Can I get a French scholarship for my computer science degree as an Indian citizen?
Yes. Paris-Saclay, Grenoble Alpes, Sorbonne Paris Nord, ENS de Lyon and Cote d'Azur offer master's scholarships, and Indians can apply for Charpak at EUR 860 (approx INR 91,000) monthly if aged 30 or under. Eiffel needs a nomination by your French university.
French universities and government schemes both fund Indian computer science students, though most awards are competitive and change by year. The two schemes aimed at Indian applicants are Charpak and Eiffel, and several universities add their own master's scholarships for AI, data science and computing. You should check each award page for your intake before you plan around it.
French scholarships that fit a computer science master's
| Scheme or university | Type | Funding | Key rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| France Excellence Charpak Master's | French Embassy in India through Campus France | EUR 860 (approx INR 91,000) per month for 1 to 2 years | Age 30 or younger, Indian citizen or OCI cardholder, French not compulsory, admission usually needed or in progress |
| France Excellence Eiffel | French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs | EUR 1,200 (approx INR 1.28 L) per month at master's level under the 2026 scheme | You cannot apply directly, your French university must nominate you |
| Universite Paris-Saclay | University master's scholarship | Annual stipend set by the university | Check programme eligibility for AI and data science tracks |
| Universite Grenoble Alpes | University master's scholarship | Annual amount set by the university | Open to eligible international master's applicants |
| Sorbonne Paris Nord, ENS de Lyon, Centrale Nantes, Cote d'Azur | University excellence scholarships | Stipend or tuition support, amounts vary | Competitive selection and programme-specific rules |
The most recent Charpak results have already been announced, so use the Campus France India page to see when the next cycle opens instead of planning around an old date. University scholarships can also change their amounts between academic years.
How to build a French scholarship plan
- Pick your target master's programmes first, because both Charpak and Eiffel depend on admission or a university nomination.
- Read the Campus France India scholarship pages and check the age limit and citizenship rules before you invest time in an application.
- Email the international office of each university and ask whether it nominates computer science students for Eiffel.
- Look at the institutional scholarship list on Campus France India for each shortlisted university and note its form and timeline.
- Keep your documents ready, including transcripts, motivation letter and recommendation letters, since scholarship files often have shorter deadlines than admission files.
- Check housing and insurance support, because Charpak also includes health insurance benefits and accommodation help.
My Advice
Apply to Charpak and ask for Eiffel nomination in parallel, since they cost little extra effort once your admission file is ready. Do not assume a university stipend covers living costs in full, and compare it against your own monthly budget before you commit.
This information is available on: inde.campusfrance.org, campusfrance.org
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