Scholarships
APA makes it a priority to incorporate as much as possible into each program so that every student can have the most impactful, engaging, and immersive experience while abroad. Some out-of-pocket expenses though, are unavoidable such as flights and passports.
To help ease this burden, we’re pleased to offer scholarships for students who demonstrate high academic achievement and leadership. To be considered, you must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 or greater and show a keen interest in engaging in French and Francophone culture.
Sign up for our student newsletter. An up-to-date list of independent scholarships with their respective due dates, application links, and eligible study abroad terms is included in every email.
APA scholarships include
Become the voice abroad for APA with regular blog and social media postings.
Available on all APA programs. Semester awards beginning at $500 and summer awards beginning at $300. Eligible for bonuses at the end of term for outstanding work.
Become your cohort’s photographic or videographic historian for your term abroad. Your photos and/or videos may be featured on the APA website or in future promotional materials!
Available on all APA programs. Semester awards beginning at $500 and summer awards beginning at $300. Eligible for bonuses at the end of term for outstanding work.
Completed scholarship applications must be submitted to usa@apaparis.com by:
March 15, 2024, for Fall Semester 2024
April 1, 2024, for Summer 2024
October 15, 2023, for Spring Semester 2024
Additional APA Initiatives
- APT Travel Grant: Getting abroad can sometimes be half the battle, and a plane ticket can be out of reach. APA is pleased to announce the creation of a travel grant to assist one student per term toward the costs of travel. Having struggled as a student to get to France, a generous donor grant has been earmarked to support travel for a student with demonstrated need. The APT grant was created and named in memory of the passing of a pillar for APA.
- Up to $1000 available per term (fall, spring, summer)
- Pell Grant Recipients (US Students), International students eligible
- A “Postcard from Abroad” sharing what the experience meant for the student (take-aways, favorite moments etc.) is requested on return.
- Early Bird Admission: complete your application, receive your acceptance letter, and submit your deposit early to receive a reduction in program fees.
- Semester programs: complete by August 15 for the upcoming spring semester / January 15 for the upcoming fall semester and academic year to receive a $300 reduction in program fees.
- Summer programs: complete by February 15 to receive a $100 reduction in program fees.
- Refer a Friend: write the names of your classmates that you are referring to APA at the end of your application. Discounts will be credited towards program fees once both parties’ matriculate.
- Semester programs: Receive a $200 reduction in program fees for each referral.
- Summer programs: Receive a $100 reduction in program fees for each referral.
- Returning APA Alum: receive a reduction in program fees as our way of saying welcome back!
- Receive a $250 reduction in summer program fees after completing a semester or year program
- Receive a $500 reduction in semester program fees after completing a summer program.
Other Independent Scholarships in the US
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