France Excellence Charpak Master Scholarship 2026

The France Excellence Charpak Master Scholarship is designed for one to two years of studies in France at the Master’s degree level for all streams and fields of study.

Eligibility Criteria for the France Excellence Charpak Master Scholarship :

Applicants must:

• Be an Indian citizen or OCI card holder.
• Be 30 years old or younger at the time of application.
• Be currently enrolled in or have completed studies at an Indian higher education institution.
• (Applicants with foreign degrees are eligible, but preference is given to Indian-educated students).
• Have applied for admission to a French institution before applying for the scholarship.
• Enroll in a full-time Master’s degree program in France.
• Ensure the program is conducted entirely in France.
• Have French language skills (an advantage, but not mandatory).
• Be eligible to apply for Master 2 funding if already studying in France.

Value of the France Excellence Charpak Master Scholarship :

• The successful applicants can avail of the following benefits:
  • Monthly living allowance: €860
  • Visa fee exemption (if applying from India)
  • Campus France application fee exemption
  • Student social security
  • Additional health insurance (mutuelle)
  • Help finding student accommodation (priority access to CROUS housing, subject to availability)
  • University restaurant meals at €1
  • Access to social and cultural activities organized by Campus France

Application Process:

• Apply for admission to a French higher education institution.
• Submit the online scholarship application.
• Upload required documents (PDF or JPEG only), including:
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Passport (or proof of application)
  • CV (maximum 2 pages)
  • Admission/acceptance letter (or proof of ongoing application)
  • Academic transcripts and degree certificates
  • French language certificate (if any)
  • Employment/internship proof (if applicable)
  • Letter(s) of recommendation