France
2 Fulbright-Harriet Hale Woolley Award in the Arts
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodFall StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Specialized Grant Types
- Arts
Award Profile
Up to two awards are offered to students in the visual fine arts (painting, print-making, sculpture, photography) or music (composition, instrumental, or vocal performance). Awardees will be joint recipients of the Fulbright grant (maintenance and travel allowance) and the Harriet Hale Woolley scholarship (in the form of free housing at the Fondation des Etats-Unis in Paris).
Grant Length
Grant Period
The grant period will be from October 1 to June 30.
Orientation
Grantees will be required to attend a mandatory 1- to 2-day in-country orientation in late September or early October, and a 2-day mid-year conference in February (organized by the Fulbright Commission in France).
Candidate Profile
Graduating seniors, recent graduates, advanced graduate students, doctoral candidates, and those with professional experience are encouraged to apply. Applicants must show evidence of high-level artistic or musical accomplishment.
Please review additional eligibility requirements on the Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship information page: https://www.fondationdesetatsunis.org/hhw-scholarship/.
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
Fulbright-Harriet Hale Woolley grantees have housing provided, and are immediately part of a close community of musicians and artists. They are expected to participate actively in the cultural scene of the Fondation des Etats-Unis.
"My Fulbright year gave me the ability to cross the ocean and immerse myself in a new center of the music that I love, and find a welcoming community there."
-Fulbright-Harriet Hale Woolley alumna
Eligibility
10 Months
Degree Level of Applicant
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Special Application Instructions
Bequeathed to the Fondation des États-Unis in the early 1930s, the Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship is awarded annually to a select number of exceptional American artists and musicians who plan to pursue their studies in Paris. The Fondation des Etats-Unis is a private student residence and cultural center located within the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris. Opened in 1930, the Fondation des Etats-Unis offers 267 rooms for American and international students.
Candidates should demonstrate in the application their commitment to being an active participant in the cultural program and the community of artists at the Fondation des Etats-Unis.
Finalists will have a virtual interview with the selection committee at the Fondation des Etats-Unis.
In the Fulbright online application, please select Harriet Hale Woolley Award from the Award Name drop-down menu.
Foreign Language Proficiency
Additional Information: French language proficiency is recommended, commensurate with the requirements of the project. In the Fulbright online application, applicants should include the Language Self-Evaluation and a Foreign Language Evaluation by a professional language instructor in relation to their language proficiency.
Fulbright Proposal Types
Yes
Yes
Affiliation
Letter required for independent study or research at deadline
Letter required at deadline
Applicants are encouraged to establish contact with specialists in their fields before applying for a grant, and to solicit invitations to study under them. Although the Fulbright Commission in France prefers affiliation with accredited institutions (schools of art and music conservatories), applicants may receive approval to study with private teachers.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Fulbright grantees are responsible for paying any tuition fees if they pursue a degree program, or for requesting waivers directly from the institution.
Award Benefits
- A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
- International travel benefits
- Accident & sickness health benefits
- 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
- 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
Stipend Amount
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
One-Time Allowances
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
- Housing allowance (separate from living stipend)
Housing is provided free of charge.
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
- Students may enroll in the French national healthcare system, which provides inexpensive and excellent care.
- There are Paris-area public transportation passes at reduced rates for students/youth.
- Expect a monthly food budget of at least 200 Euros.
Dependents
Housing Arrangements
Grantees will be given free housing at the Fondation des Etats-Unis in Paris, and access to on-site performance and exhibition facilities, including a private art gallery and a historically renowned concert hall.
Fulbright Program Management Contact
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
Portrait of an alumna
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
Additional Online Resources
Information on the Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship program: https://www.fondationdesetatsunis.org/hhw-scholarship/
Presentation of the cultural program at the Fondation des Etats-Unis: https://www.fondationdesetatsunis.org/evenements-culturels/