Application Details
This is the deadline for both summer 2018 and academic 2018-19 year fellowships.
Can be used for
Eligibility
Undergraduate and Graduate students must be in the intermediate level (ie, have completed at least one year of study) of their chosen language when receiving the fellowship (they may be beginners when applying for the fellowship). Only under certain conditions can a Graduate student apply for a beginner's level award.
Description
FLAS fellowships fund the study of less commonly taught languages and area studies coursework. This program provides academic year and summer fellowships to assist graduate students and advanced undergraduates in foreign language and area studies. The goals of the fellowship program include: (1) to assist in the development of knowledge, resources, and trained personnel for modern foreign language and area/international studies; (2) to stimulate the attainment of foreign language acquisition and fluency; and (3) to develop a pool of international experts to meet national needs.