France Excellence Europa scholarships: call for applications 2025

Developed by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the "France Excellence Europa" scholarship programme allows students from 26 European Union countries to obtain scholarships to study at the Master's level in a French institution of higher education.  Applications are open until 30 April 2025.

Who can apply? 

Applicants must fulfill certain criteria to be eligible for a 'France Excellence Europa' scholarship: 

• Being a national of one of the following 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.
  
  Students of French nationality, including bi-nationals, are not eligible for the programme.

• Must be at least 18 years old when the mobility period in France begins;
• There is no upper age limit, provided the applicant does not already possess a master's degree (from any country)
• Being admitted to a French higher education institution in Master’s 1 or Master’s 2 for the 2025-26 academic year ;
• Not being the holder of a French Higher education degree or not being currently registered in France for a Higher education degree ;  
• Not be the recipient of an Erasmus +, AUF or other French ministry scholarship.

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The "France Excellence Europa" scholarship

The 'France Excellence Europa' scholarship is awarded for a duration of 12 to 24 months. It provides the following benefits: 

• Payment of a half-yearly allowance of €6,850
• Payment of an installation allowance of €1,700
• Exemption from registration fees for national diplomas in universities and public institutions under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education
• Priority assistance in finding accommodations in CROUS university residences (rent to be paid by the scholarship holder)
• 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
• Special discounts on cultural activities organized by Campus France.

The "France Excellence Europa" scholarship does not cover course fees, nor the cost of international or national transportation.

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First cohort of France Excellence Europa scholarship program

© Caroline Bleux

How to apply? 

Consult the call for applications for the year 2025. You will find: 

• Eligibility criteria;
• The complete description of the France Excellence Europa scholarship;
• The procedures for preparing and submitting applications;
• The application and selection schedule.

Call for applications 2025 - France Excellence Europa programme

Candidates must submit their applications by 30 April 2025.

The "France Excellence Europa” scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence and is in line with the strategic priorities of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.