French Studies Scholarships
Study in the U.S. or in France
The French language is spoken in many locations throughout the world, including Europe, Canada, and parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Students wishing to pursue a degree in this area will not only study the language and literature, but will also gain knowledge about French culture. This major will especially appeal to those looking forward to a career in the areas of education, business, or international affairs. Funding is available for studies in the US and abroad; international students wishing to study French are also invited to apply for scholarship assistance, where available.
Scholarship Programs
Carthage College, Kenosha WIIncoming freshmen at Carthage College intent on a major in French are invited to apply for one of two scholarships. Each scholarship is worth $15,000 per year and is renewable for up to four years, providing the recipients maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.
In order to qualify, interested persons must have taken French for at least three years. In addition, a transcript, SAT results, and a recommendation from their high school French teacher are required. All applications will be reviewed and finalists invited to the College campus for a tour and to participate in a two-part competition that ultimately decides the winners of the scholarship funds. In addition to a written component, Carthage faculty members interview applicants.
Ohio State University, Department of French and ItalianThe Arthur C.and Laura Bell Jahn Memorial Scholarship is available to students majoring in either French or Italian and taking accounting or business courses. The $500 award is to be used toward tuition. To be considered, applicants must have achieved a GPA of at least 3.0. A 300-word statement sharing the applicant’s educational and career goals and explaining how receiving these funds will assist in achieving them and an advising report are also required.
Students who wish to practice their French language skills and increase their knowledge of French culture may apply for the Price Travelling Scholarship. Undergraduate students can apply for one of two $1,500 scholarships to assist those planning on participating in an OSU sponsored program for a period of one year. Other scholarships in the amount of $750 each are given to those participating in shorter programs of study abroad. Recommendations from faculty members, a written statement that discusses the benefits the student expects to receive from studying abroad, and the respective applicants’ scholastic achievements will be taken into consideration.
The Chateaubriand FellowshipOffered by the French Embassy in the U.S., the Chateaubriand Fellowship is open to doctoral students attending a university in the United States. Please note that applicants are not required to be U.S. citizens. Fourteen fellowships are awarded annually. In addition to a monthly stipend of approximately 1300€, or approximately $1600, recipients are also provided with a round-trip plane ticket, health insurance coverage, and a per diem allowance that covers 30 days of travel in France for the purpose of conducting research. The selection committee will evaluate all applicants’ research proposals, curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation/invitation.
Southeast Missouri State University, Department of Foreign Languages and AnthropologyStudents at SMSU who major in French or in Education with a French minor interested in studies in a French-speaking country should apply for the Constance Rowe French Scholarship. The Scholarship covers full tuition and fees for either a semester of the recipient’s junior year or the summer of the recipient’s sophomore or junior year.
Alliance Française de Philadelphie, Pierre C. Fraley ScholarshipThe Pierre C. Fraley Scholarship is designed to assist third- or fourth-year French majors or a new teacher with three years or less of experience. Candidates have the opportunity to improve his or her fluency in French. $2,500 is used toward tuition at a summer program with courses conducted in the French language. The courses may be held in the United States or in a Francophone country, but are subject to the approval of the Scholarship Committee.
Applicants must submit an original essay, written in French, a two-minute audio recording that demonstrates their conversational and reading abilities with the language, an official transcript, and two letters of recommendation from instructors.
University of Oregon, Office of International ProgramsBetween 30-40 international students will receive a partial tuition waiver through the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) Tuition Scholarships program. Those selected for this funding will conduct classes on the subject of their home country for local schools, community organizations, or classes at the University of Oregon. These are renewable scholarships and recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, financial need, and their ability to successfully conduct the aforementioned classes. A GPA of 2.5 or higher for undergraduates and 3.0 for students attending graduate school is required. Application forms are available online.
A further 15-20 scholarships are offered to international students who have distinguished themselves academically and can demonstrate financial need. Funding ranges from $750-$3,500.
The Killam Fellowships ProgramThe purpose of this merit-based program is to allow university students from Canada and the United States the opportunity to study in each other’s countries for either a semester or a full academic year. Up to 20 scholarships in the amount of up to $10,000 will be awarded each year. In addition, a $500 allowance is provided to help defray the cost of health insurance. Killam Fellows will also be given a further allowance in the amount of up to $1,000 for participation in an educational field trip for the purpose of learning about their host country’s culture during their stay.
Interested U.S. and Canadian citizens who are full-time undergraduate students in good standing are invited to apply. Applicants must be fluent in English and/or French, depending on the geographic area in which they wish to study. Students from all majors will be considered.
