Funder: Institute of International Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (typical campus deadline, mid-December) | January 2027 (typical campus deadline, late January) | February 2027 (national application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 for 25–52 weeks; $12,500 for 12–24 weeks; $8,000 for 8–11 weeks (STEM majors only)
Summary: Supports U.S. undergraduates to study abroad in regions and languages critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad programs.
Key Information: Minimum 15–20 weekly language hours required; federal service commitment after graduation.