Deadline
2025-04-30
Value of Scholarship
€8,850 Stipend & Accommodation
€8,850
€8,850
Country Tenable
France
Renewable
No
The French Government is offering the France Excellence Europa Scholarship to international applicants interested in pursuing a Master's degree in France. This scholarship provides financial support, covering installation costs, accommodation, and an annual allowance, totaling €8,550.
Established by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the France Excellence Europa Scholarship program enables students from 26 European Union countries to study at the Master’s level in French higher education institutions.
The selection process begins with a pre-evaluation by the college relations teams at French embassies. Shortlisted applications are then reviewed by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs in collaboration with experts from the relevant fields.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the France Excellence Europa Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of one of the 26 European Union member states:
- 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.
- Age: Must be between 18 and 26 years old at the start of their stay in France.
- Admission: Must have secured admission into a Master’s 1 or Master’s 2 program at a French higher education institution for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Education Background: Should not hold a French higher education degree or be currently enrolled in a French higher education program.
- Other Scholarships: Must not be a recipient of an Erasmus+, AUF, or any other scholarship from the French Ministry.
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the France Excellence Europa Scholarship 2025 will receive:
- A half-yearly allowance of €6,850.
- An installation allowance of €1,700.
- Exemption from registration fees for national diplomas at universities and public institutions under the Ministry of Higher Education.
- Priority accommodation assistance in CROUS university residences.
- Health insurance coverage for the first three months of their stay in France.
- Enrollment in supplemental health insurance.
- Special discounts on cultural activities through Campus France.
Required Documents for Application
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Completed application form.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) in French or English.
- Cover letter in French or English.
- Copy of the most recent higher education diploma (or secondary school diploma if currently pursuing higher education).
- Copy of a valid identity document (passport or national ID card).
- Letter of admission to a Master’s 1 or Master’s 2 program at a French higher education institution for the 2025-2026 academic year.
How to Apply for the France Excellence Europa Scholarship 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Interested and eligible applicants can apply for the France Excellence Europa Scholarship 2025 by following these steps:
- Visit the Official Scholarship Webpage – Click the link below to access the application portal.
- Create an Account – Register on messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr and log in to cvec.etudiant.gouv.fr to obtain the required exemption certificate.
- Submit Your Application – Send your application electronically to the French Embassy in your country of nationality.
- Find the Contact Information – The list of email addresses for each country is available on the official scholarship webpage.
- Wait for the Final Selection – The list of selected applicants will be published in July 2025.
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