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The French Department Award
"A special kind of beauty exists which is born in language, of language and for language." -Gaston Bachelard, French Philosopher
- Amount: $1,000-$3,000
- Eligibility: High school seniors and transfer students
Applications Accepted Now!
Application Deadline: December 1
The scholarship competition consists of a written exam and an oral interview. Both must take place during an official on-campus visit.
Eligibility:
The French Scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in their third year of high school French or those who have completed the equivalent level of study. The scholarship is not awarded to native speakers of French. Any questions regarding eligibility should be directed to Dr. Stephen Maddux at 972-721-5220.
To Apply:
- Apply for admission to the University of Dallas
- Submit a letter of recommendation from your high school or college French teacher.
- Schedule an on-campus interview with the French Department by filling out a registration form for either the Odyssey Days Program or a Personalized Visit, here.
- Complete the Special Award Program Application and submit it at least two weeks prior to your campus visit and interview. Please be sure to mark the envelope or email "Special Award Program Application."
Renewability Criteria:
This scholarship is renewable annually and available to you during four consecutive school years, dependent upon your academic performance and the criteria stated below.
- Maintain full-time academic status each semester by earning at least twelve UD credit hours per fall and spring semester and earning at least twenty-seven UD credit hours per annual review period.
- Demonstrate a cumulative UD G.P.A. (grade point average) of at least 3.000 on the annual review date.
- Complete at least four courses above the Intermediate I level.
- Begin French courses during the first semester freshman year, and take at least one course each semester attending the Irving campus until the minimum is reached.
- Meet with the French Advisor each semester for approval of your course schedule until you have achieved the minimum course completion requirement.
- Help organize at least one extra-curricular activity per semester that is of interest to students of French.
Click here to learn more about the French Department
Send Scholarship Materials to:
University of Dallas
c/o Drew Klein
Office of Undergraduate Admission
French Special Award Program
1845 E. Northgate Dr.
Irving, TX 75062
Fax: 972.721.5017
or acklein@udallas.edu
All materials for the Special Award Program must be submitted 2 weeks prior to a campus visit.
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