Scholarships & Awards

The French Programs offers the following scholarships and awards, in addition to those administered by the university.

APPLICATION DEADLINES (unless otherwise indicated):
October 1 (for study abroad the following spring)
March 1 (for study abroad the following summer or fall)

The Hardee-Belasco Scholarship, established and funded by family, friends and colleagues in memory of the late USC French professors Dr. Si Belasco and Dr. Maynor Hardee, rewards undergraduate French majors for academic achievement. Funds to be used primarily to defray travel costs and tuition. At least 50% of the study abroad coursework is to be done in French.

• Eligibility: advanced French majors accepted into approved study abroad programs. Preference given to rising seniors (minimum of 18 hrs. at 300 & above completed or in progress). Minimum GPA in French of 3.5, minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Frequency: Awards made twice a year (October & March), depending on available funds.
• Amount: Variable, $250.00 minimum.
• Term of Award: a single summer, semester or year of study.
• Application to include:
  1. Completed Application Form (see link at bottom of page)
  2. Statement of purpose (one-page minimum)
  3. Transcript (official or unofficial copy)
  4. Two (2) recommendations from (preferably French) faculty.

The Amy B. Millstone Scholarship for Study Abroad, established and funded by her family, friends and colleagues in memory of the late USC French Professor Dr. Amy B. Millstone, supports students participating in study abroad programs in francophone countries. Funds to be used primarily to defray travel costs and tuition. At least 50% of the study abroad coursework is to be done in French.

• Eligibility: USC undergraduate French majors and graduate students preparing French degrees (M.A., M.A.T.). Candidates must have been accepted by a department-approved study abroad program. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in French. Awards will be made based primarily on performance in French courses at USC. French GPA and overall GPA are primary determinants.
• Frequency: Awards made twice a year (October & March), depending on available funds.
• Amount: Variable, $250.00 minimum.
• Term of Award: a single summer, semester or year of study.
• Application to include:
  1. Completed Application Form (see link at bottom of page)
  2. Statement of purpose (one-page minimum)
  3. Transcript (official or unofficial copy)
  4. Two (2) recommendations from (preferably French) faculty.

The Philip A. Wadsworth Scholarship, established and funded by his family, friends and colleagues in memory of late USC French professor Dr. Philip A. Wadsworth, supports students participating in study abroad programs in France. Funds to be used primarily to defray travel costs and tuition. At least 50% of the study abroad coursework is to be done in French.

• Eligibility: USC undergraduate French majors and graduate students preparing French degrees (M.A., M.A.T.). Candidates must have been accepted by a department-approved study abroad program. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in French. Awards will be made based primarily on performance in French courses at USC. French GPA and overall GPA are primary determinants.
• Frequency: Awards made twice a year (October & March), depending on available funds.
• Amount: Variable, $250.00 minimum.
• Term of award: a single summer, semester or year of study.
• Application to include:
  1. Completed Application Form (see link at bottom of page)
  2. Statement of purpose (one-page minimum)
  3. Transcript (official or unofficial copy)
  4. Two (2) recommendations from (preferably French) faculty.

The French Alumni Scholarship supports students participating in study abroad programs in France. Funds to be used primarily to defray travel costs and tuition. At least 50% of the study abroad coursework is to be done in French.

• Eligibility: USC undergraduate French majors and graduate students preparing French degrees (M.A., M.A.T.). Candidates must have been accepted by a department-approved study abroad program. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in French. Awards will be made based primarily on performance in French courses at USC. French GPA and overall GPA are primary determinants.
• Frequency: Awards made twice a year (October & March), depending on available funds.
• Amount: Variable, $250.00 minimum.
• Term of award: a single summer, semester or year of study.
• Application to include:
  1. Completed Application Form (see link at bottom of page)
  2. Statement of purpose (one-page minimum)
  3. Transcript (official or unofficial copy)
  4. Two (2) recommendations from (preferably French) faculty.

The Derial Jackson Memorial Scholarship, established and funded by family and friends of the late Derial Jackson, supports students participating in the summer USC in Tours study abroad program in France. Funds to be used primarily to defray travel costs and tuition.

• Eligibility: USC undergraduate and graduate students enrolling in the USC in Tours program. Awards will be made based primarily on performance in French courses at USC. French GPA and overall GPA are primary determinants.
• Frequency: Annually (March).
• Amount: Variable, $250.00 minimum.
• Term of award: a single summer term.
• Application to include:
  
  1. Completed Application Form (see link at bottom of page)
  2. Statement of purpose (one-page minimum)
  3. Transcript (official or unofficial copy)
     Two (2) recommendations from (preferably French) faculty.

