Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Copy of passport (ID page) or national ID
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) in French or English (1-2 pages), detailing achievements and experiences
- Copies of all higher education academic transcripts of records (officially translated into French or English if original is not in these languages)
- Copies of higher education degrees or certificates of completion, with dates, specializations, and honors (officially translated if needed)
- Motivation letter/Professional project (1-2 pages in French or English), explaining study plans, career goals, and reasons for studying in France
- Two letters of recommendation (typically from academic supervisors or employers)
- Proof of language proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, DELF, DALF), relevant to the language of instruction of the chosen program
- Documents showing academic excellence (e.g., academic ranking certificates, Dean's list, prizes, merit scholarships) (optional but highly recommended)
- Registration certificate for the current academic year (if applicable)
- For PhD applicants: Cotutelle agreement or co-supervision certificate signed by both French and foreign parties (if applicable)
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program
Q.Can I apply directly for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program?
No, students cannot apply directly for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship. Applications must be submitted exclusively by a French higher education institution that has pre-selected and nominated you for the scholarship. Your primary step is to apply for admission to a Master's or PhD program at a French university or institution.
Q.Does the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship cover tuition fees?
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship itself does not directly cover tuition fees. However, French higher education institutions that nominate candidates for the Eiffel scholarship often provide tuition fee waivers to successful Eiffel scholars. So, in practice, most Eiffel scholars receive both the monthly stipend and free tuition.
Q.What are the key academic requirements for selection?
The scholarship is highly competitive and targets international students with exceptional academic merit. Institutions generally look for strong academic records, such as an average grade of at least 15/20 (equivalent to approximately 75%) in your previous academic years or a high GPA (e.g., 3.2-80%). Demonstrated leadership potential and a clear professional project are also important.
Q.Am I eligible to apply if I am already studying in France?
For Master's level applicants, generally, you are not eligible if you are already studying in France. For PhD level applicants, you may be eligible if you are already in France, but candidates applying from abroad are given priority in the selection process.