Generation 250 Scholarship Program:

A Transatlantic Educational Opportunity

Support the strengthening of Franco-American relations through education exchanges.

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Be a part of a historic transatlantic mobility program.

U.S. President Joseph R. Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron announced the Generation 250 Scholarship Program in December 2022 to commemorate the historic friendship between the United States and France, marking 250 years since France’s role in founding the U.S.

The program will award 250 scholarships to place 250 French students at American universities starting in fall 2026. The goal is to foster academic and cultural exchange and empower the next generation of global leaders.

Host French students on your campus

Students participating in this program will receive scholarships through the U.S. Embassy in France, specifically aimed at students from historically underserved populations. These scholarships will cover the costs associated with studying at U.S. institutions for one semester, allowing students to benefit from the rich academic and cultural experiences available across AASCU member campuses.

AASCU is proud to partner with the U.S. Embassy in France and Mission Interuniversitaire de Coordination des Echanges Franco-Américains (MICEFA) to provide French students with access to its extensive network of U.S. campuses.

AASCU member institutions have a strong commitment to internationalization, diversity, and student support and are ideal candidates for participating in the Generation 250 program. Our institutions provide the ideal environment for students to thrive, offering programs that combine academic excellence with meaningful cultural immersion.

Who should participate?

AASCU institutions with:

  • Strong Support Services: Campuses with dedicated services to ensure international students succeed both academically and personally
  • Innovative Pathway Programs: Campuses that offer bridge programs designed to help international students seamlessly integrate into U.S. academic life
  • Affordable Tuition: Institutions that provide innovative and affordable financial options for students seeking high-quality education in the U.S.

How will you benefit?

  • Enhance Internationalization Efforts: Host French students from diverse backgrounds and assist your campus to deepen its commitment to global engagement
  • Strengthen International Partnerships: Build lasting relationships with French educational institutions, opening doors for future collaborations and exchange programs
  • Cultural Exchange Opportunities: Provide your students and faculty with opportunities to engage in meaningful cultural exchanges
  • Contribute to Global Leadership Development: Shape the future generation of transatlantic leaders
  • International Recognition: Align your institution with a prestigious program endorsed by both the U.S. and French governments
Program highlights

250 scholarships: The Generation 250 scholarship covers tuition, fees, round-trip airfare, room and board, and other expenses the 250 French students may incur during their semester. No financial participation is expected from U.S. institutions.

Cultural and academic exchange: The program includes a combination of academic study and cultural exchange activities designed to deepen mutual understanding between France and the U.S.

Targeting underserved communities: The program is designed to be inclusive, providing students from all backgrounds, particularly underserved populations in France, the opportunity to experience life and education in the United States.

An informational webinar describing this new program opportunity.

Apply now to participate in Generation 250.

Step one:

Complete and submit the
Generation 250 Interest Form.

Interest form.

Step two:

Schedule a 1:1 information session.

Contact:
Sophie Eustache
Partnerships Manager
MICEFA
Mobile: +33 (0)6 95 25 87 22

Generation 250 Partners

Questions about Generation 250? Let us know.

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Stewardship of Public Lands Application Confirmation

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Thank you for completing this form to apply for the Stewardship of Public Lands program.

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We will review all applications by December 1, 2024.

Stewardship of Public Lands Application

Please apply to join our 2025 cohort that will visit Glacier National Park from June 23–27, 2025.

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Due to the small cohort size, we will review all applications by December 1, 2024 and may move to a waitlist at that time if all spots have been claimed.

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Applicant Information

Name*
You must be affiliated with an AASCU institution.

The registration fee of $1850.00 will cover all lodging, travel within Glacier NP, and meals from noon on Monday, June 23, 2025 until the program concludes before noon on Friday, June 27, 2025. Please verify that you will be able to join the full in-person program and that you understand our payment requirements and refund policy.

Payment Policy: After you complete this registration form, AASCU staff will send a link to process payment. Once the full payment of $1850.00 has been made, you will be considered a cohort participant.

Request for refunds: AASCU will fully refund your payment if you provide Cathy Copeland a written refund request by January 15, 2025. After that date, refunds will not be issued.

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Program Goals

Travel & Logistics

The Glacier Institute’s Field Camp is located inside Glacier National Park’s West Entrance. Field Camp consists of five rustic cabins with twin-size beds that can house up to five guests each; there is a separate community bathhouse. Pictures and more information.
Lodging*
Participants can arrange their own lodging within Glacier NP and arrange transportation to/from Field Camp to join in our activities each day. The full registration fee of $1850.00 would need to be paid, and limitations exist on participant numbers, availability of Glacier NP accommodations, and logistics in joining nighttime activities.
Travel to the program*
Follow up with Cathy Copeland to coordinate on arrival/departure times, parking and park passes, or future travel decisions.
Meals
All meals will be provided by the Glacier Institute’s chef during our stay at the Glacier Institute Field Camp and dietary modifications will be honored. Please indicate any dietary restrictions or preferences.
Please note if you are applying as part of an institutional team, or if you have any concerns.

ASSCI Form Confirmation

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Application Materials

Please note that your application will not be considered without all the items listed below:

  1. Program Proposal 
  2. Nomination Form
  3. Institutional Approval Form
    Form can be uploaded as an attachment to the proposal form, or sent to Sufei Li.

 

Japan Studies Institute Endorsement Confirmation

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