FranceCorsica Eiffel Scholarship is a France-based award for eligible non-French postgraduate candidates seeking Master’s, engineering or doctoral study; the focus is university nomination through the University of Corsica SRI and national selection via Campus France.
The scholarship is linked to the France Excellence Eiffel programme managed by Campus France and France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The University of Corsica Pasquale Paoli’s SRI coordinates pre-selection and forwards shortlisted dossiers to the national programme.
Corsica Eiffel Scholarship Benefits
- Eiffel combines a monthly allowance with travel, insurance and accommodation-search support.
- Master’s allowance of €1,200 per month.
- Doctoral allowance of €2,000 per month (regulations) with Campus France listing €2,100 for doctoral scholars.
- Funding duration depends on entry point: up to 12 months for Master 2, 24 months for Master 1 and 36 months for engineering study.
- Doctoral awards may cover 12, 18 or 36 months; longer route for qualifying first-year newcomers.
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Corsica Eiffel Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be non-French nationals. Dual nationals holding French citizenship are ineligible.
- Master’s age: Candidates must be born after 31 March 1997 for the 2027 campaign.
- Doctoral age: Candidates must be born after 31 March 1991.
- Candidates already studying in France are ineligible for the master’s award. At doctoral level, applicants studying abroad receive priority.
- Candidates already receiving another French government scholarship at application are ineligible.
- An applicant presented by more than one French institution can be rejected; coordinate a single nomination route.
How to Apply for Corsica Eiffel Scholarship
- Identify your academic destination. Use the University of Corsica course catalogue to name the degree and pathway you want.
- Contact the SRI about Eiffel 2027. Email [email protected], naming your intended programme, current qualification, nationality and research interests where relevant.
- Prepare the evidence Corsica identifies. Assemble your CV, motivation letter, study plan, transcripts and ranking evidence.
- Develop the academic case with the programme director. Explain the connection between your previous training, the proposed course or research, and your professional goal.
- Submit to the university for selection. Corsica plans to forward only three to five selected dossiers to Campus France.
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Friday, 27 November 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Corsica Eiffel Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, nomination and how to prepare your dossier for the University of Corsica SRI.
Who can apply for the Corsica Eiffel Scholarship?
Applicants must be non-French nationals; dual nationals holding French citizenship are ineligible. Master’s applicants must meet the campaign age limit (born after 31 March 1997) and doctoral applicants must meet the doctoral age limit (born after 31 March 1991). Meeting nationality and age rules is mandatory before academic evidence is considered.
What study levels does Corsica support through Eiffel?
Corsica supports eligible postgraduate study only, not bachelor’s admissions. The university identifies seven eligible subject areas including biology and health, ecological transition, mathematics and digital sciences, engineering sciences, history/French civilisation, law/political science, and economics/management.
What funding does the Eiffel award provide?
Eiffel combines a monthly allowance with travel, insurance and accommodation-search support. The September 2026 regulations specify a Master’s allowance of €1,200 per month and a doctoral allowance of €2,000 per month (Campus France lists €2,100 for doctoral scholars). Funding duration varies by entry point.
How long does the scholarship last?
Funding duration depends on entry point: up to 12 months for Master 2, 24 months for Master 1 and 36 months for engineering study. Doctoral awards may cover 12, 18 or 36 months depending on the route and qualification of the candidate.
Can I apply directly to Campus France for Eiffel?
No. You do not submit an independent student application to Campus France. The University of Corsica’s SRI must prepare and submit the nomination; Corsica coordinates the dossier with the programme director before forwarding shortlisted candidates to Campus France.
What documents does Corsica require for pre-selection?
Corsica requests a CV, motivation letter, study plan, transcripts and academic ranking. The guide advises assembling these dossier documents together and prioritising an official ranking statement early because it provides selectors with useful context for your grades.
Are there language test waivers for Corsica Eiffel?
Corsica does not announce a blanket IELTS waiver. Language evidence depends on the proposed degree’s admission requirements; the Eiffel announcement itself is not proof that you qualify for an English or French language exemption.
How many candidates will Corsica forward to Campus France?
Corsica plans to forward only three to five selected dossiers to Campus France. This number describes the university’s planned shortlist for submission and is not a guarantee of a final Eiffel award from the national programme.
What are the key internal and national deadlines?
The University of Corsica’s pre-selection closing date is 27 November 2026 at 5 p.m. Corsica’s internal selection begins 1 December 2026 and the institution’s submission deadline to Campus France is 6 January 2027. National results are scheduled for the week of 12 April 2027.
What should I prioritise when building my application?
Prioritise demonstrating study-fit: name a specific University of Corsica programme or clearly described doctoral project, gather CV, motivation letter, study plan, transcripts and an academic ranking, and work with the programme director to explain how your past training links to your proposed research or course.
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