Give to the French Program at UMD
Your gift can help a student study abroad, recognize academic excellence, support graduate research, or bring a leading scholar or writer to campus.
Your gift to the University of Maryland French Program helps students access high-quality education in French language, literature, and culture. Donations support scholarships, student awards, study abroad, graduate research and travel, and events that connect the UMD community with the diverse cultures of the French-speaking world.
How your gift supports French students
Donations to the French Program help make French education more accessible and help students pursue academic, professional, and global learning opportunities.
Your support can help fund:
- Student scholarships and financial assistance for students with demonstrated financial need and students from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Study abroad and international learning that allows students to deepen their French-language skills and cultural knowledge through experiences abroad.
- Graduate student travel and research for conference participation, archival work, field research, and other scholarly activities.
- Awards for student excellence that recognize academic achievement, research, language learning, and engagement in the French Program.
- Academic and cultural programming, including guest lectures, colloquia, symposia, conferences, readings by poets and novelists, student and alumni discussion groups, and immersion activities.
Why support French at UMD?
Studying French gives students access to a global community of French speakers and to the histories, literatures, media, and cultures of Francophone regions around the world. Donor support helps the French Program provide learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom and prepare students to engage thoughtfully across languages and cultures.
Gifts of all sizes strengthen the French Program’s ability to respond to student needs, recognize achievement, and bring distinguished scholars, writers, artists, and cultural voices to the University of Maryland.
Frequently asked questions
What does a gift to the French Program support?
Gifts support French Program priorities including student scholarships, awards, study abroad, graduate research and travel, guest speakers, conferences, cultural events, and other academic and immersion experiences.
Can my gift help French students study abroad?
Yes. Donations can help provide additional support for students with financial need, including support for education abroad and related learning opportunities.
Does my gift support graduate students?
Yes. Gifts can help graduate students with travel and research expenses, including expenses related to scholarly research and professional conference participation.
Can I make a gift of any amount?
Yes. Gifts of every size help strengthen student support, academic programming, and French-language and Francophone cultural learning at UMD.
How do I give to the French Program?
Use the University of Maryland giving form and select the French Program designation. For questions about making a gift, fund designations, or larger giving opportunities, contact the College of Arts and Humanities development office.