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France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship

Last verified 11 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

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.

Provider
Campus France / French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Host country
France
Deadline
6 January 2027
Region
Europe

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Non-French nationals from African countries; programme-specific age and study rules apply.
Funding
Stipend and services
Study level
Master's; Doctoral
Deadline
6 January 2027

Key eligibility criteria

  • Non-French nationals from African countries; programme-specific age and study rules apply.

Recorded funding information

  • Stipend and services

About the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship (2026)

Key requirements: French host institution must select and nominate candidate. Deadline notes: Official submission portal and French programme calendar agree: 6 Jan 2027, 23:59 CET, for institutions. Student deadlines at nominating universities are earlier. Supersedes the inconsistent English news-page date. How to apply: Contact eligible French host university now; institution submits nomination. Opening date: 2026-10-02 Editorial note: Use institutional deadline only with earlier host-university nomination requirement; check database duplicates.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Stipend and services

France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship eligibility

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

  • Non-French nationals from African countries; programme-specific age and study rules apply.

France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Listed application information

      Contact eligible French host university now; institution submits nomination.

    2. 2
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://campusfrance.smapply.io/prog/appel_candidature_eiffel_-_master/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    3. 3
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Non-French nationals from African countries; programme-specific age and study rules apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    4. 4
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 6 January 2027. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship deadline & application timeline

    Working backwards from the sponsor's stated deadline (6 January 2027). Earlier dates are approximate planning suggestions, not provider milestones or requirements. No cutoff time or time zone is added.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out
      11 Jan 2026

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out
      10 Jul 2026

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out
      8 Oct 2026

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out
      7 Dec 2026

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      6 January 2027

      Provider deadline information: 6 January 2027. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Official page checked 11 Oct 2026: deadline confirmed on page.
    Last checked 10/11/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship?+

    Non-French nationals from African countries; programme-specific age and study rules apply.

    What funding does the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship offer?+

    Listed funding: Stipend and services. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 6 January 2027. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Contact eligible French host university now; institution submits nomination. Consult https://campusfrance.smapply.io/prog/appel_candidature_eiffel_-_master/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Non-French nationals from African countries; programme-specific age and study rules apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 6 January 2027. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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