FALL 2021 FLAS COMPETITION

The Canadian-American Center at UMaine is organizing a competition for a one-half Academic Year Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Award starting in January 2022. The Award would cover tuition up to $9000, offer a $7500 stipend and cover 50% of Health insurance if bought through UMaine.

FLAS Fellowships support graduate students who seek to establish expertise in area studies and in language proficiency (Canadian Studies and in French). FLAS is a US government program to promote the training of students who intend to make their careers in college or university teaching, government service, or other employment where knowledge of French language and francophone cultures is essential.

Students must demonstrate an Intermediate level or higher proficiency in French
Students will be working at the Graduate level on a Canadian-related subject (comparative work (Ex. US/Canada) is accepted)

Application deadline: December 1, 2021

For more information, visit the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Awards Page

And view the competition flyer: FALL FLAS COMPETITION

For inquiries, please contact Dr. Frédéric Rondeau, Director of the Canadian-American Center: frederic.rondeau@maine.edu

All applications should be submitted by email to the Canadian-American Center, addressed to Aaron Lefebvre at aaron.lefebvre@maine.edu