[Institute of International Education](https://www.iie.org)

September 2026 (application deadline, projected)

One-time award for 1–2 students; typically $6,000–$12,000 for 12 months

Supports French students connected to the French Resistance in pursuing graduate studies at U.S. institutions.

Applicants must provide their own transportation and have secured or applied for admission to a U.S. program.

--- ## Description The Leonora Lindsley Memorial Fellowship is an endowment program administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). It is designed to assist French students—either former participants in the French Resistance movement during World War II or their descendants—in pursuing graduate studies at institutions in the United States. The fellowship honors the legacy of the French Resistance by supporting educational opportunities for those connected to this historic movement. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - One-time award to one or two students per cycle. - Typical award amount: $6,000–$12,000 for a 12-month period. - The exact amount may vary year to year based on the endowment’s performance. --- ## Eligibility - Open to French students who: - Participated in the French Resistance movement during World War II, **or** - Are children or descendants of individuals who took part in the Movement. - Applicants must: - Provide their own transportation to the U.S. - Have secured placement or have applied for admission to a U.S. educational institution. - Register for and take any required admission tests. - Possess a working knowledge of English. --- ## Application Process - Applications are collected by the Fulbright Commission in Paris. - The Fulbright Commission forwards applications to IIE, where eligibility and completeness are reviewed. - A selection panel convenes to choose finalists. - Applicants are responsible for applying to U.S. institutions and arranging their own travel. --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship is for graduate study only. - Award notifications and further details are typically communicated via the Fulbright Commission in Paris or IIE in New York. --- ## External Links - [Leonora Lindsley Memorial Fellowship Program Page](https://www.iie.org/programs/leonora-lindsley-memorial-fellowship/) - [Institute of International Education (IIE) Homepage](https://www.iie.org) - [Fulbright Commission in Paris](https://www.fulbright-france.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Organization | Contact Details | |--------------------------------------|----------------------------------------| | Fulbright Commission in Paris | See [Fulbright France](https://www.fulbright-france.org/) | | Institute of International Education | +1 212-984-5368 ([Contact IIE](https://www.iie.org/contact)) |

Leonora Lindsley Memorial Fellowship

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