US State Department Critical Languages Scholarship

Want to study one of these critical languages abroad during Summer 2024 with 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 email clscholarship@umd.edu. 

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: Late November 2023 for Summer 2024 programs.

Eligibility: You must be a US Citizen, and an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, to apply.