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Announcing the 2026 CLS Program Awards

Congratulations to the approximately 315 U.S. undergraduate and graduate students selected for the 2026 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program! We commend all applicants for their commitment to critical language study and congratulate the finalists and alternates selected from an exceptionally…

CLS Program News — February 25, 2026


CLS Alumni Highlight: Addison Miller

Addison Miller, a 2024 CLS Chinese Program participant in New Taipei City, Taiwan, leveraged her experience to shape her path toward a career in international and comparative education. Her CLS experience played a pivotal role in connecting her academic interests with real-world experience. In 2026…

CLS Program News — February 17, 2026


CLS Alumni Highlight: Sam Bowden

Sam Bowden, a 2024 CLS Russian Program participant in Tbilisi, Georgia, leveraged his personal and academic interests in Russian language, literature, and geopolitics to build meaningful international connections and launch a career in foreign policy. His experiences with CLS helped bridge the gap …

CLS Program News — February 05, 2026