Do I qualify for French scholarships for a public health master's?
Likely yes if you meet the rules. The Charpak Master's Scholarship is for Indian citizens or OCI cardholders aged 30 or under and pays 860 euros a month (approx INR 91,470). Eiffel needs an institution nomination, and EHESP offers no scholarships of its own, so plan funding separately.
France funds Indian master's students mainly through national schemes rather than through individual public health departments. You can apply to a public health master's at a French university and then seek funding such as Charpak. University specific awards depend on the programme.
French scholarships for Indian public health students
| Scholarship | Key rule | Value to check |
|---|---|---|
| France Excellence Charpak Master's | Indian citizens or OCI cardholders, 30 or younger at application, full time master's | 860 euros a month (approx INR 91,470) |
| France Excellence Eiffel | Only French higher education institutions can submit applications, so you need a nomination; check whether your field is eligible | See the official page |
| Universite Paris-Saclay international master's scholarship | Foreign nationals under 30 admitted to an eligible Paris-Saclay master's, in first time French higher education, with no other funding above 600 euros a month; programme coordinators select candidates | 10,000 euros per year (approx INR 10.64 L) |
| EHESP funding | EHESP states it offers no scholarships of its own and will not support Eiffel applications for the upcoming intake | External awards such as Charpak where eligible |
Steps to check before you plan your budget
- Check your age and citizenship against the Charpak rules before you invest time in the application.
- Confirm that your chosen programme is eligible, since scholarship lists change each intake.
- Ask the international office whether the university nominates for Eiffel at all.
- Compare the monthly amount with the city living cost you expect, since an allowance rarely covers everything.
- Track the Campus France India page for the new application cycle, because the 2026 Charpak round has already closed and dates move each year. Paris-Saclay's 2026 selection also closed in March 2026, so check the next call.
My Advice
Apply to several programmes and treat Charpak as one of two or three funding routes, not the only plan. Ask each university in writing whether they nominate for Eiffel and whether your programme is on the eligible list for any internal scholarship.
This information is available on: inde.campusfrance.org, campusfrance.org, universite-paris-saclay.fr, mph.ehesp.fr
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