Ann Cornelisen Fellowship for Summer Language Study for Undergraduate Students

For language study outside of the US during the summer; open to current first-years, sophomores, and juniors (If you are a senior or alum, click here for the Ann Cornelisen Fellowship for Post-graduate Language Study.)

Application Deadline: February 15

Access the application here. The application includes short answers, a transcript, resume, budget, and two letters of recommendation.

Click here to see a list of past recipients and language programs. Visit gooverseas.com and speak with your language faculty for additional ideas for language schools and programs.

Given by a generous alumna of Vassar College who believed strongly in the necessity of language and cultural study, this gift will make possible the opportunity for study of a current spoken language in any country outside the United States, preferably in conjunction with interest in sociology, diplomatic service or international law. The fellow must be enrolled in an academic program while abroad. Previous study in the language is not required. The fellowship amount is typically $8,000 depending on the project and resources. This stipend is designed to provide living and study expenses for the summer (8-10 weeks). Programs shorter than 6 weeks in duration are ineligible.

Travel Advisory

Vassar will only fund travel to or study in any area that is under U.S. State Department Travel Advisory level 3 if granted through a petition process. See the U.S. State Department Travel Advisory website for advisory levels and detailed information about safety and security information for each country. Please review the College Policy on Student Travel for information about travel to countries on a CDC level 3 or 4 Travel Warning.