Scholarship programs at the École Normale Supérieure fully funded

Deadline of the 2026 call: 15 December 2026 (official source). Check the conditions on the official page before applying.

Scholarship programs at the École Normale Supérieure fully funded

The Ecole normale supérieure - PSL offers fully-funded scholarship programs for students from around the world, targeting those in their third year of a bachelor's degree (licence 3) or first year of a master's degree (master 1). These scholarships are available across various disciplines, including Arts & Humanities and Sciences.

Who can apply

• Age: Candidates must be no older than 25 years old as of the application opening date (must not have turned 26)
• Residency: Must not have resided in France for more than 10 months during the academic year of the competition or the preceding academic year
• Education: Provide proof of completion of at least three years of study toward a foreign university degree. This must be submitted in the form of complete transcripts for all university coursework.
• Previous Applications: Must not have previously applied to the SI.

What the scholarship covers

Selected candidates will receive a 1000 euros grant for 3 years and accommodation on one of the ENS-PSL campuses. At the end of their studies, they will graduate with a master's degree in their specialty and the diploma of École normale supérieure.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via the OnePSL30 platform before the deadline. The application process involves two stages: an initial selection based on applications, followed by remote written and oral tests for shortlisted candidates.