Foreign language studies opened many doors for me. Initially when I declared a dual major in Spanish and Psychology it was because I had two loves. I loved the Hispanic/Latino culture. From the food to the music, the people and dances Salsa and Merengue, Flamenco, the Tango ANYTHING Hispanic/Latino I loved it!
Anywaaaaayy that love inspired me to study Spanish throughout highschool and college. In my senior year I had the opportunity to study abroad in Mexico and it was an experience that truly changed my life. It opened up doors to me and solidified my language study by imersing me in the language around the clock.
I have recently come across a few sites that are offering FREE opportunities for students (on various levels) to receive scholarships to study languages. I can not personally vouch for any of the programs or their political or religious affiliations etc. I am just passing the info along. But I think its a great opportunity if you are eligible then try and apply you never know where it can lead! Check the programs out quickly because some of them have deadlines that are fast approaching.
Long live language studies!
Provided By: Houtan Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: Varies Type of Award:
Scholarship Amount: $5000
Awards Available: Unspecified
Website: http://www.houtan.org/
Description: The Houtan Scholarship is available to graduate students who have a working knowledge of Farsi and demonstrate an active interest in Iranian culture, heritage and literature. You must exhibit superior academic performance or a significant increase of performance over the course of your academic career to be eligible for this renewable award.
Applicable Majors: Middle Eastern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Near and Middle Eastern Studies
National Security Language Institute for Youth
NSLI for Youth is part of a multi-agency U.S. government initiative launched in January 2006 to improve Americans’ ability to engage with people from around the world who speak Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Korean, Persian (Farsi), Russian and Turkish. The Department of State, in cooperation with American Councils, AFS-USA, iEARN-USA, and Concordia Language Villages, awards full merit-based scholarships to high school students for participation in summer, semester, and academic-year language programs in countries where the seven NSLI for Youth languages are spoken. Programs immerse participants in the cultural life of the host country giving them invaluable formal and informal language practice and sparking a lifetime interest in foreign languages and cultures.
Language Scholarships
NSLI for Youth Scholarships cover all program costs, including round-trip travel to the program host city, tuition, educational and cultural activities, pre-departure and re-entry orientations, visa fees, room and board, and Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) health benefits.
Program Durations and Locations
Summer, semester, and academic-year programs are located in China, Egypt, India, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkey.
Language Study and Cultural Immersion
NSLI for Youth scholars participate in intensive language classes (4 hr/day), homestays, and community service projects, embracing formal and informal opportunities for meaningful language practice with in-country counterparts.
Application Deadline: December 4, 2009
NSLI for Youth only accepts on-line applications. To apply go to: http://www.nsliforyouth.org/
Ask past NSLI for Youth scholars about their experience at the NSLI-Y Group social network: http://connect.state.gov/
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Teacher Tamara
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