Are you interested in learning a less-commonly taught language? Do you want to participate in a fully funded language program abroad? If so, apply for a Critical Language Scholarship!
Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. national, at least 18 years of age, and enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level.
The Critical Language Scholarship, provided by the U.S. Department of State, is a fully funded, intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for undergraduate and graduate students. A list of eligible languages is available here. CLS institutes are 8 to 10 weeks in length, are held over the summer, and cover one academic year of university-level language coursework. CLS Institutes include cultural programming, local language partners, and in-country excursions. Participants receive academic credit at their U.S. institutions.
Deadline The required national deadline is November 19, 2024, at 7:00 pm (CST).
Application PreparationIf you are interested in applying, please attend our informational session:
IN-PERSON Critical Language Scholarship Information Session Thursday, October 17th, 2024, 3:30- 4:30 pm514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, Floor 5
ONLINE Critical Language Scholarship Information Session Friday, October 18, 2024, 9:00-10:00 am Register in advance for this Zoom session
For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu
We hope you’ll join us!
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