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FRANCE EXCELLENCE EIFFEL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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LOCATION: France

Developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program provides annual training for future foreign decision-makers in the public and private sectors in degree programs at the Master’s and Doctoral levels. Applications are submitted exclusively by French higher education institutions.

ELIGIBILITY:

Program objectives

The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program is a tool developed by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist French institutions of higher education in attracting the best foreign students to Master’s and Doctoral/Phd degree programs.

It trains future foreign decision-makers from the private and public sectors in priority areas of study.

Areas of Study

The two main disciplinary fields for the France Excellence Eiffel scholarships cover the following seven areas of study for the Master’s and Doctorate elements:

For Science and Technology

Biology and Health

Ecological Transition

Mathematics and Digital

Engineering Sciences

For Humanities and Social Sciences

History, French language and civilization

Law and political science

Economics and management

Levels of Study

French higher education institutions who submit candidates to the France Excellence Eiffel program agree to enroll them:

in courses leading to a master’s degree

in an engineering program

in a joint doctoral program (joint supervision of dissertation and/or dual degree), in partnership with a partner institution abroad.

Duration of the scholarship

Master’s level

a maximum of 12 months when enrolling in an M2

a maximum of 24 months when enrolling in an M1

a maximum of 36 months for the completion of an engineering degree

Doctorate level

The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship is awarded for a period of a maximum of 12 to 36 months starting on September 1 of the year the scholarship is awarded.

BENEFIT:

Master’s level

France Excellence Eiffel scholarship holders receive a monthly allowance of €1,200 (from January 2026), which is added to several services: International transportation, national transportation, insurance, housing searches, cultural activities, etc.

Doctorate level

France Excellence Eiffel scholarship holders receive a monthly stipend of €2,100 (from January 2026), which is added to several services: international transportation, national transportation, insurance, housing searches, cultural activities, etc.

For both elements of the program, tuition fees are not covered by the France Excellence Eiffel program.

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MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY AFRICA 

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Application Deadline: 15 December, 2026

LOCATION: Rwanda

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at CMU-Africa supports highly talented, service-oriented young people who face the highest social and economic barriers to opportunity. The graduate students complete their Master of Science degrees in Information Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Engineering Artificial Intelligence. Upon completion of the program, Mastercard Foundation Scholars go on to lead changes in their communities and contribute to meaningful transformation across the continent.

ELIGIBILITY:

Mastercard Foundation Scholars face social and economic barriers and have demonstrated the following attributes: 

Academic talent: Mastercard Foundation Scholars value learning and have the drive to complete their education. 

Commitment to giving back: Mastercard Foundation Scholars have demonstrated a commitment to improving their communities. 

Potential to lead: Mastercard Foundation Scholars will become role models, mentors, and change-makers. 

In order to be considered for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, students must first be admitted to one of CMU-Africa’s degree programs. Learn more about tuition and financial aid and how to apply to CMU-Africa. 

For more information, please contact Olga Gikundiro Buki

BENEFIT:

In addition to full tuition coverage, CMU-Africa provides a range of tailored resources to ensure Mastercard Foundation Scholars thrive during their studies and transition successfully into meaningful careers or advanced academic opportunities.

Holistic support: The scholarship covers application preparation support, orientation, tuition and fees, health insurance, travel and basic living expenses, and project and entrepreneurship support. Mastercard Foundation Scholars also have access to a range of resources that support their well-being and academic success.

Career preparation: Mastercard Foundation Scholars benefit from tailored activities to prepare them for the workplace. Throughout their studies, they participate in professional development activities, including, but not limited to, internships and career fairs, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and one-on-one career coaching that prepares them to pursue their goals upon graduation.

Leadership development: Mastercard Foundation Scholars develop leadership skills through participation in student clubs, community service, and a variety of programs that equip students to become change-makers. During their time at CMU-Africa, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars take a series of leadership training sessions tailored to their needs to ensure they are equipped with cutting-edge leadership skills that will enable them to lead with distinction.

Giving back: Mastercard Foundation Scholars live out the give-back ethos of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program by leading and participating in community service activities and developing and implementing projects that make a difference in the lives of others. They collaborate with the members of the CMU-Africa community to push their give-back agenda.

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