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France Excellence Charpak Scholarship

Applications closed Bachelor,Masters Fully funded
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Award EUR 860 / per month Paid per month. Confirm the latest figures on the official page.
Deadline March 15, 2026 Deadline passed
Duration 2 Years How long the scholarship support typically lasts.
Funding type Fully funded Whether the award is fully funded, partial, merit-based, or similar.

About this scholarship

What this award covers and who it is designed to support.

• The France Excellence Charpak Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based programme funded by the French government (via Campus France India) to support Indian (or OCI) students pursuing higher education in France.
• Offers full living cost support, visa & procedural fee waivers, social and health coverage, accommodation assistance, and cultural integration support.
• Different streams include full-degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s), lab internships, and exchange semesters—each tailored to specific study formats.

Scholarship details

Key facts about level, field, location, and institutions.

Study level

Bachelor,Masters

Field of study

Social Sciences

Host country

France

Competition

Medium

Opens

December 1, 2025

Eligibility

Who can apply and what academic or personal criteria you need to meet.

The eligibility criteria is as follows:

  • Indian nationals or OCI holders
  • Age: ≤ 30 years for Master’s; ≤ 23 years for Bachelor’s
  • Must have applied to (or hold admission at) a recognized French institution before applying
  • Knowledge of French is an asset but not mandatory
  • For Master’s, existing M1 students in France may apply for M2 year funding, subject to performance

Application requirements

Documents and steps typically needed when you submit your application.

The requirements are as follows:

  • Passport copy, passport-size photo
  • CV (≤ 2 pages), motivation letter / statement of purpose
  • Academic transcripts and degree certificates
  • Admission/acceptance letter (or proof of pending admission email)
  • Optional: French proficiency (DELF/DALF), employment/internship records, letters of recommendation

Selection based on academic excellence, SOP quality; shortlisted candidates attend an online interview

What is covered

Tuition, living costs, and other expenses included in this award.

The scholarship includes coverage for:

  • Master’s & Bachelor’s: Monthly living allowance (~€860), student visa and Etudes en France fee waiver, social security, health insurance, meal discounts (€1 meals), accommodation assistance (CROUS residencies, subject to availability)
    • Lab (Internship): ~€700 per month (max 2 months), visa & Etudes en France fee waiver
    • Exchange (Semester): €860/month, similar coverage as above (visa, social security, accommodation support)
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