Look for a scholarship
For a master's, the Eiffel scholarship goes through the French institution (by 06/01/2027 on its side). The embassy also announces its 2027 scholarship programme.
France Excellence Eiffel scholarship 2027Master's (29 at most) or PhD (35 at most), application filed by the French institution before 06/01/2027You don't apply directly: the institution that admits you decides to put you forward. Its internal deadline is earlier, ask the programme coordinator. Results in the week of 12/04/2027.
Verified on 09/10/2026 · Campus FranceSource
France-Senegal scholarship programme 2027 (embassy)Call announced for October 2026, closing planned on 10/02/2027Master's and research stays. The 2027 call is not open yet: check the dates again once it's published.
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Housing benefit (APL) for non-EU/EEA/Swiss studentsNeeds-based grant holders only, with exceptionsThis means the needs-based grant (CROUS): an Eiffel or French government scholarship does not open APL. Exceptions: professional activity, apprentices, professionalisation contracts, refugees, stateless persons, spouses.
Verified on 07/10/2026 · Service-public A18981Source
How to do it
A French government or embassy scholarship doesn't give access to housing benefit (APL): only the needs-based CROUS scholarship counts for the CAF.
- 1For a master's or PhD, ask the French institution you're interested in whether it nominates candidates for the Eiffel scholarship: only the institution files the application, by 06/01/2027 at the latest.
- 2Keep an eye on the French embassy in Senegal's scholarship programme (master's and research stays): the 2027 call is announced for October 2026.
- 3Also look for other scholarships on Campus Bourses, Campus France's directory.
What you need
- Your transcripts and diplomas
- Your study or research plan
- A cover letter
Tips
- The institution's own Eiffel deadline is earlier than 06/01/2027: ask now.
- For Eiffel: 29 at most for a master's, 35 at most for a PhD.
Deadline
Eiffel filing by the institution (your deadline is earlier)6 Jan 2027 · 6 January 2027
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