Leonora Lindsley Memorial Fellowship
The Leonora Lindsley Memorial Fellowship funds graduate studies in the U.S. for French students connected to the French Resistance or their descendants.
Funder: Institute of International Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One-time award for 1–2 students; typically $6,000–$12,000 for 12 months
Summary: Supports French students connected to the French Resistance in pursuing graduate studies at U.S. institutions.
Key Information: 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.
