FRENCH LANGUAGE EDUCATOR SUPPORT FUND PROGRAM/SCHOLARSHIP

To address the growing shortage of French teachers throughout the state of Oklahoma, L’Alliance Française d’Oklahoma City announces the creation of the French Language Educator Support Fund. We are grateful to Mrs. Barbara Thompson, who founded this program to encourage, recognize and provide financial support for Oklahoma’s future French teachers.

Established in 2022, this endowed fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation provides a $1,500 scholarship annually to support a student in pursuit of a career in French language education at the following institutions:

Oklahoma State University University of Central Oklahoma University of Oklahoma

The scholarship funds can be used for required courses in the French Department, the College of Education or to study abroad in a Francophone country. Selection of the student is handled by a designated person at each university. Scholarship funds go through the awardee’s student Bursar Account.

Scholarship requirements:

Graduate/undergraduate student at one of the above universities majoring in French Education
Nomination by faculty member of university student is attending (Student can request faculty nomination)
Copy of college transcript

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Frequently asked questions:

Q: Do I need to be a declared French Education Major?
A: Yes

Q: Do I need to commit to teach in Oklahoma?
A: It is strongly preferred, but not mandatory

Q: Is there an age requirement?
A: No, there is no limit with regard to age

We are honored to recognize the first recipient of the French Language Educator Support Fund Award, Kayana Rhoton-Brackeen from the University of Central Oklahoma. Félicitations Ana!