Are you an international student looking forward to pursuing your Master’s or PhD on scholarship? Here is another exciting opportunity for you to study in France. The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program, established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, aims to attract top international students to French universities for master’s and PhD programs.
This scholarship provides financial support for tuition fees, travel expenses, health insurance, and a monthly stipend. Master’s recipients will receive €1,181 per month, while PhD recipients will receive €1,700. The program is open to applicants from all over the world.
The application process begins in October, and only applications submitted through French higher education institutions will be accepted. The 2025 call for application is currently open with a submission deadline in January 2025.
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About the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
- Country of study: France
- Level of study: Master’s and PhD
- Institution: Universities in France
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Required Language: English or French
- Eligible Countries: International students from all Countries
- Application Status: Currently open
- Number of Awards: Not specified
- Duration: For the length of the master’s or PhD program
- Annual Value: Annual Value: Master’s level: Monthly allowance of €1,181. PhD level: Monthly allowance of €1,700
- Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
What the Fully Funded Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Covers
- A monthly allowance of €1,181 for masters and €1,700 for PhD
- A round-trip international ticket between the awardee’s home country and France.
- Travel expenses within France between the first study location and the final study location, if applicable.
- Reimbursement of health insurance coverage.
- Funding for various cultural programs.
Note: The scholarship does not cover tuition fees directly but French institutions offer very low tuition fees.
Eligibility Criteria for the Fully Funded Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
- Only non-French citizens are eligible to apply. French dual nationality holders are not eligible.
- Master’s level applicants must not be older than 25 years at the time of the 2025 application.
- PhD level applicants must not be older than 30 years at the time of the 2025 application.
- Applicants who have previously been rejected for the Eiffel Scholarship are not eligible to apply again. However, students who have previously received the scholarship at the master’s level can reapply for the PhD level
- For master’s programs, applicants must be applying for a master’s degree in France
- For PhD programs, applicants must be enrolled in a joint doctoral program between a French and a foreign institution.
- Candidates must apply through a French university. Only these institutions can submit applications for the scholarship on behalf of their students.
Note: Each French institution may have additional specific eligibility requirements, so it’s important to check with the university you are applying to for detailed guidelines.
Required Documents for the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
Applicants will be required to provide all the necessary documents, which typically include:
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- A statement of purpose or motivation letter
- Proof of nationality and age
Application Procedure for the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
1. Apply to a French University or Higher Education Institution: You must first apply to a French institution that offers the program you are interested in. Only French universities or higher education institutions are allowed to submit applications for the Eiffel Scholarship.
2. Get Accepted: Once you are accepted into the program, the French university will proceed with submitting an application for the Eiffel Scholarship on your behalf.
Note: Universities have internal application deadlines that differ from the final deadline for submitting the Eiffel Scholarship applications, so it is important to check with the institution for the exact date.
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