Middlebury Fellowships and Undergraduate Research
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//Today we received notice that CLS is suspending all summer language institutes for 2020 in light of the U.S. Department of State Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel issued on March 11. The program made this decision with the health and well-being of participants as their priority. All 2020 finalists and alternates may reapply for the 2021 CLS program.
//For those who have been impatiently awaiting this–the Critical Language Scholarship Application is now available!
The application is available online at: http://www.clscholarship.org/apply
Applications are due Tuesday, November 27, 2018 by 8:00pm EST. Recommendations are due Thursday, November 29.
The CLS Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 15 critical languages. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains.
This year, the CLS Program is pleased to announce the addition of Brazilian Portuguese to our list of language programs for 2019. The full list of the 15 languages offered through the CLS Program is includes: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu.
Upcoming webinar for interested students (and all webinars will also be recorded for those who are unable to attend):
Information for Students:
Tuesday, October 9, 3:30pm EST
Register Now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cT8QQu_ITC-h9lMSLKGzfw
Questions? Email us at fellowships@middlebury.edu .
//For those exploring Fulbright, some useful info for you!
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*NEW* Graduated Degree Opportunities Chart —Fulbright how has a chart listing countries that allow applicants to undertake graduate degree enrollment as their primary Fulbright activity.
Interested in ETA positions that don’t require knowledge of a host-country language? Here’s a new one!
*NEW* ETA Program in Timor-Leste (2): Grantees will be placed at either a high school or university setting and work with English teachers to provide conversational English and/or integrate English language courses. A brief description of preference can be highlighted in the statement of purpose. University placement will be in the capital of Dili, Timor-Leste. High school placement may be in Dili or in a rural setting. Grantees will serve as a resource for conversation, vocabulary, reading, writing, and American cultural topics.
Schools in Timor-Leste are very crowded and lack conveniences such as air conditioning, hot water, gyms, and Western food. All ETAs will have access to internet connectivity. Candidates must be willing to adapt to local living conditions.
Approximately 30 hours per week will be spent in the classroom assisting English teachers and leading English activities. An additional 5-10 hours will be devoted to participating in or leading school-related activities, clubs, teams, etc. Applications should highlight the applicant’s talents/experience in coaching sports, music, theatre, art, and other skills that could be useful for engaging students both in and out of the classroom.
Foreign Language Proficiency: Not required
//Congratulations Monica for receiving a Boren Scholarship! See Communications story.
Find out more information about Boren Scholarships at go.middlebury.edu/boren
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| Join Christian Tanja from the Schwarzman Scholars Program to learn about this post-graduate fellowship to China. Open to international and US students, the language of instruction is English. The Schwarzman scholarship, inspired by the Rhodes scholarship, is a program designed to help future leaders meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond by preparing them to better understand China’s culture, economy, governance, and motivations. Scholars will study for a one-year Masters’ degree in public policy, international relations, or economics and business at Tsinghua University—fully funded. Graduating seniors and recent alumni can apply. Learn more at schwarzmanscholars.org. Questions? Contact Dean Lisa Gates at fellowships@middlebury.edu. |