Applications are now open for the ENS International Selection Scholarships 2025 in France. Every year, ENS (École Normale Supérieure) offers a program to select outstanding international students for master’s degrees in Paris, either in Arts & Humanities or Sciences. This scholarship is highly competitive and is one of the best scholarships in Europe for international students.
If you’re an international student with a strong academic background, consider applying for this opportunity to study in Europe for free. The ENS scholarship lasts for 3 years, and students are chosen based on their academic achievements. Each year, ENS awards 10 scholarships for Sciences and 10 for Arts & Humanities, open to students worldwide. The scholarship includes a monthly stipend of 1,000 euros for 3 years and accommodation on an ENS campus.
ENS allows students to enter the program in their 3rd year of undergraduate studies or 1st year of a master’s degree, depending on their profile. To be eligible, applicants need excellent academic records and must pass a two-step selection process: application review and then written and oral exams for Arts & Humanities or oral exams for Sciences. Only shortlisted candidates will proceed to the exams.
Fields of Study at ENS:
Sciences: Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Cognitive Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics. Arts and Humanities: Archeology, Anthropology, Cinema, Classical Studies, Theater Studies, History of Art, Cognitive Sciences, Musicology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Studies, Philosophy, Sociology.
Number of Scholarships Available:
- 10 in Sciences
- 10 in Arts & Humanities
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be under 26 at the time of applying.
- Must not have previously applied to this scholarship.
- Must not have lived in France for over 10 months during the selection year or the previous year.
- Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies at an international university (outside France) in the year before application.
- Must show proof of at least two years of undergraduate studies at an international university by September 1 of the admission year.
- Applicants should have excellent academic results and, if applying for Arts & Humanities, be fluent in French.
Scholarship Benefits:
- 1,000 Euros monthly stipend for 3 years.
- Accommodation at an ENS campus.
- A unique opportunity to study in Paris for free and experience European culture.
- Access to top research facilities and mentorship from international professors.
Documents Required:
For Arts & Humanities:
- Completed application form
- First page of passport
- University transcript
- High school diploma
- CV
- Motivation letter (1-3 pages)
- Research project (up to 3 pages or 10,000 characters)
- 2-4 recommendation letters
- All documents should be in PDF format named “Family Name-Given Name.pdf.”
For Sciences:
- Completed application form
- First page of passport
- University transcript
- High school diploma
- CV
- Motivation letter (1-3 pages)
- 2-4 recommendation letters
- All documents should be in PDF format named “Family Name-Given Name.pdf.”
Application Process:
- Click "link" to begin your application.
- Fill out the initial application form and submit it.
- Your referees must upload their recommendation letters.
- Within two days, you’ll receive an email to activate your Dematec account and upload required documents.
- Complete your application on Dematec, and it will be reviewed by the selection jury.
- If shortlisted, you’ll be invited for online written and oral tests.
- Your performance in these tests will determine the final selection.
Submit your application before the deadline to be considered for this prestigious scholarship.
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