The Lafayette Fellowship 2026

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 for up to 30 outstanding American students.

Open to both Francophone and non-Francophone candidates, 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.

In addition to their academic studies, 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. 

• Table of Content
• About Lafayette Fellowship
• The Lafayette Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of The Lafayette Fellowship
• Requirements for The Lafayette Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

The Lafayette Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of The Lafayette Fellowship

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

Requirements for The Lafayette Fellowship Qualification

Applicants must be under the age of 27 as of July 1, 2026. They must hold a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution, completed between January 2023 and June 2026, and possess a GPA of 3.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale (no rounding). 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit The Lafayette Fellowship webpage