Applicant Resources

2025 Application Instructions

Application instructions for the 2025 CLS Program and CLS Spark.

2025 CLS Program Printable Application

2025 CLS Spark Application Printable

Application Tips CLS Program

This video walks applicants through the three essay prompts and personal statement for the 2025 CLS Program application.

Application Tips - CLS Spark

This video provides guidance on the three short answer essay prompts: Motivation and Commitment, Access to Language Learning Opportunities, and Statement of Experience for the 2025 CLS Spark application.

2025 CLS Languages Levels and Prerequisites

Detailed information about the prerequisite requirements for each language offered by the CLS Program.

Alumni Ambassador Profiles

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.

What is CLS?

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.

CLS Program Overview

An overview video on the 2025 CLS Program featuring CLS Chinese alumnus, Blake.

CLS Spark Overview

An overview video on 2025 CLS Spark.

CLS Spark Application Worksheet

A worksheet that CLS Spark applicants can use to draft responses to the short essays.

CLS Program Application Worksheet

A worksheet that CLS Program applicants can use to draft responses to the short essays and personal statement.

Non-Competitive Eligibility Handout

A one-page handout on what non-competitive eligibility is and how to receive it as a CLS Program alumni.

Say Yes to CLS Handout

A double-sided one-page handout that walks CLS applicants through what they can expect as participants in the CLS Program at overseas institutes.

2025 CLS Program Flyer

A printable flyer that provides an overview of the CLS Program overseas.