Develop English Skills for Careers in the Federal Government
Scholarship program for U.S. citizens who are native speakers of Arabic, Mandarin, Pashto, Farsi, Dari, or Urdu.
How To Apply
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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
News and Announcements
- Application period for 2009 program now closed. Please try again next year.
- 2009 Program Dates: January 5 – August 21
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- Read about us in the DIA Communique.
EHLS Experience
Mai Ly Chi
2006 graduate
"The training in the EHLS program prepared me well for my job and I have received compliments from my supervisor."
After graduation, Mai Ly was offered a position as an accountant at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement section of the Department of Homeland Security.
The EHLS Program | Center for Language Education and Development
3607 O Street NW | Washington, DC 20007
ph: 202.687.4455 | fax 202.337.1559 | ehls@georgetown.edu
3607 O Street NW | Washington, DC 20007
ph: 202.687.4455 | fax 202.337.1559 | ehls@georgetown.edu