Guys anyone knows what are the best scholarships for international students in France? I’m trying to figure out if studying there is even affordable without taking a big loan 
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If you are planing your masters in France, there are two scholarship offered by France government for Indian students.
FRANCE EXCELLENCE CHARPAK MASTER SCHOLARSHIP
This is a special scholarship offered for Indian students among to do there masters in France for any masters or PG degree. It covers tuition fee waivers and also provides monthly stipend of up to €800.
FRANCE EXCELLENCE EIFFEL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program is a French government initiative designed to attract top international students to French higher education institutions for Master’s and PhD Managed by Campus France.
Benefits: A monthly allowance (1,181 euros for Master’s, 1,700 or 1,800 euros for PhD), plus additional support for life expenses and cultural activities.
Other than this there are many Indian national scholarship scheme and Also if you are a Karnataka residence there are some government foreign educational loan and scholarship program with zero percent of interest under D Devaraj urs backward class development corporation, Government of Karnataka.
Hey @Charul.Sharmaaa Yes, there are some really good scholarships for Indian students in France that can make studying there much more affordable. Here are some of the best ones you can check out:
- France Excellence Charpak Scholarship – For bachelor’s, master’s, and exchange programs; includes a monthly stipend, visa fee waiver, and accommodation support. (FRANCE EXCELLENCE CHARPAK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Campus France)
- Eiffel Excellence Scholarship – For master’s and PhD students; offers a monthly allowance plus travel and living support. (France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program | Campus France)
- Co-Financed Scholarships – Joint funding between the French Embassy in India and certain universities (like EDHEC, Sciences Po, etc.) offering tuition waivers and stipends. (Co Financed Scholarships | Campus France)
- Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) – For climate and environmental science-focused master’s; covers a high monthly stipend and relocation costs. (Make Our Planet Great Again | Campus France)
- Erasmus+ / Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters – Covers tuition, living, and travel for joint master’s programs in Europe (including France). (Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (students) - Erasmus+)
- Emile Boutmy Scholarship – For bachelor’s and master’s at Sciences Po; can cover up to €13,000/year. (The Émile Boutmy scholarship)
If you check Campus France India’s official site, they have a scholarship search tool with the latest opportunities: CampusBourses - v1.4.9
Hi @Charul.Sharmaaa, you should definitely check out some France scholarships for Indian students. The Charpak Scholarship is a popular one offered by the French Embassy. There’s also the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, which is great for master’s programs.
Some universities in France also have their own scholarships, so it’s worth checking the websites of the colleges you’re interested in. And since public university tuition is already quite low in France, a good scholarship can actually make studying there pretty affordable, maybe even without needing a big loan.