21 Aug 2017

UNESCO Travelling to Learn Arts and Crafts Scholarships+Internships for Students 2017

Application Deadline: 20th October 2017
Eligible Countries: France and Developing Countries
To Be Taken At (Country): France and Developing Countries
About the Award: The programme aims to enable arts and crafts students coming from disadvantaged backgrounds to complete a study tour abroad. It allows young French scholarship students nearing the end of their studies to discover the know-how of craftspeople in developing countries; and it allows students from developing countries to discover the know-how of French craftspeople.
This programme helps students launch their professional career by enabling them to work in a professional environment; acquire new skills and cultural experiences abroad; design and create innovative products; develop a professional network; and participate and present their work at international fairs.
Type: Training/Short courses
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • Level of study of at least 2 years equivalent to an Arts & Crafts Diploma,
  • Enrolled in Arts & Crafts schools/institutes/universities,
  • Recipient of scholarships and awards (and being able to give proof of it)
  • Speaking French and English
Applicants must be students and not senior artists
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: 
  • Applicant’s round-trip plane ticket; logistic support as well as a monthly financial support  covering all the expenses relative to the four months stay in France, the journeys and the purchase of material linked to the study tour will be covered.
  • An internship agreement will be signed between the student, the school and the hosting professional organization.
  • A scholarship agreement will be signed between the student and the Fondation Culture & Diversité.
Duration of Program: 4 months. Feb-June
  • December 2017: Selection of the laureates and communication of results.
  • From February 2018: Study tours in France.
  • June-July 2018: Certificate Presentation.
How to Apply: Application Form.  
Award Providers: UNESCO

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