French Government Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme 2026 for Master’s & PhD Study in France (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: January 8, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 French Government Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme. Established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship enables French higher education institutions to attract outstanding international students for Master’s and PhD programmes.

This prestigious programme targets future leaders and decision-makers in both the public and private sectors, with priority given to specific fields of study. Applicants must be under 30 years old for Master’s programmes and under 35 years old for PhD programmes.

Areas of Study

The Eiffel scholarships cover two broad fields—Science and Technology and Humanities and Social Sciences—with the following priority disciplines:

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

Levels of Study

French higher education institutions that nominate candidates for the Eiffel Programme agree to enroll them in:

Master’s degree programmes
Engineering degree programmes
Joint doctoral programmes (with co-supervised dissertations and/or dual degrees) in partnership with foreign institutions

Duration of the Scholarship

Master’s Level

Up to 12 months for M2 (second year of a Master’s)
Up to 24 months for M1 (first year of a Master’s)
Up to 36 months for an engineering degree

Doctorate Level

Between 12 and 36 months, starting September 1, 2026

Benefits of the Eiffel Scholarship

Master’s Students

Monthly allowance of €1,200 (from January 2026)
Additional services: international and national transportation, insurance, housing support, cultural activities

PhD Students

Monthly stipend of €2,100 (from January 2026)
Additional services: international and national transportation, insurance, housing support, cultural activities

Application Timeline

Opening of applications: October 1, 2025
Deadline for Campus France applications: January 8, 2026 (included)
Publication of results: From March 30, 2026

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through French higher education institutions that nominate candidates to Campus France. Individual applications sent directly by students are not accepted.

For complete details, eligibility criteria, and application procedures, please visit the Official Webpage of the French Government Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme.

Deadline: January 8, 2026