Ampère Excellence Scholarships (ENS de Lyon) 2026-27

École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon), France Deadline: 2026-01-23 (Confirmed for 2026-27 Intake)

Overview

Ampère Excellence Scholarships (ENS de Lyon) 2026-27 is a prestigious opportunity provided by École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon), France. This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing Master's Degree (M1 or M2) - 1 to 2 Years. It offers Fully Funded / Monthly Stipend, including benefits like Monthly Stipend: €1,000 per month (approx. PKR 300,000) for 12 months. Duration: Renewable for the 2nd year (M2) subject to academic performance. Tuition Fee: Public university fees in France are low (approx. €243/year) and are easily covered by the stipend. Accommodation: Priority access to ENS de Lyon campus dormitories (CROUS).. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure this funding for their academic journey.

Benefits & Coverage

Monthly Stipend: €1,000 per month (approx. PKR 300,000) for 12 months.

Duration: Renewable for the 2nd year (M2) subject to academic performance.

Tuition Fee: Public university fees in France are low (approx. €243/year) and are easily covered by the stipend.

Accommodation: Priority access to ENS de Lyon campus dormitories (CROUS).

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: International students (Non-French nationals). Pakistanis are eligible.
Age Limit: Must be born **after January 1, 2000** (Maximum 26 years old).
Academic Req (for M1): Must hold a Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent.
Academic Req (for M2): Must have completed the 1st year of Master’s (240 ECTS) or equivalent.
Fields of Study: All Master's programs in Exact Sciences, Arts, and Human & Social Sciences (except FEADéP).
Language: Proficiency in the language of instruction (French or English, depending on the chosen Master's). Many Science programs are taught in English.

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation Letter (Critical for selection)
Research Project Proposal (for Research Master's)
Transcripts & Diplomas (Translated into French or English)
Two Referee Letters (from Professors)
Language Proficiency Certificate (IELTS/TOEFL or DALF/DELF)

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Overview

Benefits & Coverage

Monthly Stipend: €1,000 per month (approx. PKR 300,000) for 12 months.

Duration: Renewable for the 2nd year (M2) subject to academic performance.

Tuition Fee: Public university fees in France are low (approx. €243/year) and are easily covered by the stipend.

Accommodation: Priority access to ENS de Lyon campus dormitories (CROUS).

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: International students (Non-French nationals). Pakistanis are eligible.

Age Limit: Must be born **after January 1, 2000** (Maximum 26 years old).

Academic Req (for M1): Must hold a Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent.

Academic Req (for M2): Must have completed the 1st year of Master’s (240 ECTS) or equivalent.

Fields of Study: All Master's programs in Exact Sciences, Arts, and Human & Social Sciences (except FEADéP).

Language: Proficiency in the language of instruction (French or English, depending on the chosen Master's). Many Science programs are taught in English.