Campus France - Study in France Scholarships and Advising

Overview

Campus France is the French national agency for the promotion of higher education, international student services, and international mobility. Established under the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Higher Education, Campus France operates in over 130 countries through a network of offices, often hosted within the French Institute or Embassy cultural services. Campus France provides a central portal for international students to explore French universities, find scholarships (including the flagship Eiffel Excellence Scholarship), and access tools for the French higher education application process (notably the DAP system used in many countries).

What You Can Find Here

Comprehensive information on French universities, grandes ecoles, and study programs
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship - the French Government's flagship academic merit scholarship
French Embassy scholarships - country-specific bilateral scholarships managed through Campus France offices
Regional campus france scholarship databases for specific countries
DAP (Dossier d'Admission Preliminary) application tool used in many countries for French university applications
Practical guides on French student visas, accommodation, and life in France

Who Should Use This

International students considering study in France at any level
Students in countries where Campus France operates offices (over 130 countries) seeking country-specific scholarships
Researchers looking for French Government fellowships and bilateral exchange programs
Applicants to French universities who need help with the DAP pre-application process

How to Get Started

Step 1: Visit campusfrance.org to explore French higher education programs and use the scholarship search
Step 2: Find your local Campus France office (hosted at French Institute or Embassy) for country-specific programs and advising
Step 3: For Eiffel scholarship: check if your target French institution nominates candidates (you cannot apply directly)
Step 4: For Embassy scholarships: apply through your local Campus France office during the annual application period
Step 5: Use the DAP system through your Campus France office if required for your French university applications

Things to Check Before Applying

Campus France country offices have different processes - what is available varies significantly by country
The Eiffel scholarship is nomination-based through French universities, not directly through Campus France
Some countries require international students to apply to French universities through the Campus France DAP process
Campus France is an information and advisory service - most scholarships are applied for through separate processes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Campus France a scholarship program itself?

Campus France is primarily an information and advisory agency. It administers some scholarships on behalf of the French government (like Embassy scholarships) but many scholarships are awarded by partner programs like Eiffel (which Campus France manages).

What is the Campus France DAP process?

In approximately 45 countries, international students must apply to French universities through the Campus France DAP (Dossier d'Admission Preliminary) process. This involves an interview at the Campus France office before the application proceeds to French universities.

Are there free language courses with Campus France scholarships?

Many French Government scholarships include or provide access to French language training before or during the study period in France.

Can I find all French scholarships through Campus France?

Campus France aggregates many French Government scholarships and regional programs. For a complete picture, also check DAAD (for Franco-German programs), Erasmus+ (EU mobility), and individual French university scholarship pages.

How do I find a Campus France office in my country?

Visit campusfrance.org and search for your country to find the local Campus France office contact information, which is typically located within the French cultural or diplomatic mission.