Scholarships in France for Indian Students

• Researchers with a doctoral degree for less than 5 years.
• Researchers must not be residing in France.

How to Apply?
Applicants need to submit an application online along with certain documents mentioned on the website.

c.) Raman Charpak Fellowship: This PhD scholarship in France for international students is in honour of Prof C.V. Raman and Prof Georges Charpak. It covers 9 fields of study, including earth sciences and environmental sciences, atmospheric sciences, and physical sciences. Under the fellowship, Indian students get a support of 1,500 euros for daily expenses, local travel, housing charges and social security charges.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant must be an Indian citizen, registered for a PhD in a recognized university in India.
• Applicant must have a master’s degree from a recognized university.
• Applicants should have prior consent from their university. 

How to Apply?
Students can apply online through the RCF portal.

D.) Film and New Media Scholarships: This is another French scholarship for international students, which the Ministry of Culture and Communication provides. It aims to help individuals who want to gain experience in documentary filmmaking in France. Under the scholarship, awardees are provided with a stipend of 910 euros, a return ticket to France, tuition fees, overseas health insurance coverage, and a student visa waiver. It is to be noted that only one talented filmmaker gets selected for the scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:
The Director of Cooperation and International Development and representatives of La Fémis jointly select one beneficiary.

How to Apply?
Students need to send their applications to the email address as mentioned on the website. 

3. Franco-Indian Education Trust Scholarships: It’s a joint initiative of Mr. Prashant K Lahoti, Managing Trustee of Krishnakriti Foundation and the Embassy of France in India. Its goal is to support the mobility of ambitious students and young professionals from India to France and vice versa. Here are some scholarships provided under the initiative:

a.) Amba Dalmia Scholarship: The scholarship was established by Dr. Gun Nidhi Dalmia in 2018 in loving memory of her daughter Amba Dalmia. This scholarship offers financial support to ambitious and talented young women interested in pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, and short-term programs in fields including arts, music, sports, sculpture, ballet, opera, photography, culinary studies, etc. The scholarship provides a monthly stipend, covering the living costs of students in France.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be Indian citizens and at least 18 years of age or above.
• Applicant must be a female student who has preferably completed high school from an Indian institution.
• Applicants must have been accepted into a program at a French higher education institution.

How to Apply?
Students need to submit an online application. They may be called for a telephonic/Skype interview. 

• Research and shortlist the best scholarships that match your program and needs.
• After finalizing the scholarship, visit the relevant portal, such as Campus France, the university’s website, or any other website.
• Check the documents required to be submitted and start collecting them.
• Do check the deadline and make sure you submit the application on time.
• Ensure the details you provided are accurate and there are no mistakes in your application.

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