Scholarships


2020 - 2021 Projects

 Fall Scholarship Opportunity

 Deadline:  Friday, November 1, 2019 at 3:30 pm

 This is for projects for Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021.  (This does not include Summer 2021)

Awards are announced in February 2020 with funds distributed on July 15, 2020.  The award must be used by the following June 30 and only for the project described in the application

Use this link to the Modern Languages Fund for the application and much more information.


Spring Scholarship Opportunity

 Deadline: 

 More info coming soon


Additional Scholarships

You can find information on Additional Scholarship Opportunities here.

Comments

Post a Comment

Please keep all comments respectful without abusive language. We reserve the right to remove any comments we deem inappropriate.

Popular Posts

Montpellier Louisville Cultural Exchange

Image
You are about to embark on an extraordinary adventure.  The coming summer will be an exciting, rewarding experience that is sure to challenge you.  Before you accept the responsibility and honor of working in Montpellier and representing the city of Louisville, it is important that you understand what this unique opportunity entails.  This program is designed for the adaptable, independent, open-minded person who possesses a solid background in French.  It is not an academic program, nor a tour package.  It is an opportunity to experience living and working in France in a way that few foreigners may.
Read more

First Day on the Job

Image
What to expect the first day of work in a foreign country where you have to speak French all day?  Treat it like any other "first day on the job." Show up on time. Leave the dorms in plenty of time to get there on the first day so you know how long it'll take you to get to work for the rest of your stay. Dress professionally. Business casual Refresh yourself on how to introduce yourself and make small talk. Je m'appelle, enchanté, il fait très chaud, etc. Take whatever instruction and duty they may give you, without a fuss.   You are the guest here. Demonstrate a willingness to be helpful.   They are counting on you to provide an extra hand while other employees take their vacation. Don't complain if they don't give you the biggest project in the office. They are not going to waste too much time training you when you'll only be there for 4 weeks. Your new employer may have you sign a contract.  Feel free to read it ove
Read more