In July 2017, during the Research and Innovation Meetings in Paris, Campus France presented Mrs. Frédérique Vidal, Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation, with a joint letter outlining recommendations that will make French educational institutions accessible and competitive compared to US schools and other contemporaries in Europe.
One of the recommendations was to support Campus France, a federal body under the French Ministries of External Affairs and Higher Education and Research, to offer consulting and analysis service to facilitate reach of French institutions worldwide. Charpak – a scholarship program run by the French government in India is a key deliverable of the objective.
Covered in the Charpak Master's Scholarship:
- Monthly Allowance and Waiver
- Social security
- Assistance in finding cheap student housing
Amount: Monthly living allowance of 860 euros and Waiver of student visa and Etudes en France fees Upto 5000 euros
Eligibility Criteria: The applicant applying for the Charpak Master’s program scholarship must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Indian citizen or one who possesses an OCI card.
• Maximum age limit of 30 years while applying
• Graduated from an Indian Institution of higher learning.
• Must have applied for admission at a French institution.
• Funding for Exchange program not covered
• Funding for First year only. For renewal during second year, academic performance must be competitive. Also, need a new statement of purpose.
• Knowledge of French although not mandatory is beneficial
• Scholarship not for Research candidates
Required Documents: Students must apply online through the scholarship portal and include scans of the following documents:
• Passport size photograph
• A scanned copy of the front page of the passport. In case the applicant is getting the passport after the deadline, they can attach the passport application proof
• An updated CV of the applicant.
• A copy of the French higher education institution's admission/acceptance letter.
• A copy of the Grade 12th mark sheet and the bachelor’s or master’s Degree.
• French language certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of internships and employment.
• Recommendation letter(s) from the present Indian university/employer or the last institution attended.
Reference
For Help with the Charpak Scholarship Application, Contact me Atul Jose
