U.S. Department of State
Compare and contrast the different types of NSLI-Y scholarships on offer.
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Languages Offered
| Summer Abroad Program | Academic Year Abroad | Virtual NSLI-Y |
| Arabic Chinese (Mandarin) Indonesian Korean Persian (Tajiki) Russian Turkish | Arabic Chinese (Mandarin) Korean Russian | Arabic Chinese (Mandarin) Korean Russian |
Level
| Summer Abroad Program | Academic Year Abroad | Virtual NSLI-Y |
| All Levels | All Levels | Beginner Only |
Location
| Summer Abroad Program | Academic Year Abroad | Virtual NSLI-Y |
| Abroad | Abroad | Online |
Learning Environment
| Summer Abroad | Academic Year Abroad | Virtual NSLI-Y |
| Intensive daily language instruction Host family stays Cultural activities and excursions | Intensive daily language instruction Host family stays Cultural activities and excursions | Live bi-weekly video instruction (10 participants max per class section) and online learning platform Features guest speakers and cultural activities |
Key Eligibility Requirements
| Summer Abroad | Academic Year Abroad | Virtual NSLI-Y |
| Must reside in U.S. at time of application Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent | Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent | Must be enrolled in a U.S. high school at time of participation No GPA requirement |
Program Dates
| Summer Abroad | Academic Year Abroad | Virtual NSLI-Y |
| Summer (6-7 weeks) | Academic Year (8-10 months) | Fall Term (September to November) |
Application Deadline
| Summer Abroad | Academic Year Abroad | Virtual NSLI-Y |
| Early November | Early November | Mid-June for Fall programs |
