There are a variety of scholarships to which you can apply to finance your education and fulfill your dreams. Every year many institutions, companies, organizations, and foundations offer billions of dollars in scholarships. If you can’t afford the cost of your education, then a scholarship may be the solution. Today I am going to discuss the Eiffel Scholarship program, its benefits, application requirements, academic courses, necessary documents, how to apply, and the deadline for the scholarship.
The Eiffel Scholarship Program, initiated under the auspices of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, serves as a beacon for exceptional international students. It provides foreign students with a unique avenue to cultivate the potential leaders and influencers of tomorrow in both private and public realms. Its purpose is to train future foreign decision-makers in the private and public spheres in priority areas of study.
Eligible Criteria–
- Students who are studying are not eligible to
- Apply for only masters and PhD programs
- Age must be 25 years for masters level and 30 years for PhD level
- No dual nationality holders are allowed
- Must have an outstanding academic record
- Should not previously rejected for different countries
- Those who received Eiffel Scholarship earlier on are not applicable
Field of study for Masters and Ph.D. program
The two broad disciplines of the Eiffel Scholarship Program embrace the following fields of study:
- Science and Technology
- Biology and health
- Ecological transition
- Mathematics and digital sciences
- Engineering
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- French History, Language, and Civilization
- Law and Political Science
- Economics and Management
Benefits in Scholarship
The Eiffel Scholarship offers a transformative opportunity to its recipients. Here are the key facets of this esteemed program:
- Financial Support: Eiffel scholarship recipients benefit from a generous monthly allowance of €1,181 for the Masters level. And the PhD holders enjoy a comprehensive support package, which includes a generous monthly stipend of €1,700. That means it is a fully funded scholarship.
- Accommodation: Completely free
- Health Insurance: Completely free
- Travel Cost(Airfare) : Completely free
Applying for an Eiffel Scholarship
You can contact the campus France office in your country and the French Embassy who can advise you about your study plan. Learn about how to apply for admission by emailing or telephoning the French educational office of International Relations by visiting its website. It is your responsibility to choose the school or university that best suits your plans to study or conduct research in France. All French institutions of higher education can nominate candidates for Eiffel scholarships. Then the educational institution accepts and supports your application for the Eiffel scholarship. All details must be authentic, fill out the form, and complete all the required fields. The selection will be on a merit basis, which includes previous academic results and research topics.
The funded application period generally begins in Early September and ends in Late December of the year or Early January.
Documents Required-
- Letter of Motivation
- Your place of residence
- Your email address and telephone number
- Official Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certification of academic enrollment
- Copy of Passport
- Certification of enrollment in the national health insurance scheme
After applying, Campus France will send you two documents each year that must be filled out and signed by your institution before being returned to Campus France. The documents are an evaluation form at the end of your first semester and a form reporting your performance at the end of the academic year.
Receiving the scholarship opens doors to transformative educational opportunities, financial support, and access to valuable resources. It has a profound impact on one’s life by facilitating academic pursuits, personal growth, and career development, ultimately paving the way for a brighter future.
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