LSU freshman Bridget Seghers of Covington has been awarded a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship, or CLS, to study Swahili during the summer of 2021.
The CLS program is part of an intensive effort by the U.S. Government to expand the number of students studying 15 world languages deemed vital to America’s security and economic standing. CLS plays an important role in preparing students for the 21st century’s globalized workforce and increasing national competitiveness.
While the program is usually hosted overseas, due to the pandemic the majority of CLS institutes for summer 2021 will be offered as virtual programs.
