Study Abroad
Studying abroad is an important component in the process of studying a foreign language. Studies show that "studying abroad is usually a defining moment in a young person's life and continues to impact the participant's life for years after the experience." [Ref.]
Please visit the "Study Abroad" webpages on the UM's International Programs' website:
Links to Arabic Study Abroad Programs
The programs below are not endorsed by anyone at the University of Montana.
- Summer Arabic Overseas Program in Alexandria, Egypt
- Arab Academy
- Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA)
Scholarships
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program offers fully-funded scholarships to study Arabic in summer 2013. DEADLINE: November 15, 2012
The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students to learn less commonly taught languages in summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs. DEADLINE: November 1, 2012
The Qatar Scholarship Program offers dedicated Arabic language students from the United States the opportunity to master their skills in an intensive Arabic language program at Qatar University (QU) in Doha for an entire academic year (September to June). The scholarship includes tuition, room and board in university dorms, round-trip airfare, local transportation and books. DEADLINE: December 15, 2012