Lafayette Fellowship for study in France

The Lafayette Fellowship is designed to support the next generation of young leaders with a strong interest in the transatlantic relationship by funding one year of master’s-level study in France for up to 30 outstanding American students.

Open to both Francophone and non-Francophone candidates, the program partners with leading French academic institutions across STEM, humanities, social sciences, and the arts, with courses taught in French or entirely in English.

In addition to their academic studies, fellows also join the French-American Leadership Program – a year-long series of lectures, masterclasses, site visits, and mentorship – offering full immersion in European innovation, culture, and policy.

Award

• A €1,500 monthly stipend from July through the end of the academic year to cover living expenses
• One year of tuition at a partner French institution for eligible programs
• Application fee reimbursement for French academic institutions and master’s programs
• Student visa fee waivers for one academic year
• A round-trip flight between the U.S. and France at the start and end of the program
• Coverage of travel costs and activities related to the French-American Leadership Program

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be 27 years old or younger as of July 1, 2027, and in possession of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution (completed between January 2024 and June 2027) with a GPA of no less than 3.70 on a 4.00 scale. Knowledge of French is not required for acceptance into the Lafayette program.

Candidates must apply for admission to one of the French partner universities in addition to completing a Lafayette Fellowship application. The awarding of the scholarship is conditional upon admission to one of the partner institutions.