The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme is now accepting applications through Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3. This is a tool developed by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. Its purpose is straightforward: let French universities attract the best foreign students into master’s and doctoral programs. Lyon 3 is involved because it specializes in humanities and social sciences. If that is your field, read on.
The scholarship covers master’s level and doctorate level. For master’s, the money comes as a monthly allowance of €1,200, plus direct coverage of international transport, national transport, insurance, help finding housing, and cultural activities. Master 1 gets up to 24 months. Master 2 gets up to 12 months. For a doctorate, you contact the research division directly. The deadline for master’s applications is 16 November 2026 at 23:59 French time. For the doctorate, it is 1 December 2026 at 23:59 French time. Miss either, and you are out.
This is not a full scholarship in the sense that it covers everything. It does not. But the monthly allowance is decent, the extras are useful, and the door it opens to a French diploma is the real prize. Just remember: getting the Eiffel does not exempt you from the visa process. You still have to meet all the normal requirements for international students.
Program Details
- Host Institution: Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 in France.
- Eligible programs: Master’s and doctoral programs. Lyon 3 specializes in humanities and social sciences. See the master’s course catalogue.
- Number of awards: Not specified.
- Duration: Master 1: 24 months maximum. Master 2: 12 months maximum. Doctorate: duration not specified.
- Target group: Open to foreign nationals who meet the eligibility criteria.
Eiffel Scholarship at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 Benefits
Selected candidates receive the following for master’s level:
- Monthly allowance of €1,200.
- Direct coverage of international transport.
- Direct coverage of national transport.
- Insurance.
- Help with finding housing.
- Cultural activities.
For doctoral level, contact the research division for specific benefit details.
Fields of Study
The Eiffel Scholarship at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 covers the following disciplinary fields:
Sciences and Techniques
- Biology and Health
- Ecological Transition
- Mathematics and Digital
- Engineering Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences
- History, Language, and French Civilisation
- Law and Political Science
- Economics and Management
Note: Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 specializes in humanities and social sciences. See the master’s course catalogue.
Other Opportunities
Eiffel Scholarship at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 Eligibility (Master’s Level)
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be of foreign nationality.
- Be born after 31 March 1997.
- Be enrolling in a program leading to a master’s-level diploma.
- Be enrolling in a program accredited by the French State.
Who is NOT Eligible
- Candidates who hold French nationality or dual nationality, including French.
- Candidates born before 1 April 1997.
- Candidates currently studying in France.
- Candidates enrolling in a program that does not lead to a master’s level diploma.
- Candidates enrolling in a French program that is delocalized abroad.
- Candidates enrolling in a program under an apprenticeship or professionalization contract.
- Candidates whose application was not selected in a previous Eiffel selection.
- Candidates who have already received an Eiffel scholarship at the master’s level.
- Candidates already receiving a French government scholarship under another program at the time of application, even if that scholarship only covers social security.
- Non-francophone candidates with a language level unsuitable for the program’s requirements.
How to Apply for the Eiffel Scholarship at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3
Interested applicants who would like to apply for this scholarship program must follow the appropriate submission method depending on the level of study they are applying for.
A – Applications for master’s level must be sent to [email protected] (International Relations Service). The deadline is 16 November 2026 at 23:59 French.
B – Applications for doctoral level must be sent to the Research and Doctoral Studies Division. Contact [email protected]. The deadline is 1 December 2026 at 23:59 French time.
Required Documents (Master’s Level)
- Master 2027 application form completed.
- Photocopy of your identity document showing your name, surname, and date of birth.
- A CV, written in French or English, maximum two pages, detailing your academic background and professional experience where applicable.
- Your diplomas and rankings: copies of the most recent diplomas obtained, with date, specialty, honors, and any other document attesting to your excellence or performance.
- A language certificate or diploma, where applicable.
- Your transcripts from the last three years covering academic study in France or abroad.
- Your professional project, written in French or, failing that, in English, one to two pages. This can be supported by outside opinions, for example, from a company.
- In the case of a bi-diplomacy (double degree), the institution must attach the agreement and specify the procedures between the institutions.
Required Documents (Doctoral Level)
Contact the Research and Doctoral Studies Division directly at [email protected] for the required documents.
The deadline for master’s applications is . The deadline for doctoral applications is . For more details on the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, please visit the official page.