The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, sponsored by the US Department of State,  is a funded intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 15 critical languages. Many of the language programs require no previous language study. Applicants must be US citizens and enrolled in a degree granting program at the time of application.  The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. The summer 2019 program cycle is now open for applicants https://clscholarship.org/apply

For complete program details including languages, eligibility, prerequisites and benefits, please see https://clscholarship.org/about and for application tips, please see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZxBia0AE58

Applications are due November 27, 2018 at 8:00pm Eastern.

Please reach out to internationalaffairs@chatham.edu with any questions or for assistance with the application process.

Questions about study abroad or scholarship opportunities? Book a meeting at calendly.com/kchipman

Chatham field experiences offer undergraduate students the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in academic courses focused on interdisciplinary topics, taught by Chatham faculty during the first three weeks of the summer 2019 term.

The following summer 2019 Chatham field experiences are now open for application:

Greece – Discovery Course (Dr. Carrillo, Dr. Edsall and Dr. Lettan)

Ireland – Ireland’s Advanced Economy and Sustainability for 2020 and Beyond (Dr. Pierson and Dr. Macagno)

Spain – Global Health Experience (Dr. Appasamy and Dr. Williams-Hatala)

Please click on the above links for complete field experience information, including field experience program fee, tuition, eligibility, prerequisite requirements and the online application.  The deadline to apply is November 5, 2018.

Please reach out to internationalaffairs@chatham.edu with any questions.

Questions about study abroad or scholarship opportunities? Book a meeting at calendly.com/kchipman