Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program Renewal Process 2026
Renewal Guidelines & Conditions
The scholarship is awarded for the duration of the academic program, which can be 12 to 36 months for Master's and 12 to 36 months for PhD, depending on the specific program. To continue receiving scholarship benefits in subsequent years, recipients must meet the academic requirements of each successive year of their curriculum. If a recipient is compelled to repeat a year due to failure to meet academic requirements, the scholarship will be suspended.
Key Renewal Prerequisites
- Must pass the previous annual/semester examination in the first attempt.
- No active backlogs or ATKT are permitted in most professional programs.
- Must maintain regular class attendance (typically 75% or higher) validated by the college.
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.