I'm majoring in Chinese language next year and was wondering if there are college scholarships available for students studying Chinese? Any guidance on where I might find these opportunities would be awesome!
You're in luck! There are quite a few scholarships out there for students studying Chinese, or planning to study in China.
The first one is the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, which is a fully-funded overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students. It offers intensive language instruction in 14 critical languages, Chinese being one of them.
The Boren Awards are another opportunity. These scholarships and fellowships offer special emphasis on less commonly taught languages, and provide up to $25,000 for collegiate students to study abroad in areas that are underrepresented. Their focus is on language studies that will enhance long-term national security.
Furthermore, Confucius Institute offers several scholarships for students interested in studying Chinese language and culture. Their offerings range from summer scholarships to year-long support for Chinese language study.
Lastly, the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships program provides allocations to institutions to fund students studying less commonly taught languages and cultures abroad, such as Chinese.
Remember to check the respective official websites for the eligibility criteria, and application requirements and deadlines. Good luck with your applications and your studies in Chinese language!
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