Co Financed Scholarships
The Co-Financed or Joint scholarships for Indian students are joint ventures of the French Embassy and various other institutions or organizations in India or abroad.
These scholarships aim to support meritorious Indian students financially for the duration of their studies in France and are offered at various levels and in different fields of study such as arts, engineering, management, social sciences etc.
The partner institution or organization and the Embassy of France in India contribute towards the living expenses of selected students through allocation of social security (BCS) scholarships and reduction of tuition fees under the joint scholarship programmes.
As a part of social security (BCS) scholarship, the selected students receive the status of French government scholarship holder and benefits such as social security, visa fee exemption, Campus France fee waiver and assistance with finding accommodation.
Currently, there are six co-financed or joint scholarships offered by the French Embassy in India.
1. The Embassy of France in India and The Neemrana Music Foundation co-financed scholarship
The Neemrana Music Foundation (TNMF) in New Delhi and the Embassy of France in India jointly offer two scholarships in the field of Western Classical Music to young singers and musicians. The scholarships are offered for 1 to 3 years and the selected candidates are trained in prestigious French music schools or conservatories.
The scholars are entitled to following benefits:
- Monthly stipend of 390 euros, French language classes, one-way ticket from France to India covered by TNMF
- The Embassy of France in India offers a monthly stipend of 390 euros, one-way air ticket from India to France and a BCS (Bourse de Couverture Sociale) scholarship providing Status of French government scholarship holder, social security (mutuelle), assistance in finding affordable accommodation (priority access to CROUS; subject to availability), Visa and Campus France fee waiver.
The interested candidates must contact The Neemarana Music Foundation directly or write to tnmf@fwacziarg.com for information on admission process and selection procedure for the scholarship.
2. ISAE-MBDA Programme of Excellence for India
ISAE SUPAERO is one of the world's leading higher education institutes in aeronautical and space engineering, located in Toulouse (South-East of France) and MBDA is a major European defence company. The company MBDA, in association with the Embassy of France in India, offers fellowships to 4 Indian students enrolled in MSc in Aerospace engineering programme at ISAE-SUPAERO, Toulouse.
The scholars are entitled to following benefits:
- Tuition fee waiver and a part of living expenses upto 8000 €/year
- The French Embassy awards a BCS (Bourse de Couverture Sociale) scholarship providing Status of French government scholarship holder, social security (mutuelle), assistance in finding affordable accommodation (priority access to CROUS; subject to availability), Visa and Campus France fee waiver.
The interested candidates must contact ISAE Supaero directly for information on admission process and selection procedure for the scholarship.
3. The Embassy of France in India and EDHEC Business school co-financed scholarship
The EDHEC Business School and the Embassy of France in India co-financed scholarship scheme aims to promote higher education in France in the field of management. The scholarship is awarded to 2 Indian students interested in pursuing Master in Management Grande Ecole program at EDHEC Business School. The scholars are entitled to following benefits:
- 50% waiver per student on the tuition fee by EDHEC Business school
- The French Embassy awards a BCS (Bourse de Couverture Sociale) scholarship providing status of French government scholarship holder, social security (mutuelle), assistance in finding affordable accommodation (priority access to CROUS; subject to availability), Visa and Campus France fee waiver.
The interested candidates must contact EDHEC Business school directly for information on admission process and selection procedure for the scholarship.
4. The Embassy of France in India and Rennes School of Business co-financed scholarship
The Rennes school of business and the Embassy of France in India co-financed scholarship scheme aims to promote higher education in France in the field of management. The scholarship is awarded to 2 Indian students interested in pursuing a management program at Rennes Business School.
The scholars are entitled to following benefits:
- Waiver of 2000 € per year per student on the tuition fee by Rennes school of business
- The French Embassy awards a BCS (Bourse de Couverture Sociale) scholarship providing status of French government scholarship holder, social security (mutuelle), assistance in finding affordable accommodation (priority access to CROUS; subject to availability), Visa and Campus France fee waiver.
The interested candidates must contact Rennes Business school directly for information on admission process and selection procedure for the scholarship.
