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National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)

U.S. Department of State

Humanities & Social Science
Summer Program
4-8 weeks (summer) or academic yearModerateVarious countries (summer or academic year) and virtual optionsOctober 2026 (2027-28 cycle)
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National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)

U.S. Department of State

A hands-on opportunity for high school students interested in humanities & social science.

Deadline: October 2026 (2027-28 cycle)Official program link

Location

Various countries (summer or academic year) and virtual options

Cost

Free

Deadline

October 2026 (2027-28 cycle)

Duration

4-8 weeks (summer) or academic year

Eligibility

Ages 15-18

What to expect

State Department scholarship to learn critical languages (Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Russian, etc.) through immersion in host communities abroad.

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