The Ampère Excellence Scholarships at ENS de Lyon (France) provide €1,000 per month for 12 months to outstanding international students enrolling in Master’s programs in sciences, arts, and humanities.The Ampère Excellence Scholarships are a prestigious opportunity for international students to pursue Master’s studies at ENS de Lyon with financial support. Covering €1,000 per month, they make studying in France more accessible while recognizing academic excellence.https://www.ens-lyon.fr/en/studies/admissions/application-masters-degrees-and-scholarships
🌍 Applicant’s Profile
- EU/EEA Students: Citizens of the European Economic Area (EU-27, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) or Switzerland, Monaco, Andorra.
- Non-EU Students: Citizens outside the EEA or those who obtained higher education degrees abroad.
📚 Degree/Program
- Application for a Master’s degree at ENS de Lyon or partner universities.
- Programs available in Exact Sciences, Arts, and Human & Social Sciences.
- Graduate+ programs include CORE, DynLifeSys, MathInfi, and PACE initiatives.
📌 Conditions
- M1 entry: Requires a Bachelor’s degree (L3 – 180 ECTS) or equivalent.
- M2 entry: Requires a Master’s 1 degree (240 ECTS) or equivalent.
- Applications are reviewed and approved by the admission committee.
💡 Scholarships of Excellence
Ampère Scholarships of Excellence
- Eligible programs: Exact Sciences, Arts, Human & Social Sciences (except FEADéP and some programs).
- Amount: €1,000 per month for 12 months.
- Partnerships:
- USA: Lafayette Fellowship (French Embassy).
- Canada: Embassy of France scholarships.
- India: Embassy of France scholarships.
Graduate+ Scholarships
- Awarded to top international students in Graduate initiatives.
- Eligible programs: CORE, DynLifeSys, MathInfi, PACE.
- Amount: €1,000 per month for 10 months.
- Funded under France 2030 (ANR-21-SFRI-0001).
📅 Application Timeline
- Opening date: 14 November 2025
- Deadline: 23 January 2026 (11:59 pm CET)
- Results: Mid-March 2026
📝 Application Process
- Complete and submit the online application form:
- EU students: Apply via ENS de Lyon online form.
- Non-EU students (foreign degree): Apply via ENS de Lyon online form.
- Non-EU students (French degree): Apply via ENS de Lyon online form.
- Graduate+ applicants: Apply via partner university portals.
- Application review: Conducted by ENS de Lyon admission committee.
- Admissions and enrolment: Successful applicants receive pre-enrolment letters and guidance for preparing their stay.
📑 Required Documents
- Official identity document
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certificates of diplomas and degrees (translated into French/English if necessary)
- Academic transcripts (translated into French/English if necessary)
- Proof of current enrollment
- Additional documents (research projects, language certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) depending on progr
✅ Final Notes
Applications submitted after the deadline or via email will not be considered. Incomplete applications will be rejected. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure all documents are uploaded correctly.
The ENS de Lyon scholarships of excellence provide a unique opportunity for international students to pursue world-class education in France with financial support.
