Spring 2026 Batch Announced for France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2026
Thinking about studying in France on a fully funded scholarship? Your golden ticket may just be the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship – and here’s the exciting news: the next call for applications opens in October 2025 for the 2026 academic year! That means right now is the perfect time to gear up and get all your documents in order.
What is the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship?
Run by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program supports top international students who want to pursue Master’s (up to age 27) and PhD (up to age 32) degrees in France.
It’s not just any scholarship — it’s one of the most prestigious and competitive awards in Europe, aimed at shaping the future leaders of the public and private sectors worldwide.
What Does the Eiffel Scholarship Cover?
If selected, you don’t just get admitted to a top French university — you’ll also receive:
- Monthly allowance: €1,181/month for Master’s and €1,700/month for PhD
- Free international airfare (round-trip)
- Health insurance
- Cultural activities
- Housing allowance
- Support to find accommodation.
Application Timeline (2026 Intake – Expected)
While the 2025 intake has closed, here’s what you can expect for 2026 based on previous years:
- Call for applications opens: October 1, 2025
- Application deadline: Early January 2026
- Results announcement: April 2026
- Program starts: September 2026
Important: You can’t apply directly as a student — you must first be preselected by a French higher education institution!
Time to Prepare: What You Need to Do Now
Here’s your interactive checklist to start preparing TODAY before the rush:
✅ Step 1: Research Your Program & University
Find French institutions offering Master’s or PhD programs in:
- Law
- Economics and Management
- Engineering and Sciences
- Political Science
✅ Step 2: Reach Out to Professors or Admissions Teams
- Request a pre-acceptance letter or nomination
- Ask about their Eiffel application process
- Most universities have their own internal deadlines before the national Eiffel deadline
✅ Step 3: Prepare Your Application Documents
You’ll likely need the following:
- Academic CV (max 2 pages)
- Statement of Purpose (showing leadership, motivation & France’s benefit)
- Copies of academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Letters of recommendation
- Research proposal (for PhD only)
- Passport scan
Tip: Keep everything in PDF format, translated into French or English if required.
✅ Step 4: Check University Submission Rules
Each university submits your application to Campus France, not you directly. So: