Which scholarships can I get as an Indian student for France, and what monthly allowance do Charpak and Eiffel give?
Charpak Bachelor and Charpak Master each list a monthly living allowance of 860, Charpak Summer Training lists a stipend of 700 for up to two months, and Eiffel lists 1,181 for master's and 1,700 for PhD, plus other allowances. Confirm currency and rules officially.
French scholarships open to Indian students include the Charpak programme and the Eiffel Scholarship. The monthly figures below are as listed in the source, which does not show a currency symbol, so confirm the currency and the latest amounts on the Campus France India page.
Monthly Allowances Listed for Charpak and Eiffel
| Scholarship | Level | Listed monthly amount |
|---|---|---|
| France Excellence Charpak Bachelor | Full-time bachelor's | 860, plus other benefits |
| France Excellence Charpak Master | Master's, renewable once based on first-year results | 860, plus other benefits |
| France Excellence Charpak Summer Training | Graduate and postgraduate internship or research during a break | Stipend of 700 for a maximum of 2 months |
| Eiffel Scholarship | Master's | 1,181, plus other allowances |
| Eiffel Scholarship | PhD | 1,700, plus other allowances |
Other Routes to Funding
- Charpak also has an Exchange option for Indian students studying a semester in France under a partnership between Indian and French institutions.
- The Erasmus Mundus joint Master's offer awards scholarships for one or two years irrespective of field.
- Other programmes include Make Our Planet Great Again, the Raman-Charpak Fellowship for PhD students and scholarships for film and new media or French language teachers.
- Many French higher education institutions also run their own scholarships for international students.
My Advice
Match the scholarship to your level first, since Eiffel is only for master's and PhD while Charpak covers bachelor's and master's. Read the official Campus France India pages for current amounts and deadlines.
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