France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027: Eligibility, Fields of Study, and How to Apply

The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027 is an opportunity for international students who wish to pursue a master’s degree or doctorate in France. Applications are submitted through French higher education institutions, and the program aims to prepare future leaders in priority fields.

According to the 2027 campaign announcement, applications are open until January 8, 2027. However, Campus France’s general program page lists January 6, 2027 as the deadline for receiving applications. Applicants should check with their chosen institution, which may set an earlier internal deadline.

About the Eiffel Scholarship Program

The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs established the France Excellence Eiffel program to help French higher education institutions attract outstanding international students to master’s and doctoral programs. Campus France manages the program.

The scholarship is available to international students in eligible fields and study levels. However, students cannot apply directly to Campus France: a French institution must submit each candidate’s application.

Eligible Fields of Study

The program covers seven fields across two broad areas:

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

Study Levels and Scholarship Duration

The scholarship supports eligible programs at the following levels:

• Master’s: Up to 12 months for a second-year master’s program and 24 months for a first-year program.
• Engineering degree: Up to 36 months.
• Doctorate: From 12 to 36 months, depending on program conditions. Doctoral study must be part of a joint-supervision or double-degree arrangement with a partner institution abroad.

Scholarship Amount and Benefits

According to the program information provided, recipients receive a monthly allowance of:

• €1,200 at master’s level.
• €2,100 at doctoral level.

Additional services may include international and domestic transportation, insurance, help finding accommodation, and cultural activities. Tuition fees are not covered by the scholarship, so applicants should confirm any costs with their host institution.

Age Requirements

The program encourages applications from international students who are no older than:

• 29 for master’s programs.
• 35 for doctoral programs.

Final eligibility depends on the official rules for the campaign and study program. Review the 2027 Eiffel Programme rules.

2027 Campaign Timeline

• Applications open: October 2026.
• Deadline listed in the campaign announcement: January 8, 2027.
• Deadline listed on the general program page for institutions to submit applications to Campus France: January 6, 2027.
• Results announced: From April 12, 2027.

The institution you apply to may set an earlier deadline. Contact its international relations office or the department responsible for the program directly.

How to Apply

1. Choose an eligible master’s or doctoral program.
2. Contact the French institution to ask about its internal application process, deadline, and required documents.
3. If the institution accepts and supports your application, it will submit your file through Campus France.
4. Wait for the results, expected in April 2027.

Only French higher education institutions can submit applications. Applications sent directly by students or by foreign institutions are ineligible. For student guidance, visit the Campus France page for applicants.

Institutions that are new to the program, or need access to the application files, can contact Campus France at [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore more opportunities in the Voljob scholarships section.