Applications are currently being received for the France Excellence Europa Scholarship Program, for the 2024-2025 academic year. The scholarship program has been created by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to support students from the 26 European Union countries for Master’s level studies at higher educational institutions in France.
This program is designed to attract outstanding students from all European countries and provide them with financial support for their studies in France. The scholarship is granted to eligible students on the basis of academic excellence and is in line with the strategic priorities of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Applications are pre-selected by the college relations teams at the French embassies. Applications are then evaluated within the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs by specialists from the eligible fields.
The France Excellence Europa Scholarship Program provides the necessary funding to its recipients. It provides financial support for tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses, making it easier for students to concentrate on their studies without worrying about financial constraints. Furthermore, the program offers an opportunity to explore French culture, learn a new language, and develop new skills, which can be valuable for future academic and professional endeavors.
Program details
- Host institution: Higher Educational Institutions in France.
- Eligible program: Eligible areas of study (More details below).
- Number of Awards: not specified.
- Duration: a maximum of 12 months for M2 students and a 24 months max for M1 students.
- Target group: open to citizens of the 26 European Union member countries (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden).
Benefits of the France Excellence Europa Scholarship
Selected applicants for this scholarship program will have the following benefits:
- Exemption from registration fees for national diplomas in universities and public institutions under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education
- Enrollment in an insurance plan during the first three months of your stay in France (pending enrollment in the general social security system) for non-European Health Insurance Card holders
- Enrollment in supplemental health insurance
- Exemption from the CVEC – Contribution de Vie Etudiante et de Campus
- Payment of a half-yearly allowance of €6,850
- Payment of an installation allowance of €1,700
- Priority assistance in finding accommodations in CROUS university residences (rent to be paid by the scholarship holder)
- Special discounts on cultural activities organized by Campus France.
Note : This scholarship program does not cover course fees, nor the cost of international or national transportation.
Eligible Fields of Study
To apply for the France Excellence Europa scholarship program, candidates must apply to one of the following areas of study.
- Computer Science and Digital
- Culture & Heritage
- Education, Pedagogy
- Environmental Sciences
- French Language and Civilization, Foreign Languages and Civilizations and European Studies
- Health
- Law and political sciences
France Excellence Europa Scholarship Program Eligibility
To apply for this Europe scholarship program, you must be:
- a national of one of the 26 European Union member states (see full list above);
- between 18 and 26 years old at the time of the beginning of your stay in France;
- admitted to a French higher education institution in Master’s 1 or Master’s 2 for the 2024-2025 academic year in one of the eligible fields of study (full list above);
- not be a holder of a French Higher education degree or not be currently registered in France for a Higher education degree;
- not be a recipient of an Erasmus +, AUF, or other French ministry scholarship.
Note : Students of French nationality, including bi-nationals, are not eligible to apply for France Excellence Europa Scholarship. The scholarship does not cover course fees, nor the cost of international or national transportation.
Similar opportunities
- Australia Awards Scholarships for Development;
- Top 15 Scholarships to Study in Europe.
- Humber International Student Scholarships.
How to Apply for the France Excellence Europa Scholarship
Candidates who wish to apply for this government scholarship scholarship program must fill in the application form (Please click here to download the form) and sent it electronically to the French Embassy in their country of nationality. Please find below, the list of e-mail addresses by country.
Embassies e-mail Addresses by Country
- Germany : [email protected]
- Austria : [email protected]
- Belgium : [email protected]
- Bulgaria : [email protected]
- Cyprus : [email protected]
- Croatia : [email protected]
- Denmark : [email protected]
- Spain : [email protected]
- Estonia : [email protected]
- Finland : [email protected]
- Greece : [email protected]
- Hungary : [email protected]
- Ireland : [email protected]
- Italia : [email protected]
- Latvia : [email protected]
- Lithuania : [email protected]
- Luxembourg : [email protected]
- Malta : [email protected]
- Netherlands : [email protected]
- Poland : [email protected]
- Portugal : [email protected]
- Czech Republic : [email protected]
- Roumania : [email protected]
- Slovakia : [email protected]
- Slovenia : [email protected]
- Sweden : [email protected]
Required Documents
- Copies of transcripts from the last two years of higher education (translated in French or in English)
- Copy of an identity document (passport, ID card)
- Copy of the most recent higher education diploma obtained or copy of the secondary school diploma if the applicant is in the process of higher education. The higher education diploma must be sent as soon as it is obtained. (translated in French or in English)
- Cover letter (in French or English)
- CV (in French or English)
- Letter of admission to a Master’s 1 or Master’s 2 programs at a French institute of higher education for the year 2024-2025.
Optional Documents
- Copies of diplomas or certifications of level of French (DELF, DALF, TCF, TEF)
- Copies of diplomas or certifications of level of English (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS)
- Letters of recommendation (in French or English).
Note : If the applicant is not yet in possession of a letter of admission for the 2024-2025 academic year at the time of application, he/she is invited to attach a sworn statement, mentioning the name of the institution and the title of the anticipated program for 2024-2025, and a copy of the communications with the institution attesting to the fact that the application for admission is being processed.
A sworn statement for each choice, of course, must be attached to the application file. Please click here to download the 2024 sworn statement form.
The deadline to submit applications for the France Excellence Europa scholarship program is . For more details, please visit the official website. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.