Foreign Languages and Literatures at UAB

Submission deadlines for the 2008-2009 academic year are not yet posted.
Please check back later or contact the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures via email at foreignlangs@uab.edu or telephone (205)934-4652.

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Study Away @ UAB

 

 

The Study Away @ UAB office offers a number of scholarships across the curriculum and among the languages. Download the announcement flyer here or click here to visit the Study Away @ UAB website.

 

Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship Information

 

 

 

 

The Japanese Government Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Monbukagakusho or MEXT) sponsors the Monbukagakusho Scholarship to enable foreign students from 160 countries to study Japanese language and culture at the undergraduate level, to train in methods of teaching Japanese as a foreign language, and to research a broad range of topics at the graduate level in Japanese universities. Click here for additional information.

 

Don Quijote Study Abroad Scholarship

 

 

 

 

One scholarship will be awarded to a continuing or graduating Spanish major or minor to study abroad for two weeks in Guanajuato, México at Don Quijote Language School in May 2008.

The scholarship is provided by don Quijote (www.donquijote.org) and covers Spanish classes and accommodation.  The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures will also furnish a $500.00 award to support all or part of the recipient’s air travel to Mexico.

Links of interest...
don Quijote Scholarship Information: http://www.donquijote.org/20scholarships/
don Quijote Learning Spanish is Guanajuato: http://www.donquijote.org/english/la/mexico.asp

This award is for a student who has performed exemplary service to the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (e.g., provides Club leadership, assists with foreign language programming, serves as a Foreign Language Ambassador, promotes foreign languages on campus or in community). Must have minimum 2.5 GPA and have provided exemplary service to UAB Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

Essay Prompt... 
Discuss your experiences in the UAB Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.  How have they contributed to your educational and personal development?

TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP, CLICK HERE

 

FIESTA Scholarship

 

 

 

FIESTA Scholarship:  Attention Hispanic Heritage Students. This scholarship is provided by a generous donation from FIESTA, Birmingham's premiere celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage, see http://www.fiestahbc.com/home.html.

Two primarily merit-based scholarships of $2,500.00 each will be awarded in 2008 for two continuing or entering UAB students of Hispanic heritage for the 2008-09 academic year.   Eligible students from all majors will be considered.

Qualified students must:

• self-identify as Hispanic
• have minimum 3.0 GPA
• be active in Manos Juntas and/or other Hispanic groups on UAB campus
• be a volunteer at FIESTA (Oct. 2008)
• promote Hispanic culture on UAB campus and community

Essay Prompt...
Discuss your heritage in relation to your future educational and career plans.

TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP, CLICK HERE

 

Alliance Française of Birmingham – National Cement French Scholarship

 

 

One merit-based scholarship to be awarded to continuing UAB student majoring in French or Foreign Languages (French Track) studying on campus at UAB or traveling abroad on an approved study abroad program during fall 2008, spring 2009 and/or summer 2008. One award of $1,000.00.

The “Alliance Française of Birmingham – National Cement French Scholarship” is primarily based on merit.  Financial need may be considered.  The French scholarships are to be awarded to a deserving French major or student pursuing the B.A. in Foreign Languages (French Track) and is a gift to the department from the Alliance Française. 

Essay Prompt...
What are your career goals and how will the study of a foreign language factor into these goals?

TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP, CLICK HERE

 

Alliance Française of Birmingham --Jacqui David French Scholarship

 

One merit-based scholarship to be awarded to continuing UAB student majoring in French or Foreign Languages (French Track) studying on campus at UAB or traveling abroad on an approved study abroad program during fall 2008, spring 2009 and/or summer 2008. One award of $1,000.00.

The “Alliance Française of Birmingham--Jacqui David French Scholarship” is primarily based on merit.  Financial need may be considered.  The French scholarships are to be awarded to a deserving French major or student pursuing the B.A. in Foreign Languages (French Track) and is a gift to the department from the Alliance Française of Birmingham. 

Essay Prompt...
What are your career goals and how will the study of a foreign language factor into these goals?

TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP, CLICK HERE

 

Portia Foxx Brooks and Hazel Ruth Boswell Foxx Study Abroad Scholarship

 

Portia Foxx Brooks and Hazel Ruth Boswell Foxx Study Abroad Scholarship
One award per year of $500. One merit-based scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who meets the following criteria:

• Applicants must demonstrate a passion for the Italian language and culture. This may be perceived by the applicant’s participation in organizations such as Italian clubs, Italian conversation tables, Italian tutoring, community lectures, articles, etc.
• Applicants must have applied and been admitted to a UAB faculty led program in Italy. Said program must be in conjunction with the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
• Applicants must demonstrate a passion for the Italian language and culture. This may be perceived by the applicant’s participation in organizations such as Italian clubs, Italian conversation tables, Italian tutoring, community lectures, articles, etc.
• Applicants for the Portia Foxx Brooks and Hazel Ruth Boswell Foxx Scholarship must have completed at least Introductory Italian I (ITL 101) and Introductory Italian II (ITL 102) or its equivalent.
• Applicants should demonstrate academic promise and have earned at least a 3.00 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in coursework completed prior to the time of application.

To be considered for the scholarship applicants should submit:

• Scholarship application along with one copy of your college transcript
• Two letters of recommendation from people who know you well and can comment on your academic and career goals.

Essay Prompt...
How will studying in Italy improve your ability to interact and communicate with others?

TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP, CLICK HERE

 

Tunisian Community Center Study Abroad Scholarship

2007-2009 Tunisian Community Center Study Abroad Scholarship.
One award of $5,000.00. One scholarship will be awarded for a UAB student pursuing a B.A. or B.S. who show serious commitment to the studying of Arabic at UAB. The Tunisian Community Center Study-Abroad Scholarship is based on merit and involvement in Arabic community/student service activities, and a commitment to North-African and Middle-Eastern studies. Financial need may be considered.

This scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving student of Arabic at UAB to study in Tunisia for a semester (approved study-abroad program), and is a gift made to the department by the Tunisian Community Center. www.tunisiancommunity.org

To be considered for the Tunisian Community Center Study-Abroad Scholarship, please submit the following:

• Scholarship application
• One (1) copy of your high school and college transcript (unofficial copy acceptable)
• Two (2) Recommendations (one should be from your Arabic instructor at UAB) from people who know you well and can comment on your academic and career goals.
• An essay of approximately 500-1,000 words to answer the following question:

Essay Prompt...
How would you serve as a cultural student Ambassador to the United States and Tunisia?

TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP, CLICK HERE

 

Foreign Language Advisory Committee Scholarship (FLAC)

FLAC Scholarship.   One award per year of $1000.00. One merit-based scholarship is awarded annually for a continuing UAB student studying on campus at UAB or traveling abroad on an approved study abroad program during fall 2008, spring 2009 and/or summer 2008. The student must be pursuing a major or minor in the UAB Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

Essay Prompt...
What are your career goals and how will the study of a foreign language factor into these goals?

TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP, CLICK HERE

 

Spanish Pre-Med Scholarship

The Vargas-Overbach Spanish Pre-Med Scholarship. One award per year of $500.00. One merit-based scholarship will be awarded for incoming, transfer, or continuing students majoring in Spanish or Foreign Languages (Spanish Track) at UAB.The " Vargas-Overbach Spanish & Pre-Medicine Scholarship" is based primarily on merit.   Financial need may be considered.   This Spanish scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving Spanish and Pre-Medicine student and is a gift to the department from the Vargas and Overbach-Cohen families.

Essay Prompt...
What are your career goals and how will the study of a foreign language factor into these goals?

TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP, CLICK HERE

 

NEXOS: Spanish Study Abroad Scholarship

One merit-based scholarship will be awarded for a continuing UAB student traveling to a Spanish speaking country on an approved study abroad program for summer or fall 2008 or spring 2009. The student must be a Spanish major or pursuing the B.A. in Foreign Languages (Spanish Track).  Award: $1,000.00

Essay Prompt...
What are your career goals and how will the study of a foreign language factor into these goals?

TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP, CLICK HERE

 

College Language Association Study Abroad Scholarship

 

 

 

 

The Annual CLA Study Abroad Scholarship competition. The CLA encourages all students to apply. All accompanying application materials and forms can be downloaded from the CLA website at www.clascholars.com under the Study Abroad Scholarship link.