applicants must first identify a suitable French institution and secure its support for their nomination. Being eligible to apply does not guarantee admission or a scholarship award.
Who can apply
Applicants must meet the programme's eligibility rules and the requirements of their chosen French institution.
- Nationality: The programme targets international students. French nationals are not eligible, including dual nationals who hold French citizenship.
- Master's age limit: Applicants must be no older than 29 under the programme's applicable age calculation rules.
- Doctoral age limit: Applicants must be no older than 35 under the applicable rules.
- Academic background: Applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for their intended programme.
- Institutional nomination: A French higher education institution must agree to support and submit the application.
- Field of study: The proposed programme must fall within an eligible priority field.
For doctoral applicants, the Eiffel programme supports eligible joint doctoral arrangements involving joint supervision or a dual degree with a partner institution abroad. Applicants should check the official 2027 regulations for the exact conditions.
The programme does not accept applications submitted directly by students or submitted by foreign institutions.
What you get
Successful applicants may receive:
- Monthly Master's allowance: €1,200.
- Monthly doctoral allowance: €2,100.
- International travel support: Eligible transport to and from France under the programme's rules.
- Domestic transport support: Eligible travel within France.
- Insurance: Health insurance arrangements and associated services according to programme rules.
- Accommodation assistance: Help with finding suitable accommodation.
- Cultural activities: Opportunities to participate in cultural activities during the stay.
Does the scholarship cover tuition fees?
The Eiffel programme itself does not pay tuition fees. However, French government scholarship holders may qualify for tuition-fee exemptions for certain national diplomas and accredited engineering degrees at eligible public institutions. This depends on the applicable French regulations and the institution.
Applicants should confirm tuition charges, compulsory fees and any exemption directly with their chosen university before accepting an offer.
How to apply
- Visit the official France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship page.
- Identify French universities or higher education institutions offering a suitable eligible Master's, engineering or doctoral programme.
- Contact the institution's international relations office or relevant academic department to ask whether it will consider nominating you for the 2027 Eiffel Scholarship.
- Check the university's internal application deadline, which may be earlier than the Campus France deadline.
- Apply for admission and provide the academic and personal documents requested by the institution.
- If the institution selects and supports your application, it will prepare and submit the Eiffel scholarship application through the official Campus France system.
- Follow up with the institution to ensure all required information is submitted on time.
Important: There is no direct student application portal for submitting an Eiffel Scholarship application independently. Your first practical step is to contact a French institution and secure its support.
Documents required
The exact document checklist may vary by institution and degree programme. Applicants should be prepared to provide:
- Academic transcripts.
- Degree certificates or proof of current studies.
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Passport or other proof of identity and nationality.
- Motivation statement or statement of academic and career goals.
- Details of the intended study programme and research project, where applicable.
- Evidence of language proficiency if required by the institution.
- Additional academic or professional references if requested.
The French institution may require its own admission application and additional documents before deciding whether to nominate a candidate. Follow the institution's instructions and the official 2027 Eiffel regulations.
Important dates
- 2027 campaign opened: October 2026.
- Deadline for French institutions to submit applications to Campus France: January 6, 2027.
- Results announcement: From April 12, 2027.
- Student deadline: Set individually by each participating institution and may be earlier than January 6.
Do not wait until January to contact universities. Institutions need time to assess candidates and prepare nominations before the national submission deadline.
Official links
- Scholarship information: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/france-excellence-eiffel-scholarship-program
- 2027 call for applications: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/actu/call-for-france-excellence-eiffel-applications-2027
- Campus France Nigeria: https://www.nigeria.campusfrance.org/the-eiffel-excellence-scholarship-program
Official source
Use the official provider's website for current eligibility rules, application instructions, fees and deadlines.
Visit official websiteSource verification date: October 25, 2026. This is not a guarantee that the opportunity remains open.