Eligibility
The following criteria are used to establish basic eligibility for the SLA Grant Program. Undergraduate or graduate applicants who feel that they have a compelling rationale for additional exemptions should discuss them with the CSLC directly.
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Academic Level: Both degree-seeking graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to apply. You may receive one SLA award as an undergraduate student and one SLA award as a graduate student.
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Major or Minor Declaration: Undergraduate students are eligible for the SLA grant if they have a declared Arts & Letters major, supplementary major, or minor. Students in the Keough School of Global Affairs with a major, supplementary major, or minor in the following areas are also eligible:
- Global Affairs
- Asian Studies
- Peace Studies
- International Development Studies
- Irish Studies
- European Studies
A documented intent to declare a major/minor may also be accepted.
Graduate student applicants from any school or area of study are eligible to apply.
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One Year of Language: All applicants should have at least one year of foreign language study, including at least one language course taken at Notre Dame prior to the anticipated start of their SLA program.
Graduate students are exempt from this requirement; however, applicants who meet this requirement are given preference.
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Academic Standing: Applicants should be in good academic standing.
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Commitment
to Post-Program Language Coursework: Undergraduate applicants will commit to taking at least one foreign language course immediately after their SLA Grant study period.
Graduate students are exempt from this requirement; however, applicants who meet this requirement are given preference.
All applicants must be continuing students at Notre Dame; graduating seniors or graduate students who will finish their academic programs in spring are not eligible to receive an SLA grant for the following summer.
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Minimum GPA: Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the foreign language upon which their proposal is based (if applicable).
- Less Commonly Taught Languages: SLA Grants are also available for the study of languages not offered at the University. In these circumstances, the requisite year of post foreign language coursework can be satisfied by a program of independent study developed in consultation with the CSLC. A plan for this should be determined prior to applying.