Department of Foreign
Languages & Literatures ScholarshipsDeadline for all Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures
Scholarships is Friday, February 13, 2009.
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
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 2009-2010 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. 2009)
- 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
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 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
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
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 summer or fall 2009, or spring 2010. 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
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
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.
College Language Association Study Abroad Scholarship
The CLA Study Abroad Scholarship is to support students at member institutions who want to participate in a study abroad program. The scholarship is open to any student who meets eligibility requirements and is presently attending a CLA college or university. A CLA college or university is one where a member of the College Language Association is presently employed or is a retiree. 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 links below. Additional information about the College Language Association can be found at www.clascholars.com
The 12th Annual College Language Association
Study Abroad Scholarship Competition in honor of Dr. Caroll Mills-Young
-Letter of Introduction
-Scholarship Guidelines
-Scholarship Application
-Scholarship Reference Form
-Scholarship Checklist
William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship
The deadline of March 15 for this year's William Jefferson Clinton Scholarships has recently been announced. It provides funding for American students who are interested in experiencing life in the Middle East for the first time and consists of full room and board and tuition for one semester at the American University in Dubai. Preference is given to those who are studying the Middle East andits languages. Candidates must be full-time undergraduates at a US institution. 10 American undergraduates are selected each semester.For more information, please go to:
http://www.aud.edu/admissions/clinton.asp
The JET Program Offers: Year-long paid positions, round-trip air transportation to Japan, health insurance, training, and more! Click here for more information .
Medical & Dental Spanish International Medicine. Medical & Dental Spanish and International Medicine Scholarships are 60/40 matching grants and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis to students and residents. Click here for more information.
