The French government is offering scholarship opportunities to international students, including eligible Kenyans, through the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Programme. The initiative supports talented students seeking to pursue postgraduate studies at higher education institutions in France.
The scholarship provides financial assistance to successful candidates to help them meet living expenses while studying in France.
Monthly Scholarship Allowance
Under the reported scholarship terms, master’s students may receive a monthly allowance of €1,200, equivalent to approximately KSh 180,000, depending on the prevailing exchange rate.
Doctoral students may qualify for a higher monthly allowance, depending on the applicable scholarship conditions.
In addition to the monthly stipend, the scholarship programme may provide benefits such as international travel assistance, health insurance, and support with cultural activities. The exact benefits depend on the programme’s rules.
Courses Covered by the Scholarship
The Eiffel Scholarship Programme supports studies in several academic fields, including:
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Engineering and digital technology
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Mathematics and related sciences
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Biology and health
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Environmental and ecological transition
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Economics and management
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Law and political science
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History and French civilisation
Applicants should confirm that their intended course and institution meet the programme’s requirements.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
The scholarship targets outstanding international students who demonstrate strong academic potential.
Prospective applicants should check the eligibility requirements for their intended level of study, including age limits, academic qualifications, and any other conditions established by the programme.
Kenyan applicants must also satisfy the admission requirements of their chosen French university.
How to Apply
Interested Kenyan students should begin by identifying French universities that offer their preferred postgraduate programmes.
The application process generally involves the following steps:
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Identify a suitable university: Find a French institution offering your intended master’s or doctoral programme.
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Check admission requirements: Review the academic qualifications and documents required for the course.
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Contact the university: Ask the international relations or admissions office about the Eiffel Scholarship nomination process.
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Prepare your documents: These may include academic transcripts, certificates, a CV, a statement of purpose, and other documents requested by the institution.
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Submit your application: Follow the university’s internal application procedure and deadline.
Applicants should note that they cannot apply directly to Campus France for the Eiffel Scholarship. French higher education institutions nominate candidates, and their internal deadlines may fall earlier than the programme’s final deadline.
What Applicants Should Know
Although the monthly allowance can help cover living expenses, prospective students should not assume that every cost associated with studying in France will automatically be paid.
Applicants should verify the scholarship’s current benefits, eligibility criteria, course requirements, and deadlines with their chosen university before submitting an application.
The scholarship offers Kenyan students an opportunity to pursue advanced education in France while receiving financial support, potentially opening doors to international academic and professional opportunities.
