The Phi Beta Kappa Society is awarding Jensen Fellowship to educators and researchers for at least six continuous months of study in France. Candidates must be US citizens under the age of 40 who can demonstrate their career does or will involve active use of the French language. Though applicants need not be members of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, preference may be given to members and to educators teaching at the secondary level or above. The stipend for 2014 is $15,500. Phi Beta Kappa will also cover a single round-trip, economy-class ticket for the recipient to travel to France; some additional support may be available to those with dependent children. The application deadline is January 15, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded in French Language, Literature and Culture.
Course Level: Fellowship is available to educators and researchers for at least six continuous months of study in France.
Scholarship Provider: The Phi Beta Kappa Society, USA
Scholarship can be taken at: France

Eligibility: Candidates must be U.S. citizens under the age of 40 who can demonstrate their career does or will involve active use of the French language. They must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution with a 3.0 minimum GPA in French language and literature as a major. They must demonstrate superior competence in French, according to the standards established by the American Association of Teachers of French. The recipient must report to Phi Beta Kappa every two months in both English and French. At the end of the fellowship, the Fellow must submit a summary report in English and French, which may be submitted (preferably in French) to a scholarly publication such as The French Review. Preference may be given to members of Phi Beta Kappa and educators at the secondary school level or higher.

Scholarship Open for International Students: US citizens can apply for this Phi Beta Kappa Fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The Walter J. Jensen Fellowship is awarded for at least six continuous months of study in France. The purpose of the award is to help educators and researchers improve education in standard French language, literature and culture and in the study of standard French in the United States. The fellowship, awarded annually, carries a stipend originally set in 1995 at $10,000, to be adjusted for inflation. The stipend for 2014 is $15,500. Phi Beta Kappa will also cover a single round-trip, economy-class ticket for the recipient to travel to France; some additional support may be available to those with dependent children.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The Walter J. Jensen Fellowship is awarded for at least six continuous months of study in France.

What does it cover? The stipend for 2014 is $15,500. Phi Beta Kappa will also cover a single round-trip, economy-class ticket for the recipient to travel to France; some additional support may be available to those with dependent children.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The application and additional materials should be typed and every page or document must bear your name. The application and accompanying documents be sent via post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is January 15, 2015.

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