Lafayette Fellowship
The Lafayette Fellowship funds one year of master’s study in France for outstanding Americans, combining advanced academics with immersive leadership and cultural experiences across STEM, humanities, social sciences, and the arts.
Funder: FACE Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to 30 awards annually; covers one year of French university tuition, €17,250 stipend (€1,500/month), airfare, visa, health insurance, and fees
Summary: Funds one year of master’s study in France for American students, combining academics with immersive leadership and cultural experiences.
Key Information: Applicants must be ≤27 years old, hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree (Aug 2023–June 2026), and have a minimum 3.7 GPA.
Description
The Lafayette Fellowship supports up to 30 outstanding American students for one year of master’s-level study at leading French partner universities across STEM, humanities, social sciences, and the arts. The program is open to both Francophone and non-Francophone candidates, with courses available in French or English. In addition to academic study, fellows participate in the French-American Leadership Program—a year-long series of lectures, masterclasses, site visits, and mentorship—providing full immersion in European innovation, culture, and policy. The Fellowship aims to deepen transatlantic academic and cultural exchange, foster future leaders, and encourage engagement with major global challenges including sustainability, health, security, democracy, digital technologies, and AI.
