A Program of the Winthrop Senior Receives Federal Help to Travel to Japan
Winthrop University senior Levi Becht will spend two months this summer in Japan on a U.S. Department of State scholarship to work on his language skills.
CLS in the Press — June 16, 2026
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AI in Action International Alumni Seminar
The U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program invites alumni to apply for the AI in Action International Alumni Seminar, taking place in Riga, Latvia, from October 17–24, 2026. This weeklong seminar will convene up to 25 CLS alumni for hands-on sessions with topic expe…
CLS Program News — June 03, 2026
Dairen Castro ’28 selected for Critical Language Scholarship to study Arabic in Morocco
Dairen Castro ’28 has been selected for the 2026 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program. Castro was one of 315 students selected from a competitive pool of more than 4,500 applicants and will continue the longstanding tradition of Carls participating in the program. She will spend the summer studying Arabic at the Arab American Language Institute in Meknes, Morocco.
CLS in the Press — June 01, 2026
2026 CLS Alumni Ambassador Forum
In April, the CLS Program hosted the 2026 CLS Alumni Ambassador Forum in Washington, D.C. – a multi-day training focused on outreach, leadership development, and expanding the program’s impact. These ambassadors will represent CLS, engage prospective applicants, and build institutional partnerships…
CLS Program News — May 29, 2026
Five Students Awarded Scholarships to Study Abroad
Five Dartmouth students have received federal awards for foreign language and cultural study abroad.
CLS in the Press — May 29, 2026
Whitworth University’s Jordyn Bennett ’27 Named Finalist for Prestigious Critical Language Scholarship in Swahili
Whitworth University student Jordyn Bennett ’27 has been selected as a finalist for the highly competitive U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program in Swahili. Bennett is headed to Tanzania on June 9, 2026, where she will participate in an intensive, two-month language and cultural immersion experience.
CLS in the Press — May 28, 2026
U of A Graduate Anna Fielder Wins Critical Language Scholarship and Princeton in Asia
U of A graduating senior Anna Fielder has been awarded the highly competitive Critical Language Scholarship to study Russian in Kyrgyzstan this summer and Princeton in Asia to Kazakhstan in the 2026-27 academic year.
CLS in the Press — May 27, 2026
From Fulbright to Goldwater: A milestone year for UND achievement
In pursuing ‘transformative opportunities,’ UND students and faculty win 19 nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships across academic year
CLS in the Press — May 22, 2026
Building Confidence Through Opportunity: Lilian Branch’s Journey at WKU
When Lilian Branch first arrived at Western Kentucky University, much of her future felt uncertain. But looking back, her path reflects something more intentional: a series of decisions to lean into opportunities, even when she wasn’t sure where they would lead.
CLS in the Press — May 17, 2026
Graduate School Reception Celebrates Fellowship, Scholarship Awardees
From skill-building to networking to funding, fellowships can aid students navigating the complex terrain of higher education by providing a direct pathway to various professional fields. This semester, 147 Seawolves applied for such awards, and 35 winners were awarded a total of 39 awards from 11 awarding bodies.
CLS in the Press — May 14, 2026