Many Indian students opt to study in France due to its excellent education quality and comparatively low tuition fees. Compared to countries like the United Kingdom and the United States of America, France offers more affordable education. Friendly relations between India and France resulted in approximately 500 Indian students receiving scholarships in French universities and colleges. Among these scholarships is the France Excellence Charpak Scholarship, available for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD scholars.
The Charpak Bachelor Scholarship, outlined on the website https://www.inde.campusfrance.org, targets Indian students aspiring to pursue their Bachelor’s degree at French higher education institutions. Notably, recipients of this scholarship are entitled to a monthly living allowance of 860 euros (approximately Rs 76,000) if enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s program. Additionally, they benefit from waived student visas, social security coverage and assistance with accommodation expenses throughout their Bachelor’s program.
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for the Charpak Bachelor Scholarship include being an Indian national or an Overseas Citizen of India cardholder, with a maximum age of 23 years at the time of application. Applicants should not have previously studied in France and must have completed secondary school in India. Furthermore, they should have applied for an eligible Bachelor’s program commencing on September 1, 2024.
Application Process
Prospective applicants should first secure admission at a French institution before applying for the scholarship. Admission-related inquiries can be directed to the nearest Campus France office in India or the institution’s website. The application process involves submission via the online scholarship platform at http://ifi.scholarship.ifindia.in/, along with essential documents such as a passport-size photograph, copy of passport, curriculum vitae, acceptance/admission letter from the French higher education institution and scanned copies of Class 12 and Class 10 mark sheets and passing certificates. A French language certificate like DELF or DALF is also required.
Selection
Selection for the scholarship is based on academic performance, consistency and the quality of the statement of purpose. There is no specified CGPA/percentage cut-off for eligibility. The call for applications opened on February 1, 2024, with a deadline of April 1, 2024 (23:59 IST). Results are expected to be announced around mid-May.
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