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GENERATION250 is a program created by the U.S. Embassy in France, in partnership with MICEFA and EF Education First.
In 2027, 50 French students will receive scholarships to study in the United States:
The MICEFA scholarship is for French students who are in their first or second year of university in the 2026–2027 academic year. It covers: English language test fees, visa costs, university tuition, accommodation, meals and daily expenses and round-trip flights. To learn more about eligibility and how to apply, visit the MICEFA Generation250 scholarship page.
The EF Education First scholarship offers a one-month intensive language program for French university students or students in their final year of high school who want to improve their English. It covers: a one-month intensive English course, accommodation, meals and daily expenses, and round-trip flights. Programs take place in summer 2027 at a campus in New York or San Diego. To learn more about eligibility and how to apply, visit the EF scholarship page.
Jehan Jones, Public Diplomacy Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, shares more about the program Generation250.
The Generation250 program is made possible thanks to the support of our partners.
The Generation250 program is made possible thanks to the support of our partners.
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