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Develop English Skills for Careers in the Federal Government

Scholarship program for U.S. citizens who are native speakers of Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Hausa, Igbo, Mandarin, Pashto, Somali, Swahili or Urdu.

How To Apply

Walk through our application process by clicking on the steps below.

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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, Dari, Farsi, Hausa, Igbo, Mandarin, Pashto, Somali, Swahili or Urdu
  • Advanced proficiency in English
  • U.S. citizenship
  • College degree
  • Ability to commit to full-time daytime study for 6 months at Georgetown University
  • Willingness to work for the federal government for 1 year

If so, please see About the Program.

News and Announcements

  • Applications for the 2010 program are now being accepted.
  • Application may be completed online or using a paper form.
  • 2010 Program Dates: January 4 – August 21
  • Sign up for our e-newsletter here.
  • Read about us in the DIA Communique.

 

EHLS Experience

Mai Ly Chi

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.