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The Alliance Française de Reno Scholarship Fund   is an important program designed to support students with a deep passion for French language, culture, and Francophone studies. This fund provides financial aid to students at various academic levels , from high school seniors to university students, who wish to pursue studies related to the French language, Francophone literature, arts, cultural and specialized programs such as culinary. In general, the scholarship is awarded based on a combination of academic excellence, demonstrated interest in promoting French language and culture, and a commitment to fostering intercultural dialogue. Applicants are expected to show a clear dedication to mastering the French language, as well as a desire to use their knowledge and skills to engage with global Francophone communities, whether through education, arts, international relations, or cultural exchange. The goal of the scholarship is not only to ease the financial burden for students but also to encourage a lifelong connection with the French language and its diverse cultures. Recipients of the scholarship will gain access to unique learning opportunities, including language immersion programs, internships, and events hosted by the Alliance Française. Ultimately, the Alliance Française Scholarship Fund seeks to cultivate future ambassadors of French culture , inspiring them to contribute to a more cul turally rich and interconnected world.

A once in a lifetime lunch! by Josette Marsh A top of the world gastronomic experience that I enjoyed with my husband on the 6th floor of "the Tower", overlooking the Seine, Notre-Dame and the Ile Saint Louis. It was one   of the most breathtaking panoramas of Paris that will remain a timeless experience in our lives.

C’est la fin des grandes vacances d’été ! Connaissez-vous l’histoire de La Rentrée? It's the end of the French Summer Holidays! Do you know its history? This is highly simplified, but. .....In the U.S., Labor Day signals the shift from summer to fall. It's the same in France, but this transition is marked by "La Rentrée ," meaning "the return", which is akin to our back-to-school season, but with a very different twist, à la Française, bien sûr! Of course! Vive la Difference! It follows a  sacred  long-standing French tradition  where nearly all of France takes their  four to six weeks vacation in July and/or August  to "recharge". And La Rentrée is much more than just the return to school. It marks the  release of new books , the debut of  new TV shows and new hosts  or the return of old favorites (or not!), and the  beginning of political planning  for the upcoming year, with 2024 set to be  particularly challenging ! Socially, it's a time when people reconnect  in outside cafés, at friend's BBQ's or at local farmers' markets, sharing stories about their vacations, destinations and, most importantly, comparing their suntans , before finally settling back into their routines—often with a  mountain of work  that will take them weeks to tackle! If you have ongoing business or are waiting for some documents or whatever, do not expect anything to get done before another 3-4 weeks! For many, La Rentrée is a season of celebration, seen as  a fresh start, complete with new resolutions . And don't forget that the next set of holidays is only 6-weeks late r with "La Toussaint", (All Saints Day) from October 19th to November 4th 🤣, with Christmas following about 6 weeks later. If you have your story to share about La Rentrée, please feel free to post a comment. Real people read it regularly. Merci!