²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½

June 3, 2019

E. Catherine Barclay Scholarship Awarded 2019-20

Congratulations to Valentina Fajardo, this year's recipient.
Travel Study in France
Travel Study in France Colourbox

The School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures is proud to announce this year's recipient of theÌý. TheÌýÌýis a generous award ($7500) granted to an outstanding full-time student registered in any faculty at the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ wishing to pursue studies in France through anÌý, for two semesters. Award holders must select courses in which the language of instruction is French.

Our heartiest congratulations go to Valentina Fajardo, the 2019-2020ÌýÌý°ù±ð³¦¾±±è¾±±ð²Ô³Ù.

Valentina is one of our best students in French, and the opportunity to study in France represents a natural progression in her studies. Valentina is currently pursuing a degree in French with a minor in Music and plans to become a translator or interpreter.

This year she was a member of the university's World Music Ensemble playing various instruments and genres. Outside of the university she volunteers at St. Michael Catholic Community during their youth nights and will be a walking tour guide in Calgary for the summer.

Congratulations and bon voyage Valentina!

Valentina Fajardo

Valentina Fajardo

Did you know?

The E. Catherine Barclay Scholarship has benefitted greatly from the generosity of many individuals. We wishÌýto extend our deepest thanks to each of you for supporting this award and for supporting the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½Ìýstudents as they embark on an adventure around the world.

  • Silvia Rossi (1991)

  • Andrea Jung (1993)

  • Audrey Taylor Bereznicki (2009)

  • Paola Velasquez (2016)
    Ìý

About the E. Catherine Barclay Scholarship

Offered annually to an undergraduate student registered in any faculty at the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ wishing to pursue studies in France through an official exchange program, for two semesters. Award holders must select courses in which the language of instruction is French.

Fall/Winter minimum GPA and units: 3.2; 24

ApplyÌýto the French Centre by March 30.

Donor: Friends of E.C. Barclay
Value: $ 7,500

Ìý

Have a question? Want to join our mailing list?

Micheline Lee
Program Coordinator - French Centre
Tel: 403-220-7226
E:Ìýmichlee@ucalgary.ca