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Scholarships for International Students in France (2025)
February 24, 2025 5 min read GEC Higher Education
Key scholarships
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- Eiffel Excellence — competitive, school-nominated; covers stipend and often partial tuition. Deadlines are early.
- Regional grants — Île-de-France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and others offer stipends for select programs.
- School merit awards — typically 10–30% for strong academics, leadership, and diversity.
Next steps
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