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Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program

French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

A prestigious scholarship established by the French government to attract top foreign students to enroll in master’s and PhD courses in France.

Fully FundedFrancePostgraduateMerit
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Full Description

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program was established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract top foreign students. It helps shape the future foreign decision-makers of the private and public sectors, in priority areas of study, and encourages applications from emerging countries at master’s level, and from emerging and industrialized countries at PhD level.

Benefits

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Monthly allowance of €1,181 for Master’s and €1,700 for PhD students
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International return airfare
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Health insurance cover
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Cultural activities and potential housing allowance

Eligibility Criteria

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Must be a non-French national
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Age limit: up to 25 years old for Master's, up to 30 years old for PhD
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Applying for studies in specific fields: Engineering/Science, Economics/Management, Law/Political Science, etc.
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Cannot apply directly; applications must be submitted by the accepting French higher education institution

Required Documents

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Curriculum vitae
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Professional project / Statement of Purpose
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Academic transcripts
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Passport copy
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Language certificates (French/English as required by the host institution)

Application Process

  1. Apply to a French university for a Master's or PhD program
  2. Request the university to nominate you for the Eiffel Scholarship
  3. The university submits the application online to Campus France on your behalf
  4. Results are announced around March/April

Important Information

•Students cannot apply directly. Ensure you contact the French institution's international relations department well in advance of the early January Campus France deadline.
Funding€1,181 to €1,700 per month + benefits
CountryFrance
Study LevelPostgraduate
CategoryMerit
EligibilityOutstanding international students up to 25 (Master's) or 30 (PhD) years old
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