Scholarships hold significant importance for international students while studying in France. These scholarships, which encompass government-funded, private, and institutional awards, offer financial assistance for tuition fees, living expenses, and other educational needs. Annually, France awards 22,0000 scholarships, amounting up to €200 million. Merit-based scholarships usually range from 10-30% (3000 – 5000 Euros) and early bird scholarships would be 10% of the course fee for Indian students. Here’s a list of some of the top scholarships specifically available for Indian students in France.
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship invites international scholars for their master's and doctoral studies. You can receive a monthly stipend ranging from €1,181 - €1,700, depending on the program, along with a return flight ticket and coverage of national and local transportation expenses.
The France Excellence Charpak is a renowned French government scholarship initiative in India, comprising four distinct sub-programs. It enables Indian students to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies in both public and private institutions across France. Scholarships vary, covering living expenses and tuition fees, facilitating academic excellence and cultural exchange.
The Raman-Charpak Fellowship is a prestigious Indo-French bilateral program catering to esteemed PhD students from India and France, along with Master's students from France. It provides a unique chance to conduct research in each other's countries, fostering professional bonds, advancing scientific collaboration, and immersing in diverse cultural environments. Recipients receive €1500 as a monthly stipend covering living expenses, local travel, accommodation, and Social Security charges.
The Émile Boutmy Scholarship supports first-time applicants from non-EU countries, whose households don't pay taxes in the EU, and who are accepted into the Undergraduate or Master's programs. It provides €13,100 annually for Master's students, covering a portion of their tuition fees for the duration of the two-year program.
The Shikhar Thales Scholarship is designed for Indian students aspiring to pursue a Master's degree in Engineering in France. Eligible applicants must be Indian citizens residing in India, aged 18 or above. Final-year students or graduates from Indian institutions or employed professionals with up to three years of experience are eligible. Recipients receive a monthly stipend of €700, along with waived visa and course fees, and assistance in securing affordable housing.
