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France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
Flagship French government excellence scholarship enabling institutions to nominate top international candidates in strategic fields.
Next cycle not announced
DestinationFrance
Degree levelMaster's, PhD
FundingFully Funded, Stipend
DeadlineNext cycle not announced
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Foreign nationals; institutions submit nominations
Minimum qualification Eligible for nominated French master's/engineering or doctoral programme
Minimum grade Not universally specified; competitive academic merit expected
Prerequisite background Academic background relevant to one of the Eiffel priority fields
Eligible fields of study Biology and health; ecological transition; mathematics/digital; engineering; French history/language/civilisation; law/political science; economics/management
Work experience Not generally required
Age limit Latest rules: up to 29 for Master's and up to 35 for PhD
English / language Host programme language requirements
Admission required first Yes
Nomination required Yes
Application fee Scholarship application normally free; host admission fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Eiffel does not generally pay tuition directly; French institutions may provide fee arrangements
Stipend Latest published monthly allowance: €1,200 Master's; €2,100 PhD
Travel support International/national transport support
Insurance Health insurance and supplemental coverage support
Other benefits Cultural activities and other Campus France services
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
2026 campaign closed 8 Jan 2026; 2027 campaign deadline not yet published as of 8 Aug 2026.
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