Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2027-28 in France for International Master’s and PhD Students

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2027 is a French government programme that helps French universities and schools attract strong international students for master's and doctoral studies. It was created by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and is managed by Campus France. The aim is to train future decision-makers from the public and private sectors in priority fields, and students from foreign countries are the target group. Important: you cannot apply directly Campus France accepts applications only from French higher education institutions. A student applies for admission to a programme in France, and the institution chooses whom to nominate for the scholarship. This means your real deadline is usually the internal date set by your chosen university, which can be several weeks earlier than the national date. For example, one participating university opened its master's round on 12 October 2026 and closed it on 29 October 2026, with a later date for PhD applicants. What it covers - Master's level: a monthly allowance of 1,200 euros (from January 2026), plus certain direct services described in the official regulations - Doctoral level: a monthly allowance, shown as 2,000 euros on one official page and 2,100 euros on another. Please check the current figure with your institution. - Duration: up to 12 months for a second-year master's, up to 24 months for a first-year master's, and up to 36 months for an engineering degree. A 36-month doctoral award is open only to new candidates enrolling in the first year of a doctorate. What is not confirmed The official pages I checked do not state whether tuition fees are covered. Please confirm this with your institution. Eligible fields Science and Technology: biology and health, ecological transition, mathematics and digital sciences, engineering sciences. Humanities and Social Sciences: history, French language and civilization, law and political science, economics and management. Who can apply - International students from foreign countries. French nationals are not the target group. - Age guidance: up to 29 years at master's level and up to 35 years at PhD level - A strong academic record and a project in one of the fields above Deadlines for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2027 Institutions must submit their nominations to Campus France by 6 January 2027, according to the official call. The same page also mentions 8 January 2027, so the safest approach is to treat 6 January as the last day for institutions and to expect your own university to close much earlier. No closing time was given in the text I could access. How to apply 1. Choose a master's or doctoral programme at a French institution in one of the eligible fields. 2. Ask the admissions or international office whether the institution takes part in the Eiffel programme and what its internal deadline is. 3. Apply through the institution's process and follow its instructions for Eiffel nomination. 4. Keep your documents ready before the university deadline, not the national one. Practical tip Start in September or October. Many universities close their Eiffel rounds before the end of November, and late questions to the admissions office can cost you the chance. Please confirm all details, including the deadline and the amounts, on the official Campus France website and with your chosen institution before you apply for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2027.