Fall 2024 Scholarship Applications Now Open!

Requirements

• Rising sophomore and above
• Currently enrolled in an approved 4-year university
• Accepted into the study abroad program by the application deadline
• Students planning to study abroad in a non-English speaking country (preferred but not required)

Benefits

• 1st Place: $1,000 award, free lifetime membership to all languages on Ling, personal statement posted on this scholarship page and Ling social media channels (if interested)
• 2nd Place: $500 award, free lifetime membership to all languages on Ling, personal statement posted on our scholarship page and Ling social media channels (if interested)

Application Process

1. Gather all required documents
2. Prepare personal statement (video or essay)
3. Apply to our scholarship using the link ‘Apply now’ below
4. Wait for our response via email

Personal Statement Requirements

Option #1: Written Essay

Please give your essay a captivating title and write 700-1,000 words answering one of the following prompts:

• • Why are you studying abroad?
  • What impact do you plan to make by studying abroad?
  • Describe a moment when you were personally challenged by learning a new language, educational issue, or traveling abroad in the past. How did you overcome that challenge and what did you learn from it?
  • How many languages do you speak and what are they? What was your process for learning that other language(s)? (only for those who are nearly fluent or fluent in more than one language)
  • What is the spoken language of the country you’ll be studying in? What are your language learning plans? How do you plan to adjust to/learn/practice the language? (only for those who are studying in a non-English speaking country)

Option #2: Video Essay

Record a 5-7 minute video addressing one of the following prompts:

1. 1. Describe a challenging moment you faced (academically or personally). Discuss how you overcame that challenge and what you learned from it.
   2. What do you hope to gain by studying abroad?
   3. What is the spoken language of the country you’ll be studying in? What are your language learning plans? How do you plan to adjust to/learn/practice the language? (only for those who are studying in a non-English speaking country)

Make sure you also include all these points in your video:

• • First name
  • Age
  • College/University
  • Current year
  • Major(s)/Minor(s)
  • Why you were interested in applying for this scholarship

Deadlines

Fall 2024: July 15th