The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship program is a scholarship program that is developed by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist French institutions of higher education in attracting the best foreign students to Master’s and Doctoral/Phd degree programs.
Areas of Study
The two main areas of study for the France Excellence Eiffel scholarships cover the following seven areas of study for the Master’s and Doctorate elements:
- For Science and Technology
- Biology and Health
- Ecological Transition
- Mathematics and Digital
- Engineering Sciences
- For Humanities and Social Sciences
- History, French language and civilization
- Law and political science
- Economics and management
Number of Scholarships
Approximately 350 awarded annually
Study Levels
French higher education institutions who submit candidates to the France Excellence Eiffel program agree to enroll them:
- in courses leading to a master’s degree
- in an engineering program
- in a joint doctoral program (joint supervision of dissertation and/ or dual degree), in partnership with a partner institution abroad.
Scholarship Duration
Master’s Level
- a maximum of 12 months when enrolling in an M2
- a maximum of 24 months when enrolling in an M1
- a maximum of 36 months for the completion of an engineering degree
Doctorate Level
The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship is awarded for a period of maximum 6 to 36 months starting on September 1 of the year the scholarship is awarded.
Benefits Included
Master’s level
France Excellence Eiffel scholarship holders receive a monthly allowance of €1,181 to which is added several services: International transportation, national transportation, insurance, housing searches, cultural activities, etc.
Doctorate level
France Excellence Eiffel scholarship holders receive a monthly stipend of €1800 (since 1st of January 2024) to which is added several services: international transportation, national transportation, insurance, housing searches, cultural activities, etc.
Note: For both elements of the program, tuition fees are not covered by the France Excellence Eiffel program.
Application Procedure
To apply for the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship follow the given steps:
First Step
- Contact Campus France in your country of origin or the French Embassy’s Cooperation and Cultural Action Department, who can guide you and advise you on your study plans.
- To learn about the procedures and deadlines for submitting an application, contact the international relations department of a French institution via its website, by e-mail or by telephone.
- It’s up to you to choose the school or university that best fits your plans for studying in France.
All French higher education institutions can submit applications.
Second Step
- The institution accepts and supports your application for the France Excellence Eiffel scholarship
- The institution submits your application online via the dedicated Campus France website
Important Notice:
Applications sent directly by students or by foreign institutions will be declared ineligible.
Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly allowance for Master’s and Doctoral levels
- International airfare ✈️
- Domestic travel support 🚆
- Health insurance 🏥
- Assistance with housing and cultural activities 🏡
- Tuition fee exemption for programs leading to a national diploma or accredited engineering degree 🎓
Deadline– 8th January 2024
Monthly Stipend
The monthly stipend of France Eiffel Scholarship will be €1,181 for Master’s / €1,800 for PhD.
In case of any query please contact at scholarship.france@ifindia.in.
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