Critical Language Scholarship

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Critical Language Scholarship winner Isabel Rushton to study Indonesian in Malang this summer

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
University of Iowa global health studies major Isabel Rushton of Iowa City, Iowa, has been awarded a 2024 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Indonesian in Malang, Indonesia.
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Critical Language Scholarship winner Maya Anikiej to study Korean in Gwanju this summer 

Monday, March 25, 2024
University of Iowa finance major Maya Anikiej of Elmhurst, Illinois, has been awarded a 2024 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study in Gwanju, South Korea, this summer for an intensive Korean language program. 
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Critical Language Scholarship winner Shefa’a Tawil to study Arabic in Morocco this summer 

Monday, March 25, 2024
University of Iowa psychology major Shefa’a Tawil of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been awarded a 2024 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Arabic in Meknes, Morocco.
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Critical Language Scholarship winner Adelaide Brooks to study Arabic in Morocco this summer

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
University of Iowa international relations and French (Arabic track) major Adelaide Brooks of Ankeny, Iowa, has been awarded a 2024 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Arabic in Meknes, Morocco.
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Critical Language Scholarship winner Kim Lybrand to study Korean in South Korea this summer

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
University of Iowa music major Kim Lybrand of Ashland, Missouri, has been awarded a 2024 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Korean at Pusan National University in Busan, South Korea.
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Critical Language Scholarship winner Kahiwa Sachs to study Arabic in Oman this summer

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
University of Iowa international relations major Kahiwa Sachs of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been awarded a 2024 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Arabic in Nizwa, Oman.
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How you can go abroad for free: All about U.S. government-sponsored programs

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
There are so many ways to go abroad - and these programs provide all or most of the funding for your experience!
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Upcoming Critical Language Scholarship info session and workshop, Nov 2 & 10

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in a summer language program abroad, all expenses paid?
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Ryann Hubbart awarded Critical Language Scholarship for second consecutive year, to study Arabic abroad this summer 

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
International studies and economics student Ryann Hubbart of Clinton, Iowa, has been awarded a 2023 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Arabic in Nizwa, Oman. 
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Critical Language Scholarship winner Abigail Fowler to study Japanese in Okayama this summer

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
International studies student Abigail Fowler of North Liberty, Iowa, has been awarded a 2023 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study at Okayama University for an intensive Japanese language program. 
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Q&A with Ryann Hubbart

Friday, October 21, 2022
Ryann Hubbart, a double-major in international studies and economics and a double-minor in Arabic studies and history, is a recipient of the 2022 Global Student Award.
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Upcoming Critical Language Scholarship info session and workshop, Nov 1 & 8

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in a summer language program abroad, all expenses paid?