Below is a list of resources to help you as you prepare your application for the CLS Program or CLS Spark. Resources for the 2026 CLS Program cycle will be available in early October.
Detailed information about the prerequisite requirements for each language offered by the CLS Program.
Read the profiles of 2024 CLS Alumni Ambassadors and learn their tips on the application process and getting the most out of your CLS experience.
A three-minute long video that answers what CLS is from the perspective of CLS Program alumni. Great resource to show at the beginning of an outreach session on the CLS Program.
An overview video on the 2025 CLS Program featuring CLS Chinese alumnus, Blake.
An overview video on 2025 CLS Spark.
A one-page handout on what non-competitive eligibility is and how to receive it as a CLS Program alumni.
A double-sided one-page handout that walks CLS applicants through what they can expect as participants in the CLS Program at overseas institutes.
A printable flyer that provides an overview of the CLS Program overseas.
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