Undergraduate Prizes
Montaigne Prize:
The Montaigne Prize (a substantial cash amount) is given to Yale students of French, for proficiency in speaking and writing French. It is awarded on the basis of a brief written and oral examination.
It is restricted to Juniors and Seniors whose French has not been chiefly acquired abroad, and who have not spent more than one academic year in France or another francophone country or region. Previous recipients are ineligible.
Scott Prize:
The Scott Prize (books) is awarded to the best essay in French (limited to students enrolled in French 160 or higher) in the fall or spring semester. Submissions are made by instructors only.
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Montaigne Prize in 2008-09:
First place:
Anna Goddu (2009)
Andrew Lai (2010)
Second place:
Marcus Oda (2009)
Third place:
Alison Gillmeister (2009)
Scott Prize in 2008-09
First Prize in Advanced/Upper Level:
Annie Killian (2011)
for her essay "La Femme Étrangère Comme Mythe de l’Autre"
First Prize in 170-190 level:
Danie Monahan (2012)
for composing an additional chapter to Perec's W
Second Prize in 170-190 level:
Cyprien Sarteau (2012)
for his essay "La Victoire de la soumission"
