Applicants must be no more than 30 if pursuing a Masters degree, and no more than 35 if pursuing a PhD. The scholarship includes a monthly maintenance allowance and a monthly stipend to help defray costs. The program also covers various other expenses including international return trip, social security cover, and cultural activities. Some scholarship recipients may also receive an additional housing allowance.
Candidates may choose from various French universities and academic institutions that serve as hosts for the scholarship program. All applications for scholarships must be submitted through the French universities.
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program was established by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development to help French higher education institutions attract top foreign students to enroll in their master’s and PhD courses.
The deadline for this scholarship is usually in JANUARY of each year, and the award amount VARIES.
For more details, visit www.campusfrance.org/en/eiffel
