Alliance Française de Delhi is pleased to announce the Merit-cum-Means AFD Scholarship Scheme – Spring 2026 session, aimed at supporting motivated learners of French in AFD with financial challenges who demonstrate both academic merit and their financial need.
About the Scholarship
The Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (MCM) is intended to cover Indian nationals other than those already covered under existing schemes, which have studied for at least one term at the AFD and have demonstrated their academic capabilities but are unable to meet the costs of tuition.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- General Eligibility: Students who are Indian nationals and who have completed one term of any course of study and whose income (or of their parents/guardians in case of dependents) is less than the threshold of net income exempt from income tax by the Government of India.
- Academic eligibility: Students should have obtained a minimum of 70% in an AFD in the last term examination and attendance of 70% before applying for MCM Scholarships.
Scholarship Benefits
- The scholarship is valid only for the Spring 2026 session
- Classes: The said scholarship will apply to weekday classes only.
- Number of Scholarships: The number of scholarships awarded under the MCM Scheme shall in no case exceed five per term.
- Fee Waivers: Fee waivers can be in the range of 75% to 100 % on the tuition fee and admission fee, depending on the merits of the case. The fee of the shortlisted student will be reimbursed in case it is paid during the admissions.
- Books: The student will bear the cost of books.
- Library: Basic membership will be included.
Selection Process
- Applications will be reviewed by an internal committee at Alliance Française de Delhi
- Selection will be based on academic performance, financial need, and overall merit
- The decision of Alliance Française de Delhi will be final and binding
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to:
- Applications must reach latest by Thursday 1st January 2026 before 5 PM (subject to change), along with the prescribed scholarship form (click here to download) with academic merit and financial need justificatory documents (like income certificate/BPL card/ IT return etc. Court affidavit is not accepted).
- Results: Results will be declared on Monday, 5th January 2026 by 5 PM (subjected to change).
📧 Applications must be sent by email to:
director_assistant@afdelhi.org.( Executive Assistant to Director)
(Please mention “Merit-cum-Means Scholarship – Spring 2026” in the subject line.)
Important Notes
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered
- Scholarship cannot be combined with any other discount or offer
- Alliance Française de Delhi reserves the right to modify or withdraw the scheme without prior notice