Fully funded summer experience to complete an intensive language immersion program overseas.
Application Deadline
Duke Contact
Anna Bernard-Hoverstadanna.bernard@duke.edu
Quick facts
Eligibility: Citizenship
U.S. CitizenWhen to Apply
Sophomore Year, Junior Year, Senior YearCampus Nomination Required?
NoSponsoring Foundation Site
https://clscholarship.org/Description
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion group-based program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of nine critical languages. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains.
Participants are selected based on their commitment to language learning and plans to apply their language skills to their future academic or professional pursuits.
| September/October | Application opens |
|---|---|
| November | Application closes |
| December | Round 1 reading begins |
| December/January | Round 1 reading closes |
| January/February | Semifinalists notified |
| March | Finalists notified |
| March - May | Alternates promoted on a rolling basis |
| June | Program begins |
| August | Program ends |
Benefits
The Critical Language Scholarship organizes each summer experience, and the award will include travel, visa fees, and living expenses in the host country.
Additionally, CLS participants will receive all textbooks and language-learning materials, as well as academic credit (issued through Bryn Mawr College) that is transferable to Duke University.
Eligibility
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens enrolled as an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student at time of application.
Selection Criteria
- Commitment to language learning
- Preparation for and alignment with program expectations
- Contribution to citizen diplomacy and national impact
- Connection between language and academic and professional goals