France Excellence Charpak Master Scholarship
For Indian students aged 30 or under starting or continuing a full-time master's in France: EUR 860 a month, insurance, visa-fee exemption and housing help.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
France
Funding
Monthly living allowance of EUR 860, French government scholarship holder status, exemption from visa and Campus France fees, student social security and supplementary health insurance, housing help, EUR 1 university meals; possible fee exemption. Travel and personal expenses not covered.
Eligible applicants
Indian citizens or OCI holders aged 30 or under
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Overview
France Excellence Charpak Master Scholarship is offered by Campus France India / Embassy of France in India for Master’s study in France. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Age30 or younger at time of application.
- PassportRequired
- CVRequired
- Admission letter from French institutionRequired
- Mark sheets and degreesRequired
- Recommendation lettersRequired
What this scholarship covers
Monthly allowance EUR 860
Included
Health insurance
Included
Visa fee exemption
Included
Travel to France
Not included
Monthly living allowance of EUR 860, French government scholarship holder status, exemption from visa and Campus France fees, student social security and supplementary health insurance, housing help, EUR 1 university meals; possible fee exemption. Travel and personal expenses not covered. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Indian citizens or OCI cardholders.
- International eligibility
- French is an asset but not required. Travel to France is not covered.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- No minimum CGPA; academic excellence and consistency assessed.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- France
Official eligibility summary
Indian citizens or OCI cardholders aged 30 or younger, with studies at an Indian institution (foreign degrees accepted, Indian preferred), who have already applied to a French institution for a full-time master's in France. Students already in a French master's can apply for the second year. PhD candidates and past recipients are not eligible.
Applicant profile
- Indian citizens or OCI holders aged 30 or under
Study route
- Master’s study in France
Current-cycle criteria
- Indian citizens or OCI cardholders aged 30 or younger, with studies at an Indian institution (foreign degrees accepted, Indian preferred), who have already applied to a French institution for a full-time master's in France. Students already in a French master's can apply for the second year. PhD candidates and past recipients are not eligible.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- DELF/DALF certificate
How to apply
- 1
Apply online at the scholarship portal and upload documents.
- 2
Submit a single application only.
- 3
Shortlisted candidates attend an online interview.
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026 results are finalised; interviews for 2026 ran 13 to 30 April 2026. The next round is not announced on the page.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Campus France India / Embassy of France in India
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.