Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

ALI Study Abroad and Internship/Service-Learning Grants

The Advanced Language Institute will award a number of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students:

  • Summer 2026: 5 grants of up to $1,000 each will be awarded under the same eligibility criteria: participation in an Internship or Service-Learning experience abroad, or Study Abroad program in a world language (not English) at the intermediate or advanced level.

Apply

The application deadline is February 15, 2026.

Requirements 

  • Statement of Intent: a 350-word statement describing how participating in the Study Abroad or Internship/Service-Learning program contributes to your academic and future career goals.
  • OSU Transcript: A transcript is required. An advising report will also be accepted.
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation: Please ask your recommenders to email their letters directly to CLLCscholarships@osu.edu by the application deadline. You may use this fillable guide to help you request a letter of recommendation.
  • Intermediate/Advanced Level Requirement: Applicants must have completed coursework at the 3000-level or above in the target language by the time they apply for this grant.

Non-OSU Affiliated Programs

Students participating in an internship program not affiliated with OSU must:

Additionally, the program must be pre-approved:

  • By the student’s academic department if earning college credit, or
  • By the Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures if not earning college credit.

All study abroad or internship experiences must be conducted in the target language.

Apply here

For questions, please email CLLCScholarships@osu.edu.