FranceENSICAEN Scholarship 2027 provides Eiffel funding opportunities for engineering master’s and doctoral applicants. ENSICAEN Scholarship helps eligible international candidates seek monthly stipends, travel, health-cover and housing assistance while the institution handles national nomination for the Eiffel programme.
The scholarship is managed by ENSICAEN (École Nationale Supérieure d’Ingénieurs de Caen) which selects candidates for the France Excellence Eiffel call. ENSICAEN coordinates the first application step by email and submits national nominations; final award decisions follow the Campus France national calendar.
ENSICAEN Scholarship Benefits
- Funding: €1,200/month at master’s level; €2,100/month for doctoral recipients, plus eligible support.
- Eiffel provides a living allowance and eligible travel, health-cover and housing assistance; it does not directly pay training fees.
- Government-scholarship status can exempt recipients from registration fees for qualifying national degrees and engineering diplomas at eligible public institutions.
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ENSICAEN Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Audience: International applicants; French nationals, including dual nationals, are excluded.
- For the national master’s award, applicants already studying in France are ineligible.
- Doctoral applicants studying in France can be eligible, although those studying abroad have priority.
- Check age: ENSICAEN states “29 or younger in 2026”; national Eiffel guidance sets maximum ages of 29 for master’s and 35 for doctoral candidates.
How to Apply for ENSICAEN Scholarship
- First move: Request the application link by email to international@ensicaen.fr; the school handles national nomination.
- State your nationality, age, current qualification and intended entry level and request the upload link in the initial email (suggested subject: “Eiffel 2027 – [intended course] – [your name]”).
- Upload requested documents: identity card, recommendation letter, latest diploma, transcripts for 2025 and 2026, CV and motivation letter; confirm translation and file-format requirements.
- Attend the video motivation interview if shortlisted; ENSICAEN submits your nomination if approved and applicants should ask whether any separate admission formalities remain.
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Friday, 20 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 ENSICAEN Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply through ENSICAEN for the France Excellence Eiffel 2027 selection.
Who can apply for the ENSICAEN Scholarship 2027?
The ENSICAEN Scholarship 2027 is aimed at international applicants; French nationals and dual nationals are excluded. Eligibility also depends on meeting national Eiffel rules and course-specific requirements. Applicants should confirm age rules and course availability with ENSICAEN before preparing the full application.
What funding does the ENSICAEN Scholarship provide?
ENSICAEN’s Eiffel funding offers a monthly stipend: €1,200 for master’s level and €2,100 for doctoral recipients, plus eligible support. Eiffel can also cover travel, health-cover and housing assistance, but it does not directly pay training fees; applicants should request a written breakdown of covered costs.
Are there age limits for applicants?
ENSICAEN’s page states “29 or younger in 2026”. National Eiffel guidance sets maximum ages of 29 for master’s and 35 for doctoral candidates. Applicants, especially doctoral candidates aged 30–35, should ask ENSICAEN to confirm the applicable age rule for their level.
Can applicants already studying in France apply?
For the national master’s award, applicants already studying in France are ineligible. Doctoral applicants studying in France can be eligible, though priority is given to those studying abroad. Meeting these rules establishes eligibility but does not guarantee nomination or funding.
What is the application deadline for ENSICAEN’s Eiffel selection?
The last date to apply for France Excellence Eiffel consideration through ENSICAEN is 20 November 2026. Additionally, the national institutional submission deadline is 6 January 2027; applicants should email early to receive the upload link and complete their files before ENSICAEN’s internal deadline.
How do I start the application process?
Begin by emailing international@ensicaen.fr to request the application/upload link. Include nationality, age, current qualification and intended entry level in the message, and use the suggested subject line “Eiffel 2027 – [intended course] – [your name]”. ENSICAEN will provide guidance and the upload link.
What documents are required for the ENSICAEN application?
Required uploads include an identity card, recommendation letter, latest diploma, transcripts for 2025 and 2026, CV and motivation letter. If your diploma is pending or your academic calendar differs, ask ENSICAEN what substitute evidence is accepted and confirm translation and file-format requirements.
Will ENSICAEN interview shortlisted candidates?
Yes, shortlisted applicants will attend a video motivation interview. ENSICAEN advises preparing to explain course choice with concrete examples from studies or research. The interview is part of the institutional selection before ENSICAEN submits nominations to the national Eiffel process.
Does the scholarship cover tuition fees?
Eiffel funding provides living allowances and eligible travel, health-cover and housing assistance, but it does not directly pay training fees. Government-scholarship status can exempt recipients from registration fees for qualifying national degrees; applicants should request a written breakdown of remaining charges.
When will results be announced for the ENSICAEN nomination?
ENSICAEN mentions results from March 2027, while the Campus France national calendar schedules announcements for the week of 12 April 2027. Applicants should follow the national calendar for final award results and confirm timelines with ENSICAEN.
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