The Walter J. Jensen Fellowship for French Language, Literature, and Culture

The Phi Beta Kappa Society is currently accepting applications for
the 2014 Jensen Fellowship.

The Walter J. Jensen Fellowship is awarded for at least six months of study in France. The purpose of the award is to help educators and researchers improve education in standard French language, literature and culture and in the study of standard French in the United States. The fellowship, awarded annually, carries a stipend originally set in 1995 at $10,000, to be adjusted for inflation. The stipend for 2013 is $15,500. Phi Beta Kappa will also cover a single round-trip, economy-class ticket for the recipient to travel to France; some additional support may be available to those with dependent children.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens under the age of 40 who can demonstrate their career does or will involve active use of the French language. They must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution with a 3.0 minimum GPA in French language and literature as a major. They must demonstrate superior competence in French, according to the standards established by the American Association of Teachers of French. The recipient must report to Phi Beta Kappa every two months in both English and French. At the end of the fellowship, the Fellow must submit a summary report in English and French, which may be submitted (preferably in French) to a scholarly publication such asThe French Review. Preference may be given to members of Phi Beta Kappa and educators at the secondary school level or higher. Jensen Fellowship Winners

Application Process

1. Read and follow the instructions for our Application Process.
2. Fill out and print the Jensen Application.
3. Print and fill out the Recommendation & Transcript Request Forms.
4. Mail all of the required materials to:

    The Walter J. Jensen Fellowship  
    The Phi Beta Kappa Society 
    c/o Laura Hartnett 
    1606 New Hampshire Ave. NW 
    Washington, DC 20009

   The application deadline for 2013 has been extended to Friday, December 13, 2013.