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European Center scholarships for Tufts in Talloires, Tufts in Annecy, and Tufts Summit students are funded by alumni and friends of the European Center who generously support the Center’s mission. Scholarship awards are based on several criteria including financial need, academic merit, class year, civic-mindedness, and the overall quality of the scholarship application. The number of scholarship awards varies from year to year.

Scholarship awards are typically up to half the total cost of the program fee. The European Center will announce all financial awards before the program’s commitment deposit is due.

Scholarships offered through the Tufts European Center are separate from Financial Aid. Scholarship applications and awards are managed by the European Center and include awards for named scholarships. Scholarship award recipients will be notified of their specific named funding source once they have accepted their scholarship award.

Eligibility

  • Any Tufts University student registering for the Tufts in Talloires or Tufts in Annecy programs is eligible to apply to the European Center for a scholarship.
  • Qualified high school students applying to the Tufts Summit program are eligible to apply to the European Center for a scholarship.

Tufts in Talloires Named Scholarships

The MacJannet Foundation Scholarships honor the legacy of Donald and Charlotte MacJannet, who made the Tufts Summer Programs in Talloires possible by donating the building and grounds that now comprise Tufts' campus in the French Alps. MacJannet Scholarships are awarded to 10 students who demonstrate leadership qualities; experience in artistic, athletic, or cultural pursuits; and who express interest in a cross-cultural experience. MacJannet Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to meet with the MacJannet Foundation Trustees and learn more about the mission of the Foundation. To read more about the MacJannets, please visit the Tufts University Archives, and to learn more about the foundation please visit their website.

The Michael B. Slone (A89) Endowed Scholarship for Talloires was established by classmates and friends of Michael B. Slone to honor his life and the impact that his experience in Talloires had on him. The Slone Scholarship is awarded to a student whose application reflects a spirit for adventure.

The Nathan and Shirley Brodsky Scholarship for Tufts in Talloires is awarded to first-generation students who have had limited travel experience and who demonstrate financial need.

Additional Tufts in Talloires Scholarship Opportunities
For those Tufts in Talloires students who need additional support beyond the funding provided above, there are two unique scholarship opportunities:

These scholarship funds are available only to those students who have already requested financial support through the European Center to attend the Tufts in Talloires program. These additional scholarship opportunities are intended to help students manage the balance of program and travel costs and require a separate/additional application form.

Special Note for Tufts students currently on financial aid:
We strongly advise you to consult with your financial aid officer to see if you might be eligible for financial aid during the summer. 

Application Timelines for 2025 Scholarships

Tufts in Talloires

All Tufts in Talloires scholarship applications are due by January 24, 2025, and may be submitted separately from the program application. Scholarship applicants will be notified of award before the deposit due date of February 14, 2025.  The Tufts European Center will award scholarships typically up to half of the total program fee.

Tufts in Annecy

Tufts in Annecy scholarship applications may be submitted separately from the program application, however both are due by March 14, 2025 at 5 pm, to be considered for a scholarship. Scholarship applicants will be notified of award before the deposit is due April 18, 2025.  The Tufts European Center will award scholarships with the maximum being up to half of the total program fee.

Tufts Summit

All Summit scholarship applications may be submitted separately from the program application, however both applications are due by April 11, 2025 along with the items below, and the deposit is due April 18, 2025.

* A parent/guardian letter of support/need, emailed to europeancenter@tufts.edu

*Proper tax document (1040), emailed to europeancenter@tufts.edu

  • Scholarship applicants will be notified of award before the deposit is due.  The Tufts European Center will award scholarships typically up to half of the total program fee.

Scholarships for the Tufts Summit are supported by funds from:

  • The Richard and Elaine Kaufman (J46) Endowed Fund for the support and promotion of international understanding
  • Alumni and friends of the Tufts University European Center

FAQs

Additional Scholarship Resources

Please see below for additional external scholarship resources:

  • Anne E. Borghesani Memorial Prize
    • Eligibility: Second-semester Tufts sophomores and juniors from all departments or majors with a GPA of 2.8 or above.
  • American Society of the French Academic Palms (ASFAP)
    • Eligibilty: Sophomore or junior, French major or minor undergrads and high school students with 3+ years of French (US citizen and no native French speakers).
  • Diverse International Women of Color
    • The Diverse International Women Of Color Study Abroad Scholarship is intended to assist women of color who are exceptional in their studies and in need of financial assistance to study abroad. DIWC will award $500 scholarships to women of color who have been accepted to a In-Person Study Abroad Program.
  • FAFSA and Pell Grant
  • Frank M. Snowden Jr. Undergraduate Scholarships
    • The Committee on Minority Scholarships of the Society for Classical Studies (SCS) invites applications from minority undergraduate students for the Frank M. Snowden Jr. Undergraduate Scholarships to be awarded for the summer. Eligible proposals might include (but are not limited to) participation in classical summer programs or field schools in the Mediterranean, or language training at institutions in the U.S, Canada, or Europe.
  • Fund for Education Abroad
    • Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Currently enrolled as an undergraduate; Study abroad program must be eligible for credit and at least four weeks in country.
  • Gilman Scholarship
    • Eligibility: The Gilman Scholarship is a U.S. Department of State Scholarship for United States citizens. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States, receiving a Federal Pell Grant, and applying to a study abroad or internship program of at least three weeks for students from four-year institutions and that is eligible for credit from the student’s home institution; Applying for credit-bearing study abroad programs in a country or area with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2.
  • The Going Abroad Scholarship
    • Our mission at Going is to help people travel and experience the world. Since 2017, we've helped young travelers get out there and get going. Twice a year, four outstanding students will win $1,500 scholarships toward their upcoming study abroad program. (Sponsored by StudentUniverse)
  • Hillel International Scholarships
    • Eligibility: Current high school seniors or students currently on a gap year program are eligible to apply for the Handeli First-Year Student Scholarship. Current college undergraduates (current freshmen, sophomores, or juniors) are eligible to apply for the Hillel Campus Leadership Award. Applicants must be in good standing with their current academic institution and must have a GPA of 2.5 or above.
  • Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
    • Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. One hundred twenty-five $1,000 grants are awarded each year. Applicants do not have to be Society members but must attend an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter.
  • KIPP Goldberg Scholars
    • Eligibility: Graduates of a KIPP school with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate the qualities Dave Goldberg exemplified throughout his life and work.
  • National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Scholarship Program
    • Thanks to the generosity of the Italian American community, the National Italian American Foundation has awarded over $10,000,000 in scholarships since its founding. NIAF administers nearly 200 scholarships annually, ranging in value from $2,500 to $12,000 to Italian American students studying a wide variety of subjects.
  • PFLAG
    • Offers various scholarships to students identifying as LGBTQIA.
  • Rainbow Scholarship
    • Eligibility: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA student; Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a U.S. university or college; Minimum of four weeks of study in-country during specified period (see website); Program must be eligible for credit.
  • Volunteer Forever
    • Since 2014, Volunteer Forever has been offering travel scholarships to help participants defray the cost of volunteering, studying, interning, teaching, or working abroad. Twice a year, we award a $500 to $1,000 scholarship to two travelers. This scholarship is open to travelers embarking on all kinds of meaningful trips: no matter where you’d like to go worldwide, we’re here to help. The scholarship award can be used for anything related to your travel, including the program fee, airfare, travel insurance, or even spending money while abroad! During each scholarship round, essays are evaluated blindly by a scholarship committee.\

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