Selected Fellows will receive full financial support covering all major expenses for one academic year in France, including:
• Tuition and administrative fees at partner institutions.
• A monthly living stipend of approximately €1,500 from July 2026 to June 2027.
• Round-trip airfare between the United States and France.
• Visa fee waivers and full health insurance coverage.
• Participation in a unique French-American leadership program featuring lectures, cultural immersion, and professional networking opportunities.

This comprehensive package ensures that Fellows can focus entirely on their studies and leadership development throughout their stay in France.

Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens under 27 years old as of 1 July 2026, and must have earned their bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution between August 2023 and June 2026.

Applicants must also meet the following requirements:
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0 (unrounded).
• Be applying for full-time, in-person master’s-level study in France for one academic year (2026–2027).
• Apply both to a partner French institution and to the Lafayette Fellowship; the award is conditional upon acceptance to the chosen French institution.
• Knowledge of French is not required for eligibility, though interest in French culture and society is encouraged.

The Fellowship welcomes candidates from all fields, including STEM, humanities, social sciences, arts, and other disciplines addressing global challenges such as sustainability, health, technology, and peace.

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