Application Step Wizard
Step 1: Research & Choose
Identify your scholarship type
Eiffel, BGF, regional, or institutional. See Eligibility.
Search Campus Bourses
900+ programmes at campusbourses.campusfrance.org.
Choose 3–5 programmes
Mix of competitive and safe choices. Check if they participate in Eiffel nominations.
Step 2: Études en France Portal
Create your account
Go to pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr. Use desktop Chrome or Firefox. Never mobile.
Fill personal information
Exact passport name. Match every field precisely.
Select up to 7 programmes
Rank them in order of preference. Portal limits vary by country.
Portal Warning: Crashes before deadlines, loses uploads, error messages in French. Submit 48+ hours early. Save local copies of everything.
Step 3: Prepare Documents
Step 4: Campus France Interview
15–20 minute interview at your local Campus France office. Tests motivation, project coherence, and French integration readiness.
Do: Know your programme details inside-out
Don't: Say "I chose France because of the Eiffel Tower"
Do: Explain why France specifically (research labs, approach)
Don't: Be vague about post-graduation plans
Step 5: Final Submission
Pay the Campus France fee
Ranges from €50–250 depending on your country. Non-refundable.
Validate your submission
Click "Submit" in the portal. Incomplete = rejected. Double-check everything.
Step 6: Track Your Application
Ready to Apply?
Check deadlines, then prepare your motivation letter and documents.