The Elizabeth Joiner Study Abroad Award, established and funded by Professor Emerita Dr. Elizabeth Joiner, her friends and colleagues, supports undergraduate French minors participating in study abroad programs in France and other francophone countries. Funds to be used primarily to defray travel costs and tuition. At least 50% of the study abroad coursework is to be done in French.

• Eligibility: USC undergraduate students seeking to minor in French, regardless of major field. Candidates must have been accepted by a department-approved study abroad program. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in French courses and must have completed FREN 209 and FREN 210 prior to departure for study abroad. Awards will be made based primarily on performance in French courses at USC. French GPA and overall GPA are primary determinants.
• Frequency: Awards made twice a year (October & March), depending on available funds.
• Amount: Variable, $250.00 minimum.
• Term of award: a single semester or summer term.
• Application to include:
  
  1. Completed Application Form (see link at bottom of page)
  2. Statement of purpose (one-page minimum)
  3. Transcript (official or unofficial copy)
  4. Two (2) recommendations from (preferably French) faculty.

TThe Marye Stone Dahlman Award for Excellence in French, established and funded by friends and colleagues in memory of the late Marye Stone Dahlman, rewards achievement in beginning French at USC (100-level). Funds to be used at the recipient's discretion

• Eligibility: USC undergraduate students nominated by FREN 122 faculty either for the fall or spring term of a given academic year, regardless of major or minor. Preference will, however, be given to students planning on minoring or majoring in French.
• Frequency: Awards made once a year (spring semester), depending on availability of funds.
• Amount: Variable.
  
  1. Application, upon nomination, to include:
  2. Faculty nomination
  3. Statement of purpose (one-page minimum)
  4. Transcript (official or unofficial copy)

The Francis W. Bradley Award in Romance Languages rewards undergraduate French and Spanish majors for academic achievement. Nominations to be made by USC faculty.

• Eligibility: advanced French major (senior or rising senior - minimum of 18 hours at the 300-level and above completed or in progress). Minimum GPA in French of 3.5; minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Awards are available to French students in even-numbered years.
• Frequency: Awards made once a year (March), depending on available funds.
• Amount: Variable
• Term of award: a single semester.
• Application to include:
  1. Transcript (official or unofficial)
  2. Two (2) recommendations from (preferably French) faculty.

N.B. Nominations must be made no later than the semester of graduation.

The Kyrl Leighton-Faxford de Gravelines Scholarship is awarded each year to one, two or three students majoring in foreign language who demonstrate:

1. A sincere desire to teach foreign languages as a career as evidenced by a statement from the candidate and recommendations of teachers.
2. Clear excellence in the candidate’s academic record, particularly in the language of study as evidenced by a transcript and vita.

Each candidate’s nomination dossier should include a vita, an up-to-date transcript, a personal statement of career intention, and two letters of recommendation from faculty familiar with the candidate’s work. The dossier needs to be submitted to the respective Program Director by March 1st.

Scholarship recipients will be announced by April 15 of each year. The scholarships are awarded as tuition remission for the following fall semester at USC-Columbia.

The Carol and John Kososki Scholarship, established and funded by Carol and John Kososki, supports students interested in studying French language and culture via study abroad programs in France. Funds to be used primarily to defray travel costs and tuition. At least 50% of the study abroad coursework is to be done in French.

• Eligibility: USC undergraduate students, regardless of major or minor, accepted by a department-approved study abroad program. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in French courses. Awards will be made based primarily on performance in French courses at USC. French GPA and overall GPA are primary determinants.
• Frequency: Awards made twice a year (October & March), depending on available funds.
• Amount: Variable, $250.00 minimum.
• Term of award: a single semester or year.
• Application to include:
  
  1. Completed Application Form (see link at bottom of page)
  2. Statement of purpose (one-page minimum)
  3. Transcript (official or unofficial copy)
  4. Two (2) recommendations from (preferably French) faculty.

Application Form:
Click here for the application

Recommendation Form:
Click here for recommendation form

For additional information, contact:

Dr. Jeff Persels, Chair
French Program Scholarship Committee
806 Humanities Office Bldg
E-mail: perselsj@sc.edu

Please submit all applications and supporting materials to Dr. Persels.