THE JOSEPH W. YEDLICKA AWARDS
In Recognition of Superior Achievement in the Study of the French Language and Literature.

The awards are given in memory of Joseph W. Yedlicka, former President and Executive-Director of Pi Delta Phi. Dr. Yedlicka was a tireless promoter of Pi Delta Phi and advocate for the study of French language and literature. The scholarships named in his honor are designed to enable undergraduate regular members of an active chapter to continue their studies of French Language and Literature. There are several awards among which are:

• Full tuition summer session scholarship awarded by: The American University of Paris, France
• Full tuition summer scholarship to Avignon awarded by: The Institute of American Universities
• Full tuition scholarship partially funded by the National Dean's List with Pi Delta Pi

The above awards are accompanied by Pi Delta Phi Travel Grants up to $1,500.00 each that help cover some airfare costs; recipients of scholarships to Paris will also receive some living expenses.

ELIGIBILITY

• Current regular member of an active Pi Delta Phi chapter who has not previously received a Pi Delta Phi scholarship
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate field of study
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Preference is given to applicants who have not previously studied in a Francophone country
• Preference is also based on financial need and lack of opportunity

APPLICATION (PDF application)

1. Letter by the applicant stating clearly and briefly his or her qualifications. Applicants must address financial need and lack of opportunity, must address any previous study abroad, and must state that they are able to accept an award for summer study.

2. Three letters of nomination; the third or second recommendation (in the case where the Moderator is also recommending as a teacher) may be from a professor in another discipline. If the Moderator is also a professor of French recommending as a teacher, he/she should indicate that the letter serves both capacities. The Moderator must attest that the candidate is willing and able (physically and psychologically) to travel and to study abroad, and that the candidate meets all eligibility requirements.

3. Official transcript(s).

DEADLINE OF APPLICATION WITH ABOVE ITEMS INCLUDED: postmarked no later than November 15

RECIPIENTS WILL BE INFORMED BY: February 16

APPLY DIRECTLY TO:

The current Pi Delta Phi Executive Director.