History of Twinning: Part 12

University Scholarship Exchange

In 1976, Deauville Committee Chair Betty Mills realized the need for scholarship opportunities for students from France to study at University of Kentucky, as well as students from UK to have the ability to study abroad in France.  The twinning relationship with Deauville sparked an obvious need for an exchange to take place between the University of Kentucky and the University of Caen in Normandy.

In 1977, scholarships were established for two students from Deauville to study at the University of Kentucky.  Philippe Romano and Pascal Rollet were the first recipients of the scholarships.

The University of Kentucky accepts up to 2 students each year from Deauville to study for the entire school year.

The recipient of the 2017-2018 scholarship to study at the University of Kentucky is Clemence Toulouse.

In 1977-1978, a scholarship to the University of Caen was created by the Deauville Jumelage (Twinning Committee).

One student from the University of Kentucky is selected to receive the Fall semester scholarship, and one is selected for the Spring semester scholarship.

The Fall 2017 student is Olivia Steddom.

The Spring 2018 student is Rachel Hampton.

Since the beginning of this programs, over a hundred students have benefited from the opportunity to study abroad through the Sister Cities Program.  

Applications for University of Kentucky students to apply for the Deauville-Caen Scholarship Program will be available in September on the Lexington Sister Cities website.