École Normale Supérieure Scholarship 2025 in France
The École Normale Supérieure Scholarship 2025 is now open for applications, offering outstanding international students the chance to study in France with comprehensive academic and financial support. Apply by December 12, 2024, to seize this prestigious opportunity.
This article covers everything you need to know about the ENS Scholarship 2025, including the application timeline, eligibility criteria, benefits, and the selection process.
Scholarship Overview and Benefits
By joining ENS through the International Selection, scholars gain access to a rigorous academic curriculum and cutting-edge research. Key benefits include:
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- Three-Year Grant: Recipients receive a €1,000 monthly stipend for three years.
- Accommodation: Students are provided with a room on one of the ENS campuses.
- Dual Enrollment: Students can pursue studies at ENS and a partnering university simultaneously.
- Degrees: Graduates complete their master’s degree in their chosen field and receive a diploma from ENS.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the ENS Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following conditions:
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- Age: Candidates must be under 26 as of December 1, 2024.
- First-Time Applicants: Applicants should not have previously applied for the International Selection.
- Residency Restrictions: Candidates must not have lived in France for more than 10 months during the selection year (September 1 to August 31) or the previous year.
- Academic Background: Candidates should have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies at a foreign university in the year before applying and must have at least two years of undergraduate studies completed by September 1, 2025.
- Special Considerations: In exceptional cases, the Director of ENS may authorize applications from candidates with non-standard academic backgrounds.
How to Apply for the ENS Scholarship 2025?
Interested candidates can begin their application by completing the initial form HERE. Once the form is submitted, applicants receive an email within two days to activate their Dematec account, where they must upload all required documents in PDF format.
Application and Selection Timeline
International Selection in Arts & Humanities 2025
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- Application Period: October 17 to December 12, 2024 (23:59, Paris time)
- Shortlist Announcement: January 16, 2025
- Written Tests: February 3 to February 7, 2025
- Oral Tests: February 10 to February 14, 2025
- Admission Results: March 6, 2025.
International Selection in Sciences 2025
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- Application Period: October 17 to December 12, 2024 (23:59, Paris time)
- Shortlist Announcement: January 27, 2025
- Oral Tests: March 4 to March 14, 2025
- Admission Results: March 20, 2025.
The Application Procedure of ENS Scholarship
The application process for the ENS Scholarship 2025 involves several critical steps:
- Initial Application Form: https://www.ens.psl.eu/en/node/1291/international-selection.
- Dematec Account Activation: Within two days, candidates receive an activation email for their Dematec account.
- Document Submission: Upload all required documents in PDF format to Dematec.
- Jury Review: The complete application is reviewed by a jury.
- Written and Oral Tests: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take written and oral exams remotely.
- Final Selection: Admission is based on performance in the tests.