France Excellence Charpak Master Scholarship 2025

Charpak Master's Program is to aid Indian students in their Master's studies in any stream or field of study. This scholarship is designed for one to two years, (September - June, 10 months per academic year) of studies in France at the Master’s degree level for all streams and fields of study

Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship:

• Applicants must be an Indian national or hold an OCI card.
• Applicants must be 30 years old or younger at the time of application.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled or completed studies at an Indian institution of higher education are given first consideration.
• Applicants must ensure the course enrolled takes place in France.
• Applicants must enroll in full-time master’s degree programs.
• Applicants pursuing a master’s in France can apply for funding for the second year.

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must complete and submit the online application to be considered for the scholarship. The application should include the following components:

• Passport size photograph;
• Copy of the first page of the passport;
• Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages);
• Copy of the 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 of recommendation from the current Indian university/employer or the institution last attended.

Value of the Scholarship:

• The successful applicants can avail of the following benefits:
• Monthly living allowance of EUR 860;
• Visa and Campus France procedure fees waiver;
• Student social security and additional health insurance;
• Assistance in finding affordable student accommodation through Campus France in France;
• Meal discount at university restaurants with meals at €1;
• Access to social and cultural activities organized by Campus France.