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Summer Language Study Fellowships

The Institute’s Summer Language Fellowships are awarded to Columbia undergraduate and graduate students for intensive study of the languages of Russia, Eurasia, and East-Central Europe in either the region or the U.S. Open to all Columbia University students. Summer Language Study support will be given in amounts not exceeding $5,000.

 

Application Details

Eligibility

All students currently enrolled at Columbia University and its affiliates may apply for summer language funding.

All applicants must meet current Columbia University travel requirements (see Travel Notice below).

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Requirements

  • 1 page proposal including the proposed language program, location, dates, hours of instruction, and why you would like to study the proposed language.
  • Itemized budget – Maximum award: $5,000
  • Unofficial transcript
  • One confidential letter of recommendation
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How to Apply

All applications are now electronic. Please select Summer Language Fellowship from the drop down menu. If you are applying to multiple seasonal fellowships please submit an application for each. Your recommender may submit the same recommendation for all applications.

Next application deadline: March 16th, 2026

Travel Notice

All international travel must follow Columbia University's travel policy.  Students must present proof of trip registration and/or approval by Columbia Global Travel before funds will be released.

* Russia, The Crimea, Donetsk (DNR) and Luhansk (LNR) Regions of Ukraine are currently countries and regions subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions and travel restrictions. For additional information, please visit Columbia’s page on economic sanctions and restricted parties.

Please contact globaltravel@columbia.edu for more information.

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