Critical Language Scholarship

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Critical Language Scholarship is a fully-funded summer overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students. CLS seeks to build a cadre of Americans who speak critical languages and pursue high-level careers in government, business, arts & culture, science & engineering, health & medicine, education, and research.

2024

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Anastasia Gumatay

Master’s Student
Social Work

India, Hindi

2024

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Dustin Sanchez

Doctoral Student
Geography

Turkey, Turkish

2023

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Alejandra Sanchez

Master's Student
International Studies

Tanzania, Swahili

2022

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Alejandra Sanchez

Master's Student
International Studies

Tanzania, Swahili

2019

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Andy Pinon

Doctoral Student
Geography

Tanzania, Swahili

2018

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Nakia Edmond

Master's Student
International Studies

China, Mandarin Chinese