Ampère Excellence Scholarship (ENS de Lyon)
The Ampère Scholarships of Excellence are awarded by the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon), one of France's elite grandes écoles and a hub for research training across the exact sciences, life sciences, humanities and social sciences. The scheme provides a monthly living stipend of around EUR 1,000 (LKR 345k+) for the duration of a Master's, to a small number of outstanding international students admitted to an ENS de Lyon Master's programme. Selection is highly competitive and merit-based, aimed at students intending to pursue research (many Ampère holders continue to a PhD). For top Sri Lankan graduates in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, or the humanities who want a research-focused French Master's, Ampère is a prestigious and generous route. Exact stipend, number of awards and deadlines are set each year — confirm the current call on the ENS de Lyon website.
2026/27 intake: Ampère scholarship applications typically close in the first quarter of 2026, aligned with Master's admission — confirm on ens-lyon.fr
École Normale Supérieure de Lyon
University-funded
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Value
~EUR 1,000/mo Stipend
Level
Master's (Research-oriented)
Basis
Academic Excellence
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
École Normale Supérieure de Lyon — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
EUR ~1,000/mo Stipend (Master's Duration). This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
International Applicant
Open to international students who have completed their previous studies outside France and who are admitted to an ENS de Lyon Master's. Sri Lankan applicants are eligible; check the call for exact conditions.
Outstanding Academic Record
A very strong Bachelor's (typically first-class) in the relevant field from a recognised Sri Lankan university. Ampère is selective and geared toward students with clear research potential.
Research Orientation
The scholarship supports students intending to move into research; a coherent academic project and motivation for research-based study strengthen the application.
Language Proficiency
Requirements depend on the programme's language of instruction (English or French). Science Master's often run in English (IELTS ~6.5); some tracks require French. Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium degrees may qualify via an MOI route.
account_tree Application Process
Apply to an ENS de Lyon Master's
Submit your admission application to an eligible ENS de Lyon Master's programme with transcripts, degree certificate, CV, motivation and references.
Apply for the Ampère scholarship
Complete the Ampère Excellence Scholarship application as indicated for your programme, before the annual deadline.
Selection by scientific committee
A committee ranks candidates on academic excellence and research potential and awards a limited number of scholarships for the intake.
Accept and apply for the French visa
Accept your place and scholarship, then apply for the French student visa (VLS-TS) via Campus France / the French consular service covering Sri Lanka, using your offer, scholarship confirmation and financial evidence.
Why ENS de Lyon?
ENS de Lyon is one of France's most selective grandes écoles, renowned for research training across the sciences and humanities and for placing graduates into doctoral programmes worldwide. For research-minded Sri Lankan students, an Ampère-funded Master's is an exceptional springboard into a PhD.
ENS
Elite Grande École
Research
Master's-to-PhD Focus
EUR 1k
Monthly Stipend
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