Scholarships & Study Abroad

Scholarships

Critical Language Scholarship – Russian

  • 8-10 week summer program
  • Fully funded
  • Equivalent to 1 year of courses
  • Requires one year of prior study

Programs Offered:

  • Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Jun 6th, 2025 – Aug 8th, 2025)
  • Daugavpils, Latvia (Jun 18th, 2025 – Aug 16th, 2025)

The Gilman International Scholarship

  • Awards up to $5,000 covering tuition, housing, airfare, books, local transport, visa/passport fees, and more
  • Open to U.S. undergraduates who receive a Federal Pell Grant
  • Supports credit-bearing study abroad or international internships
  • Available for programs at least 3 weeks long

Study Abroad Opportunities

Critical Languages Institute Summer Program

  • Intensive 7–8 week summer program equivalent to one academic year of language study
  • Tuition-free instruction; students pay only a program fee (starting at $2,000)
  • Study options: online, hybrid, or full abroad (locations vary by year)
  • Funding available, including awards up to $10,000 for study abroad

Middlebury Russian Language Study Program

  • 7–8 week intensive programs offering the equivalent of a full academic year of language study
  • Strict Language Pledge: commit to communicating exclusively in your target language throughout the program
  • Daily schedule includes approximately 4 hours of classroom instruction plus additional hours for homework and co-curricular activities
  • Tuition and fees vary by language and program; financial aid is available for eligible students