Students have lots of questions regarding the French Government Scholarships for International Students. It is the scholarship program offered by the Government of France to international students. Here are the answers to your questions regarding this scholarship program.

Frequently Asked Questions:

(Q) Is it easy to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes. You can find more details on the following link. French Government Scholarships for International Students

(Q) Is it easy to be selected for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes, if you are a hardworking and an eligible candidate.

(Q) What is the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship programme?

(A) The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development launched the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program to help French higher education institutions attract top international students to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees.

(Q) What is the aim of this scholarship program?

(A) The goal of this scholarship program is to provide a golden opportunity to future international decision makers in the public and private sectors in priority areas of study, and it encourages candidates up to 30 years old from developing and industrialized countries at the Ph.D. level, as well as candidates up to 25 years old from countries that are developing at the master’s level.

 (Q) How to apply for the French Government Scholarship for International students? Or procedure to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Apply online for this scholarship from the main site.

Include all required documentation with the form.

 (Q) Host country of this scholarship program?

(A) France.

(Q) What is the duration of this scholarship program?

(A) 
Master level studies typically last 12 to 36 months (1 to 3 years).

  • M2 level entrance can take up to 12 months.
  • M1 level entrance can take up to 24 months.
  • An engineering degree can be completed in up to 36 months.

A Ph.D. level

Eiffel scholarships are offered for 6 to 36 months, beginning September 1 of the award year. The scholarship period will be decided using the following terms:

  • A 36-month scholarship requires registration in year one.
  • Scholarships ranging from 6 to 18 months are available for all candidates, particularly those enrolled in joint doctoral programs (joint supervision of dissertation and/or dual degree) with a higher education institution overseas.
  • Awardees in their third year of a doctorate program may receive up to 6 months of funding.
  • Awardees in their second year of a doctorate program are eligible for a maximum of 12 months.
  • Awardees in their first year of a PhD program can receive up to 18 months of funding.

(Q) How many scholarships are awarded per year or annually?

(A) The French Government is offering many Eiffel Excellence Scholarships for foreign students.

(Q) Is it a fully funded scholarship program?

(A) Master’s level benefits:

§ The Eiffel scholarship provides a monthly payment of €1,181.
• Maintenance allowance of €1,031 and monthly stipend of €150.


The expenses listed below are immediately covered:
§ One international return trip.
§ Insurance
§ Support for domestic travel.
§ Social security coverage.
§ Cultural activities.
Scholarship holders may also be eligible for an additional housing allowance under certain circumstances.
The Eiffel scholarship does not cover tuition or fees.

Ph.D. level benefits:

§ The Eiffel scholarship provides a monthly payment of €1,800.
Additionally, the expenses listed below are directly covered:
§ One international return trip.
§ Insurance
§ Support for domestic travel and social security.
§ Cultural activities.
§ D. scholarship holders may receive an additional housing allowance under specific conditions.
§ The Eiffel Scholarship does not cover tuition or fees.

Visit this official link for more details.

(Q) Is it possible to submit your application after the deadline?

(A) No.

(Q) Who can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) This scholarship program is offered to international students who want to enroll in master’s and Ph.D. courses study.

(Q) Scholarship will be awarded on merit?

(A) Yes, it is a merit based scholarship program.

(Q) Which fields of education does this program offers?

(A) Eiffel scholarships are awarded in the following fields:

Science and technology

  • Engineering sciences include earth sciences, physics, life sciences, chemistry, nano and biotechnology, exact sciences, information and communication, environmental sciences, mathematics, sciences of the universe, life sciences, and technology.
  • Mathematics and digital
  • Ecological transition
  • Biology and health 

Social and human sciences

  • Law and politics
  • History, French language and civilization
  • Economics and management

 (Q) What are the eligibility criteria for this scholarship program?

(A) Applicants for these scholarships must fulfill the following requirements:
§ This scholarship is solely available to international students. Candidates with dual nationality, including French, are not eligible.
§ Applicants for master’s courses must be under 25 years old on the date of the selection committee meeting.
§ At the Ph.D. level, applicants must be under 30 years old at the time of the selection committee meeting.
§ Applicants must have strong English and French language skills.

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(Q) What if an applicant submits only their application form and not the documents?

(A) Then their application will not be considered and will be cancelled.

(Q) A person who already is availing of any other scholarship, can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) An applicant may apply for other scholarship programs but cannot hold two scholarships at the same time.

(Q) What is the process of application?

(A) To learn about the application deadline, candidates can contact the university’s foreign relations department by phone or email. Mention your interest in the Eiffel scholarship. Select a French school or university that aligns with your study or research goals. Candidates may contact the campus France office or the French embassy of their home country. Once the candidate’s French university or institute has decided to support their candidacy for the Eiffel scholarship, they will email the application form to the applicant and assist them in filling it out. In the end, the university or institute will send the application on the applicant’s behalf.

Note:

  • Only French higher education institutions can shortlist candidates and submit online applications through Campus France.
  • Direct applications from candidates or foreign institutions will be rejected.
  • Any French higher education institution can apply. Candidates according to their project of study have to choose by themselves the French institution.

Visit this official link for more details.

(Q) Mention the application timeline?

  • (A) – Opening of the call for applications: October 1, (Annual)
  • Webinar for institutions  : early October
  • Deadline for institutions to submit application files to Campus France  : January 8, (Annual) inclusive
  • Announcement of results: the winners and the establishments will be informed of the results by email the 1st week of April (Annual)

(Q) Does a doctorate awards a student ECTS credits?

(A) French universities do not give an ECTS for a doctorate, with a few exceptions.

(Q) At the end of a doctorate, what degree will be awarded to candidates?

(A) Candidates will receive two degrees: each degree states that a candidate’s doctorate was completed in both establishments.

(Q) What degree is needed to get admission for a doctorate?

(A) Masters degree or national degree conferring the level of master (equivalent).

(Q) What is the procedure, If a candidate wishes to come back to their home country for the summer holidays?

(A) Before the candidate’s departure they must make sure that their residence permit will still be valid on the date of their return.

(Q) What happens if any information is found to be untrue?

(A) Then the process of your application will be terminated.

(Q) What is the deadline or last date of this scholarship program?

(A) Deadline for institutions to submit application files to Campus France is January 8, (Annual)

(Q) How to contact the French Government Scholarship Program for International Students?

(A) Campus France – Programme Eiffel
28 rue de la Grange-aux-Belles
75010 Paris

Email: candidatures.eiffel@campusfrance.org

(Q) Want to know more about the French Government Scholarship Program for International Students?

(A) To get more information, just go to the given official link: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/actu/call-for-france-excellence-eiffel-applications-2025