FRENCH EMBASSY: Entente Cordiale Scholarships

Prestigious awards that fund British students who wish to study in France.

WHAT FINANCIAL SUPPORT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFER?

Three types of scholarships are offered to suit the individual needs of students.

• Long term scholarships cover a whole academic year and are best suited for students wishing to study for a Master 1 or a Master 2 in a French university or grande école. Scholars receive a maintenance award of £8000 (in Paris) pa or £7500 (outside Paris) pa and a maximum contribution of £3000 pa towards the payment of tuition fees. Please note that the scholarship is for one year only and is not renewable. 
• Short term scholarships cover a period of 3 to 6 months to carry out doctorate or post-doctorate research in a French research institution or laboratory.
• Language scholarships cover a one-month French language intensive course in July or August in the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée (CLA) in Besançon (or other language centre of your choice within same budget). Language scholarships are awarded to students planning to register for a course in France and wishing to enhance their language skills. Courses during the academic year may be arranged in exceptional circumstances when a student is unable to attend a summer course due to other commitments.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE AN ENTENTE CORDIALE SCHOLARSHIP?

The Entente Cordiale scholarship is a prestigious award that will provide you with the opportunity to experience life in France and widen your horizons. Once you become an Entente Cordiale scholar you will become part of an influential alumni network, the Entente Cordiale Alumni Association, which already numbers over 300 members, and through which you will find opportunities to develop your career.

DEADLINES:

The deadline for the long term and short term scholarships to study during the academic year 2012-2013 is 15 March 2012.

The deadline for language scholarships to attend a course in July or August 2012 is 15 March 2012.

TO APPLY:

For further information please write to entente.cordiale@ambafrance.org.uk or call 020 7073 1312.

www.ambafrance-uk.org/entente-cordiale-scholarships.html

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