ENS International Selection Scholarship 2026 for Diploma and Master’s in Sciences and Humanities École Normale Supérieure in France

The ENS International Selection Scholarship 2026 at École Normale Supérieure (ENS), Paris, is a prestigious, fully funded opportunity for outstanding international students seeking to pursue a diploma or master’s degree in sciences or humanities. Each year, 20 scholarships are awarded—10 for scientific disciplines and 10 for literary disciplines. The program is designed to attract talented students from around the world, with eligibility open to all nationalities except those who have spent more than 10 months in France in the past two years.

Eligible fields in the literary disciplines include anthropology, archaeology, classical studies, film studies, theatre studies, history of art, musicology, economics, philosophy, sociology, linguistics, political studies, history, law, literature, and geography. Scientific disciplines include biology, chemistry, geosciences, computer science, mathematics, physics, neuroscience, nano science, sustainable chemical science, and cognitive sciences. Applicants must select one major discipline and may optionally choose a minor.

The scholarship covers full tuition, free accommodation on the ENS campus, and a €1,000 monthly stipend for three years. The selection process is highly competitive and includes two oral assessments: a scientific oral (minimum 1 hour) and a scientific culture interview (45–60 minutes). Applicants must be first-time candidates under 26 years old and provide a comprehensive set of documents, including high school diploma and transcripts, motivation letter, passport, 2–4 letters of recommendation, research proposal, and CV/resume. All documents must be submitted in PDF format named 'Family Name-Given Name.pdf'.

Applications are submitted directly via the official ENS portal. The deadline for submission is 3 December 2025. This opportunity is ideal for students passionate about advancing their studies in a world-class academic environment, with strong interests in fields such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, anthropology, philosophy, law, and more. ENS Paris is renowned for its rigorous academic standards and vibrant research community, making this scholarship a gateway to exceptional academic and professional growth.

For more information and to apply, visit the official ENS scholarship page. Stay connected with verified scholarship updates through the provided LinkedIn and Telegram channels.