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Our goal is to see our Fellows take their experience and contribute to the common good of France.
The Tocqueville Fellowship offers an educational and cultural immersion experience designed to enrich the perspectives of our future leaders. This program aims to enhance the understanding of political and meta-political systems in the United States, inspired by the exploration undertaken by Alexis de Tocqueville in the early 19th century.
Since 2003, Tocqueville Fellows have had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the heart of American political power for two weeks. With unparalleled access to elected officials, influential journalists, renowned academics, and experts on key issues, our Fellows also have the chance to study new techniques in action, communication, and influence.
Message from Alexandre Pesey, Founder of the Tocqueville Fellowship
Are you a French student or young professional, engaged, and eager to deeply understand the workings of American institutions? You can become part of the prestigious Tocqueville Fellowship by submitting your application here.
Vice President and Co-founder of the Circle of Law & Liberty; Attorney at Law
To prevent the abuse of power, nothing will equal a strong civil society. But we need technical skills to establish it for the long term: nothing can be done without professionalism. Thanks to the Tocqueville Fellowship, I was able to develop both my critical thinking and the essential practical skills I lacked to act effectively.
Director of IFRAP Foundation
The Tocqueville Fellowship effectively explains how think tanks operate in the United States and how there is a very strong link between politics and these reservoirs of ideas.
Journalist
I have very fond memories of this American trip. I was able to delve into the corridors of power, meet fascinating personalities, and develop a network that still benefits me several years later.
Director, Observatoire de l'Immigration et de la Démographie
The Tocqueville Scholarship is an absolutely unique opportunity that can be crucial in the personal and professional trajectory of young people who wish to acquire skills and networks to serve French society. It played a significant role in my own development. A big thank you to the Tocqueville Scholarship.
Patronage Director
The Tocqueville Fellowship is a unique opportunity to gain privileged insight into the inner workings and methods of American civil society, and to professionalize and boost one's engagement through the American model.
Co-founder and director Excellence Ruralités
Passionate about education, I am involved in a foundation that works for free education. I really wanted to go to the United States to learn more about the mechanisms of school freedom. Once there, I was able to meet with many experts, whether economists or leaders of pressure groups, and write my report on this subject. I have made considerable progress in my reflection on the practical objectives that we must achieve in France.
Class of 2013 Vice President and Co-founder of the Circle of Law & Liberty; Attorney at Law
To prevent the abuse of power, nothing will equal a strong civil society. But we need technical skills to establish it for the long term: nothing can be done without professionalism. Thanks to the Tocqueville Fellowship, I was able to develop both my critical thinking and the essential practical skills I lacked to act effectively.
Director of IFRAP Foundation
The Tocqueville Fellowship effectively explains how think tanks operate in the United States and how there is a very strong link between politics and these reservoirs of ideas.
Journalist
I have very fond memories of this American trip. I was able to delve into the corridors of power, meet fascinating personalities, and develop a network that still benefits me several years later.
Director, Observatoire de l'Immigration et de la Démographie
The Tocqueville Scholarship is an absolutely unique opportunity that can be crucial in the personal and professional trajectory of young people who wish to acquire skills and networks to serve French society. It played a significant role in my own development. A big thank you to the Tocqueville Scholarship.
Patronage Director
The Tocqueville Fellowship is a unique opportunity to gain privileged insight into the inner workings and methods of American civil society, and to professionalize and boost one's engagement through the American model.
Co-founder and director Excellence Ruralités
Passionate about education, I am involved in a foundation that works for free education. I really wanted to go to the United States to learn more about the mechanisms of school freedom. Once there, I was able to meet with many experts, whether economists or leaders of pressure groups, and write my report on this subject. I have made considerable progress in my reflection on the practical objectives that we must achieve in France.
Support the next generation of French leaders. The Tocqueville Fellowship enriches the political and metapolitical understanding of its participants. Your support enables our Fellows to strengthen their convictions and master, through this unique immersion, the strategies for effective action.
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Support the next generation of French leaders. Your support enables our Fellows to strengthen their convictions and master, through this unique immersion, the strategies for effective action.
Since 2003, the Tocqueville Fellowship has offered a unique platform for professional development and personal growth. Our ultimate goal is to see our Fellows apply their experiences to their mission, contributing to the common good of France.