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Peter Gilles Springer Fellowship for Study in France (Scholarship Program) Featured: Print  Save  Share
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Summer
  • Restrictions: KU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 04/01/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Academic Year 2026-2027 04/01/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program after a decision has been reached and will be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Program Description:

The Peter Gilles Springer Fellowship for Study/Research in France is an annual award given to support an outstanding graduate student at the University of Kansas from the following disciplines: French, history, or political science. The fellowship shall be used for the student’s studies or research in France only, and awards are based on both need and merit. The award amount for the summer or academic year is $2,500. Summer students must be enrolled in at least 1 credit hour.

The deadline to apply is April 1.

Eligibility

  • Degree-seeking KU graduate student in Department of French, History, or Political Science
  • Financial need as demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Application Procedures

All applicants will be required to submit the following documents:
 
  • Description of the applicant's course of study at KU and description of the proposed research project and/or academic activities that the applicant will pursue while in France with justification that the work can only be carried out in France
  • Current resume or CV 
  • Unofficial transcript or advising report