Summary

The 2026 Critical Language Scholarship program will celebrate approximately 315 U.S. undergraduate and graduate students by commending their commitment to critical language study. Among the notable finalists selected for this prestigious opportunity are Sam Bowden, a 2024 CLS Russian Program participant in Tbilisi, Georgia. Sam's successful leadership in foreign policy, leveraging his personal and academic interests in Russian literature and geopolitics, exemplifies the innovative approach required for elite scholarship. This highlights the program's focus on connecting students with real-world foreign policy impacts, ensuring that candidates are not only linguistically proficient but also equipped to shape global narratives. Additionally, the selection of the finalists and alternates from an exceptionally renowned alumni cohort demonstrates the program's dedication to providing a holistic framework for future leaders in global affairs.

Title

Homepage - Critical Language Scholarship Program

Description

Homepage - Critical Language Scholarship Program

Keywords

program, language, alumni, students, scholarship, state, languages, advisor, undergraduate, international, department, russian, graduate, career, news, chinese, highlight

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A 146.190.184.54

Dates

Created 2026-04-14

Updated 2026-04-20

Summarized 2026-04-21