ENS International Selection Scholarships
Scholarship Title:
ENS International Selection Scholarships
Provider / Organization:
École Normale Supérieure (ENS), Paris, France
Level / Category:
Master’s Degree (Science or Arts & Humanities)
Country / Region:
France
Award Amount:
€1,000 per month for 3 years + free room on ENS campus
Brief Description:
Each year, École Normale Supérieure (ENS) organizes an international selection allowing the most promising international students — either in Science or in Arts & Humanities — to pursue a Master’s Degree at the University. The ENS International Selection offers 10 positions in Sciences and 10 positions in Arts & Humanities, providing an opportunity to study in one of the most prestigious institutions in France.
Fields of Study:
Science Fields: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Cognitive Sciences
Arts & Humanities Fields: Anthropology, Archaeology, Classical Studies, Cinema, Theater Studies, History of Art, Musicology, Economics, Political Science, Geography, History, Philosophy, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Sociology
Target Group:
International students
Number of Scholarships:
20 (10 Sciences + 10 Arts & Humanities)
Deadline / Closing Date:
Arts & Humanities: 3 December 2025 (12:00 noon, Paris time)
Sciences: 15 December 2025 (12:00 noon, Paris time)
Eligibility:
• Must be under 26 years old on 1 December 2025
• Must not have applied to the International Selection before
• Must not have lived in France for more than 10 months during the current or previous academic year
• Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a foreign university during the year before applying
• Must have at least two years of undergraduate studies in a foreign university by 1 September following admission
• Exceptions may be made by the Director of ENS for unique academic backgrounds
Application Link:
Official Scholarship Website
Study Start Date:
September 2026
Disclaimer:
This is a summarized version of the official scholarship listing. For complete and updated details, always refer to the official ENS website.