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
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- 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)
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.
- 1Listed application information
Contact eligible French host university now; institution submits nomination.
- 2Check 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.
- 3Check 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.
- 4Check 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.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out11 Jan 2026
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out10 Jul 2026
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out8 Oct 2026
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out7 Dec 2026
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline6 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.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
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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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