FLAS Fellowships from the EUC
FLAS Fellowships are administered by the University of Illinois National Resource Centers and are awarded competitively through an annual competition. Students from all departments and professional schools are encouraged to apply.
EUC FLAS graduate student fellowships may be used for the study of Arabic, Bosnian-Serbian-Croatian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Czech, French,
German, Greek (modern), Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish,
Swedish, or Turkish.
Priority will be given to less-commonly-taught
languages (LCTLs) and
higher-level language study*.
EUC FLAS undergraduate fellowships are not available for Spanish, French, or German. Undergraduate fellowships are only available for intermediate to advanced study of less commonly taught European languages (LCTLs)*.
* LCTLs are defined as any modern foreign language other than Spanish, German, or French.
FLAS Academic Year 2012–2013
EUC has academic-year FLAS fellowships to award for 2012-2013 to qualified University of Illinois graduate and undergraduate students.
- Graduate students: The awards receive full tuition, mandatory fees and a stipend of $15,000 payable over the academic year.
- Undergraduate students: receive $10,000 towards tuition and fees to study at the University of Illinois and a stipend of $5,000.
FLAS Summer 2012
The awards carry a stipend of $2,500 plus tuition and fees of $5,000 to study a language. Students desiring to study overseas are advised to read the FLAS FAQ, and confer with the EUC FLAS coordinator Sebnem Ozkan (asozkan@illinois.edu) early in the planning process.
For more information and to apply, please visit the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) website.
FLAS information Workshops
The workshops will feature information on FLAS (Foreign Language and Area Studies) Fellowships with presentations by the Area and International Centers FLAS coordinators. In addition to a general overview of FLAS fellowships and particular requirements for various Area Centers, you can get tips on how to write a successful application; what supporting documents you need; and who is appropriate for a recommendation.
FLAS workshops for Graduate and Undergraduate Students:
- October 31, 2011 at 4:00 PM, room 101 Internatioanl Studies Building, 910 S. Fifth St., Champaign
- November 1, 2011 at 4:00 PM, room 101 International Studies Building, 910 S. Fifth Street, Champaign
If you are unable to attend one of these workshops, check out our FLAS FAQ.
To Apply
All students must apply using a standardized on-line application. Incoming students should contact the EUC FLAS Coordinator Sebnem Ozkan (asozkan@illinois.edu) for access to the application form. Please read carefully the requirements for eligibility , graduate and undergraduate instructions, and peruse the FLAS FAQ make sure you have gathered all the information you need before beginning the online application.
Once you begin the application you must complete and submit it in one session. You will not be able to save your work or start over.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Applicants are judged on their record of academic achievement.
• Demonstrated and proposed commitment to EU language and area studies.
In the 1-2 -page, single-spaced statement of purpose for the proposed study program, describe how the study of your chosen language contributes to your goals in graduate studies and in your career.
FLAS APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
• Graduate students: Submit your application to your home department (check your home department deadlines).
FLAS applications must be submitted to EUC by YOUR home department. Please, check Instructions for Departmental Staff.
• Undergraduate students: Apply directly to the European Union Center.
APPLICATION DEADLINE : 5:00 PM Friday, February 10th, 2012 Graduate students, check your home department deadline.
