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Scholarships

Foreign Language Scholarships

Earning a Foreign Language degree can significantly increase your job opportunities and earning potential. There are many different disciplines that can be pursued and combined. The concentrations/degrees below are the most common areas where scholarships are available:

  • Foreign Languages Literature
  • Asian Languages
  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Latin
  • Middle Eastern Languages
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Slavic (other than Russian)
  • Scandinavian
  • Spanish
College and Universites

The first place to look for scholarships is the financial aid office of the college you are attending or planning on attending. They have a list of specific scholarships for Foreign Language students.

Professional Groups

Another very important place to look is professional groups or associations. These organizations purpose is to support and guide people who work and want to work in this field. Here are some national professional associations that are currently offering scholarships:

Regional Groups

National associations aren't the only organizations offering foreign language scholarships. There are also a number of regional associations and local affiliates that hand out awards to deserving applicants. In fact, starting locally may increase your chances of winning quality scholarships.

You can locate regional associations and local affiliates that offer scholarships by searching the net and by contacting your local Chamber of Commerce. You can also get leads from your local high schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions. Here are some groups that are currently offering scholarships:

Foreign Language Scholarships Available
  • Klingon Language Institute Scholarship
    The Kor Memorial Scholarship is awarded by the Klingon Language Institute to recognize and encourage scholarship in the field of language study. Familiarity with Klingon or other constructed languages is not required, but creativity is preferred. The $500 award is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Nominations must be submitted by academic department chairs and/or deans. Only one undergraduate student and one graduate student may be nominated by each department chair or dean. The deadline is June 1. For more information, write to:
    Klingon Language Institute
    Kor Memorial Scholarship
    PO Box 634
    Flourtown, PA 19031
Other Foreign Language Resources


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