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Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
France · Paris
Accepted nationalities
All nationalities
Target level
Bachelor’s and Master’s
Fields of study
All fields

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Paid
Housing
Allowance
€1,000 a month
Length of the funding
36 months
When it is paid
The first payment of the scholarship is made in October 2027 (September and October scholarships). Subsequent payments are made monthly, between the 5th and the 10th.

Dates

Applications open
16 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST (Europe/Paris)
Applications close
15 December 2026 at 14:00 CET (Europe/Paris)
Results announced
Admission results: from 9 March 2027 (Arts & Humanities) and from 26 March 2027 (Sciences).
Studies start
September 2027: administrative registration (setting up of the scholarship).

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Submit your application on the OnePSL30 platform with all the required documents.
    With whom
    You, on the OnePSL30 platform
    By when
    15 December 2026 at 14:00 CET (Europe/Paris)
    Documents to provide
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Motivation letter (1 to 3 pages, Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing), in French
    • Research project of 3 pages maximum (10,000 characters including spaces), in French
    • University transcripts
    • High school diploma
    • 2 to 4 letters of recommendation
  2. Step 2: If your application is shortlisted, take the admission tests (written and oral, or oral) by videoconference.
    With whom
    You, in front of the jury

Where to apply

École normale supérieure - PSL (opens in a new tab) · Sélection internationale de l'ENS-PSL (International selection)

Official title (in English): International selection

Edition 2027 · Verified on 1 November 2026

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Official website of École normale supérieure - PSL: concoursens.candidature.onepsl30.fr

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Prepare your departure

Visa, insurance, housing, budget and first steps on arrival: everything is explained in the country guide.