The University of Artois in France has opened applications for the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship 2027, aimed at supporting outstanding international students for eligible master’s and doctoral studies. The scholarship provides a monthly allowance, travel support, and insurance, facilitating advanced study in various fields, including engineering, environmental research, economics, law, and French studies.
Application Deadline:
- University Internal Deadline: 15 November 2026 at 11:00 PM Paris Time (UTC+1) (Applications must be submitted via the online form and followed by an emailed dossier).
- Campus France National Transmission: 6 January 2027.
- National Results Publication: From 12 April 2027 onward.
Tell Me About The Program:
The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship is a prestigious national funding instrument established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. It enables higher education institutions in France—such as the University of Artois—to attract top-tier international students into competitive Master’s and Doctoral (PhD) degree programs. The scholarship provides a generous monthly stipend, travel support, and social insurance, while requiring an initial institutional nomination by the University of Artois before national evaluation by Campus France.
Which Fields are Eligible:
Eligible programs must fall within one of the 7 priority fields defined by the French government:
- Biology and Health
- Ecological Transition
- Mathematics and Digital Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
- French History, Language, and Civilisation
- Law and Political Science
- Economics and Management
Type:
Fully Funded Prestigious French Government Graduate & Doctoral Scholarship
Who can Apply:
- Nationality: Open exclusively to foreign nationals (dual nationals with French nationality are strictly ineligible).
- Age Limits:
- Master’s Candidates: Born after 31 March 1997 (29 years old or younger on March 31, 2027).
- Doctoral Candidates: Born after 31 March 1991 (35 years old or younger on March 31, 2027).
- Residency Status:
- Master’s: Applicants currently residing or studying in France are ineligible.
- Doctorate: Priority is given to candidates studying or residing abroad (though certain candidates already in France may be considered under specific program rules).
- Academic Benchmark: Expected annual overall average of at least 14/20 (French standard equivalent) across each of the last three years of higher education.
- Exclusions: Continuing education, distance learning, apprenticeships, professional training contracts, salaried PhD contracts, and recipients of other French government, Erasmus+, or AUF scholarships are ineligible.
How are Applicants Selected:
- Initial University Screening: The University of Artois evaluates academic excellence (transcripts, cohort rank, and institutional prestige), the coherence of the study/research project, and career objectives.
- Nomination: Shortlisted candidate files are officially forwarded by Artois to Campus France by January 6, 2027.
- National Selection: Campus France’s expert panels make the final award decisions based on national competitiveness.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to international applicants from all non-French backgrounds worldwide).
Where will the Program be Taken:
University of Artois campuses (Arras, Béthune, Douai, Lens, and Liévin) in the Hauts-de-France region, France.
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Selective institutional nomination quota determined annually by Campus France and the University of Artois.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Monthly Allowance:
- Master’s Level: €1,200 per month (funded for up to 24 months for M1 entry or 12 months for M2 entry).
- Doctoral Level: €2,000 per month (funded for 12, 18, or 36 months).
- Additional Support: Covered international return travel tickets, domestic health/social insurance, housing search assistance, and cultural activities.
- Tuition Exemption Note: Scholarship holders qualify for registration-fee exemptions for national degrees at public institutions under French government regulations.
How Long Will it Last:
- Master’s: 12 to 24 months.
- Doctorate: 12 to 36 months depending on research stage.
How to Apply:
- Identify your target Master’s program or doctoral research director via the University of Artois course catalogue or laboratory directory.
- Complete the University of Artois Online Application Form using the Google Chrome browser before 15 November 2026 at 11:00 PM (Paris time).
- Prepare and assemble all mandatory supporting documents (academic transcripts for the last 3 years, ranking evidence, CV, language certificates, and project description) into a single consolidated PDF file.
- Email the fully completed, signed application form along with the combined PDF dossier to the department corresponding to your study level:
- Master’s Applicants:
[email protected](International Relations Office). - Doctoral Applicants:
[email protected](Research and Doctoral Studies Department).
- Master’s Applicants:
- Note: If you intend to pursue admission at Artois regardless of the Eiffel scholarship outcome, ensure you also complete the separate Études en France portal procedure where applicable.
