France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program
Overview
The Eiffel Scholarship is arguably the most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students in France. It is designed to train future foreign decision-makers in both the private and public sectors. It focuses on fields like Science and Technology, Humanities, Economics, and Political Science.
Eligibility Requirements
- Nationality: Must be a foreign national (dual French citizens are not eligible).
- Age Limit: Under 25-27 years old for Master's, under 35 for PhD.
- Location: You cannot already be studying in France.
- Exclusivity: You cannot be a recipient of another French government scholarship.
How to Apply
- You CANNOT apply directly. You must apply for admission to a French university first.
- Request that the university's International Office nominates you for the Eiffel Scholarship.
- If they agree, they will submit your application to Campus France on your behalf.
Expert Tips & Tricks
š” Tip: Because universities have a quota for how many students they can nominate, you must contact your target university extremely early (usually in October/November) to request nomination.