France Scholarship Application

Thank you for applying for a travel scholarship with SOS!

To complete the scholarship application, you will need to create an account below. Once your account is created, you will be able to access the scholarship application for your chosen trip.

You can save your progress on the application in your account by scrolling to the bottom of the application and clicking "Save & Come Back Later". You will also need to provide the email address for one teacher and one community leader to recommend you.

You must hit the "Submit Form" button for your application to be complete. Completed applications, including teacher and community leader recommendation forms, are due no later than Friday, November 13, 2026 but we encourage you to apply early!

2027 France Ambassador Trip Itinerary

DAY 1— Departure Depart from the USA on an overnight international flight to France

DAY 2— Arrival in Paris. Bienvenue a Paris!
Arrive in France, drop off your bags and take a sightseeing tour, followed by a foodie tour in Le Marais.

DAY 3 — Paris Like a Local

  • Visit to the Louvre Museum

  • Free time for lunch

  • Notre Dame Cathedral

  • Eiffel Tower


DAY 4 — Paris Traditions

  • Crepe-Making Class with a local chef

  • Seine River Cruise


DAY 5 — Travel to Normandy

  • Take the train to Bayeux and admire the countryside

  • Tour of medieval Bayeux


DAY 6 — Introduction to Normandy

  • Take a bus to the spectacular Mont Saint Michel to visit the Abbey

  • Walking tour of walled city of Saint Malo


DAY 7 — D-Day Memories

  • Visit Pointe du Hoc where you will see preserved German Bunkers and learn about the U.S. Rangers' dramatic assault

  • American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer

  • Caen Memorial Museum on the impacts of the events of 1944


DAYS 8-10 — Friendship City Exchange with Le Chesnay 
These days are centered around specialized, relationship-driven experiences unique to our Friendship City partnership!

  • City Welcome and Leadership Exchange – Engage in dialogue with Le Chesnay city leaders to discuss youth leadership, civic engagement, and global cooperation.

  • Intercultural Exchange Experiences – Participate in cultural exchange with local students

  • Sports Diplomacy – Tour the Spurs basketball court in Le Chesnay

  • Visit to Versailles – Check out the world famous Versailles site on the doorstep of our Friendship City


DAY 11 — Return to the USA

  • ​Depart Paris and fly back to the United States, returning with new friendships, insights, and global perspectives!

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Three smiling people sitting outdoors in a park, with a group of people in the background and trees, holding water bottles and taking selfies.
Mont Saint-Michel, a historic island commune with a medieval monastery and fortress, surrounded by water and tied to the mainland by a causeway during low tide, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A large banner showing a young man in a blue jacket greeting and high-fiving children in a schoolyard. The words 'MERCY VICTOR' are written across the banner.