🇫🇷 France Fully Funded Master's PhD / Doctorate

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

Offered by French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, managed by Campus France
Total reward
1,181 EUR/month (Master) / 1,400 EUR/month (PhD)
Level
Master's, PhD / Doctorate
Duration
12 to 36 months (depending on the level and year of enrolment)
Location
France

About this scholarship

French government scholarship for top international students at Masters and PhD level.

Eligibility

  • Non-French citizens
  • Under 25 for Master's level, under 30 for PhD
  • Must be applying to a French university
  • Not currently residing in France

Benefits & Coverage

  • Full tuition coverage
  • Monthly living stipend
  • Round-trip airfare
  • Health insurance
  • Research/conference allowance

Required Documents

  • Valid passport (min 6 months validity)
  • Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates and transcripts
  • Research proposal (2-5 pages)
  • Two academic reference letters
  • English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+)
  • Updated CV/Resume
  • Statement of purpose / Motivation letter
  • Publications list (if any)

How to Apply

  • You cannot apply directly to Campus France; only a French higher education institution can submit your application
  • Foreign-national candidates (not French) up to 29 at master's level or up to 35 at PhD level apply through the French host institution
  • The institution selects and submits the candidacy to Campus France by the deadline (around early January)

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