École normale supérieure de Lyon invites applications for the Ampère Scholarships of Excellence for International Students in France for the 2023/24 academic session.
The École normale supérieure de Lyon is an elite French public institution that trains professors, researchers, senior civil servants as well as business and political leaders. Students choose their courses and split their time between training and research into sciences and humanities. Built on the tradition of the ENS de Fontenay-Saint-Cloud, founded in 1880, the ENS de Lyon also focuses on educational research. It is a symbol of French Republican meritocracy and it remains committed to disseminating knowledge to the widest audience and to promoting equal opportunity.
Worth of Award
- The scholarship is worth 1,000€ a month during one or two academic years.
Eligibility
If you are applying for a Master’s program in the Arts, Humanities, Languages, or Social Sciences, you need
- a summary of your research project in French (3 pages minimum) – except for Master in Advanced Economics (in English) the reasons underlying the choice, the justification in relation to previous research in the same field (whether personal or not), methodological direction, an indicative bibliography, a list of personal publications, or participation in colloquia (if applicable)
- a certificate of proficiency in French:
Minimum B2 or C1 level (depending on the Master’s chosen) for all disciplines except for the Master in Advanced Economics (see below)
Official document: certification (DALF, DELF, TCF, or official certification) or statement from your University
If you come from a French Speaking country or studied in a French school, please attach a letter in French stating this point - a certificate of proficiency in English:
Only for the Master in Advanced Economics, minimum B2 required, C1 recommended.
Official document: certification (IELTS, TOEFL, or official certification) or statement from your University
If you come from an English speaking country, please attach a letter in English stating this point - a certificate of proficiency in English:
Only for the Master in Advanced Economics, minimum B2 required, C1 recommended.
Official document: certification (IELTS, TOEFL, or official certification) or statement from your University
If you come from an English speaking country, please attach a letter in English stating this point
If you are applying for admission in Exact Sciences:
- a certificate of Proficiency in English Minimum of C1 in Computer sciences Minimum of B2 for other Master’s programs Official document: certification (IELTS, TOEFL, or official certification) or statement from your University. If you come from an English speaking country, please attach a letter in English stating this point
- a certificate of Proficiency in French – only in case of an application for admission in Biology Minimum of B2 in Biology No minimum level required for other Master’s programs Official document: certification (DALF, DELF, TCF, or official certification) or statement from your University.
If you come from a French Speaking country or studied in a French school, please attach a letter in French stating this point
How to Apply
All candidates are expected to upload the following:
-
- Two referee letters from professors who have close knowledge of your work
- Motivation Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certificate of diplomas and degrees already obtained (ex: Bachelor degree)
- University academic transcript of records
Deadline: The call for application for the Ampère Scholarships of Excellence will close on January 10th, 2023.