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Generation 250 Scholarship Program:
A Transatlantic Educational Opportunity
Support the strengthening of Franco-American relations through education exchanges.
Apply now.
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.
Apply now to participate in Generation 250.
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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