The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) is offering scholarships for students to travel abroad in the summer of 2011 to study the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Russian, and Turkish. Please note: the application deadline is November 11, 2010!
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced language learners with a passion for learning languages, communicating across cultures, and living abroad are strongly encouraged to apply. It is not necessary to have previously studied a language in order to apply. All levels of language ability are encouraged to apply.
As a NYLI-Y participant, you will have an opportunity to:
• Begin a lifetime of learning and working with international communities and cultures
• Participate in language classes, cultural immersion, and community service projects
• Interact with host country friends, families, and communities, in person and through online technologies
• Continue language study and share cultural awareness and understanding when you return home
• Promote international dialogues and the study of foreign languages in your home community
In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria:
• Be a US Citizen
• Participants should be between the ages of 15 – 18.5 years of age at the start of the program
• Be currently enrolled in high school at time of application
• Have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Please visit: http://www.nsliforyouth.org/nslicms-1.1/content/apply-now for more information about the application process. You will need to create an account in order to start the online application.
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