University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
You are not required to go through any office on your campus in order to apply to the CLS Program. However, we recommend you make use of resources available on your campus to strengthen your application.
Resources on your campus may include an academic advisor, the Scholarships Office, Fellowships Office, Merit Awards Office, Study Abroad Office, Honors Program, Career Office or International Programs Office. A campus writing center may also provide helpful feedback on your essays.
The following individuals on your campus are knowledgable about the CLS Program and can provide advice on the application process for you, and support through the process:
Ann Takata
International Institute Fellowships and Grants Advisor
Ms. Melissa Vert
Director, Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships
Dr. Syed Ekhteyar Ali
South Asian Language Program Director, Teacher
Janelle Fosler
Fellowships & Grants Coordinator
Mr. Dan Cameron
International Institute - Fellowships & Grants Advisor
The CLS Program provides resources to help you prepare a competitive application with or without the help of an advisor.
| Year | Name | Language | Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Aidan Galler | Russian | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
| 2026 | Ava Prude | Russian | Daugavpils, Latvia |
| 2026 | Liam Reaser | Korean | Busan, South Korea |
| 2026 | Mars Woodward | Portuguese | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| 2026 | Ruhi Kulkarni | Hindi | Jaipur, India |
| 2025 | Erin Kim | Korean | Gwangju, South Korea |
| 2024 | Abigail TerHaar | Hindi | Jaipur, India |
| 2024 | Gabe Baskin | Japanese | Okayama, Japan |
| 2024 | Ruth Lynch | Indonesian | Malang, Indonesia |
| 2023 | Josephine Ness | Arabic | Meknes, Morocco |
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