Eiffel Excellence Scholarship for African students
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship is France's flagship Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs scholarship for top international Masters and PhD students.
Eiffel awards a monthly allowance (EUR 1,181 Masters / EUR 1,700 PhD), return airfare, health insurance, cultural activities and study trips. Tuition is covered by the host institution at most public French grandes écoles and universities. Streams cover Engineering, Sciences, Economics & Management, Law and Political Science. Apply through your French host institution — there are no individual applications.
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See all France scholarships →France funds African students through Eiffel Excellence, France Excellence Major, Campus France bourses and grandes écoles like Sciences Po and HEC.
- Capital
- Paris
- Languages
- French / English
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MemBioMed Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027–29
Mandatory participation costs and insurance plus €1,400/month for 24 months. Upcoming: opens 1 December 2026 at 00:01 Paris time; partner-country deadline 28 February 2027 at 23:59 Paris time
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
Monthly allowance and specified travel/insurance services; do not assume all tuition is paid. Non-French nationals from African countries; programme-specific age and study rules apply.
France–South Africa Scholarship Programme 2027
Master's and PhD funding in France for citizens of South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi: monthly living allowance, return flight and insurance, plus French language training. Closes 8 October 2026 at 23:59 South Africa time.
Bourses du Gouvernement Français – Central African Republic
Campus France Centrafrique, run by the French Embassy in Bangui, is the official route for Central African students to French government scholarships and the CampusBourses funding catalogue for study in France.
Bourses du Gouvernement Français – Congo-Brazzaville
The French Embassy in Brazzaville and Campus France Congo fund Congolese students for degree study in France, listing every open bourse — French government awards, Excellence-Major and Erasmus+ mobility — on the country's own Campus France portal.
Bourses France Excellence – Côte d'Ivoire
The French Embassy in Abidjan funds Ivorian graduates for Master's and doctoral study in France, covering living costs, social cover and administrative support through the Campus France network.
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Frequently asked questions
Are Eiffel Excellence scholarships open to African students?
Yes — African applicants are eligible for Eiffel Excellence, subject to the country and academic eligibility set by the funder. Each listing on this page links to the official sponsor page where you can confirm the latest country list.
Are Eiffel Excellence awards fully funded?
Most Eiffel Excellence programmes cover full tuition, a monthly stipend, return airfare and health insurance. Each card on this page states the exact funding type so you can compare like-for-like.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL for Eiffel Excellence?
English proficiency is required when the programme is taught in English. Some Eiffel Excellence streams accept Medium-of-Instruction letters or waive testing for Anglophone graduates — confirm on the official call.
When does Eiffel Excellence open each year?
Eiffel Excellence typically opens once a year. We refresh this page daily so only currently-open or imminently-opening calls appear.
Where can I study with a Eiffel Excellence scholarship?
Eiffel Excellence sends scholars to universities in France. Specific eligible institutions and fields are listed on each scholarship card.
Can Anglophone Africans study in France without French?
Yes — Sciences Po, HEC, INSEAD, ESSEC and most grandes écoles offer fully English-taught Masters. Public universities increasingly do too.
Is the Eiffel scholarship taxable for African students in France?
Eiffel allowances are scholarship income, not salary, and exempt from French income tax. They cover monthly stipend, return flights, health insurance and cultural activities.
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