France Scholarships for
Indian Students
Table of Content
About France Scholarships for Indian Students
If you are an Indian planning to study in France, there are several opportunities to make your higher education more affordable, including France Scholarships for Indian Students that cover tuition, living expenses, and sometimes research costs. Top universities and government programs award these scholarships, rewarding academic excellence, leadership, and talent. They help Indian students focus on their studies without worrying about money.
Beyond financial support, students can study in France while experiencing a rich cultural environment, innovative learning, and world-class research opportunities. With these scholarships, Indian learners gain international exposure, practical experience, and a strong foundation for their future careers in one of Europe’s most welcoming and dynamic countries.
1. International Master's Scholarships Program IDEX
Link: International Master’s Scholarships Program IDEX
Eligibility: Information about the 2026-2027 call for applications (for September 2026 intake) will be published shortly.
2. Eiffel Scholarship 2025
Link: Eiffel Scholarship 2025
Eligibility: Information about the 2026-2027 call for applications (for September 2026 intake) will be published shortly.
3. Central Nantes Elite Scholarship
Link: Central Nantes Elite Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Applications are reviewed in 3 rounds by the selection committee. Dates of the 3 rounds are available here: https://www.ec-nantes.fr/study/masters/eligibility-and-applications
- Scholarship applications will be reviewed at the same time as applications submitted during the first two rounds.
Amount: €6,000
Application Process:
- The application form for the scholarship is available online via the Master’s application platform: https://ecandidat.ec-nantes.fr/
Participating Universities: https://www.inde.campusfrance.org/institutional-scholarships
Deadline:
24th January 2026
Timeline:
24th January 2026
4. Early Bird Scholarship
Link: Early Bird Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree Special Features
- No restrictions regarding the level of education
Amount: 5% to 10% discount on tuition fees.
Application Process:
- Students are eligible for the early bird scholarship as long as they complete their application on the JOIN platform before the dates indicated.
- Online registration: https://join.kedge.edu/candidature/s/login/?language=fr
Participating Universities: Kedge Business School
Deadlines: Not Updated
Timeline: Not Updated
5. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (students)
Link: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (students)
Eligibility:
- You must have a bachelor’s degree (first degree), or be in your last year of bachelor studiesgraduate before the master’s programme starts
- You may also apply if you demonstrate a bachelor’s equivalent level of learning. This must be officially recognised, according to national legislation and practices, in the degree awarding country.
Application Process:
- Academic grades (final bachelor’s degree grade or, if the applicant still needs to graduate, the average marks for examinations taken by the date of the application will be considered ) -> 60 points.
- Motivation letter and CV (a two-page letter that describes why you are the perfect candidate for the EMJM scholarship) -> 20 points.
- Two reference letters -> 20 points. The reference letters must be uploaded to links that referees received after submitting the application. The letter, in pdf format and English, must include letterheads of the author’s Institution and the signature (bothatures handwritten and electronic sign are accepted).
- The Board will prepare a ranked list of selected candidates based on the total number of points obtained. The Selection and Examination Board reserves the right to conduct an interview in case of clarification from the candidates is needed. If the candidate is selected for the scholarship, the official assignment happens only if the admission and enrollment process is completed.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Not Mentioned
Deadlines: In most cases, you should submit your application between October and January for courses starting the following academic year.
Timeline: In most cases, you should submit your application between October and January for courses starting the following academic year.
6. Audencia Early Application Scholarship
Link: Audencia Early Application Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to all master’s applicants and first-year students in bachelor’s programs
Amount: 2,500€
Application Process:
- Complete your application to Audencia Business School.
- Submit your scholarship application alongside your program application
- By applying for this scholarship, you not only enhance your financial support but also position yourself as a proactive candidate in a competitive academic landscape. This scholarship is awarded to those who demonstrate ambition, commitment, and a desire to make a difference.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Audencia Business School
Deadlines: 31st January, 2026
Timeline: 31st January, 2026
7. The Émile Boutmy scholarship
Link: The Émile Boutmy scholarship
Eligibility: To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be: first time applicants to Sciences Po, from a non-European Union state, whose household does not file taxes within the European Union, and who have been admitted to the Undergraduate or Master’s programme.
Amount: The Émile Boutmy programme is a tuition grant of €13,100 per year, for each year, which covers part of the tuition fees for the two years of the Master’s degree programme.
Application Process:
- Master’s level candidates must indicate that they are applying to the Émile Boutmy scholarship in the “Financial information” section of their Sciences Po application.
- Please note that we might ask applicants to provide proof of income and documents explaining their family situation (e.g. income tax return for both parents, payslips, divorce certificate, unemployment benefits, documents related to alimony, child support or retirement pensions, death certificate…). Applicants must also attach, if applicable, their language test.
Participating Universities/Acceptable Programs: Sciences Po
Deadlines:
- Deadline for master programme: 19 October (1st committee, results before December 30) or 30 November (2nd committee, results before March 2).
- No application requests will be accepted after the deadline.
Timeline:
- Deadline for master programme: 19 October (1st committee, results before December 30) or 30 November (2nd committee, results before March 2).
- No application requests will be accepted after the deadline.
Get Started with a Free Counselling Session
