VCU Critical Language Scholarship Semifinalists 2026
Three VCU students and alumni have advanced to the final round of selection in the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) summer study abroad program competition. These candidates will be notified of their final status in March. The Critical Language Scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship funded by the U.S. Department of State for the study of […]
CLS Spotlight: Alex Cigularov
VCU medical student Alex Cigularov spent the summer abroad learning Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, fully funded by the Critical Language Scholarship. Read on to learn about his experience with the application process and his time in Brazil! Name: Alex Cigularov Degrees: M.D., Virginia Commonwealth University, 2028, B.S., Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2024 Country: […]
VCU 2025 Critical Language Scholarship Semifinalists
Six VCU students and alumni have advanced in the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) competition, four for the CLS summer study abroad program and two for the CLS Spark program, a virtual intensive program. These candidates will advance to the final round and will be notified of their final status in March. The Critical Language Scholarship […]
CLS Spotlight: Oscar Kemp
After graduating from VCU in May 2023, School of Social Work alum Oscar Kemp spent the summer abroad learning Swahili in Arusha, Tanzania, fully funded by the Critical Language Scholarship. Read on to learn about his experience with the application process and his time in Tanzania! What language did you choose and why? “I chose […]
Two VCU students, one alum selected for prestigious Critical Language Scholarship
Three Virginia Commonwealth University students and one alum have been recognized – three selected, one named alternate – by the highly-competitive Critical Language Scholarship and CLS Spark Program, which will allow them to study languages abroad with the goal of helping improve U.S. diplomatic relationships. The three CLS and CLS Spark finalists from VCU are: […]
VCU 2024 Critical Language Scholarship Semifinalists
Four VCU students and alumni have advanced in the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) competition, two for the CLS summer study abroad program and two for the CLS Spark program, a virtual intensive program. These candidates will advance to the final round and will be notified of their final status in March. The Critical Language Scholarship […]
Three VCU Students, One Alum Selected for Prestigious Language Scholarship
By Sarah Klotz, William Lineberry Three Virginia Commonwealth University students and one alumna have been selected for the highly-competitive Critical Language Scholarship and CLS Spark Program, which will allow them to study languages abroad with the goal of helping improve U.S. diplomatic relationships. The four CLS and CLS Spark finalists from VCU are: Oscar Kemp, who […]
Honors alum explores the intersection of art and diplomacy as a Fulbright Scholar in Taiwan
Colleen Connolly (B.A. Graphic Design & Honors, 2020), did not know how to feel when she read the email informing her that her Fulbright placement had been cancelled by former President Trump’s Executive Order 13936. The order stated that all Fulbright placements in China were suspended, effective immediately, for two years. “It blew me away,” […]
Fall Scholarship Information Sessions
Looking for study abroad, social science, and STEM scholarships? The National Scholarship Office is holding information sessions on the following days: Tuesday, August 29 @ 12:30: Critical Language Scholarship and Boren Awards, VCU Globe (830 W. Grace Street) Room 1030J Wednesday, August 30 @ NOON: Goldwater Scholarship, Honors College (701 W. Grace Street) Room 1210 Wednesday, August […]
VCU Student Awarded Critical Language Scholarship
March 22, 2016 A Virginia Commonwealth University student has received a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study the Hindi language in Jaipur, India. Coleman “Cole” Williams, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a senior majoring in Religious Studies in the School of World Studies. Williams is also a member of the Religious Studies Society at VCU. […]