Want to study one of these critical languages – abroad – during summer 2025 – all expenses paid?
ARABIC – AZERBAIJANI – BANGLA – CHINESE – HINDI – INDONESIAN – JAPANESE – KOREAN – PERSIAN – PORTUGUESE – RUSSIAN – SWAHILI – TURKISH – URDU
To learn more about the US State Department Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) summer intensive language programs click here to complete a brief questionnaire, or write to us at clscholarship@umd.edu You can visit the CLS website by clicking here.
You’ll receive access to our ELMS resource site for CLS applicants, which includes a narrated presentation, sample essays, and outlines to guide you through the essay drafting process.
Deadline: TBD – around mid-November 2024 for Summer 2025 programs.
Eligibility: You must be a US Citizen, and an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, to apply.
Francis DuVinage
Director, National Scholarships Office
Director, National Scholarships Office
