Scholarship eligibility & applications

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Our commitment to promoting international exchange

From the beginning, the Fondation des Etats-Unis’s mission has been to enable American students, researchers, and artists to participate in international exchanges, allowing them to partake in academic pursuits, research, and artistic creation in the heart of Paris.

The financial aid offered by the FEU is meant to make residence at the FEU more accessible and alleviate financial constraints linked to living abroad. Its purpose is to provide residents with the opportunity to focus solely on their work in a stimulating environment that promotes cross-cultural, Franco-American interchange.

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Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

  • Residence & Participation

    Scholarship recipients must reside within the Fondation des Etats-Unis (in one of the FEU's rooms or studios) for the duration of their stay. They are expected to participate actively in the Fondation's resident life and cultural programming.

  • American Citizenship

    Candidates must have American citizenship and be able to provide proof of nationality.

  • Age & Level of Education

    Applicants must be 18 or older and either currently enrolled in an institution of higher education or have at least the equivalent of an undergraduate's degree.

  • Needs-Based Funding

    During the selection process, the FEU pays particular attention to candidates who would be unable to access this opportunity without financial assistance. This selection criteria, in which needs-based funding takes precedence over academic or artistic excellence, is intrinsic to the FEU's mission of supporting young talents.

Artistic Scholarships

Applicant Eligibility, Profile Requirements & Selection Process

The Fondation des Etats-Unis hosts artists of all artistic disciplines, including visual art, design, architecture, fashion, photography, film, dance, and interdisciplinary creation.

Beyond simple eligibility, candidates for artistic scholarships must submit a detailed proposal, explaining why a year’s residence in Paris is necessary for their work. Artistic research, creation, or experimentation that enters into dialogue with the French cultural context should be a key element of the project.

Candidates must also provide either a confirmation of affiliation with a school of art or music, a conservatory, or a French cultural institution or proof of their collaboration with a qualified professional such as a mentor, curator, professor, or artistic partner.

Applications are reviewed by a selection committee composed of esteemed figures from the world of art and culture, including former recipients of the Harriet Hale Woolley and HHW-Fulbright scholarships. The makeup of the selection team ensures that applications are evaluated with both a meticulous expertise and with insights drawn from their own experiences participating in this unique residency.

The FEU’s art scholarships include the Harriet Hale Woolley and the HHW-Fulbright scholarships. Eligibility requirements and application deadlines can be found on the pages relative to each of these programs.

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Any questions?

Reach out at: apply@fondationdesetatsunis.org