Launch of the Lafayette Fellowship Program by His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic
In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence, and in the spirit of longstanding ties between France and the United States, the French Embassy in the United States, Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, and France Science officially launch the Lafayette Fellowship.
To celebrate this launch, the French Embassy in the United States and Villa Albertine are honored to host a conversation on the future of cooperation in higher education between France and the United States, presided over by His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic.
The program will begin with a welcome address by Mohamed Bouabdallah, Cultural Counselor of France in the U.S. and Director of Villa Albertine, followed by remarks by His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and a conversation with students from US universities.
Watch the full conversation below.
About the Lafayette Fellowship
The Lafayette Fellowship will support up to 30 outstanding US students for one year of master’s-level study at one of 15 top French institutions. Programs span Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, the Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts, offered in English or French.
Alongside their academic coursework, fellows will join the French-American Leadership Program, gaining mentorship support and full immersion into European innovation, culture, and policy.
Apply here by November 30, 2025 to join the inaugural cohort in 2026!
Learn more by joining our upcoming informational webinars. Sign up for our webinar for fellowship advisors on Tuesday, September 30 at 2PM ET here. Stay tuned for more information about our webinars for students on Thursday, October 9 at 12PM ET and on Tuesday, October 21 at 4PM ET.
For any questions, please reach out Florence Botello to lafayettefellowship@villa-albertine.org or consult the program’s FAQs page.