FranceENS International Scholarship is a competitive international selection that admits outstanding students to ENS-PSL in Paris to pursue advanced studies leading to a master degree; the focus is on academic excellence and research potential. The ENS International Scholarship supports students admitted through a dossier selection followed by remote written and oral tests.
The scholarship is offered by École normale supérieure – PSL (ENS-PSL). Admitted international students are integrated into the community of normaliens, continue studies at ENS-PSL and a partner university, and benefit from financial support and campus accommodation while earning an ENS diploma and a master degree.
ENS International Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly Stipend: €1,000 per month for 3 years (€12,000 annually, totaling €36,000).
- Accommodation: Guaranteed, subsidized room on one of the ENS campuses in Paris.
- Tuition: Covered in full as ENS is a public higher education institution.
- Academic Privileges: Direct contact with world-leading researchers and double degree recognition (Master’s Degree + ENS Diploma).
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ENS International Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Be no older than 25 years of age as of the application opening date (must not have turned 26)
- Must not have resided in France for more than 10 months during the academic year of the competition or the preceding academic year
- Must provide proof of completion of at least three years of study toward a foreign university degree (complete transcripts for all university coursework)
- Must not have previously applied to the SI
- Candidates must be under 26 years old on the opening day of applications (Sciences section)
- Candidates must justify at least one year of undergraduate studies awarded by a foreign university and at least two years of undergraduate studies at the time of their enrollment (Sciences section)
- Candidates must not have been registered in a high school or higher education institution in France more than 6 months (in total) during the academic year of the competition and the preceding year (Sciences section)
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Arts & Humanities (e.g., Literature, History, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Languages, etc.)
- Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Earth Sciences, Cognitive Sciences, etc.)
How to Apply for ENS International Scholarship?
- Please submit your application on the OnePSL30 platform before the deadline
- If the jury selects your dossier, you are invited to take written and oral tests remotely
- The marks obtained at the tests determine the list of admitted students
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Tuesday, 15 December 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the ENS International Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, application procedure, tests, and results to help prospective applicants.
What is the ENS International selection?
The International selection is a competitive examination at École normale supérieure – PSL aimed at admitting outstanding international students into the third year of a bachelor or the first year of a master. Selection is based on an application dossier and, for shortlisted candidates, remote written and oral tests.
Who can apply to the International selection?
Candidates must meet age and residency conditions and have sufficient foreign undergraduate studies. For Arts & Humanities applicants: be no older than 25 at application opening, not have resided in France over 10 months during the academic year or preceding year, provide proof of at least three years of study toward a foreign degree, and must not have applied previously.
What are the key application dates for 2027?
For both Arts & Humanities and Sciences the application period opens 16 October 2026 (14:00 Paris time) and closes 15 December 2026 (14:00 Paris time). Shortlist results and test windows differ by section and are published on the ENS website according to the schedule.
What documents must be included in the application dossier?
Required documents include a curriculum vitae, motivation letter (specific language rules apply by discipline), research project (Arts & Humanities), university transcripts, high school diploma, and 2 to 4 recommendation letters submitted via the OnePSL30 platform. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
How are applicants evaluated and selected?
Selection is two-step: initial dossier review to create a shortlist, followed by remote written and/or oral tests for shortlisted candidates. The jury evaluates academic excellence, motivation, project relevance and test performance; final admission is based on marks obtained at tests.
What financial support does the scholarship provide?
Admitted international students receive a grant of 1000 euros per month for three years and are provided a room on one of the ENS-PSL campuses. These benefits are stated on the ENS-PSL International selection page.
What training and degree do admitted students receive?
Students integrated through the International selection benefit from ENS-PSL training and research environment; they continue studies at ENS-PSL and a partner university and graduate with a master degree in their speciality and the diploma of École normale supérieure.
Are the tests conducted in French or English?
Competition tests in Arts & Humanities and Sciences are primarily conducted in French, although candidates may use English in some oral components. Details and regulations for distance tests are published on the ENS website.
Where and when are test results published?
Admissibility and admission results are published online and at ENS according to the published schedule. For example, Arts & Humanities shortlist results are published from 21 January 2027 and admission results from 9 March 2027; Sciences have their own schedule on the ENS page.
How do I apply for a visa and prepare for arrival if admitted?
Admitted candidates receive an invitation letter and an attestation for the visa in spring; they are given a list of documents required for administrative registration in September and information on French lessons, health insurance, opening a bank account and residency permit procedures.
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