Should I apply for a Charpak scholarship or a university scholarship for my data science master's in France?
Yes. Indian students can apply for the France Excellence Charpak master's scholarship through Campus France India, plus institutional awards such as Paris-Saclay at 10,000 euro a year, Grenoble Alpes and ENS Lyon. Check each page for which programmes qualify before you apply.
Yes, Indian students have both India-specific and university funded routes for a master's in France. The France Excellence Charpak scholarship is run through Campus France India, while institutions run their own excellence funds. Check whether your data science programme is covered by each one.
French scholarship routes for a data science master's
| Route | Where it comes from | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| France Excellence Charpak master's scholarship | Campus France India | Offered to Indian students admitted to a master's programme in France; renewable once on request, based on first-year results |
| Université Paris-Saclay IDEX scholarship | Listed by Campus France India | €10,000 per year (approx INR 10.64 L) for international master's students, for 1 or 2 years depending on entry level; confirm that your programme is covered |
| Université Grenoble Alpes IDEX master's scholarship | Listed by Campus France India | €8,000 per academic year (approx INR 8.51 L) for international master's students at listed Grenoble institutions; confirm programme coverage |
| ENS de Lyon Ampere scholarships | Listed by Campus France India | Monthly stipend of €1,000 (approx INR 1.06 L) for students in ENS Lyon master's programmes, with exceptions; confirm eligibility |
How to plan your applications
- Start on the Campus France India scholarship pages, which list schemes for Indian students and their eligibility.
- Shortlist master's programmes taught in English and open each university scholarship page for your intake.
- Check which scheme pages name your exact programme, because the Campus France listings do not name data science courses.
- Ask each university whether a scholarship can be held together with another or replaces it.
- Prepare your transcripts, motivation letter and references early, since French applications follow strict timelines.
My Advice
Apply for the Campus France route and at least two institutional funds, because each has different criteria. Do not plan around a single amount, and check whether the award covers tuition, living costs or only a monthly stipend. Contact the programme coordinator with a short, specific email about funding for Indian students on your target course.
This information is available on: inde.campusfrance.org
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