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Critical Language Scholarship

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students. With the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and building relationships between the people of the United States and other countries, CLS provides study opportunities to a diverse range of students from across the United States at every level of language learning.
Outcomes: 
The CLS Program teaches students Mandarin Chinese, while providing opportunities for students to engage with China’s diverse local culture.
Contact Info: 
Critical Language Scholarship Program
Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
education/science
Partners: 
U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Sponsor(s): 
U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Participants (Types): 
Students
Exchange Date: 
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Continuing: 
Yes
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Suzhou
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