Amba Dalmia Scholarship: Eligibility, Deadline & How to Apply

The Amba Dalmia scholarship offers financial support to talented young women who wish to pursue higher studies in France in various fields such as Music, Theatre, Sports, Arts, Sculpture, Cinema, Ballet, Opera, Painting, Photography, Oenology, Culinary studies, Tailoring, Stitching and Fashion. Dr. Gun Nidhi Dalmia established this scholarship program in 2018, in memory of daughter Amba Dalmia, with an endowment of INR 25 lakhs. Since its inception, it has assisted over 16 students in achieving their academic aspirations.

Scholarship recipients receive a monthly stipend to support their living expenses in France. Additionally,

They also benefit from additional assistance provided by the Embassy of France in India, including access to social security benefits, waiver of Campus France and visa fees, among other services.

The scholarship is awarded for a maximum duration of one year or for the duration of the project in France, and is not renewable.

Applicant must

• be an Indian citizen
• be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of application.
• be a female student or professional who has preferably completed her high school or graduation from an Indian institution & has demonstrated consistently remarkable academic record
• have applied for/secured admission in a French higher education institution

Knowledge of French is an asset but not mandatory.

The Amba Dalmia scholarship offers financial support to talented young women who wish to pursue higher studies in France

Bachelor's, Master's and Short-term programmes for students or young professionals.

You need to prepare several documents for your application. These are crucial for the assessment. Start gathering them early.

• Curriculum vitae
• Motivation letter 
• Copy of passport
• Passport photograph
• Proof of educational qualifications – High school and university marksheets and passing certificate/degree (of all semesters - completed or ongoing)
• Evidence that you have been accepted unconditionally for the course, project or that progress towards acceptance has been made
• No Objection Certificate from the Indian institution (if you are a student)
• Internship documents or Portfolio submission where appropriate