Program Overview
The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027 supports international Master's and PhD applicants through monthly allowances and transportation and insurance benefits across seven academic fields. Applications require nomination by a French university. The official institutional deadline is January 6, 2027.
Benefits & Financial Coverage & Eligibility & Admission Criteria
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027 for Master's and PhD Students
The French government offers the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027 to outstanding international students pursuing graduate studies at French universities, with monthly financial allowances and additional support for transportation, insurance, and student services.
The scholarship supports selected fields in science, engineering, economics, law, and the humanities.
📋 Scholarship Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌍 Host Country | France |
| 🏛️ Funding Organization | French Government |
| 🎓 Degree Levels | Master's and PhD |
| 💰 Funding | Monthly allowance and additional benefits |
| 🌐 Nationalities | International applicants without French nationality |
| 📅 Applications Open | October 2, 2026 |
| ⏰ Official Deadline | January 6, 2027 |
| 📢 Results | April 2027 |
| 📝 Application Method | Nomination by a French university |
⚠️ Important: January 6 is the institutional nomination deadline, not a universal student deadline. Some universities close applications in November 2026.
💰 Scholarship Funding and Benefits
| Benefit | Master's | PhD |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Allowance | €1,200 | €2,000* |
| Maximum Funding Duration | Up to 36 months | 12, 18, or 36 months |
| Transportation Support | Subject to regulations | Subject to regulations |
| Health Insurance | Covered under conditions | Covered under conditions |
| Accommodation Assistance | Available | Available |
| Tuition Fees | Conditional exemptions | Conditional exemptions |
The PhD allowance follows the 2027 recipient regulations. Some other official information pages publish a different amount, so recipients should confirm their final award documentation.
Important: The scholarship does not guarantee full tuition-fee coverage or free accommodation at every institution.
🎓 Eligible Academic Fields
The scholarship supports seven priority areas:
| Science and Technology | Humanities and Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Biology and Health | History, French Language and Civilization |
| Ecological Transition | Law and Political Science |
| Mathematics and Digital Technologies | Economics and Management |
| Engineering Sciences | — |
French universities determine which of their programs qualify within these fields.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
| Requirement | Master's | PhD |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Non-French | Non-French |
| Maximum Age | 29 | 35 |
| Academic Qualification | Suitable qualification for Master's admission | Suitable qualification for PhD admission |
| Academic Performance | Excellent | Excellent |
| Language Requirement | University-specific | University-specific |
| French Institutional Nomination | Mandatory | Mandatory |
Additional Conditions:
- No universal numerical GPA requirement applies to every university.
- An applicant cannot be nominated by more than one French institution.
- Previous studies and other French government scholarships may affect eligibility.
- Doctoral supervision and funding-duration requirements vary.
- No single language test is mandatory across all programs.
📄 Required Documents
| Master's Documents | Additional PhD Documents |
|---|---|
| Passport | Research proposal |
| Academic certificates and transcripts | External expert evaluation |
| Academic CV | Doctoral funding plan |
| Academic and career goals statement | Supervision agreement, where applicable |
| Language certificate, if required | Research mobility plan, where applicable |
| Candidate declaration and supporting documents | Institutional research documentation |
Universities may request additional documents, some of which are prepared jointly with the academic department.
📝 How to Apply
Step 1 – Choose a University
Identify a French university offering your intended field and accepting Eiffel Scholarship nominations.
Step 2 – Contact the University
Contact its international relations office to confirm eligibility and the internal application deadline.
Step 3 – Prepare Your Application
Submit all required documents according to the university's instructions.
Step 4 – Institutional Nomination
The university selects eligible candidates and submits their files to the scholarship organisers.
Step 5 – Await the Results
Results for the 2027 campaign are expected from the week of April 12, 2027.
📌 Students cannot apply directly to the funding organization without nomination by a French institution.
📅 Important Dates
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Campaign Opens | October 2, 2026 |
| Internal University Deadlines | Vary; some fall in November 2026 |
| Official Institutional Deadline | January 6, 2027 |
| Results | From the week of April 12, 2027 |
| Study or Funding Start | September – November 2027 |
🔗 Official Links
Official Scholarship Page:
https://www.campusfrance.org/en/france-excellence-eiffel-scholarship-program
Funding Details and Nomination Procedures:
https://www.campusfrance.org/en/the-france-excellence-eiffel-scholarship-program
Official Recipient Regulations:
https://www.campusfrance.org/en/france-excellence-eiffel-scholarship-implementation
🎯 Need Help Applying?
The Fursaty team can help assess your eligibility, identify suitable universities and programmes, prepare your academic CV, goals statement, and supporting documents, and review your application before institutional submission.
Fursaty is an independent application-support service and cannot guarantee nomination or admission.
📲 Contact Fursaty via WhatsApp to request an initial academic profile assessment.