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