Upcoming Deadlines
Lafayette Fellowship
Date and Time
Monday, November 30, 2026
Description
Designed to support the next generation of young leaders with a strong interest in the transatlantic relationship, the Lafayette Fellowship will fund one year of master’s-level study in France. 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. Fellows will 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. The program aims to deepen academic and cultural exchange between France and the U.S. and nurture future leaders. The Fellowship will encourage reflection on major global challenges, such as environmental challenges and sustainability; health and biotechnology; peace and security; social equity and democratic issues; digital technologies; and artificial intelligence.
The Lafayette Fellowship provides:
- A €1,500 monthly stipend from mid-July 2026 through the end of June 2027 to cover living expenses
- One year of tuition at a partner French institution for eligible programs
- Application fee waivers for French academic institutions and master’s programs
- Student visa fee waivers for one academic year
- A round-trip flight to and from 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
- Be in possession of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution with a GPA of no less than 3.7 on a 4.0 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
Application Deadline: November 30
This event has been tagged as fellowships, and studyabroad.
Information
For more information, please visit: https://lafayette.villa-albertine.org/about-the-lafayette-fellowship/