France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship - Master's Level
The France Excellence Eiffel Master's Scholarship is awarded by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs through Campus France to top international students nominated by French universities, covering living expenses, tuition, airfare, and health insurance for 1–3 year master's programmes.
Quick info
Application status
Closed · 1 Oct 2025Opens the provider's official website
Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.
What you get
- Monthly living allowance of €1,200 (from January 2026)
- Full tuition fees (for national diplomas at public institutions)
- Round-trip economy airfare (up to 50% reimbursement of Ministry-set maximum rate)
- Health insurance (until French national scheme takes effect)
- Option of CROUS student dormitory housing or private housing arranged by Campus France
- Weekend cultural outings and recreational activities
- Access to Eiffel Alumni network via France Alumni website
Requirements
Detailed requirements
- - Not a French citizen or dual French national
- - Not currently studying in France at time of Master's application
- - Maximum age 29 at the time of the selection committee (Master's level)
- - Application MUST be submitted by a French higher education institution - students cannot apply directly
- - Priority areas: Law/Economics/Management/Political Science and Engineering/Exact Sciences/Information Sciences
- - Must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement
- - Scholarship covers predefined number of months for the approved program
- - Duration: up to 12 months (M2), 24 months (M1), 36 months (engineering degree)
- - Optional 1-month language course extension possible
Who can apply
Outstanding international students (non-French) selected by French higher education institutions for master's programmes in priority fields, particularly future leaders in public and private sectors.
Fields of study
Application window
Annual cycle: October – January
Results announced: April
Applications must be submitted by French higher education institutions on behalf of students.
Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.
Important dates
How to apply
- 1Identify a French higher education institution offering your desired master's program
- 2Apply to and be admitted by the French institution
- 3Ask the institution to nominate you for an Eiffel scholarship (institutions submit applications to Campus France)
- 4French institutions handle all Eiffel applications - individual/direct applications NOT accepted
- 5Campus France selects scholars; results announced from March 30
- 6Contact: candidatures.eiffel@campusfrance.org
Provider
France Excellence Eiffel / French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
France