The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State that enables American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities to intensively learn a language while experiencing cultural immersion.  The program lasts from 8 to 10 weeks and includes intensive language instruction of one of 15 critical languages and cultural enrichment experiences aimed at promoting rapid language study. Participants are expected to continue learning a new language after the program finishes and apply newly gained language skills in their professional careers.

Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or national and if undergraduate, complete at least one full year of study.

Application deadline: Upcoming deadline for summer 2023 to be announced.