Applications for the 2024 Eiffel Excellence program closed on January 10, 2024! Continue reading below to learn more about the application procedure, requirements, and timeline.
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
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 to enroll in their master's and Ph.D. programs. It gives an opportunity to future, foreign decision-makers of the private and public sectors in priority areas of study, and encourages applicants from developing countries up to 25 and 30 years old to pursue studies at the master’s and Ph.D. levels, respectively.
The Eiffel Excellence is unique in its application procedure; instead of students directly sending their applications to the Ministry's evaluating board, their chosen higher education institutions will process and, subsequently, refer their applications. Any applications sent directly by students or by foreign institutions will be declared ineligible.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Areas of Study
Science and Technology
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Biology and health
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Ecological transition
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Mathematics and digitalization
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Engineering sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences
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History, French language, and civilization
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Law and political science
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Economics and management
Levels of Study
French higher education institutions who submit candidates to the France Excellence Eiffel program agree to enroll them in:
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Courses leading to a master's degree
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An engineering program
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A joint doctoral program (joint supervision of dissertation and/or dual degree) in partnership with a partner institution abroad.
Duration of Study Program
Master's level
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Up to 12 months when enrolling in an M2
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Up to 24 months when enrolling in an M1
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Up to 36 months for the completion of an engineering degree
Doctorate level
The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship is awarded for a period of 6 to 36 months starting on September 1 of the year the scholarship is awarded.
Benefits
Benefits
- A monthly stipend of 1,181 Euros (master's level) or 1,700 Euros (doctorate level).
- International and local transportation to the location of the study program in France
- Coverage under state-offered insurance
- Assistance in seeking accommodations
- Cultural and student activities
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
- Determine your desired study program. Unsure where to start? Campus France is here for you! Reach out to us and we'll discuss your personal study project.
- Once you've selected your study program, learn the appropriate application procedure via the French school's international relations or admissions department by email or by phone. Note that all French higher education institutions can submit applications.
- After its submission, your French school will receive and refer your application for the Eiffel Excellence program. Any applications sent directly by students or by foreign institutions will be declared ineligible.
