U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
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Beginning learners of Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, or Russian take a 10-week online course with about 30 hours of live instruction, meeting twice a week for 90-minute sessions. The scholarship covers online instruction and program materials, but students provide their own internet access, device, and software. Applicants must be U.S. citizens aged 15-18 who are enrolled in a U.S. high school.
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