5. The Embassy of France in India and Sciences Po co-financed scholarship
Sciences Po Paris and the Embassy of France in India co-financed scholarship scheme aims to promote higher education in France in the field of social sciences. The scholarship is awarded to 2 Indian students interested in pursuing a master programme at Sciences Po Paris.
Sciences Po Paris is a top research and teaching university located in Paris, with undergraduate campuses spread all over France. It prepares students for careers in international organizations, international NGOs and public organizations, media, journalism, consultancy and the private sector in general.
The scholars are entitled to following benefits:
- Tuition fee waiver upto 10,000 euros as part of the Emile-Boutmy Scholarship per year per student. The Emile-Boutmy scholarship is awarded to top students whose profiles match the admissions priorities of Sciences Po and individual course requirements.
- The French Embassy awards a BCS (Bourse de Couverture Sociale) scholarship providing Status of French government scholarship holder, social security (mutuelle), assistance in finding affordable accommodation (priority access to CROUS; subject to availability), Visa and Campus France fee waiver.
The interested candidates must contact Sciences Po directly for information on admission process and selection procedure for the scholarship.
6. The Embassy of France in India and EPF Graduate School of Engineering co-financed scholarship
EPF Graduate School of Engineering was founded in 1925 with its historical campus in Sceaux, located in the south of Paris and then established two more campuses in Troyes and Montpellier. In order to strengthen Indo-French relations, EPF in partnership with the Embassy of France in India offers scholarships to selected degree-seeking Indian students who want to pursue EPF’s Master in Data Engineering on its campus in Montpellier (Southern France).
The scholars are entitled to following benefits:
- 50% waiver on the tuition fees for the first year of Master studies provided by EPF Graduate School of Engineering. The students will however have to pay full tuition fees in the second year of master programme.
- The French Embassy awards a BCS (Bourse de Couverture Sociale) scholarship providing Status of French government scholarship holder, social security (mutuelle), assistance in finding affordable accommodation (priority access to CROUS; subject to availability), Visa and Campus France fee waiver.
The interested candidates must contact EPF directly or write to Mrs. Golda Malhotra g.malhotra@nplusi.com for information on admission process and selection procedure for the scholarship.
7. The Embassy of France in India and Paris Tech co-financed scholarship
ParisTech,a public scientific cooperation organisation, is seeking to create collaborative educational, research, and innovation projects in the areas of science, technology, and management. The ParisTech Schools' offer an exceptional cross-disciplinary teaching and research opportunity for students, researchers, and all of the partners. Through a number of partnership agreements, ParisTech has substantial worldwide ties in both teaching and research.
The Embassy of France in India and Paris Tech have put in place a co-finaced scholarship scheme to encourage Indian students to pursue their engineering training on the campus of one of the 5 ParisTech schools - Arts et Métiers Sciences et Technologies, Chimie ParisTech – PSL, École des Ponts ParisTech, Institut d'Optique Graduate School, MINES Paris – PSL.
As a part of this scheme, the scholars are entitled to following benefits:
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50% of reduction on the tuition fees at École des Ponts ParisTech ; Full registration fees waiver at Arts et Métiers Sciences et Technologies & Chimie ParisTech - PSL ; Full tuition fees waiver at MINES Paris – PSL ; a waiver of 2100 euros per year on tuition fees at Institut d'Optique Graduate School.
- The French Embassy awards a BCS (Bourse de Couverture Sociale) scholarship providing Status of French government scholarship holder, social security (mutuelle), assistance in finding affordable accommodation (priority access to CROUS; subject to availability), Visa and Campus France fee waiver.
The interested candidates must contact Paris Tech directly for information on admission process and selection procedure for the scholarship.
The admission procedure for 2023-24 academic year is currently open. More details can be found HERE
8. The Embassy of France in India and ENS de Lyon co-financed scholarship
ENS de Lyon is an elite French public higher education institution that trains professors, researchers in the academic system through fundamental research. It is a founding member of the Université de Lyon and supports quality research and encourages interdisciplinary studies to foster a better understanding of complex contemporary issues. ENS de Lyon is home to numerous research laboratories in the fields of exact sciences, social sciences and the humanities.
