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Critical Language Scholarship Program (Outgoing Program) Featured: Share
Program Dates & TTU Deadlines:
Program Dates & TTU Deadlines:
Term Year TTU Application Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 02/25/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Application acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis.
Program Details:
Program Details:
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Language Level Required Prior to Program: 2 semesters
Housing: Host Family Field of Study: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian Language & Area Studies
Program Type: Affiliate Program Minimum Classification: Sophomore
Study Abroad Counselor: Bethany Kuwitzky, Katie Magana (ENGR) Scholarships Available: Study Abroad Competitive Scholarship
Language of Instruction: Host Country Language
Program Description:
The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers.

Each summer, CLS provides rigorous academic instruction in fourteen languages that are critical to America's national security and economic prosperity. CLS participants are citizen ambassadors, sharing American values abroad.
 
The Steps to Study Abroad
Welcome to your Study Abroad journey! Follow these steps to successfully submit your application. We recommend you begin this process at least one year prior to the term you plan to study abroad.

Be sure you're eligible to study abroad first! The Study Abroad Office is here to help - contact a Counselor if you have questions about getting started.

Before you can meet with a Study Abroad Counselor, please follow the steps below to ensure you are the best prepared.

For students interested in Faculty-Led Programs, including Summer in Sevilla:
1. Research program options and talk with loved ones about your interest in studying abroad. Consider how you'll earn academic credit while abroad. Filter by program type to find faculty-led programs. 
2. Start your online application. 
3. Attend the required group advising session listed in your application
4. Communicate with your faculty leader for any specific questions. 
 
For students interested in affiliate or exchange programs, including internships, research, and service:
1. Research program options and talk with loved ones about your interest in studying abroad. Consider how you'll earn academic credit while abroad. Filter by program type to find partner programs. 
2. Start your online application. This will start an advising application for you and does not tie you to a specific program. Your Advisor will move your application over. 
3. Complete the advising application in its entirety.
4. Schedule an appointment with the appropriate Advisor for your region of interest using Raider Success Hub. The Advisor cannot accept the appointment until they confirm that you have completed your Advising application.
 
For students unsure of which program they are interested in, please follow the steps below:
1. Research program options. Start any application for an affiliate or exchange program. This will start an advising application for you and does not tie you to a specific program. Your Advisor will move your application over. 
2. Complete the advising application in its entirety.
3. Schedule an appointment with the appropriate Advisor for your region of interest using Raider Success Hub. The Advisor cannot accept the appointment until they confirm that you have completed your Advising application.
 
In the meantime, be sure you have a valid passport. If you need to, apply for a passport. Did you know TTU has a passport processing office right here on campus?!!

Already accepted to your study abroad program? Review your next steps for after acceptance to learn about the next set of tasks to complete.