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Eiffel Scholarship

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Any
Disciplines
1200 EUR
Grant
France
Location
19 Oct 2026
Application deadline

About

The Eiffel scholarship programme, launched in January 1999 by the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, is aimed at foreign students whose outstanding ability has been recognised by French institutions of higher education who wish to sponsor these students for the rest of their studies.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

Monthly grant amount of €1,200

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction
  • travel expenses
  • accommodation
  • living expenses

Description

The Eiffel Scholarship is awarded for the length of time needed to complete the course for which students have applied.  This is subject to students fulfilling the academic obligations during each year of the course.

 

Benefits

The Eiffel Scholarship does not cover tuition fees.  Students offered a place to study at Sciences Po who receive the scholarship are therefore responsible for paying the annual tuition fees.

The monthly grant amount for Master's programmes in 2026 is €1,200, with additional benefits provided (international transport assistance, national transport assistance, insurance, housing search assistance, cultural activities).

Eligibility

  • Candidates must be under 29 years old (born after March 31st, 1996).
  • Sciences Po candidates: Applicants for our two-year Master’s programmes who hold a nationality other than French (please note that dual nationality holders of which one is French are not eligible).

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

France

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

Bachelor

Age

Under 29

Application

Application deadline

19 Oct 2026

CV, including information on the applicant's level (distinction/honours, ranking or position in the promotion, number of students in the promotion, diploma with information on specialisation, date of the diploma, final grades). If your university does not provide ranking please mention the following information: No rank available.

Professional project, one or two pages. The applicant must explain the reasons for studying in France as opposed to their home country, their interest for the selected programme and how this will help them achieve their career goals and objectives.

Academic transcripts all of the years of higher education (including periods spent abroad on exchange programmes)

ID/passport.

Language test certificates (french and/or english) if necessary

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