France Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

Students should contact their country's Campus France office, which provides guidance on identifying eligible French universities, establishing contact with faculty supervisors, and preparing nomination documents. A list of Campus France offices worldwide is available at campusfrance.org. Direct email outreach to French university international departments is also effective.

Science & Technology, Biology & Health, Ecological Transition, Mathematics & Digital Sciences, Engineering, Law & Political Science, Economics & Management, and Social & Human Sciences.

Not necessarily. Many French universities offer Master's and PhD programs in English. However, learning basic French is strongly recommended for daily life and to impress faculty during the nomination process.

Start by identifying professors at French universities whose research matches your field. Read 2-3 of their recent papers, then send a brief, personalized email (max 3 paragraphs) that: (1) introduces yourself and your research background, (2) specifically references their work and explains why it aligns with your interests, and (3) asks if they would be willing to supervise or nominate you for the Eiffel scholarship. Attach your CV and transcripts. Do not send mass emails - each email must be clearly personalized. Response rates improve significantly when you show genuine familiarity with their research. Start outreach in October or November for the January deadline.

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship monthly stipend is EUR 1,181 for Master's students and EUR 1,400 for PhD students (amounts as per recent cycles - verify with Campus France for the current year). This is supplemented by a domestic travel allowance of EUR 50/month for non-Paris students. Given that average student living costs in French cities range from EUR 800-1,100/month, the stipend - combined with housing assistance - provides comfortable coverage without requiring personal supplementary income.