Martha Best / Martine Meyer Scholarship
Awarded annually to select undergraduate students who are enrolled in French coursework. The scholarship is awarded based on the following criteria: – Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate student – Enrolled in French courses when applying and during the scholarship period – Academic Achievement – Financial need (as demonstrated by the FAFSA) The application deadline is February 1. Preference will be given to students who intend to become French teachers; please include a few sentences about your plans to become a French teacher in your application if applicable. Awards given in spring are for the following school year. Students may apply this scholarship toward the cost of study abroad, including summer study abroad.
- Donor
- Multiple Donors
- Award
- Varies up to $3,000
- Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
- Study Abroad Scholarships, French Program, College of Letters & Science, UWM Foundation Scholarships, World Language & Cultures Department
- Deadline
- 02/01/2026
- Supplemental Questions
- Identify 1) the highest level French class you have taken at the college level and when was it taken 2) the French class(es) you are currently taking and 3) the French class(es) you plan to take in the 2025-26 school year.
- If you plan to become a French teacher, explain why you have made this decision and indicate any steps you have taken towards this goal. If you do not plan to become a teacher, please respond "no."