The Institute of World Languages (IWL) aims to support undergraduate students who have demonstrated a sincere devotion to their language education, as well as a deeper interest in, and commitment to the learning of any world language taught at the University of Virginia. Scholarship awards may go up to $3000 and will be commensurate with the number and quality of applications.
Award recipients are expected to share their experience with the UVA community through writing, photography, or video.
Eligibility & Application
Spring Semester Application Deadline: October 15
Summer, Fall Semester, Year Application Deadline: March 1
Successful applicants must:
- Be an enrolled undergraduate student (during application and at the time of participation)
- Maintain good academic and disciplinary standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Participate in a credit-bearing education abroad program for a summer, semester or year
- Participate in either a language immersion program or a program with the primary goal of language acquisition
- Be approved to participate (a program application must be in progress by the scholarship application deadline)
This is a “Common App” application! Click the Apply Now button to get started.