The primary concern voiced by the Josef Korbel School of International Studies students through the 2003-2004 school year was the challenge of acquiring language skills while at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. The Class of 2004 took action on this issue by launching the Josef Korbel School of International Studies "Class of 2004 Language Fund."

The Language Fund's purpose is to provide fellowships for graduate students from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies in pursuit of professional language training abroad or in the U.S. Contributions from the Language Fund help defray the student cost for intensive language study. Preference for funding will be given to those students who choose to study where their chosen language is an official language of the country.

Criteria for Application

The applicant must be a student enrolled in a graduate degree program at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. The applicant must have secured a position in an approved intensive language study program either domestically or abroad ( e.g. a credit-granting program facilitated by a U.S. or international university, the School for International Training (SIT), the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)). The applicant must have no more than one incomplete. The applicant must not have previously received a language fellowship from this fund.

The Language Fund Application

A complete application consists of:

1. an application form (pdf)
2. a current resume
3. a current transcript (unofficial)
4. letter from the language study program confirming admission to the program (hard copy or email)
5. budget outlining a list of expenses for the duration of the language study program
6. one-page essay outlining how the language study program integrates with the applicant's academic program; specific language acquisition goals for the intensive language training experience; and how the experience will contribute toward the applicant's long-term career goals

Applications are due:
Summer/Fall Quarters: April 15
Winter/Spring Quarters: October 15

Please direct questions and provide all materials to:
Susan Rivera, Director of Student Affairs
surivera@du.edu
303.871.2534

Applicants will normally be advised of notification within 2-3 weeks of application deadline.

Conditions of Award

The award must be used for the language study program and location requested in the application; students may not use money for anything other than the requested program without advance approval from the fund coordinator. The award must be used for the time period designated in the application unless the change is approved in advance.

Award money can be used only toward the following: language study program tuition, travel, or housing costs. Funds will be awarded after completion of program. If language study is cancelled or not completed, the fellowship offer is no longer valid. The committee has the right to review the use of money. The award is not for research, cultural experience or private tutoring. Receipt of an award does NOT imply the student will receive graduate credit for the Josef Korbel School of International Studies towards his/her graduate degree from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies (see the handbook).

When notified of the award students must sign the Language Fund Agreement. Language Fund Agreement PDF.

Process for Reimbursement

In order to request reimbursement for expenses, students must follow reimbursement process:

1. The student must have signed Language Fund Agreement
2. Complete reimbursement cover form and travel and expense form; be sure to include current address and Student ID.
3. Must provide original receipts and one copy with forms
4. Fund Coordinator, Student Affairs must sign and approve reimbursement forms
5. Reimbursement form is sent to Director of Student Affairs of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies for processing
6. A check will be sent to the student (please allow up to 3 weeks). Upon receipt, the student must email Director of Student Affairs in order to finalize the paperwork.