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The international solidarity fund for students and academics affected by conflicts

Numerous programmes exist in France and around the world to help victims and mitigate the long-term effects of conflict. The universities that support or take part in these initiatives share a desire to act in their own field, using their own tools, and in coordination with the many solidarity mechanisms in place. This requires resources, mobilisation and a strong commitment, which the university is ready to endorse.
With this in mind, ²ÝÁñÂÛ̳ is creating an international solidarity fund. This fund is not a substitute for existing aid, but rather a complement to it.

In the short term, this fund will finance different types of scholarships (from DU passerelle to doctorate) through several calls for applications:

• A ‘Flash call’ for students in exile, victims of the conflict currently affecting the Middle East, to enroll in a DU passerelle in 2024/25. The call is open until 18 August. See below.
• A second call will be launched in October to enable students affected by the conflict to study for a degree at PSL University and benefit from a one-year renewable scholarship.

In addition, PSL will support the PAUSE programme by providing co-financing for academics and artists victims of the conflict in the Middle East.
Fully aware of its values and its commitment, ²ÝÁñÂÛ̳ does not see its actions outside of European solidarity networks. In this respect, and in addition to immediate responses to emergency situations, PSL works with its European partners on long-term actions to offer training to refugees and displaced communities based on an evolving and agile model.

PSL Flash call :
Scholarships for students in exile, victims of the conflict in the Middle East, to enroll in a DU Passerelle :

As part of its international solidarity fund, ²ÝÁñÂÛ̳ launches a flash call to support the efforts of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. This call will finance up to three scholarships for students who are victims of the conflict currently affecting the Middle East and who wish to enroll in September 2024 in the DU Passerelle offered by Dauphine-PSL.

²ÝÁñÂÛ̳ is funding up to three one-year scholarships, renewable once, dedicated to students in exile, who are victims of the conflict in the Middle East, wishing to enroll in the DU Passerelle offered by Dauphine-PSL from September 2024.

The DU – Students in exile:

The objective of the Passerelle university diploma is to enable non-French-speaking people in exile to start, pursue or resume higher education in France.  

The training is based on intensive French language teaching (10 to 12 hours/week of French as a Foreign Language courses). It also includes thematic workshops where you can practice the language (theatre, discovery of French media, writing, etc.), university methodology courses and support in orientation and applications (group workshops, regular individual meetings). 

Up to three places are exceptionally open for students affected by the conflict in the Middle East wishing to participate in the 2024-25 program.

Eligibility criteria

This call is addressed to students in exile, victims of the conflicts in the Middle East, in France since 2023/24.

•    Language prerequisites (verified using a language test before the interview):

• DU « Beginner » : level A2 attained,
• DU « Advanced » : level B1 attained ;

•    Hold a secondary school diploma giving access to higher education (e.g. Tawjihi);
•    Motivation to start, continue or resume higher education in France.

The following candidates are not eligible:
•    French-speaking people;
•    People over 35 years old.

²ÝÁñÂÛ̳ Scholarships

Students selected to join the DU passerelle will benefit from a monthly grant of €860 per month.
Please note that for the payment of the scholarship, the student must have a bank account domiciled in France.

The payment of the aid is conditional on the completion of the courses and the fulfillment of all the obligations attached to this training. In the event that the student abandons the course during the year or does not comply with certain obligations of this course, the payment of the scholarship will be suspended.
Scholarships will be awarded for one year. Beneficiaries may receive a second year of scholarship subject to validation of the academic year and acceptance into a PSL course (e.g. more advanced DU Passerelle, bachelor's, master's degree).
This specific aid can be combined with any other form of scholarship.

How to apply:

•    Download and complete
•    Send the form and the documents listed below to exil@dauphine.psl.eu, before August 18, 2024, 11:59 p.m.

Documents to be submitted:

•    Completed Word Form
•    Passport
•    Copy of the high school diploma
•    If relevant, academic degree(s) and transcripts
•    Cover letter
•    A certificate attesting to your language level, a CV or other documents deemed useful by the candidate can be added to the file.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Selection procedure

Applications will be examined by the managers of the Dauphine-PSL’s DU Passerelle in conjunction with the PSL’s Office for International Relations.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a language test as well as a motivational interview. Up to three students will be selected at the end of this procedure.
The Selection Committee will be particularly attentive to the student's personal situation in order to prioritize the most difficult situations.

Calendar

•    Opening of the call for applications on Friday, 19thJuly 2024;
•    Closing of the call on Sunday 18th August, 11:59 pm;
•    Language test and motivation interview at the end of August/beginning of September in Paris;
•    Classes must start on 18th September 2024 at Dauphine-PSL, Paris.