Deadline: 18 July 2011
Open to: US citizens and native speakers of Arabic, Balochi, Dari, Hausa, Hindi, Igbo, Mandarin Chinese, Pashto, Persian Farsi, Punjabi, Somali, Swahili, Turkish, or Urdu
Scholarships: tuition and fees for the eight months of the program, and also include a modest living stipend and health insurance during the intensive portion
English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) is an intensive program of English language study for adults who already possess high levels of proficiency in another language. In the EHLS program, participants develop the English language skills and cultural awareness that they need to succeed in professional positions in U.S. government, business, and industry.
The university-based program has the following features:
* Intensive study of English: Participants devote 30 hours per week for 24 weeks to the development of advanced English language skills, and follow up with ongoing part-time work on writing and speaking skills
* Individualized instruction: Small group tutorials and one-on-one interaction are available to address each participant’s specific areas of need
* Extensive use of technology: Use of Internet-based resources provides exposure to a broad variety of relevant materials and learning opportunities
* Targeted assessment: Ongoing feedback from instructors and peers, as well as self-assessment, allows participants to measure progress, build on strengths, and address areas of need
More about program here.
Scholarships
For 2012, each applicant who is admitted to the program will receive a scholarship. Scholarships cover all tuition and fees for the eight months of the program, and also include a modest living stipend and health insurance during the intensive portion (first six months).
Eligibility
To be eligible for an EHLS scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
* Be a United States citizen.
* Be a native speaker of Arabic, Balochi, Dari, Hausa, Hindi, Igbo, Mandarin Chinese, Pashto, Persian Farsi, Punjabi, Somali, Swahili, Turkish, or Urdu.
* Agree to fulfill a one-year service commitment with the U.S. government. Note that all award recipients must agree to fulfill this commitment. See the section on the service requirement below. NSEP will assist award recipients with job placement, but does not guarantee employment. Award recipients must seek out appropriate job openings and follow the regular application process for federal employment.
* Meet the eligibility criteria for admission to the EHLS program
Application
The scholarship application is part of the program application. All applications are managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE), which also disburses scholarship funds. Submit completed scholarship applications to IIE via the Online Application or mail to the following address:
Institute of International Education
English for Heritage Language Speakers Program
1400 K Street NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005-2403
Tel: (866) 831 – 3012
Email: ehls@iie.org
Please do not send your application to CAL or to Georgetown University. If you do not send your application directly to IIE, it will not be processed.
Application Deadline: July 18, 2011
