Charles Braver Language Exploration Grant, Spring 2009 Cyle

[Josh Wilson]

- The Charles Braver Language Exploration Grant -
Encouraging Curiosity, Goals, and Language Acquisition
Spring Semester, 2009 cycle 
Application deadline: October 16th, 2008


**Who is eligible? 

Students who plan to study Russian, Chinese, or Kyrgyz through SRAS during
the spring, 2008 semester may apply. See SRAS.org for a complete list of
programs. Applicants must have completed two semesters of study in one of
those languages. The applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must be
enrolled full time in an academic program based in North America or the
European Union when applying.


**How much is the grant? 

The Language Exploration Grant for spring, 2009 will be $1000.
 

**What can this grant be used for?  

The Charles Braver Language Exploration Grant is intended to offset the
costs of SRAS study abroad programs (see SRAS.org for a complete list of
programs) for students who demonstrate clear goals in gaining an
understanding of Russia or Central Asia, the people who live there and the
languages they speak. The grant is dedicated to the memory of Charles
Braver, an educator who worked for many years to promote and practice
cross-cultural teaching and geographical and intellectual exploration.
 

For more information or to apply, see:
http://www.sras.org/language_grants_russia

For more information on a range of currently available scholarships and
grants for Russia-related study, see: 
http://www.sras.org/scholarships_for_russia 


Josh Wilson
Asst. Director
The School of Russian and Asian Studies
Editor-in-Chief
Vestnik, The Journal of Russian and Asian Studies
www.sras.org
jwilson at sras.org

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