Are you an aspiring international student looking for an opportunity to pursue higher education in France? Do you want to study in one of the world’s leading academic environments with full financial support? The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship might be the answer you’re seeking. This prestigious scholarship program, created by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, offers a pathway for international students to enroll in master’s and doctoral programs at top French institutions.

The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship is designed to attract the brightest foreign students in fields crucial to global development. From science and technology to law and political science, the program seeks to train future leaders in both private and public sectors. Whether you aim to pursue studies in biology, health, engineering, or social sciences, this scholarship provides a unique opportunity to enhance your education and career.

Launching on October 1, 2024, the 2025 Eiffel Scholarship is open to students under 27 for master’s and 32 for doctoral programs. With a mission to strengthen international collaboration and develop future decision-makers, the Eiffel program provides invaluable financial support and access to world-class French universities.

Key Details

• Application Deadline: January 8, 2025
• Result Announcement Dates: 1st week of April 2025
• Webinar for Institutions: Early October 2024
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Organizer: Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Campus France
• Eligible Countries: Emerging countries for master’s level, emerging and industrialized countries for PhD level
• Eligible Gender: Male and Female
• Target Group: International students aspiring for master’s or doctoral degrees
• Study Level: Master’s and Doctoral
• Duration: Up to 12 months for master’s and 36 months for PhD programs
• Program Language: Primarily French (some programs in English)
• Host Country: France

Fields of Study 

The following are the eligible fields of study:

Science and technology:

• Biology and health
• Ecological transition
• Mathematics and digital
• Engineering sciences

Social and human sciences:

• History, French language, and civilization
• Law and political science
• Economics and management

Benefits:

Applicants must meet these requirements:

• Monthly stipend of approximately €1,181 for master’s students and €1,700 for doctoral students
• Full coverage of tuition fees
• International round-trip airfare to and from France
• Health insurance coverage
• Assistance with housing search and access to public transportation in France
• Cultural activities organized by Campus France to enhance the study experience.

Eligibility Criteria:

For the French government’s Eiffel Excellence Scholarships Program, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

• Applicants must be foreign nationals with no French citizenship
• Age limit for master’s applicants: 27 years or younger
• Age limit for doctoral applicants: 32 years or younger
• Must apply to a French higher education institution that supports their candidacy for the scholarship
• Applicants from emerging countries will receive priority at the master’s level and from both emerging and industrialized countries for doctoral studies.
• Fields of study must align with the priority areas outlined by the program

How to apply for the Eiffel Excellence scholarship?

Firstly:

• Contact Campus France in your home nation or the French Embassy’s Cooperation and Cultural Action Department for information and advice on your study plans.
• To learn about the procedures and deadlines for submitting an application, contact the foreign relations department of a French university via the university’s website, by phone, or by email.
• Choose the institution or university that best fits your study objectives in France.
• Any French higher education institution may apply.

Secondly:

• The institution accepts your application for the Eiffel Scholarship.
• The institution submits your application electronically via the particular Campus France website.

For more information, visit the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship’s website.

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