Critical Language Scholarship: Student Office Hours
Get your questions answered about the CLS Program!
The CLS Program delivers intensive summer language instruction to high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students, selected through a competitive, merit-based process. Offered in nine languages overseas or virtually, the program condenses a full academic year of language study into eight weeks of rigorous instruction and cultural immersion. The CLS Program is a U.S. Department of State program and is supported in its implementation by American Councils for International Education. The CLS Program is committed to expanding access to intensive language instruction and cultural immersion opportunities for students from a wide range of backgrounds and institutions. American undergraduate and graduate students can apply to study one of nine critical languages through intensive virtual and overseas summer institutes.
Have a question? Drop by and have your questions answered directly by CLS Program Officers and staff. This is a great opportunity to clarify program details, application requirements, and any other questions you might have about the CLS Program.
Please note: Due to time constraints and fairness, CLS Staff will not review or provide feedback on essays or application materials. For feedback on essays, applicants are encouraged to reach out to a CLS Program advisor, writing center, fellowships or scholarships office, study abroad office, or another trusted resource on their campus.