Overview
Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas in France has announced its France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship campaign for 2027–2028 master’s and doctoral study. The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship empowers top international students to pursue master’s and PhD studies in France, shaping future global leaders. Apply Below: Application Deadline: Tell Me About The Program: The France Excellence Eiffel Schol
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Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas in France has announced its France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship campaign for 2027–2028 master’s and doctoral study. The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship empowers top international students to pursue master’s and PhD studies in France, shaping future global leaders. Apply Below:
Application Deadline:
Institutional Application Campaign Window: October 19 to November 5, 2026
Tell Me About The Program:
The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program (2027–2028 Session) , developed by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and administered by Campus France, is a prestigious fellowship designed to enable French higher education and research institutions to attract top international students into Master’s and Doctoral degree programs. The program aims to train future foreign decision-makers in both the private and public sectors across priority academic fields.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Seven core thematic fields across two main discipline areas:
Science and Technology:
Biology and Health
Ecological Transition
Mathematics and Digital Sciences
Engineering Sciences
Social Sciences and Humanities:
History, French Language, and Civilization
Law and Political Science
Economics and Management
Type:
Government-Funded Academic Excellence Fellowship / Master’s & Doctoral Mobility Grant
Who can Apply?
Nationality: Open strictly to foreign nationals. Candidates with dual nationality where one is French are ineligible.
Age Limits:
Master’s Level: Born after March 31, 1997 (29 years old maximum at the time of selection).
Doctoral Level: Born after March 31, 1991 (35 years old maximum at the time of selection).
Geographical Status:
Master’s applicants currently studying in France are ineligible.
Doctoral applicants currently studying in France are eligible (though students currently abroad are given priority).
Exclusions: Candidates who previously submitted an unaccepted Eiffel application, or those currently receiving another French government scholarship, are ineligible.
Language Proficiency: Must meet the language proficiency level required by the chosen course of study (French certificate required for French-taught programs).
How are Applicants Selected:
Applications are evaluated and pre-selected by French higher education institutions, which submit nominations to Campus France. Independent expert panels appointed by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs review candidates based on academic excellence, past achievements, rankings, professional project quality, and institutional internationalization strategy.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Global (open to all foreign countries outside France).
Where will the Program be Taken?
Participating French higher education and research institutions in France.
How Many Fellows:
Approximately 470 scholarships awarded annually across Master’s and Doctoral tracks.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
Monthly Allowance:
Master’s level: €1,200 per month.
Doctoral level: €2,000 to €2,100 per month.
Travel & Transport: Covered international return airfare (home country to France) and domestic transit support.
Social Security & Insurance: Health insurance coverage, health supplement ( mutuelle ), and civil liability insurance.
Support Services: Assistance with housing search and access to subsidized cultural and sports activities.
Tuition Exemptions: Exemption from national university registration fees at public institutions.
How Long Will it Last:
Master’s Track: Up to 12 months for Master 2 (M2); up to 24 months for Master 1 (M1); up to 36 months for an Engineering degree.
Doctoral Track: 12 to 18 months for split-stays/joint-supervisions, or up to 36 months for first-time arriving Ph.D. students.
How to Apply:
Contact a French higher education institution offering your target eligible program to check their internal student submission deadline.
Apply simultaneously for admission to your chosen Master’s or Ph.D. program through the university’s standard procedure (applying for the Eiffel scholarship does not replace regular university admission).
Prepare required application files in PDF format (ID document, CV in French/English, academic transcripts, diplomas and class rankings, professional project, language certificates, and candidate commitment charter). For Ph.D. applicants, this also includes a thesis project proposal and an external expert’s scientific evaluation.
Have the nominating French higher education institution submit your application file directly via the Campus France online platform before the institutional deadline.
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