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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText>Please share with students in any major and any year (undergrads and grads) interested in studying critical languages abroad: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.borenawards.org/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!k_agaDrKpiIZ95L1kdAcZuZ_OHOQQaussDAkDxY5kj5cHFaGs0QGKkhGbF0sm-lcIv4qqDn_30lJ3oaeFhMT3Q$">Boren Scholarships/Fellowships [borenawards.org]</a> and <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/clscholarship.org/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!k_agaDrKpiIZ95L1kdAcZuZ_OHOQQaussDAkDxY5kj5cHFaGs0QGKkhGbF0sm-lcIv4qqDn_30lJ3oYCD5ytEw$">Critical Language Scholarships [clscholarship.org]</a> are available! Both of these scholarship programs provide support for students learning critical languages abroad. We have a few opportunities coming up for students to learn more. Highlights of each award are included below as well as links to the information sessions. Thank you for sharing!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>*****<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Boren Awards & Critical Language Scholarships Available!<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Join us for an introduction to <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.borenawards.org/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!k_agaDrKpiIZ95L1kdAcZuZ_OHOQQaussDAkDxY5kj5cHFaGs0QGKkhGbF0sm-lcIv4qqDn_30lJ3oaeFhMT3Q$">Boren Awards [borenawards.org]</a> and <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/clscholarship.org/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!k_agaDrKpiIZ95L1kdAcZuZ_OHOQQaussDAkDxY5kj5cHFaGs0QGKkhGbF0sm-lcIv4qqDn_30lJ3oYCD5ytEw$">Critical Language Scholarships [clscholarship.org]</a> to fund foreign language study abroad. Scholarships like the Boren and CLS provide funding to U.S. citizen students at varying levels of proficiency to study languages considered to be "critical" to U.S. interests.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Information sessions are coming up! Get an overview of the scholarships and insights on how to develop competitive applications. We encourage first-generation students, students of color, and students who identify as underrepresented within the university to attend and apply.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>In-Person Boren & CLS Information Session this week!<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Wed., Oct. 12 | 4 p.m. | Register to attend at <a href="https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1156">https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1156</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>CLS Virtual Events</b> hosted throughout October & November, see the CLS event calendar at <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/clscholarship.org/events__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!k_agaDrKpiIZ95L1kdAcZuZ_OHOQQaussDAkDxY5kj5cHFaGs0QGKkhGbF0sm-lcIv4qqDn_30lJ3oZodXKTfQ$">https://clscholarship.org/events [clscholarship.org]</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Boren Awards Virtual Event for the UW community: <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Thurs., Nov. 3, 10am PT | Register to attend at <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7Lxq2vw9u9OM6zb8O_6_g0Z2xBwQfSOO3FEJuGN4OoUX2Q/viewform__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!k_agaDrKpiIZ95L1kdAcZuZ_OHOQQaussDAkDxY5kj5cHFaGs0QGKkhGbF0sm-lcIv4qqDn_30lJ3oazaoMO_g$">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7Lxq2vw9u9OM6zb8O_6_g0Z2xBwQfSOO3FEJuGN4OoUX2Q/viewform [docs.google.com]</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Boren Awards Highlights:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Open to U.S. citizens.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Up to $25,000 for students who study language abroad during the academic year (semester or longer).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Must be studying a language abroad (<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.borenawards.org/eligible-programs*languages__;Iw!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!k_agaDrKpiIZ95L1kdAcZuZ_OHOQQaussDAkDxY5kj5cHFaGs0QGKkhGbF0sm-lcIv4qqDn_30lJ3oY7QteLtQ$">list of preferred languages here [borenawards.org]</a>).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Up to $8,000 for STEM students to study a language abroad during the summer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Up to $30,000 for graduate students who will study a language abroad. Graduate students can incorporate research/fieldwork.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Selected students must commit to working for in the federal government for one year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Critical Language Scholarship Highlights:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Open to U.S. citizen undergraduates and graduates in every field.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Fully funded intensive language and cultural immersion program (FREE)!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Languages offered are: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Program includes cultural activities, field trips, room & board, and travel.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> * Must be enrolled during fall 2021; open to students graduating in spring 2022.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Questions?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Undergraduates can contact the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards: <a href="mailto:scholarq@uw.edu?subject=Boren%20&%20Critical%20Language%20Scholarships">scholarq@uw.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Graduate students can contact the Graduate School’s Office of Fellowships & Awards: <a href="mailto:gradappt@uw.edu?subject=Boren%20&%20Critical%20Language%20Scholarships">gradappt@uw.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>Thank you,</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>Robin</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'>ROBIN CHANG<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'>Pronouns: she/her<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'>Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards<br>Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'>Box 352803<br>Mary Gates Hall, Suite 171, Seattle, WA 98195<br>206.543.2603 / <a href="mailto:robinc@uw.edu"><span style='color:blue'>robinc@uw.edu</span></a> / <a href="https://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/"><span style='color:blue'>expd.uw.edu/scholarships</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/ScholarshipsFellowships@cloud.washington.edu/bookings/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!k_agaDrKpiIZ95L1kdAcZuZ_OHOQQaussDAkDxY5kj5cHFaGs0QGKkhGbF0sm-lcIv4qqDn_30lJ3obs-9R4yw$"><span style='color:blue'>Schedule an advising appointment with me</span> [outlook.office365.com]</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'>Where to find me: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'>M-W & F in MGH 171 (in-person or online meetings available)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'>Thursday working remotely (only online meetings available)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:gray'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><img border=0 width=200 height=16 style='width:2.0833in;height:.1666in' id="x_Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.gif@01D8DCCB.0A48E1D0" alt=logo></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>