Modern Languages Scholarships
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Carthage awards four $31,000 per year Modern Languages scholarships to incoming students. These scholarships are renewable for four years.
The Modern Languages Department is home to a diverse mix of students, faculty, and Target Language Experts from Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, Japan, and Spain. As a component of language study, you will take courses specifically intended to prepare you to study in France, Germany, Spain, or Japan. Carthage language majors spend at least one semester, usually in their junior year, studying and living abroad. Non-majors also have the opportunity to study abroad.
The Languages
How to Apply
Candidates interested in applying for a Modern Languages scholarship must complete the following no later than November 1:
- Submit an application for admission to Carthage and supporting materials (high school transcripts).
- Submit the Modern Language Scholarships Application. (Deadline: November 1, 2024)
- Submit a list of all activities and courses related to the study of French, German, Japanese, and/or Spanish in which you have been involved. (This is part of the online application.)
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Additional requirements specific to your selected language (if any):
French: Desire to learn the language and culture.
German: Desire to learn the language and culture.
Japanese: Desire to learn the language and culture.
Spanish: Complete at least 3 years of Spanish in high school and write a short essay (250-word maximum) explaining your interest in majoring in Spanish at Carthage and how being a Spanish major will connect to your future career goals. (This is part of the online scholarship application.) Be sure to mention language, culture, and study abroad.
To apply for a Modern Languages scholarship, candidates must intend to major or minor in French, German, or Japanese, or major in Spanish. (An additional major in another subject area is acceptable and can be completed in four years.)
Application Review and Second Round
A Carthage scholarship committee will review your application and high school grades. Qualified applicants will be notified in early November. Successful candidates and their families will be invited to the second round of the Modern Language Scholarship Program, which will take place on the Carthage campus on Friday, November 15, 2024. Participation is a requirement for consideration for the Modern Language Scholarships. Candidates attending the second round will be interviewed by modern language faculty and will write a short essay.
The Modern Language Scholarships incorporate all Carthage assistance. Scholarships and grants may be combined with federal and state grants, not to exceed full tuition. Scholarship amounts listed above are for students starting classes at Carthage in fall 2025 or later. Carthage also offers additional scholarships. See our scholarship page for details.