July 2025 French Scholarship

Full Scholarships for 14-17 Year-Old Students Studying French in Bermuda
Win a 3-Week French Study & Cultural Experience in Cannes This Summer!

L’Alliance Française des Bermudes is delighted to announce the launch of our annual scholarship contest!
We are inviting high school students in Bermuda to apply for a prestigious scholarship to study French this summer in Cannes, on the French Riviera. This full scholarship includes all travel expenses, tuition fees, room & board, and cultural activities for three weeks of immersive French lessons and cultural exploration.
 
Details of the scholarship:

• Location: Cannes, France (French Riviera)
• Dates: July 5th – July 26th, 2025
• Included: Round-trip travel from Bermuda to Cannes, tuition, room & board, daily French lessons, and a variety of cultural activities, including excursions and sporting events.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be between 14 and 17 years old as of July 1st, 2025
• Must currently be studying French in Bermuda
• Must hold a valid passport

This year, students will stay in a full-board campus facility in Cannes. The program includes French lessons every morning, followed by exciting afternoon cultural and recreational activities, such as treetop adventures, laser tag, sailing, sports tournaments, and more. Students will also enjoy guided excursions to explore the stunning French Riviera. Cannes, located in the heart of the Côte d’Azur, offers endless opportunities for adventure and cultural discovery.
For more information on the school and the program, visit: Cannes French School Program.
 
How to Apply:
Please submit an essay in French (at least 350 words) that addresses the following:

• Your interest in and previous experience with the French language and culture
• Why you should be selected to spend three weeks in a French-only environment
• How this experience would benefit your future career

Application Details:

• Deadline for submissions: Friday, February 28th, 2025
  
• Interviews (in French): Sunday, March 9th, 2025
  
• Submit your application via email to Alexandra Amat at [email protected]

Additional Information:

• Entry forms and full details are available at local schools and on our website: www.alliancefrancaisebda.org
• The winners will be invited to the Annual Dinner of L’Alliance Française on April 15th, 2025, where they will be introduced to the French community in Bermuda.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the French language and culture while experiencing the beauty of the French Riviera! We look forward to receiving your applications!
 
Scholarship generously sponsored by the Christian Humann Foundation

Testimonials

• Gabrielle Smith (2024 recipient): “It gave me a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will never forget and always be grateful for.”
• Nh’Lae DeRoza (2023 recipient): “I developed my adaptability skills as France was very different to what I am used to. I learned to embrace unfamiliar experiences and traditions, such as dealing with different situations that were outside of my comfort zone. Whether it was trying new foods, communicating in French, or participating in local traditions, each experience challenged me to be flexible and open-minded. This growth helped me immerse myself more in the culture and also gave me confidence in my ability to adapt to new environments in the future. ”
• Satya Darrell (2022 recipient): “This experience was eye-opening and amazing, allowing for deeper cultural understanding and appreciation.”
• Maya Rajeh (2022 recipient): It made me feel more open to living in Europe one day or taking my career abroad if the opportunity ever presented itself.”

Yusef Bushara (2016 recipient): “I'm on a trajectory now to work in literary translation with French being one of my languages. Without this scholarship, with no exaggeration, I would not be where I am now, doing what I am doing.”

Corrie Cross (2016 recipient): “The scholarship was a pivotal moment in my academic and personal development.”

"Merci beaucoup à l'Alliance Française et la Fondation Christian Humann pour une expérience incroyable. Merci aussi à Madame Bazin et Alex pour un excellent séjour à Paris. Je suis très contente d'avoir eu l'opportunité d'améliorer ma compréhension de la langue Française en France, et j'ai pu participer à des activités très amusantes. J'ai aussi appris beaucoup sur le culture Française et j'ai eu l'opportunité de voir plusieurs régions différentes de la Côte d'Azur. Je suis très heureuse d'avoir rencontré Atiya, Gia et Erin parce que elles sont très sympa et on a eu beaucoup d'amusement ensemble. Merci encore pour une expérience que je n'oublierai jamais." Kate Tobin, 2017

Generously sponsored by the Christian Humann Foundation