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Scholarships in France for International Students 2026

France funds thousands of international students annually through Eiffel Excellence, BGF government scholarships, and Sciences Po's conflict zone track.

Scholarships in France

Eiffel Excellence, BGF, and Sciences Po awards.

36 scholarships, grouped by level
ScholarshipLevelFundingUsually closes
Bachelor's (4)
École Polytechnique — International Scholarship for ExcellenceBachelor'sFully funded
École Polytechnique — Programme de Full Scholarships Pour les Médaillés D'Olympiades InternationalesBachelor'sNot statedNot confirmed
Université PSL — Merit scholarships - computer scienceBachelor's, GraduateNot statedNot confirmed
École Polytechnique — Need-based Financial AidBachelor'sNot statedNot confirmed
Master's (15)
Erasmus Mundus: European Master in Renewable Energy (EUREC)Master'sFully fundedNot confirmed
Paris-Saclay University — Étudiantes et étudiants, ayez le réflexe Sacl'aides !Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarships (IDEX)Master'sPartialNot confirmed
CIHEAM Zaragoza Scholarship — Master in Sustainable Fisheries Management (Alicante, Spain)Master'sNot statedUsually May (estimated)
University of Strasbourg — « Intégrer le monde du handisport m'a aidée à m'accepter telle que je suis »Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Paris-Saclay University — Bourses internationales de master ou doctoratMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Université Paris-Saclay — Sophie Germain scholarshipMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Institut français d'Égypte Master's Scholarship (Rifaa Al-Tahtawi Programme) for Egyptian StudentsMaster'sFully fundedNot confirmed
Grenoble INP — International Scholarships (Université Grenoble Alpes)Master'sLiving costsNot confirmed
Sorbonne University — Aide au logement étudiantMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Erasmus Mundus: Master in Photonics Engineering, Nanophotonics and Biophotonics (Europhotonics)Master'sFully fundedNot confirmed
University of Strasbourg — Aider les étudiants en situation de handicapMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Article Image Master’s excellence grantsMaster'sNot statedUsually April (estimated)
Paris-Saclay University — Bourses d’études et de formationMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Sciences Po — Tuition fees for Academic year 2026-2027Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Several levels (9)
France Excellence Scholarship for Students from Gaza For PalestiniansMaster's, PhDFully fundedNot confirmed
Université PSL — Excellence scholarshipsMaster's, PhDPartialNot confirmed
French Government Scholarships (Bourses du Gouvernement Français)Bachelor's, Master's, PhDFully fundedUsually April (estimated)
Eiffel Excellence ScholarshipMaster's, PhDFully funded
Émile Boutmy Scholarship (Sciences Po)Bachelor's, Master'sFull tuition
École Polytechnique — Students are advised to inquire with their own government institutions for information about government scholarship programs created specifically to promote international mobility.Bachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Sciences Po — Find out all information about fees and funding of your studiesBachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Paris-Saclay University — Les différentes bourses et aidesBachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Université Paris-Saclay — Talents Scholarships (formerly Diversity Grants for the Civil Service)Bachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Other programmes (8)
France Excellence Scholarships for Palestinian Students For PalestiniansFully fundedNot confirmed
Université PSL — PSL Postdoctoral ProgramsPostdocNot statedNot confirmed
Université PSL — Welcome Desk - ResearchersNot statedNot confirmed
Sciences Po — The Eiffel ScholarshipNot statedNot confirmed
Sciences Po — Tuition fees & Scholarships guideNot statedNot confirmed
University of Strasbourg — « Intégrer le monde du handisport m'a aidée à m'accepter telle que je suis »Not statedNot confirmed
Université PSL — Funding for Student OrganizationsNot statedNot confirmed
Université Paris-Saclay — More than 2 000 aidsNot statedNot confirmed
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What this page covers

French scholarships range from €767–€1,700/month stipends plus tuition; nominations typically go through French institutions.

  • Eiffel Excellence: €1,181–€1,700/month + benefits
  • BGF: administered by French embassies worldwide
  • Sciences Po conflict zone scholarship for displaced students

France application tips

  • Most French scholarships require a host institution in France to nominate you — apply to universities first
  • French language is valued but English-taught programmes are available
  • Eiffel closes in January — start the nomination process with your French institution in October

Frequently asked questions

Do I need French for scholarships in France?
Not always. Eiffel and Sciences Po offer English-taught programmes. BGF may require French depending on the programme.

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