Ready to launch your future in France?
Apply now for the Lafayette Fellowship — a fully funded, one‑year master’s scholarship designed to empower up to 30 outstanding U.S. students keen on shaping the future of the transatlantic relationship
Why this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity:
>>Full funding for a year of graduate study in France—covering tuition, housing, travel, visa, and activities
>>A generous €1,500/month stipend (mid‑July 2026 to June 2027) for living expenses
>>Enroll in a top-tier French institution—programs in STEM, humanities, social sciences, or the arts, with courses offered in French or English
>>Access the exclusive French-American Leadership Program: immersive lectures, masterclasses, site visits (think Paris, Avignon, Strasbourg), plus mentorship with French leaders
>>Dive into global challenges—from sustainability and biotech to AI, digital policy, and social equity
Important Dates to Keep in Mind:
Opens: August 29, 2025 at 10:00 p.m. ET
Deadline: November 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Next Steps: Interviews in Dec 2025–Jan 2026; finalists announced in Feb 2026
Who’s eligible?
>>U.S. citizens under 27 as of July 1, 2026
>>Hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree (awarded between August 2023 and June 2026) with a GPA of ≥ 3.7
How to apply: Submit both admission to a partner institution and a separate Lafayette Fellowship application (which includes a transcript, résumé, cover letter, video personal statement, and three letters of recommendation)
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More details at: https://lafayette.villa-albertine.org/about-the-lafayette-fellowship/