This program is now supported by the Cultural Experience in France Grant for Arts students
Up to 13 Faculty of Arts students accepted to this program will have 75% of their program fee covered plus receive a $1000 award that can be used towards the flight or other travel costs.
Up to 7 Arts students accepted into this program, who demonstrate financial need, will have 100% of their program fee covered plus receive a $1600 award that can be used towards the flight or other travel costs.
Eligible Arts students applying to the program will automatically be considered for the funding. No additional application is required.
Basic eligibility forthe Cultural Experience in France Grant will be the following:
- Accepted into this program
- UBC Vancouver Faculty Arts degree student (BA, BMus, etc.)
- Have a minimum GPA of 70% in the top 24 credits of the previous academic year with no failed or incomplete courses in the assessed period.
- Current full-time students (min 9 credits per term) in 2023-24 Academic Year
- Depending on the number of eligible candidates, priority may be given to students in a French major or minor
To be eligible for the 100% funding, there is this additional criteria:
- Students must have demonstrated financial need
- Priority will be given to students who meet the definition of eligibility for financial aid (having non-repayable loans and bursaries), as defined and determined by Enrolment Services
- Other students will have the opportunity to provide a written statement and budget to demonstrate un-met financial need
Students accepted to this program who are not eligible for the Cultural Experience in France Grant will receive the $1000 Go Global Award.