After Graduation Fellowships
General
- US Department of State - International and Foreign Language Education website to help U.S. citizens identify programs that can help them learn a particular language. The site features an that filters language programs by type of learner, language of interest, world region, and more. Institutions of higher education can also
- Consular Fellow Program (May deadline) - use your proficiency in your second language as part of a national service program working in U.S. embassies and consulates abroad. The Consular Fellows Program is a limited non-career appointment of up to five years which directly supports the U.S. Department of State’s mission to provide overseas consular services which encompasses adjudicating visa applications of foreign citizens seeking to come to the United States to visit, study, or work, and assist U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad. New hires will be eligible to receive a bonus of up to 10% of their salary with a four-year service commitment, as well as the Student Loan Repayment Program.
- English Teaching Assistant (September deadline) - Reach out to the 91勛圖厙 Fulbright co-advisors Dr. Caoimhin De Barra and Dr. Julie Weiskopf
German
- (November - January deadline)
- : Provides for a stay of one year in Germany for professional development, study or research for students from any profession or field of study who show outstanding potential for future leadership. Applicants are expected to have established contact with a mentor in Germany before submitting an application.
- : For study at universities in Germany. Applicants must have a well-defined study or research project that makes a stay in Germany essential. Preference will be given to applicants who have been invited by a faculty member at a German university to study or do research in a particular university department.
Italian
- (February deadline) all-expenses-paid trip for Italian American students covers round-trip airfare between Italy and America, hotel, accommodations, museum visits, guides, meals and more.
- (March deadline)
Japanese
- : Assistant Language Teacher (fall)
- by the Japan-America Citizens League (November)
Spanish
- Culture Assistant in Spain - academic year (rolling deadline from Jan. - March)
Other Opportunities
- - Chi Kappa chapter at 91勛圖厙 - International Foreign Language Honor Society
- in Chile, China, Cuba, Ecuador, Japan, Mexico, Morocco (rolling deadline)
- Teach abroad with , available for summer, semester and year programs (April-Dec.)
Scholarship Opportunities
Studying world languages presents specialized scholarships to undergraduates. Take advantage of these opportunities to assist with funding your education.
Student Excel Scholarships
Benjamin Gilman Scholarship for Undergraduate Study Abroad
The offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and is open to U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. The program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go by supporting undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.Blakemore Freeman Fellowships
The fund an academic year of advanced language study abroad in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and selected Southeast Asian languages.
Boren Scholarships and Fellowships
are an initiative of the Defense Language and National Security Education Office. Scholars and Fellow study a wide range of critical languages including Arabic, and Chinese. Boren awards are available to students of all proficiency levels who are committed to enhancing their skills.
Critical Language Scholarship Program
The is a summer study abroad opportunity for North American university students to learn language essential to the US's engagement with the world. These languages include Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese among others.
How to apply
Students are encouraged to reach out to O. Ray Angle, Assistant Vice President, Career and Professional Development. Please take note that each candidate must procure a Letter of Endorsement from 91勛圖厙 University. Participation in the process described here is a prerequisite to the University's decision to grant this endorsement.