The Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS) Scholarships 2026 are open to outstanding international students who wish to pursue a Diploma or Master’s Degree Program in France. This prestigious international selection competition offers full tuition coverage, a monthly grant of €1,000 for three years, and accommodation on one of the ENS campuses.
Joining ENS through this competitive process grants access to world-class training and research, guided by exceptional scholars in a highly stimulating academic environment designed to nurture innovation and excellence.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: France
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarships | €12,000 per year | Accommodation
- Deadline: December 3, 2025
Scholarship Details
The ENS International Selection Competition is conducted in two stages:
- Stage 1: Selection based on application review.
- Stage 2: Oral and written exams (for Arts & Humanities) or oral exams only (for Sciences) for shortlisted candidates.
ENS offers 10 positions in Sciences and 10 positions in Arts & Humanities each year. The program seeks to attract diverse, high-achieving students from around the world to join in the 3rd year of a Bachelor’s degree (Licence 3) or the 1st year of a Master’s degree (Master 1).
The competition is open to young graduates in Arts & Humanities and Sciences who have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a foreign university and have demonstrated outstanding academic results.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the ENS France Scholarships 2026, applicants must:
- Be under 26 years old at the time of application (must not have reached their 26th birthday).
- Apply only once to the International Selection.
- Have not lived in France for more than 10 months during the current or previous academic year (September 1 – August 31).
- Have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies at a university outside France during the calendar year preceding the start of the application.
- Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a foreign university by September 1 following admission.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- 10 positions in Sciences and 10 positions in Arts & Humanities.
- Monthly stipend: €1,000 for three years.
- Accommodation: A room on one of the ENS campuses.
- Tuition fees: Fully covered as ENS is a public university.
Additional Notes
- Applications are reviewed according to the official calendar.
- Once your file is complete, it will be submitted to the jury for consideration.
- If shortlisted, you will be invited to take written and/or oral exams remotely.
- The final admission list is determined by the marks obtained during the examination.
- Applicants interested in the Department of Cognitive Studies (DEC) may apply through either the Science or Arts & Humanities tracks. However, all candidates are advised to contact the DEC to determine which path aligns best with their academic background.
How to Apply
To apply for the ENS France Scholarships 2026, candidates must:
- Complete and validate the initial application form at: https://candidatures.ens.psl.eu/
- Within two days, applicants will receive an activation email to create an account on Dematec, the application platform for uploading documents in PDF format.
- Once the file is complete on Dematec, it will be submitted to the jury.
- If shortlisted, applicants will be invited to participate in remote written and oral examinations.
- Final selection will be based on performance in the examinations.
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