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Theodore de Bary Language Study Fellowship Application
The Middle East Institute (MEI) offers the annual Theodore de Bary Language Study Fellowship for intensive language study in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, or Turkish. The fellowship is open to Columbia and Barnard undergraduate students both domestic and international.

Theodore de Barry awards can be used for intensive summer language study in the U.S. or abroad. The award offers a stipend of $3,500 and up to $5,000 towards summer program tuition. Preference is given to students who have already begun study in the target language. This fellowship complements the Summer FLAS for undergraduates, making summer language training funding available to international students who are not American citizens or permanent residents.

Applications are due April 28th, 2026
Email *
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Full Name *
Columbia UNI *
College *
Year in School *
Degree Program / Major(s) *
Target Language *
What is your current level in your target language?
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Details of your previous language study: Please describe your study of the target language so far including any formal study, informal tutoring etc. If you have studied this language at Columbia please list the classes you've taken here. (500 words max)
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Planned Summer Program:  Briefly describe the summer programs you’ve applied to attend (or intend to apply to). Summer programs should be the equivalent of two semesters. Include planned dates and hours of study for the program. Please provide links to any relevant program brochures, websites and/or other documentation. (300 words max)
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To finalize your application send the below in one PDF document to amb49@columbia.edu.

MANDATORY : 
- Your statement of purpose: Describe your academic purpose, the role the proposed language plays within that academic purpose, and how you intend to use the language. Describe how the language and area study will relate to your educational and career goals. (1000 words max)
- Your academic transcript: This can may be an official or unofficial copy of your current academic transcript.
- Your CV - this should demonstrate your professional and academic experience.

OPTIONAL: 
- Short Budget - including details of expected costs for tuition, and travel. Budgets are not expected to be final or comprehensive but provide a brief overview of expected costs for the program of choice.
- Letter of language evaluation or letters of recommendation (especially from a language instructor) **The instructor must send the letter directly to amb49@columbia.edu.

- Please attach any additional documentation here (for example documents related to your chosen summer program)
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