Georgetown University

For Applicants

For information about the program structure, sponsors, and schedule, see About the Program.

Further questions are answered in this list of Frequently Asked Questions.

To find out if you qualify for this program, see the Admission Requirements.

If you are interested in applying, review the 5 steps of the Application Process.

If you do not qualify for the EHLS scholarship program but are interested in similar English language programs, please take our survey. Your responses will help us develop new programs to meet the needs of our community.

If you are new to the Washington area, read about tours, sights and transportation in About DC.

For information about housing in the Washington area, see the website for Georgetown University's Off-Campus Housing office.

 



 

 

News and Announcements

  • 2009 Application Deadline: September 29.
  • Application period now closed. Please try again next year.
  • 2009 Program Dates: January 5 – August 21
  • Sign up for our e-newsletter here.
  • Read about us in the DIA Communique.

 

Is EHLS the program for you?

Do all the following requirements apply to you?

  • Native speaker with professional-level proficiency in Arabic, Mandarin, Pashto, Farsi, Dari, or Urdu
  • Advanced proficiency in English
  • U.S. citizenship
  • College degree
  • Ability to commit to full-time daytime study for 6 months
  • Willingness to work for the federal government for 1 year

If so, please see About the Program, join us at our Open Houses, or call 202-687-4455 for more information.