Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
France · French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs · Master's & PhD
France's flagship scholarship for top international students. You don't apply alone — your French university nominates you.
Why our counselors picked it
- Monthly allowance plus travel and health insurance
- Focus on engineering, economics, law and political science
- Your French institution submits the application
Funded by: Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères)
What it pays for
A monthly allowance of EUR 1,200 for a Master's and EUR 2,100 for a doctorate (reduced from EUR 2,210 in January 2026), plus international and national travel, health insurance, help finding housing and cultural activities. Tuition fees are not paid.
Who can apply
- Master's Degree
- PhD / Doctorate
Application window
The 2026 campaign opened on 1 October 2025, closed through Campus France on 8 January 2026 and results came from 30 March 2026. The 2027 campaign is expected to run from about 1 October 2026 to 8 January 2027
For Bangladeshi applicants: You cannot apply yourself. Applications are submitted only by the French institution that has admitted you, so secure admission first and then ask the institution's international office to nominate you. Age limits apply: up to 29 for a Master's and up to 35 for a doctorate.
https://www.campusfrance.org/en/eiffel-scholarship-program-of-excellence