Scholarship
ENS International Selection Scholarship
This highly competitive program selects the most promising international students in Sciences or Arts & Humanities to complete a Master's degree and earn the ENS graduate diploma (DENS). Selected students spend three years at the institution, benefiting from an intensive, research-oriented education.
About this scholarship
ENS International Selection Scholarship is offered by École normale supérieure (ENS-PSL) for study in France at master and diploma level. The award is valued at €1,000 per month for 36 months plus accommodation on campus., provided as living stipend support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive €1,000 per month for 36 months plus accommodation on campus.. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and diploma level. Eligible study areas include Arts & Humanities and Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Computing, Mathematics, Physics, Cognitive Sciences). Nationality requirements apply: All except France.
Eligibility
Must be under 26 years old; currently in the 3rd year of a bachelor’s or 1st year of a master’s at a foreign university; must not have resided in France for more than 10 months during the competition year or the preceding year; never applied to the International Selection before.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-12-15. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and diploma
Fields of study
Arts & Humanities and Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Computing, Mathematics, Physics, Cognitive Sciences)
Nationality requirements
All except France
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- École normale supérieure (ENS-PSL)
- Study destination
- France
- Eligible applicant countries
- All except France
- Award
- €1,000 per month for 36 months plus accommodation on campus.
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and diploma
- Fields of study
- Arts & Humanities and Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Computing, Mathematics, Physics, Cognitive Sciences)
- Nationality
- All except France
- Deadline
- Open · 2026-12-15
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-11-05