URI has partnered with the FIT (Future Immersion Teacher) Fellowship, an initiative of the French Dual Language Fund, launched by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States and the FACE Foundation to support French dual language and immersion programs across the country.

The FIT Fellowship provides scholarships for aspiring French dual language and immersion teachers in the U.S. to pursue specialized graduate degrees and certificate programs, to build momentum for the next generation of French dual language educators, and address a critical teacher shortage in French dual language programs across the country.

Students admitted to URI’s M.A. in TESOL/Bilingual and Dual Language Immersion program (with a focus on French) may be eligible to be nominated for a FIT Fellowship of $10,000 to support graduate work leading to professional positions as dual language and immersion educators. Students admitted to URI’s online certification program in TESOL/Bilingual and Dual Language Immersion (with a focus on French) may be eligible to be nominated for a FIT Fellowship of $5,000 to support completion of the certification leading to professional positions as dual language and immersion educators.

For more information, contact Amy Correia at correia@uri.edu in the School of Education.