Priority is given to students on the full year or the fall semester program. Spring semester students may apply if awards are still available. Applicants may be from any college or university which has agreed to grant credit for the CUPA program toward the student’s undergraduate degree.
Awards
• Funding for specific projects related to French culture is available to students. These merit awards are limited in number and highly competitive. Please note that the deadline for the CUPA merit awards is earlier than the application deadline.
• CUPA offers each year several merit awards to exceptionally motivated students participating in the CUPA program.
These awards are designed to help the recipients finance special projects related to their year or semester in France, or for cultural enrichment opportunities that would substantially improve their experience in Paris.
Because these awards are competitive and limited in number, the quality of application materials submitted is important.
Award Amounts
Awards are made in the amount of $500 to $750 for full year or semester students depending on the nature of the project submitted. Applicants must be aware that these awards will only be granted on the condition that they will in no way affect the amount of financial aid that students receive.
