A complete ranked list of top scholarships for Indian students pursuing higher education in France in 2026. Based on Kadamb Overseas data from 2012-2026, these scholarships collectively fund 1,000+ Indian students at France universities each year — from fully-funded DAAD/Eiffel awards to merit-based university scholarships.
Most scholarships are stackable. Kadamb students average 2-3 scholarship stacks per year (e.g., DSU + DAAD + university merit). Our 2026 data shows 38% of Italy students, 28% of Germany students, and 22% of France students receive combined awards covering 60-100% of costs.
| Scholarship | Value | Indian Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Eiffel Excellence Scholarship | EUR 1,181/month + travel + insurance | 80 Indian awards/year |
| Charpak Scholarship (Master + Exchange + Lab) | EUR 5,000-10,000 one-time + subsidized housing | 150+ Indian awards/year |
| IDEX Paris-Saclay International Master | EUR 10,000/year + tuition waiver | 50 Indian awards/year |
| HEC Paris Excellence Scholarship | EUR 14,000-21,000/year | 10-15 Indian MBA awards |
| Emile Boutmy Scholarship (Sciences Po) | EUR 5,000-19,000/year | 20-30 Indian awards |
| INSEAD MBA Scholarships | EUR 20,000-40,000 total | 10-20 Indian MBA awards |
| ENS Paris-Saclay International Selection | Full stipend + tuition | PhD track candidates |
| Ecole Polytechnique Bachelor Scholarship | EUR 12,500/year | Bachelor-level, highly selective |
| France Excellence Eiffel Doctorate | EUR 1,700/month for PhD | 40 Indian PhD awards/year |
| ESSEC International Student Bursary | EUR 5,000-15,000/year | 10 Indian awards |
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Eiffel Excellence Scholarship is the top France scholarship, offering EUR 1,181/month stipend + travel + insurance. 80 Indian awards per year. Charpak Scholarship (Master + Exchange + Lab) provides EUR 5,000-10,000 + subsidized housing with 150+ Indian awards. For business schools, HEC Paris Excellence (EUR 14,000-21,000/year) and Sciences Po Emile Boutmy (EUR 5,000-19,000/year) are highly sought.
Eiffel Excellence 2026 applications close January 10, 2026 — submitted through partner French universities (not directly). Host universities forward applications to Campus France. Results announced March-April 2026. Value: EUR 1,181/month + travel + insurance. Open to Master’s and PhD applicants under 30 (Master’s) or 35 (PhD).
Charpak Scholarship is Campus France India’s flagship award for Indian students studying in France. Three tracks: Master (EUR 5,000-10,000 + subsidized housing), Exchange (semester programs), Lab (research internships). 150+ Indian awards annually. Open to students from all disciplines. Apply via Campus France India portal (www.inde.campusfrance.org).
Not entirely free but heavily subsidized. French public university tuition for non-EU Indian students is EUR 2,770/year (Bachelor) / EUR 3,770/year (Master). With Eiffel Excellence scholarship (EUR 1,181/month × 12), net cost becomes very low. Sciences Po + HEC Paris + other Grande Écoles charge EUR 15,000-30,000 but offer high scholarships.
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“Saumitra personally reviewed my SOP 3 times. Got into TU Munich with DAAD scholarship EUR 1,200/month. Now at BMW Munich EUR 72K.”
— Rahul K., TU Munich alumni
“₹0 tuition via DSU Italy + MAECI scholarship. Saved ₹40 lakh vs USA. Now interning at Leonardo SpA Rome EUR 1,800/month.”
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— Arjun S., TU Berlin alumni (2021 intake, PR holder)
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