To qualify for the Charpak Bachelor's Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be an Indian citizen or hold an OCI card.
• Be no older than 23 years at the time of application.
• Have completed their secondary education in India.
• Have applied to a bachelor's degree program at a French institution.
• Not have previously studied at a higher education institution in France.

Recipients of the Charpak Bachelor's Scholarship will receive:

• A monthly allowance of 860 euros (approximately ₹76,000) to cover living expenses.
• Exemption from student visa fees.
• Waiver or reimbursement of Etudes en France fees.
• Social security coverage.
• Assistance with accommodation, including priority access to CROUS residences (subject to availability).

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• A recent passport-sized photograph.
• A copy of their passport.
• A Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a maximum length of two pages.
• A copy of the admission or acceptance letter from the French higher education institution.
• Scanned copies of mark sheets and passing certificates from both Higher Secondary School (Class 12) and Secondary School (Class 10).
• A French language certificate, if available (DELF/DALF).
• An optional letter of recommendation.

Note:

• Applicants awaiting their Class 12 final exam results should submit their most recent mid-term exam results.
• If the acceptance letter from the French institution is pending, applicants can provide email correspondence as proof of their application status.
• All documents must be submitted in PDF or JPEG format. Other formats will not be accepted.

Follow these steps to apply for the Charpak Bachelor's Scholarship:

Step 1: Click the 'Apply Now' button.

Step 2: Register by clicking the 'Register' button and filling out the required information. (Note: If you're already registered, log in using your Gmail, mobile number, or email ID.)

Step 3: Go to 'Application Procedure' and click on the provided link.

Step 4: Click on 'Create Account'.

Step 5: Fill in the details to complete your registration.

Step 6: After successful registration, log in with your credentials and complete the application form.

Step 7: Upload the necessary documents in the specified format and submit your application.

Candidates will be selected based on their academic performance and the quality and coherence of their statement of purpose. There are no specific CGPA or percentage cut-offs for this scholarship.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025

• Applicants applying to multiple universities should provide details of their preferred university in the scholarship application.
• Only one online application is allowed per applicant. Multiple submissions will result in disqualification.
• Applications missing required documents or containing incorrect information will be rejected.
• The French Embassy reserves the right to not respond to incomplete applications or those not considered for the scholarship.