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Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
Undergraduate Scholarships

Contact

Jorge Muñoz

Jorge Muñoz

Associate Professor

Department Chair

Tuition and Fees

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University Scholarships and Awards

Information regarding the scholarship application process and deadlines is available on the university scholarship page. All students must apply through the Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM).

 

Departmental Scholarships

The Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers the following scholarship opportunities:

Castanoli Abroad Award

Ten awards in the amount of $1,000 given annually to help foreign language students defray the cost of their participation in Auburn University study abroad programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be a foreign language major (foreign language minors qualify only for those areas without a major: Asian Studies [Chinese, Japanese and Korean], Classics, Global Cultures and Italian)

  • Must have sophomore, junior or senior standing

  • Minimum of 3.5 GPA

Application Deadlines:

  • Spring semester study abroad: Complete AUSOM, and if the department requests follow-up materials, these must be in by November 15 (AUSOM by 4:45 pm CST).

  • Summer and fall study abroad: Complete the AUSOM application by 4:45 pm CST on February 1 and, if the department requests follow-up materials, these must be in by February 15.

Castanoli Scholarship in Foreign Languages and Literatures

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be enrolled in Auburn University's College of Liberal Arts with a declared major or minor in a foreign language.

  • Preference will be given first to students with a declared minor in Italian, followed by students with a declared major or minor in any foreign language. Preference will be given to majors if there is a major in that language.

Susan Melton Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Must be enrolled in Auburn University's College of LIberal Arts with a declared major or minor in any foreign language.

  • Must be participating in an Auburn-led World Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department study abroad program. If no eligible student participating in such a program can be identified, the scholarship may be awarded to another qualified student.

  • Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. If no eligible student with demonstrated financial need can be identified, this criterion may be waived.

Wiatt Achievement Award

Fifteen awards in the amount of $1,000 given annually to high-achieving students in any foreign language. If possible, at least one awardee per language. 

Application Deadline: AUSOM application by 4:45 pm CST on February 1, and if the department requests follow-up materials, these must be in by February 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Foreign language majors (foreign language minors qualify only for those areas without a major: Asian Studies [Chinese, Japanese, and Korean], Classics, Global Cultures and Italian)

  • Must be a sophomore, junior or senior who will be enrolled throughout the following academic year

  • Minimum of 3.5 GPA

Thomas Nadar Memorial Endowed Scholarship

One award in the amount of $2,000 (or two awards of $1,000) given to high-achieving student(s) pursuing a German (FLGR) or German-International Trade (FLGT) major.

Application Deadline: AUSOM application by 4:45 pm CST on February 1, and if the department requests follow-up materials, these must be in by February 15. Two separate applications are required.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a FLGR or FLGT major

  • Must have taken at least two semesters of German at Auburn University

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

José A. (Pepe) Escarpanter Memorial Endowed Scholarship

One award in the amount of $1,000 per year for four years given annually to reward high-achieving incoming freshmen who will pursue a Spanish (FLSP) or Spanish-International Trade (FLST) degree.

Application Deadline: Students must apply through AUSOM by February 1.  

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a FLSP or FLST major

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

  • Must demonstrate financial need as verified by Office of Financial Services

AU College of Liberal Arts Academic Enrichment Scholarship

A competitive scholarship providing up to $3,000 to CLA students who are enrolled in a study abroad program related to their educational and career goals. See full details.  

 

Non-Departmental Scholarships

Contact

Jorge Muñoz

Jorge Muñoz

Associate Professor

Department Chair

jjm0001@auburn.edu