Hofstra University alumnus Dylan Budhu ’25 was named a finalist for the highly competitive Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State that provides immersive language study opportunities for American students.
CLS in the Press — March 20, 2026
The Critical Language Scholarship Program funds a summer of overseas language and cultural immersion.
CLS in the Press — March 20, 2026
University of Wyoming senior Carson Krueger, of Laramie, is a recent recipient of the prestigious Critical Language Scholarship (CLS).
CLS in the Press — March 13, 2026
Two University of Alabama students have been offered Critical Language Scholarships to study overseas this summer.
CLS in the Press — March 11, 2026
Two Mississippi State undergraduates are receiving prestigious U.S. Department of State scholarships allowing them to study foreign languages abroad this summer.
CLS in the Press — March 10, 2026
A new event helped students connect their language studies with their career goals.
CLS in the Press — March 06, 2026
International relations student Damien Fellows ’26 has been awarded a second Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), meaning that in just a few months, he’ll be back on a plane heading to South Korea.
CLS in the Press — March 05, 2026
Jessalyn Wienk, of De Smet, South Dakota, is a double major in religion — the interreligious studies track — and international studies. Wienk is spending Spring Semester 2026 in Jordan, where she is continuing to study the Arabic language.
CLS in the Press — March 02, 2026
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
The annual Premier Awards honor members of the UA community who exemplify the highest standards of scholarship, service, leadership and character. Six students, two faculty members and a student club received the University’s top honors.
CLS in the Press — February 25, 2026
A Program of the 