Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program

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The Critical Language Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. The U.S.

Photos from Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program's post 02/25/2026

CLS semifinalists, check your email! Notifications for the 2026 CLS Program have been sent! 🎉 We applaud all applicants for their commitment to language learning and congratulate the finalists and alternates selected from an impressive pool of over 4,500 applicants.

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Learn more about the 2026 CLS Program competition at the link in our bio.

02/23/2026

⏳ Only one week left! Did you participate in the CLS Program between 2006 and 2024? Don't miss your chance to share your CLS story through our 20th anniversary program impact survey.

The survey takes just 15 minutes to complete. Fill out the survey by March 2: https://buff.ly/OSmavor

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09/12/2025

120+ students dove into immersive virtual language learning this summer with CLS Spark! Yarí (CLS Digital Ambassador, Japanese) shared her reflections on what made her experience truly stand out– CLS Spark’s fast pace of learning, strong support from staff, and the lasting friendships she has formed.

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