Announcement has been made of the regulations governing the awarding of the American Field Service Fellowships for French Universities for the year 1922-23.
The American Field Service Fellowships for French universities is an organization established after the World War to provide an enduring memorial for the 127 Field Service men who gave their lives in that conflict, and to perpetuate among the future generations of French and American youth, the mutual understanding and fraternity of spirit that marked their relations during the war.
The fellowships for 1922-23 are not to exceed 25, in number and will be of the value of $200 plus 10,000 francs tenable for one year. The candidate may choose the field of study that he prefers, but in general the fellowships will only be granted for the pursuit of advanced study in a field which he has already shown proficiency in.
A candidate to be eligible for a fellowship must fill the following requirements:
(a) Must be a citizen of the United States or of one of the United States' possessions.
(b) There is no absolute rule as to age but preference will be shown to candidates between the ages of 20 and 30 years.
(c) Must at the time of application be a graduate of a college of recognized standing or of a professional school requiring three years' study for a degree; or if not qualified in either of these ways, must be 24 years of age and must have spent five years in work requiring like technical skill.
(d) Must be of good moral character and intellectual ability and of suitable personal qualities.
(e) Must have a practical ability to use French books, both in general subjects and specific fields.
All further information relative to the awarding of these, fellowships may be obtained from the Secretary of the College.