If you are thinking of majoring or minoring in a Foreign Language, you should consider seeking scholarships to help pay for your undergraduate or graduate education or to gain more experience before graduation.  Here are some possibilities.

 

Federation of Alliances Françaises, USA.

The Alliance Française National Concours is organized every spring by the Délégation Général de l'Alliance Française in Washington for non-native speakers of French who are currently studying the language.  National prizes include round-trip tickets to Paris on Air France, scholarships to study at the Alliance Française de Paris, as well as subscriptions to French newspapers and magazines, French books, dictionaries and CDs.  This award is under the auspices of the Federation of Alliances Françaises.  See Dr. Motard-Noar for details.

 

Alliance Française of Frederick (Maryland)

The Frederick chapter of the Alliance Française organized every spring an essay competition for college students at the sophomore level.  The winner receives the "Dalal Greiss Award" and $100 during a "Distribution des Prix," organized to honor the best French students of local high schools and colleges. 

 

Phi Sigma Iota Foreign Language Honor Society Scholarship

For induction into Phi Sigma Iota, a student must major or minor in a foreign language, have completed at least two courses in a foreign language and one thrid-year language course, have earned a B+ or better in all their foreign language courses, rank in the top 35% of their class in general scholarship, and be a junior or senior.  You must be an active member to apply for the scholarship.  McDaniel College can nominate one student per year for scholarships that range from $300 to $1000.  Application deadline is April 15th.  See Dr. Martine Motard-Noar for details. 

 

Griswold-Zepp Award

In 2004, Michelle Wolff and Rebecca Jayne were granted this award to establish the new student group "Palabras to Words" in order to reach out to the local Hispanic community and help teach English. 

 

Women in french Undergraduate Essay Award

Essays dealing with women in French of Francophone Literature or Civilization can be submitted.  Length: 10 pages maximum.  Submission deadlines are January 1 and June 1.  The winner's essay is published.  $100 award is also given.

 

Walter Jensen Scholarship for Study Abroad

For students of French who are also enrolled in teacher education programs.  $1,500 scholarship to help pay for a Study Abroad Program in France.  http://www.pbk.org/scholarship/Jensen.htm

 

French Government Teaching Assistantships

An opportunity to teach English (12 hrs/week) in French schools after graduation (monthy stipend covers expenses).  6-9 month stay anywhere in France.  There usually are between 1,000 and 1,500 positions available every year.  http://www.frenchculture.org/eduation/support/assistant/2004-05.html,  http://www.info-france-usa.org./visitingfrance/teach.asp

 

Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Beta Kappa is the most prestigious undergraduate academic honor society.  Students who have been inducted into Phi Beta Kappa may pursue two scholarship opportunities to study French.  The Mary Isabel Sibley Fellowship is awarded annually to young women who wish to study Greek or French language and literature.  The Walter J. Jensen Fellowship, aimed to help educators and researchers improve the study of French in the U.S., is awarded annually for six months of study in France.  See: http://www.pbk.org/scholarships.htm

 

National Security Agency Language Enhancement Program and Scholarship

National Security Education Program

Recipients of NSEP scholarships and fellowships incur an obligation to work either for an office or agency of the Federal Government involved in national security affairs (broadly defined) or in higher education.  On this website, http:www.nsepnet.org/index.asp, you will find important information on NSEP federal service related issues, updated on a regular basis, pertinent to both NSEP Award Recipients and Feederal hiring officials.

 

Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships for Study Abroad

The Rotary Foundations's oldest and best-known program is Ambassadorial Scholarships.  Since 1947 more than  30,000 men and women from 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices.  Today it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program.  More than 1,100 scholarships were awarded for study in 2002-03 See: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/eduational/amb_scho/index.html

 

The American Society of the French Academic Palms

One scholarship for French Students is awarded to be used for a four-week minimum summer study program in a French-speaking country.  To qualify the student musit be a junior majoring in French at a post-secondary institution.  The scholarship of $1,500 may be used to cover travel and program costs in a French program that the recipient selects.  Applications must be endorsed by a member of ASFAP and be submitted by December 15, 2004.  (See Dr. Henriette of interested). 

 

Société des professeurs français et francophones d'Amérique

The Marandon scholarship (Bourse Marandon) is awarded to an undergradate student who plans to study for an academic year in France or in Quebec.  the $7,000 scholarship is paid in two installments.  Scholarships of a lesser amount are also available for shorter stay.  applications must reach SPFFA before December 1.  (See Dr. Henriette for moer information).  http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/spffa/marandon4.htm

Scholarships for a 6-week study during the summer in French-speaking universities in Quebec: Université de Montréal or Université Laval in Québec.  the $1,500 can be used to cover tuition expenses and most of living expenses.  (See Dr. Henriette, or read information on eligibility and requirements on: http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/spffa/boursesQc.htm

 

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarhip

The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen untergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies aborad.  Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.  Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. 

 

I-Fund National Security Scholarhip

This National Security Scholarship Program is adminstered by the Independent College Fund (The I-Fund) in partnership with the National Security Agency and private industry.  Must be a U.S. Citizen.  Award amount $15,000.  Opportunity for paid internship with a participating sponsor in the Baltimore Washington Metropolitan Area.  Assistance with processing towards a national security clearance.