How to Apply

Applicants must be 27 years old or younger as of July 1, 2026 and in possession of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution (completed between August 2023 and June 2026) 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. The awarding of the scholarship is conditional upon admission to one of the partner institutions.

Application Materials

To be considered for the Fellowship, applicants must submit the following materials via the application platform no later than 11:59 PM ET on November 30, 2025: 

• General information: personal information, nationality, and contact details 
• Proof of eligibility 
• Education history, including university transcripts 
• Academic institutions you are applying to and the academic program or degree you intend to pursue in France 
• CV 
• Cover letter 
• Video personal statement 
• At least three, but no more than four, recommendation letters, including two academic letters and one extracurricular letter 
• French language certificates (with date(s) of issue), only if you are applying for a program taught in French 

Please carefully read the full application guidelines below before starting your application.