Scholarship application

The file includes: the form, a one-page letter of motivation, a CV, diplomas, an employer's certificate, a forecast budget, a letter of recommendation and an identity document. Foreign-language documents come with a plain translation.

Files are submitted as PDFs, 5 MB maximum each. An online checklist lets you verify that nothing is missing.

An acknowledgement of receipt is sent within 48 hours. If the file is incomplete, a ten-day period is granted to complete it. The committee then meets and notifies its decision by email and on the Desk.

Successful applicants receive a scholarship agreement to sign, setting out the coverage and the commitments.

The Academy pays enrolment fees directly. The air ticket is bought by the Academy or reimbursed on receipts. The living allowance is paid on the trainee's arrival, in two instalments. Visa costs are reimbursed on presentation.

A dedicated contact follows scholarship holders and answers their practical questions throughout their stay.

An unsuccessful applicant receives a reasoned note and may ask for personalised advice to improve the file. They may also request staggered payment or help from their employer or a partner.

The Academy puts applicants in touch with foundations and organisations that fund training, where possible.

Start early, because obtaining the employer's certificate and the letter of recommendation can take time. Have a colleague proofread your letter of motivation. Check that your passport is valid for more than six months after the training.

Keep a copy of all documents and keep the acknowledgement of receipt.

The Academy's reception service answers practical questions Monday to Friday, in French, English and Spanish, and can direct each visitor to the programme, scholarship or free resource that fits their situation. A guidance counsellor also offers a thirty-minute individual meeting, by appointment, to build a realistic training pathway.

Trainees' feedback is valuable: each session gives rise to a questionnaire, and the most useful suggestions are examined each quarter by the teaching committee. Do not hesitate to write to report a difficulty, propose a subject or tell us what the training has changed in your practice.