Scholarships in France

France’s main government scholarship for international students is the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship. It pays EUR 1,200 a month to master’s students and EUR 2,100 a month to doctoral students. The catch: you cannot apply to Eiffel yourself. A French university must nominate you.
What Eiffel Covers, and What It Does Not

Covered: monthly allowance, return international flight, health insurance and cultural activities.
Not covered: tuition fees. Check the fee at your university, and ask whether it offers a fee waiver.

How Nomination Works

Apply for admission to a master’s or PhD programme at a French university.
Ask the university to nominate you for Eiffel. Each university sets its own internal deadline, usually around mid-November.
The university sends its chosen candidates to Campus France.
Results are published by Campus France, usually at the end of March.

Read how to get a university nomination.
Our Eiffel Guides

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2027: full guide
Eiffel required documents checklist
Eiffel nomination letter guide

Common Questions
Can I apply for Eiffel directly on Campus France?
No. Only French universities can submit Eiffel applications. Your job is to get your university to nominate you.
Is EUR 1,200 enough to live in France?
Outside Paris it usually covers rent and basic living costs. In Paris, rent alone can take most of it, so budget carefully.

Figures checked October 2026. Always confirm details on the official Campus France website.