Programme de bourses France Excellence EIFFEL — 2027 Masters & Doctorate

Overview

The France Excellence EIFFEL scholarship, managed by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in partnership with Campus France, supports outstanding international students who wish to pursue Master or Doctorate studies in France. The programme is intended to attract high‑potential foreign candidates by providing financial and practical support during their studies; tuition arrangements remain the responsibility of the host French institutions.

What the scholarship pays for

  • Monthly allowance to help with living costs.
  • Coverage for travel including international and national travel.
  • Compulsory health insurance coverage.
  • Practical assistance such as help finding housing and access to cultural activities.

Note: tuition fees are handled by the host institutions and are not paid directly by Campus France under this call.

Who can apply

The call targets outstanding foreign students seeking Master or Doctorate studies in France. Eligibility is conditional on nomination by a French higher‑education institution. Important age limits apply: a maximum age of 29 for the Master track and a maximum age of 35 for the Doctorate track. Candidates cannot submit applications directly to Campus France; they must be put forward by a French institution.

How to apply

Students do not apply directly to Campus France. The selection route is institutional: French universities prepare and submit the candidate dossiers to Campus France. Follow these steps.

  1. Identify suitable programmes at French higher‑education institutions that participate in the EIFFEL call.
  2. Contact the chosen French university to express interest and ask about its internal nomination process and deadline.
  3. Complete the documents requested by the host institution (CV, academic records, reference letters, project description, etc.) so the institution can evaluate and nominate you.
  4. If selected by the institution, the university prepares and submits your dossier to Campus France via the SMApply system on your behalf.
  5. Await Campus France decision following institutional submission; the institution will communicate any next steps and formal offers.

Key dates

  • Deadline for institutions to submit dossiers to Campus France: 6 January 2027 (inclusive).

Practical tips

  • Contact host institutions early. Each university sets its own internal deadlines for nominations, often well before the Campus France submission date. Reach out months in advance.
  • Prepare a strong dossier. The programme targets top candidates; clear academic records, concise project descriptions and strong references improve your chance of being nominated.
  • Clarify tuition arrangements. Because tuition is managed by the host institution, confirm whether any fees, waivers or additional support are offered by the university if you are nominated.

For complete details, official eligibility rules and submission instructions, check the Campus France programme page: Programme de bourses France Excellence EIFFEL — Campus France.

Please confirm every requirement, date and instruction on the official Campus France website before applying.