University of Wisconsin-Madison (out-of-state)

The Language Sciences program awards the Linguistics Opportunity Award annually to recognize the accomplishments of students majoring in Linguistics. Students must be sophomores or juniors majoring in Linguistics who will be enrolled in the upcoming Fall semester, and who have taken at least two Linguistics courses. Successful applicants should have evidence of academic excellence in linguistic coursework, involvement in a project such as research or volunteer work/community service related to language, a strong recommendation, and a well-written essay. The award is funded by generous donations from alumni and others to the Linguistics Fund. Student financial aid packages can be impacted by scholarship awards. It is recommended that students contact the financial aid office to learn about impact on current aid packages. Award: $500-1000 Deadline: January 15, 2025