The Embassy of France in India and ENS de Lyon have put in place a co-financed scholarship scheme to encourage Indian students to pursue master’s programs in Exact Sciences, the Arts, and Human and Social Sciences. The students enrolled in one of the master’s programmes offered by ENS Lyon (except FEADéP Master's programs) can benefit from this scheme.
As a part of this scheme, the selected scholars are entitled to following benefits:
- Monthly stipend of 1,000€ per month in the framework of the ENS de Lyon - Ampère Scholarships of Excellence (or QuanTEdu-France Scholarships). The selected students are also exempt from paying registration and tuition fees.
- The French Embassy awards a BCS (Bourse de Couverture Sociale) scholarship providing Status of French government scholarship holder, social security (mutuelle), assistance in finding affordable accommodation (priority access to CROUS; subject to availability), Visa and Campus France fee waiver.
The selection procedure for 2024 academic year will open in December 2023.
Useful Links
Master programs offered at ENS de Lyon
Application procedure for Master degrees and Scholarships
Got any questions regarding Scholarships of excellence ll email: ampere.scholarship@ens-lyon.fr
9. The Embassy of France in India and Kedge Business School co-financed scholarship
KEDGE Business School is one of the leading business schools in France having triple accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. This global institution of business management offers 36 management programs for students and professionals at various levels - Bachelor, Master and Doctorate. With 4 campuses in France, 2 campuses in China and 1 in Dakar, KEDGE BS has 14,800 students, 172 permanent faculty, 201 academic partners and 70,000 alumni. ‘Transformation and innovation’ are its two main missions. The international dimension, research, the development of personal and professional skills, educational innovation and digital transformation are at the heart of the KEDGE BS strategy.
The Embassy of France in India and Kedge BS have put in place a co-financed scholarship scheme to encourage Indian students to pursue their management studies at Kedge BS at Bachelor or Master degree level.
As a part of this scheme, the selected students are entitled to following benefits:
- 20% of reduction on the tuition fees for students enrolled in International Bachelor of Business Administration or in MSc or MiM programmes offered by the school
- The French Embassy awards a BCS (Bourse de Couverture Sociale) scholarship providing Status of French government scholarship holder, social security (mutuelle), assistance in finding affordable accommodation (priority access to CROUS; subject to availability), Visa and Campus France fee waiver.
The interested candidates must contact Kedge BS directly for information on admission process and selection procedure for the scholarship. Click HERE for more information.
9. The Embassy of France in India and EM Normandie Business School co-financed scholarship
EM Normandie, short for École de Management de Normandie, is a prestigious French business school with a rich history dating back to 1871. Accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, EM Normandie is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and internationalization. This makes the Business School part of the top 1% of Schools with such accreditations globally! The school’s MIM Program also ranks among the top 65 MIM’s in the world according to the FT Rankings.
The school offers a diverse range of programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels. The programs currently offered by EM Normandie are as follows:
- Bachelor in International Management – 3 yr program (Le Havre Campus)
- Bachelor of Business Administration – 4 yr program (Paris, Oxford, Dubai)
- Master in Management – 2 yr program (1st yr - Le Havre, 2nd year based on specialisation)
- MSc program 2 yr track (based on eligibility – Yr1 – Paris, Yr2 – based on MSc chosen)
- MSc International Marketing and Business Development (Caen)
- MSc International Events Management (Paris)
- MSc International Logistics and Port Management (Le Havre)
- MSc Supply Chain Management (Le Havre)
- MSc Marketing and Digital in Luxury and Lifestyle (Paris)
- MSc Financial Data Management (Paris)
- MSc Sustainable Business Strategy (Paris)
The school is also recognized for its commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation. EM Normandie encourages students to think creatively, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. Various initiatives and incubators support students in developing and launching their business ideas.
With campuses in Caen, Le Havre, Paris, Oxford, and Dublin, EM Normandie provides a vibrant and multicultural learning environment. The school's dedication to corporate connections and a strong alumni network further enhances the opportunities available to its graduates in the global business landscape. Overall, EM Normandie stands out as a leading institution that prepares students for successful careers in the dynamic and competitive world of business.
Should you wish to get in touch with the admission team and/or apply for the scholarship please reach out to Ms. Rhea Cheryl SHIVAN, International Recruitment Manager for India on the following email ID: rshivan@em-normandie.fr
