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 Dartmouth students have received federal awards for foreign language and cultural study abroad.
CLS in the Press — May 29, 2026
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 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
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
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
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
The University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine is proud to celebrate three remarkable students who have been honored with two of the university's highest distinctions.
CLS in the Press — May 08, 2026
The awardees will soon be traveling to places like New York City, China and South Korea either to continue their education, immerse themselves in a new culture or broaden their understanding of their discipline.
CLS in the Press — May 06, 2026
Students at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have again achieved an impressive amount of prestigious awards this year with 16 students earning nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. Their achievement continues an NJIT run, with Highlanders amassing 47(and counting) of these awards in the past three years.
CLS in the Press — May 06, 2026
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