Linguistics programs for high schoolers.

All linguistics programs

1. ELASH / Bebras US

   Bebras Computing Challenge (US)

   An international computational thinking and informatics competition. Students can take the test remotely or through a local school coordinator.

   📍 Online⏱ 45 minutes📅 Early February🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

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2. IOL

   International Linguistics Olympiad

   International annual contest in linguistics for secondary school students.

   📍 Varies (International)⏱ 1 week📅 Summer🎓 9, 10, 11, 12

   Selective
3. U.S. State Department

   NSLI-Y (Critical Languages)

   Fully-funded US government scholarship for high schoolers to study languages like Arabic, Mandarin, Korean abroad.

   📍 Abroad (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 6 weeks or academic year📅 Early November🎓 10, 11, 12

   Selective
4. Aspen Institute

   The Stevens Initiative Virtual Exchange

   A high school program focusing on international affairs and cultural exchange between US and Middle Eastern students. Online workshops.

   📍 Online⏱ 6 months📅 Early February🎓 9, 10, 11

   Selective
5. U.S. State Department

   YES Abroad

   Fully-funded year-long high school exchange to countries with significant Muslim populations.

   📍 Abroad (nationwide eligibility)⏱ Academic year📅 January🎓 10, 11, 12

   Selective

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