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€5,000 Talents grants to prepare for civil service competitive exams

Decree No. 2026-847 of 7 September 2026 amends the Talents grant scheme (Decree No. 2025-1149 of 28 November 2025): anyone enrolled in a "Prépa Talents" or "Parcours Talents" listed by order receives a grant to prepare for one or more category A or B civil service, judiciary or military competitive exams. The order of the same day sets the amount at €5,000 per year, paid in two instalments (€2,500 on enrolment, €2,500 from March upon proof of attendance and sitting an exam), and provides for recovery in case of default.

Measure originators

InitiatorEPR
David Amiel
Ensemble pour la République
Amount
€5,000/year
Impact on public finances

No official estimate found for this measure.

Effective date
8 September 2026

Measure impact

Students in Prépas and Parcours Talents: €5,000 grant per year, paid in two instalments, subject to attendance and sitting at least one exam, otherwise the first instalment must be repaid.

Official references

Law number: Décret n° 2026-847 du 7 septembre 2026 et arrêté du 7 septembre 2026
Official Journal: JORF n° 0209 du 8 septembre 2026

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Publication in Official Journal

Publication
Publication du décret n° 2026-847 et de l'arrêté du 7 septembre 2026 au JORF n° 0209
Completed
8 September 2026

Entry into force

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