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Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
U.S. undergraduate and graduate students; fully funded summer study of critical languages abroad.
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Scholarship
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
U.S. undergraduate and graduate students; fully funded summer study of critical languages abroad.
- Award
- Fully funded summer language program
- Deadline
- Nov 17, 2026 (31 days left)
- Sponsor
- U.S. Department of State
- Who can apply
- College
- Essay
- Check the official rules (may be required)
- Fields
- Languages & International, Study Abroad
- Where
- Nationwide
- Last verified
- Oct 14, 2026
How to apply
- Read the eligibility rules and deadline on the official U.S. Department of State page. Details can change; the official page always wins.
- Gather what it asks for (transcripts, references, an essay or video if required). Our essay toolkit helps you plan.
- Apply before the deadline. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee (scam warning signs).
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