Scholarship Overview

• Campus France is a government agency that operates under the French Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of higher Education and Research
• This 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

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for all universities in France

• Master’s degree level for all streams and fields of study

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: Euro 860 => Rs 81,459

Conversion rate used: 1 Euro = Rs. 104.70 (last updated 23rd September 2025)

Scholarship amount will be given: Monthly

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	×Not covered in scholarship
Living Expense	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Accommodation	×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this

• The awardees receive the status of French government scholarship holders (Boursier du Government Français) entitling them to following benefits:

  • Monthly living allowance of 860 euros
  • Exemption of visa (if applying from India) and Campus France procedure fees
  • Student social security and additional health insurance (mutuelle)
  • Assistance in finding affordable student accommodation through Campus France in France (priority access to CROUS residencies, subject to availability)
  • Meal discount at university restaurants with meals at €1
  • Access to social and cultural activities organized by Campus France

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
Interview	Required

Eligibility

• To be eligible, an applicant must:
  • be an Indian citizen or hold an OCI card
  • be 30 years old or younger at the time of application
  • be currently enrolled or have completed studies at an Indian institution of higher education. Applicants with a degree from a foreign institution are eligible, but preference will be given to those who have completed their education from an Indian institution
  • ensure that the course takes place in France. If part of the course (one semester or more) takes place in another country, the scholarship will not cover that period
  • knowledge of French is an asset, but not mandatory to apply for the scholarship
  • The scholarship is available for full-time master’s degree programs. Students participating in semester exchange programmes, internships or research projects are not eligible to apply
  • Students already pursuing a master’s in France can apply for funding for the second year
  • Have applied for admission to a French institution prior to applying for the scholarship. For admission procedure, please contact your nearest Campus France office in India or refer to the website of the institution of your choice
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an Online Interview between 7 April and 25 April 2025. Applicants should ensure they are available during this period, as the interviews will not be rescheduled for another date.

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR	Required
CV	Required

The students must submit their application on the online scholarship portal http://ifi.scholarship.ifindia.in/ along with the scans of following documents:

• Passport size photograph (please make sure that the photograph uploaded is formal)

• Copy of the first page of your passport (with photo and expiry date). If you will be getting your passport after the deadline, please attach proof of your passport application.

• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages).

• Copy of your admission/acceptance letter from the French higher education institution.

• Copy of mark sheets and degree of Higher Secondary School (XII), Bachelor's and Master's degrees (including those of completed semesters of the ongoing degree)

• French language certificate, if any (DELF /DALF)

• Document of employment / internship record, if applicable

• Letter(s) of recommendation from the current Indian university/employer or the institution last attended. The letter(s) of recommendation should be submitted as scanned copies of the original typed and signed paper letters and should preferably be with reference to the scholarship. They have to include the signature and the contact details of the referee, and (if possible) should be on headed paper of the institution and bear a stamp of the institution

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	Not Available	Deadline is passed
Results	Not Available	Publication of results: End of April 2025

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link	https://www.inde.campusfrance.org/faq
Contact email	scholarship.france@ifindia.in