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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk53995603">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603">The application for the summer 2021 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program will close in just four weeks on
<b>Tuesday, November 17 at 8:00pm Eastern</b>. We welcome your students to apply now to learn a critical foreign language next summer on a
<b>fully-funded study abroad program</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><b>The application is now live and available online at:
</b> </span><a href="https://www.clscholarship.org/apply"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603">https://www.clscholarship.org/apply</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"></span><a href="https://clscholarship.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603">The CLS Program</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603">,
a program of the<b> U.S. Department of State,</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"> is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten
weeks abroad studying one of <b>15 critical languages</b>. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. Most languages offered by the CLS Program (9 of 15) do not
require applicants to have any experience studying critical languages.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603">We have hosted a number of information sessions this fall, including sessions specific to our
<b>15 separate language programs</b> and a session for <b>beginners</b> who may not know where to begin when selecting a language for their application.
<b>Recordings of these webinars</b> are available here: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc6m86vaPU3a8zJTLzmh0YEZ9etUmaQd5"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc6m86vaPU3a8zJTLzmh0YEZ9etUmaQd5</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603">We have a limited number of
<b>upcoming live information sessions</b> that are open to both students and advisors:
</span><a href="https://clscholarship.org/events"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603">https://clscholarship.org/events</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><b>Email templates</b> are available on our web site to assist you in reaching out to your students:
</span><a href="https://clscholarship.org/advisors/advisor-resources/email-templates"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603">https://clscholarship.org/advisors/advisor-resources/email-templates</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603">We count on university faculty and advisors to encourage all students who may benefit from learning a critical language to apply for the CLS Program! Our Azerbaijani, Bangla, Hindi, Indonesian, Persian,
Punjabi, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu programs are open to absolute beginners with no previous language experience; we hope you can help us to communicate the value of learning a less-commonly taught language with your students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603">CLS, a program of the<b> U.S. Department of State</b>, is part of a wider government initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national
security and economic prosperity. CLS plays an important role in preparing students for the 21st century's globalized workforce and increasing national competitiveness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603">We appreciate your consideration. Please let me know if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603">Best wishes,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603">Christopher Stiles, Program Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#008EB9">Critical Language Scholarship Program</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">American Councils for International Education</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">1828 L Street NW, Suite 1200</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Washington, DC 20036</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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833 7522</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><span lang="FR" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"></span><a href="http://www.americancouncils.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><i><span lang="FR" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">www.americancouncils.org</span></i></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><span lang="FR" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"></span><a href="http://www.clscholarship.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><i><span lang="FR" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">www.clscholarship.org</span></i></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><span lang="FR" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><span lang="FR" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><span lang="FR" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the
U.S. Government. It is supported in its implementation by American Councils for International Education.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk53995603"></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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