Study Abroad: List of government scholarships for Indian students in France

THE CHARPAK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

Website — inde.campusfrance.org

Amount/Expense Covered

— Monthly living expenses of up to 700 EUR

— Waiver of student visa. Study in France fees

— Tuition fee waived of up to 5000 EUR (Charpak Master), etc.

Eligibility 

— Must be 30 years old

— Proof of Indian National

— Studied in Indian institute, etc.

RAMAN CHARPAK FELLOWSHIP (PhD)

Website — cefipra.org

Amount/Expense Covered 

— Applicants from India must be Indian citizens residing in India and have registered for a PhD in a recognized university or research institution in India

— Applicants from France must be residing in France and have registered for a PhD/ Master’s degree in a recognised university or research institution in France

— Maximum age 30 years as on 1st April of the call year

— Students once supported by CEFIPRA and students who have a permanent position in institutions/universities are not eligible

— Pre-authorisation or prior consent from his/her Institute / University to apply for a foreign fellowship program

Eligibility 

— For Indian Fellow: Fellowship Support of 1500 Euros per month for daily expenses, local travel, accommodation charges plus Social Security charges

— For French Fellow: Fellowship support Rs 40,000 per month for daily expenses, local travel etc. plus accommodation charges not exceeding Rs 45,000 per month

— One return airfare ticket in economy class

— Insurance coverage (travel and health) wherever required and Carte de Sejour (if any)

— Support for attending conference/seminar /workshop during stay (please see guidelines for details)

LA FEMIS

Website — femis.fr

Amount/Expense Covered 

— Monthly allowance of 910 EUR

— Covers medical insurance

— Provides return ticket to France

— Helps to find accommodation

— Waives of student visa fees

Eligibility 

— Proficiency in the French Language

— Should be 27 or 30 years old based on application time

— Complete two years of tertiary studies or equivalent of a baccalaureate

— Four years of professional activity

EIFFEL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME OF EXCELLENCE

Website — campusfrance.org

Amount/Expense Covered 

— Monthly stipend of 1,181 EUR (Masters), 1700 EUR (Doctoral)

— Provides international travel, train travel, and local transportation facilities

— Cover health insurance and reimburse supplemental health insurance

— Assistance in finding accommodation and rent payments

Eligibility

— Applicable for Non-France applicants

— Must be 25 years (Masters), 30 ( Doctoral)

— Pass language proficiency

THE ERASMUS+ MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

Website — erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu

Amount/Expense Covered 

— Cover living, and accommodation expenses

— Offer mobility scholarship for entry and exit in France

Eligibility 

— Completed Bachelor degree 

— Currently in the last year of Bachelor degree program

— Pursue a Masters programme in two different countries on the eligible list of this scholarship.