Winthrop Senior Receives Federal Help to Travel to Japan
Press
Jun 16, 2026
Winthrop University senior Levi Becht will spend two months this summer in Japan on a U.S. Department of State scholarship to work on his language skills.
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Dairen Castro ’28 selected for Critical Language Scholarship to study Arabic in Morocco
Press
Jun 01, 2026
Dairen Castro ’28 has been selected for the 2026 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program. Castro was one of 315 students selected from a competitive pool of more than 4,500 applicants and will continue the longstanding tradition of Carls participating in the program. She will spend the summer studying Arabic at the Arab American Language Institute in Meknes, Morocco.
Five Students Awarded Scholarships to Study Abroad
Press
May 29, 2026
Five Dartmouth students have received federal awards for foreign language and cultural study abroad.
Whitworth University’s Jordyn Bennett ’27 Named Finalist for Prestigious Critical Language Scholarship in Swahili
Press
May 28, 2026
Whitworth University student Jordyn Bennett ’27 has been selected as a finalist for the highly competitive U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program in Swahili. Bennett is headed to Tanzania on June 9, 2026, where she will participate in an intensive, two-month language and cultural immersion experience.
U of A Graduate Anna Fielder Wins Critical Language Scholarship and Princeton in Asia
Press
May 27, 2026
U of A graduating senior Anna Fielder has been awarded the highly competitive Critical Language Scholarship to study Russian in Kyrgyzstan this summer and Princeton in Asia to Kazakhstan in the 2026-27 academic year.
From Fulbright to Goldwater: A milestone year for UND achievement
Press
May 22, 2026
In pursuing ‘transformative opportunities,’ UND students and faculty win 19 nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships across academic year
Building Confidence Through Opportunity: Lilian Branch’s Journey at WKU
Press
May 17, 2026
When Lilian Branch first arrived at Western Kentucky University, much of her future felt uncertain. But looking back, her path reflects something more intentional: a series of decisions to lean into opportunities, even when she wasn’t sure where they would lead.
Graduate School Reception Celebrates Fellowship, Scholarship Awardees
Press
May 14, 2026
From skill-building to networking to funding, fellowships can aid students navigating the complex terrain of higher education by providing a direct pathway to various professional fields. This semester, 147 Seawolves applied for such awards, and 35 winners were awarded a total of 39 awards from 11 awarding bodies.
Innovators, healers, bridge-builders: UC College of Medicine students earn prestigious 2026 honors
Press
May 08, 2026
The University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine is proud to celebrate three remarkable students who have been honored with two of the university's highest distinctions.
W&M students, alumnus earn prestigious national, international scholarships
Press
May 06, 2026
The awardees will soon be traveling to places like New York City, China and South Korea either to continue their education, immerse themselves in a new culture or broaden their understanding of their discipline.
NJIT Students Continue Record-Breaking Rise in Prestigious Fellowships and Awards
Press
May 06, 2026
Students at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have again achieved an impressive amount of prestigious awards this year with 16 students earning nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. Their achievement continues an NJIT run, with Highlanders amassing 47(and counting) of these awards in the past three years.
Students Win Fellowships to Research, Learn Languages
Press
May 05, 2026
Over the next one to two years, several Wesleyan students will embark on research, enrichment, and language-learning experiences abroad after being awarded competitive fellowships and scholarships.
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