American Councils (ACTR): Eurasian Regional Language Program (ERLP)
- Location(s): Almaty, Kazakhstan: Baku, Azerbaijan: Tbilisi, Georgia: Yerevan, Armenia: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Chersonesos, Ukraine: Chisinau, Moldova: Kazan, Russia: Kharkov, Ukraine: Kiev, Ukraine: Lviv, Ukraine: Odessa, Ukraine: Tajikistan
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Intensive Language
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Eurasian Regional Language Program (ERLP) offers intensive, highly-individualized instruction in nearly 20 Eurasian languages, including Armenian, Azerbaijani, Bashkir, Buryat, Chechen, Dari, Farsi, Georgian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Pashto, Romanian, Taji... read more
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It is important to explore and broaden you horizons. Patrick Fox - University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign View Entire Review
I learned about Tajik culture and learning methods. It was worthwhile because I learned about another culture and pluses about it. Caroline M - University of Denver View Entire Review
Yes! I feel very connected to academic resources in Georgia and prominent linguists in the country. I also had a great time with my host family. A student - Florida State University View Entire Review
It was so worthwhile. THe support was great, and I loved every aspect of it. My host family was amazing, and the amount of freedom and support balance was perfect. I grew but also felt that I was taken care of and could ask for help when I needed it. A student - Stanford University View Entire Review
This program was absolutely worthwhile, even though it was virtual due to the pandemic. I improved my Uzbek language skills and learned more about the local culture. Ashley - Georgetown University View Entire Review
It was a great personal development experience in addition to a very helpful linguistic and academic one. I would recommend taking a year to study language and culture to any student with the ability to do so. A student - University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill View Entire Review
This was a great program perfectly tailored to my language learning needs. I had intensive language classes almost every day of the week, lived with a Tatar-speaking host family, and received amazing support from both the American Councils administration and staff at the local institute. Keely B - Indiana University - Bloomington View Entire Review
About
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Georgia
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Moldova
- Tajikistan
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadIntensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Russian
- Persian
- Ukrainian
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Area, Ethnic and Group Studies
- Russian Studies
- Baltic Studies
- Central Asian Studies
- Ukraine Studies
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Baltic Languages, Literature
- Ukrainian Language, Literature
- Iranian/Persian Languages, Literatures
- Romance Languages, Literature
- Romanian Language, Literature
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Turkish Language, Literature
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American Councils (ACTR) Scholarships
As a way to thank our returning participants, all American Councils Study Abroad Alumni who have completed an AC program at the time of application and enroll in another AC Study Abroad program will automatically receive a $250 credit towards an online program, $500 credit towards a summer program, or a $1,000 credit towards a semester program. Interested alumni should indicate their alumni status within the financial aid section of the online program application.
$250-$1,000
All applicants to American Councils summer, semester, or academic-year online or overseas programs are eligible for partial fellowship awards from this fund. Awards are made on the basis of financial need and academic merit and typically range from $250 to $2,500.
$250-$2,500
Fellowship Snapshot Eligibility Upper-level undergraduates (juniors and seniors) and graduate students are eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Award Amount Up to $2,000 (summer); up to $6,000 (semester); up to $12,000 (academic year) Available On All American Councils study abroad programs Established in honor of American Councils’ founder and President Emeritus and his four decades of leadership in the field of international education, the Dan E. Davidson Fellowship supports highly qualified and deserving individuals who would otherwise not have the opportunity to build the language skills that allow them to operate, negotiate, and establish ties in countries critical to U.S. economic, political, and social interests through language study and area studies coursework. Carrying on Dr. Davidson’s legacy, fellowship recipients demonstrate a dedication to successful international collaboration and the development of greater mutual understanding between the U.S. and countries around the world. Fellowships of up to $2,000 will be awarded for summer study, up to $6,000 for semester study and up to $12,000 for academic-year programs. To be eligible for the Dan E. Davidson Fellowship, applicants must: Meet the requirements of their selected program; Be a U.S. citizen; Be enrolled in and have completed two academic years of study at an accredited college or university by the start of their program; Demonstrate a commitment to becoming culturally aware citizens, contributing to a mutual understanding, and advancing successful international collaboration; Demonstrate financial need. To be considered for the Dan E. Davidson Fellowship, simply indicate your wish to be considered for financial aid when completing the application for your selected program and complete all the questions and forms that follow. At the conclusion of their term abroad, participants receiving the Dan E. Davidson Fellowship are expected to meet with donors and write an essay about their study abroad experience.
$2000-$12,000
The American Councils Opportunity Scholarship is available to students who have encountered obstacles or challenges when accessing study abroad, educational exchange, and other academic programs. The scholarship is also available to first generation college students, students from low-income families, U.S. military families, and students with a history of overcoming adversity. These awards are based on both merit and financial need. The awards typically range from $250 to $2,500. Scholarship Snapshot Eligibility All applicants for American Councils Study Abroad programs are eligible to apply. Award Amount From $250 to $2,500 Available On All American Councils study abroad programs
$250-$2500
All applicants to American Councils summer, semester, or academic-year overseas programs are eligible to apply for this scholarship which provides a round-trip ticket from the applicant place of residence in the US to their host city overseas. International round-trip tickets are issued by American Councils and are non-refundable and non-changeable. Awards are made on the basis of financial need and academic merit.
Round Trip Airfare
The U.S. Department of State, Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII), provides fellowship support to graduate students in policy-relevant fields who wish to participate in the American Councils Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP), the Balkan Language Initiative (BLI), or the Eurasian Regional Language Program (ERLP). Title VIII fellowships are awarded on the basis of financial need and academic merit. In the past, awards have covered as much as 75 percent of total program costs; however, awards may be considerably smaller depending upon the number and quality of applicants for a given program. To be eligible for Title VIII funding, applicants must: Meet the requirements of their selected program; Have completed their undergraduate studies by the time their program starts; Be enrolled or demonstrate intent to enroll in graduate study in a field relevant to the formulation of U.S. policy in the region; Be U.S. citizens; Demonstrate academic excellence. To be considered for Title VIII funding, simply indicate your wish to be considered for financial aid when completing the application for your selected program and complete all of the questions and forms that follow.
Varies, up to 75% of program cost
