Applications are now open for the 2025 France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program for French higher education institutions. The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program is a tool developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education and research institutions to attract the best foreign students to degree programs at the master’s and doctoral levels . It helps train future foreign decision-makers, from the private and public sectors, in priority fields of study.
The 2025 applications session for the Excellence Eiffel scholarships program is related with 7 fields of study.
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2025 Details:
| Offered by: | French Government |
| Degree level: | Masters, PhD |
| Scholarship coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | Paris, France |
| Last Date: | 10 January 2025 |
Financial Benefits:
France Government Eiffel Excellence Scholarship is a Free Scholarship in France & a Fully Funded Scholarships for students which will cover all necessary expenses. Detail is given below:
For Masters Degree:
- A Monthly Allowance of €1,181 For Living Expenses.
- One International Return Round Airfare Tickets From Your Home Country to France.
- Cultural Activities.
- Housing Allowance.
For Doctoral Degree:
- A Monthly Allowance of €1,700 For Living Expenses & Monthly Stipend too.
- One International Return Round Airfare Tickets From Your Home Country to France.
- Cultural Activities.
- Housing Allowance.
Eligibility
- The scholarship is for foreign decision-makers, from the private and public sectors, in priority fields of study, and to stimulate applications from foreign students aged 27 years or less for the master’s level and 32 years or less for the doctorate level.
- Be of foreign nationality. This program is reserved for candidates of foreign nationality. Binational candidates, including one of the nationalities is French, are not eligible.
- Master’s level: candidates currently studying in France are ineligible.
- Doctorate level: candidates currently studying in France are eligible. Students in study abroad courses take priority over those who already reside in France.
How to apply for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarships 2025?
- Choose a French University: Identify a French university offering an accredited Master’s or PhD program and secure admission.
- Contact the International Office: Reach out to the university’s international office to express interest in the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship.
- University Submits Application: The university will submit your application to Campus France, as individual applications are not accepted.
- Upload Required Documents: Candidates must upload all necessary documents, including academic transcripts, CVs, and proof of eligibility.
- Provide Personal Information: Complete all required fields with detailed personal information, such as name, address, date of birth, and country.
- Complete Application Carefully: Fill out your application thoroughly, ensuring all details are authentic and accurate.
- Selection Criteria: The selection will be based on merit, including previous academic records and research topics.
