Congratulations Critical Language Scholars

Congratulations to all the UChicago undergraduates who applied to the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program!

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, CLS is an intensive language and cultural immersion program that seeks to expand the number of Americans studying foreign languages critical to national security and economic prosperity. Students spend 8-10 weeks studying one of 15 critical languages.

This year, the following students in the College have been recognized as Finalists and Alternates for this scholarship:

• Hira Baig, Indonesian
• Sofia Hrycyszyn, Chinese
• Asia Quizon-Colquitt, Chinese
• Ashley Cross, Persian, Named Alternate
• Emma Janssen, Turkish, Named Alternate
• Natalie Larsen, Arabic, Named Alternate
• Ileana Rodrigues, Russian, Named Alternate
• Neil Sashti, Chinese, Named Alternate.

Read more about UChicago resources for CLS essays and language study here.