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This section provides an overview of the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, including its purpose, origins, and long‑term outcomes. The pages below introduce the program’s background and highlight the impact of CLS on participants, communities, and national language capacity.

Program Background

An overview of the CLS Program’s history, goals, and design, including how intensive language instruction and cultural engagement shape the program experience.

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Program Impact

A look at how CLS contributes to academic, professional, and civic outcomes, drawing on alumni experiences and long‑term program results.

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"Studying Mandarin opened doors I hadn’t imagined before. It directly helped me secure a position at an association of private equity companies, where my language skills and cultural insights became invaluable." - CLS Chinese Scholar

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