France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027 (Master's and PhD in France)

About the Scholarship

The Eiffel scholarship is the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs' flagship instrument for attracting top international students to French higher education. It exists at two levels - master's and doctoral - and it is deliberately run through institutions: French universities and grandes écoles nominate the candidates they most want to keep. That design detail shapes everything about how you apply, because there is no direct application to Campus France.

At doctoral level the scholarship funds up to 36 months of thesis work in France; at master's level it funds M1-plus-M2 tracks up to 24 months (or 12 months where the institution nominates only the final M2 year). The programme covers four disciplinary clusters: science and technology, economics and management, law and political science, and - at master's level only - a limited set of other fields.

What the Scholarship Pays

Allowances and benefits

Component	Details
Master's allowance	€1,181 per month, paid on top of direct services such as transport and cultural activities.
Doctoral allowance	€1,700 per month.
Travel	International return journey covered, plus an allowance for the first installation period.
Insurance	Health insurance cover under the French student scheme and personal liability cover.
Not included	Tuition fees are not paid by the Eiffel programme itself - many institutions waive or reduce fees for their Eiffel laureates, but that is decided by the host institution.

Eligibility and Requirements

Key criteria for the 2027 campaign

Criterion	Requirement
Nationality	Foreign (non-French) nationals; candidates with dual French citizenship are excluded.
Age - master's	Up to 29 years old under the limits published on the official programme page.
Age - PhD	Up to 35 years old.
Route	Only applications submitted by French higher education institutions are accepted; candidates cannot apply to Campus France directly.
Prior attempts	A candidate previously refused at master's level may reapply at doctoral level; laureates cannot receive a second Eiffel at the same level.

Application Timeline

How the campaign runs

Stage	Details
Your move first	Apply for admission to a French master's or doctoral programme in autumn 2026 and ask the institution to nominate you for Eiffel.
Institution deadline	Each institution sets its internal deadline well before the national cut-off - ask your contact at the university early.
Institution submission	French institutions submit nominated files to Campus France by 6 January 2027.
Results	The previous campaign published results from late March onwards; expect a similar window for 2027.

How to Approach the Application

Because the institution does the nominating, your real task is to convince a French department that you are worth their nomination slot, not to fill in a scholarship form. That means a strong admission file - grades, a focused study or research plan, and reference letters - plus an early conversation with the programme coordinator about Eiffel nomination. Candidates who contact departments between October and early December have the best chance of being considered, since institutions cap the number of files they forward.

About Campus France

Campus France is the national agency for international mobility and higher education promotion under the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. It administers the Eiffel programme end-to-end: campaign rules, institutional submissions, selection committee logistics and results publication.

Official Link

• Official advert and application (verified link)
• France Excellence Eiffel programme details (official Campus France)

Contact

Questions about this position, eligibility or the application process should be raised through the contact channel given on the official announcement page (see the Official Link section above). Always quote the position reference in your message so the admissions or HR team can route your enquiry quickly.

Important Notes

• Application deadline: 6 January 2027 - late or incomplete applications are normally not considered.
• Listing details were recorded from the official source at the time of publication; always confirm the latest requirements on the official page before applying.
• Prepare the documents listed in the eligibility and application sections before starting the online form - transcripts, CV and references take the longest to collect.

Application guides

• Scholarship Application Rejected? 12 Problems to Check Before Reapplying
• University Motivation Letter: Explain Your Preparation and Course Choice
• A 12-Month Study Abroad Application Plan for Master's and PhD Applicants

How to Apply

Submit your application through the official portal before the deadline: 6 January 2027. Read the eligibility requirements carefully and prepare all requested documents — early applications are strongly recommended for competitive awards.

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