France Excellence Charpak Master Scholarship Porgram (India)

Benefits

• The awardees receive the status of French government scholarship holders (Boursier du Government Français) entitling them to following benefits:
  • Monthly living allowance of 860 euros
  • Exemption of visa (if applying from India) and Campus France procedure fees
  • Student social security and additional health insurance (mutuelle)
  • Assistance in finding affordable student accommodation through Campus France in France (priority access to CROUS residencies, subject to availability)
  • Meal discount at university restaurants with meals at €1
  • Access to social and cultural activities organized by Campus France
• The scholarship does not cover –
  • Travel expenses from India to France or within France
  • Any other expenses related to awardee’s stay in France
• Note: French government scholarship holders enrolled in programs leading to a national diploma at French public higher education institutions may be exempt from paying differentiated enrollment fees. It is the awardee’s responsibility to check with the institution they are enrolled in for their policies regarding exemption.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible, an applicant must:
  • be an Indian citizen or hold an OCI card
  • be 30 years old or younger at the time of application
  • be currently enrolled or have completed studies at an Indian institution of higher education. Applicants with a degree from a foreign institution are eligible, but preference will be given to those who have completed their education from an Indian institution.
  • ensure that the course takes place in France. If part of the course (one semester or more) takes place in another country, the scholarship will not cover that period
  • knowledge of French is an asset, but not mandatory to apply for the scholarship
  • the scholarship is available for full-time master’s degree programs. Students participating in semester exchange programmes, internships or research projects are not eligible to apply
  • students already pursuing a master’s in France can apply for funding for the second year
  • have applied for admission to a French institution prior to applying for the scholarship.
• An applicant is not eligible, if he/she –
  • is a PhD student or intends to complete his/her master’s thesis, training program, or research project in France.
  • has previously been awarded the Charpak Master scholarship.

Evaluation and Selection Procedure

• Applications received will be checked to ensure they meet the general eligibility criteria such as academic requirements, age limit, and required documents.
• Round 1 – Complete applications will be evaluated by the selection committee on basis of academic excellence, consistency and the quality of the statement of purpose and the overall profile of the applicant. There is no minimum CGPA or percentage required for the scholarship.
• Round 2 – Shortlisted candidates will be called for an Online Interview between 7 April and 25 April 2025. Applicants should ensure they are available during this period, as the interviews will not be rescheduled for another date.
• A plagiarism check will be conducted on the Statement of Purpose (SOP) included at the end of the scholarship application form. The use of AI tools is discouraged, and any application found with significant AI-generated content will be disqualified.

Application Procedure

• The students must submit their application on the online scholarship portal along with the scans of following documents:
  • Passport size photograph (please make sure that the photograph uploaded is formal)
  • Copy of the first page of your passport (with photo and expiry date). If you will be getting your passport after the deadline, please attach proof of your passport application.
  • Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages).
  • Copy of your admission/acceptance letter from the French higher education institution.
  • Copy of mark sheets and degree of Higher Secondary School (XII), Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees (including those of completed semesters of the ongoing degree)
  • French language certificate, if any (DELF /DALF)
  • Document of employment / internship record, if applicable
  • Letter(s) of recommendation from the current Indian university/employer or the institution last attended. The letter(s) of recommendation should be submitted as scanned copies of the original typed and signed paper letters and should preferably be with reference to the scholarship. They have to include the signature and the contact details of the referee, and (if possible) should be on headed paper of the institution and bear a stamp of the institution.

For more information, visit Campus France.