- be an Indian national or an OCI card holder
- be a maximum of 30 years old at the time of application
- be currently enrolled in or have studied at an Indian Institution of higher learning
- have applied for admission at a French institution, before applying for the scholarship
- demonstrate a basic understanding of the French language (not mandatory)
Note:- Applicants working on their Master’s thesis, training programs, or research projects are not eligible for this program.