Scholarship applications for 2008-9 will be available after April 1, 2008

Seattle-Nantes Dollars for Scholars Scholarships

Seattle-Nantes Dollars for Scholars, an affiliate of the Seattle-Nantes Sister Cities Association, will award scholarships of up to $1000 to high school seniors or college students who will be enrolled French classes in a college or university in Washington state in fall of 2008. Preference will be given to students:

1. whose permanent residence is in western Washington,

2. who intend to major in French or Francophone studies, or

3. who will minor in French or take at least two full years of courses, or

4. who need a concentration in French to support a program of study, and

5. who are members of Seattle-Nantes Sister City Association.

Students enrolling in any year of college or university are eligible. Successful students will:

1. demonstrate a passion for French language and culture in this written application, and an interview which will be given in English to selected applicants,

2. furnish evidence of a satisfactory preparation in French which will indicate a lasting interest and successful academic studies in French language and culture, and

3. be expected to remain a part of Seattle-Nantes Sister City Association after completing their studies. This could include participating in activities and projects, serving on the board, or making presentations on behalf of the association.

Check the list of participating colleges which offer special benefits, such as matching funds, to Dollars for Scholars scholarship recipients. These are on the Participating Colleges web page.

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Goldmark Scholarships are for students who want to study in Nantes, France. These scholarships are awarded in honor of the Goldmark Family of Seattle by the Seattle-Nantes Sister City Association.

To apply for a Goldmark Scholarship, send an email to Jean Leblon at jean.leblon@seattle-nantes.org after April 1, 2008. You will be contacted with more information.

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