The ENS International Selection Scholarships are highly competitive awards offered by the prestigious Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS) in France. These scholarships are specifically designed for outstanding international students who wish to pursue their studies in Arts & Humanities or Sciences at ENS. The scholarship program aims to attract talented individuals from around the world and across various academic disciplines, providing them with a unique opportunity for exceptional academic and research training.
The Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS) is dedicated to diversifying its student body by admitting candidates in their 3rd year of bachelor’s (licence 3) or 1st year of master’s (master 1) programs from around the globe and across various academic disciplines. The International Selection Competitive Examination caters to young graduates in both Arts & Humanities and Sciences. Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies at a foreign university and possess an exceptional academic track record.
Admission through the International Selection Competitive Examination offers access to a world-class education by engaging with exceptional researchers in a uniquely conducive environment for learning and research. As part of the normaliens community, international students continue their studies at both ENS and the university simultaneously. They receive a 1000 euros grant for three years and accommodations at one of the ENS campuses. Upon completion of their studies, students graduate with a master’s degree in their respective field and earn the prestigious École Normale Supérieure diploma.
The selection process involves two phases: an initial assessment based on applications, followed by oral and written examinations conducted in Paris for shortlisted candidates. ENS offers ten positions each in Sciences and Arts & Humanities, providing a remarkable opportunity for outstanding scholars to excel in their chosen fields within this esteemed institution.
Students selected for the ENS International Selection Scholarships are granted admission to ENS, where they become part of a vibrant academic community known for its academic excellence and intellectual rigor. The scholarship not only covers tuition fees but also provides a monthly stipend of 1000 euros for three years, allowing recipients to focus on their studies without financial concerns.
The program provides a multifaceted educational experience, giving scholars access to a distinguished faculty, exceptional research resources, and a conducive academic environment. Recipients have the opportunity to engage with prominent researchers, benefiting from interactions with these experts and contributing to their academic growth and development.
Applicants undergo a rigorous selection process, involving both written and oral examinations in Paris. Successful candidates are offered a limited number of positions, typically ten in Arts & Humanities and ten in Sciences, making it a highly competitive and prestigious scholarship opportunity for exceptional scholars seeking to further their academic careers at one of France’s most esteemed institutions.
Benefits
Monthly grant of 1,000 Euros for three years and a room on one of the ENS campuses.
Requirements For The ENS International Selection Scholarships
- Candidates must not be after their 26th birthday on December 1st.
- Candidates must not have applied to the International Selection before.
- Candidates must not have lived in France more than 10 months during the academic year of the selection (September 1st – August 31st) nor the previous year.
- Candidates must justify at least one year of undergraduate studies awarded by a foreign university during the calendar year preceding the start of applications.
- Candidates justify at least two years of undergraduate studies in a foreign university, on the 1st of September following admission.
On rare occasions, the Director of ENS may authorise applications from candidates whose academic background is non-standard.
International selection in Arts&Humanities 2024:
- Application : October 17 to December 11, 2023 (23h59, Paris time)
- Shortlist : January 24, 2024
- Written tests : Between February 28 and March 1st, 2024
- Oral tests : Between March 4 and March 8, 2024
- Admission results : March 13, 2024
Method of Application
Visit The Official Website to Apply
To apply, fill the initial application form ;
- you must fill and validate the initial application form: http://www1.ens.fr/recrutement-si/
- Within 2 days, you receive an email to activate an account on Dematec, an application where you must upload the required documents in PDF format.
- If your file on Dematec is complete, it is submitted to the jury.
- If the jury selects your dossier, you are invited to take written and oral tests in Paris.
- The marks obtained at the tests determine the list of admitted students.
NB: Applicants interested in the Department of Cognitive Studies can apply using the Science or Arts & Humanities forms indiscriminately. For more information, please visit the Cogmaster website.
Application Deadline: December 11, 2023.
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