I'm considering majoring in French in college and was wondering if there are specific scholarships for students pursuing this field. Any advice on where to search or specific scholarships to apply for would be great!
One approach to finding scholarships is to start with the departments of the schools you're interested in. Often, universities have departmental scholarships for their own students, which might not be advertised publicly. Reach out to the French department of the colleges on your list directly and ask about any scholarships they may offer to French majors.
Additionally, look into national French honor societies, such as Pi Delta Phi, which may offer scholarships or have resources for students in French programs.
You should also explore cultural and professional organizations related to French studies, such as the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) and The Alliance Française. Both organizations support the study of French language and culture, and they can be sources of potential scholarships or grants.
Online scholarship databases could be useful too. You can use platforms like Appily, Fastweb, or Scholarship.com to filter scholarships by field of study.
Another method is to look for scholarships aimed at study abroad programs, specifically those in French-speaking countries. Often, these scholarships are open to any major but prioritizing students who are willing to study or intern abroad in a country where scholarships' target language (in this case, French) is spoken. Some examples include the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship or the Boren Awards.
Remember, finding scholarships is like finding a needle in a haystack, it requires a bit of patience and a lot of persistence. Best of luck!
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