Study in France - Scholarships in France ENS International Selection Scholarships 2025 for Masters Degree

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:

1. Click "link" to begin your application.
2. Fill out the initial application form and submit it.
3. Your referees must upload their recommendation letters.
4. Within two days, you’ll receive an email to activate your Dematec account and upload required documents.
5. Complete your application on Dematec, and it will be reviewed by the selection jury.
6. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited for online written and oral tests.
7. 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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