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The Walter J. Jensen Fellowship was established in 2001 by Professor Walter J. Jensen for the study of French Language, Literature, and Culture. The primary purpose of the Fellowship is to enrich, promote and improve education in the standard French language in the United States, through an award to educators and researchers to be used for education and study of French language, literature and culture. The Fellowship is awarded for at least six continuous months of study in France and carries a stipend of $17,000 (adjusted annually for inflation). It also includes funding for a single round-trip, economy-class ticket for the recipient to travel to France. The proposed course of study may be independent research or part of an accredited academic program, with an emphasis on Standard French (excluding Creole, Quebecois, and other dialects). The Fellow is required to submit reports every two months in both English and French, describing progress made learning about French language, literature, and culture. The Fellowship concludes with the submission of a final report suitable for scholarly publication. Preference is given to Phi Beta Kappa members and to educators teaching at the secondary level or above, though membership is not required.