Opportunities

Critical Language Scholarship

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded summer overseas intensive language program and structured cultural enrichment experience designed to promote rapid language gains. CLS is part of a wider government initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security.

ELIGIBILITY

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Enrolled in degree-seeking program (undergraduate or graduate) at time of application
  • Some languages require previous study

Please note: The full list of languages available can be found on the CLS website. Applicants do not get to choose the geographic location of study, and the sites can change from year to year.

IDEAL CANDIDATES

  • Studying language for strong utilization in career

TIMELINE

Application Deadline
Late November

When should you engage with ONS?
Introductory appointments for CLS typically begin in August, September, or October. Students will also need to be in communication with recommendation letter writers early in the fall semester.

Students work at their own pace on essays between October and mid-November. Students submit the names of two recommendation letter writers in early October, and drafts of the letters will be due for feedback in November.

GET STARTED

ONS Contact
Lauren Roberts - robertsl1@usf.edu

Scholarship Website:
http://www.clscholarship.org/