W ant to study one of these critical languages - abroad - during summer 2026 – 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 2025 for Summer 2026 programs.
Eligibility: You must be a US Citizen, and an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, to apply. Seniors and graduate students receiving degrees this academic year are eligible.