Applications are now open for the inaugural Lafayette Fellowship, a prestigious new graduate scholarship in France for tomorrow’s leaders, offered by the French Embassy in the United States. Marking the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence and in celebration of French-American friendship, the Lafayette Fellowship will fund one year of master’s level study in France for up to 30 outstanding American students.
Open to both French-speaking and non-French-speaking candidates, the initiative partners with 15 of the top French higher education institutions, offering programs across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); the humanities and social sciences; and the arts, taughtDeither in French or entirely in English. Please click here to learn more about the Fellowship and eligible programs and stay tuned for more information about Lafayette Fellowship informational webinars in September. In addition to their academic studies, fellows will take part in the French-American Leadership Program, which explores the future of the transatlantic relationship and provides a 360-degree immersion into European innovation, culture, and policy, as well as access to an international network of mentors. Deadline: 11:59pm ET on November 30, 2025.
Have questions? Want support on your application essays, program choices, or selection of recommenders? Contact Dr. Leslie Brice Bustamante at the UMD National Scholarships Office - lbrice@umd.edu - to request an appointment. | 
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