The Russian Flagship Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has received more than $265,000 for student scholarships from the National Security Education Program in the U.S.
The program is in order to support intensive langauge study in Russia and prepares students to take their place among the next generation of global professionals, commanding a professional level of competence in Russian language and culture. The department of defense and the University of Wisconsin will be providing scholarships (described as 'bold, intensive, adventurous, useful') throughout the 2014-15 academic year. The Russian Flagship Program has received $160,000 previously for scholarships, known as the Boren Scholarships which were awarded to undergraduate students to achieve a professional level of competence in Russia.
The Russian Flagship program will see 27 students from the university of Wisconsin study in Russia. Twelve of which will study at the Saint Petersberg State University throughout the 2014-15 academic year. Nine will be studying this summer in Moscow, Saint Petersberg, or Vladmir. And six will enrol in intensive Russian programs at the University of Wisconsin, or one of three other US universities which provide intensive Russian Flagship programs. The programs throughout the 2014-15 academic year and throughout the summer are run by the American Councils for International Education.
I have always been rather wimpy when it comes to cold weather, but apart from that, the Russian Flagship Program will be a great experience and fantastic preperation for students wanting to strengthen ties with Russia for their future careers. If you are wondering why you should study Russian, then here are some excellent reasons:
Russia is the largest country in the world -- almost twice the size of the United States – spanning 9 time zones and covering about 1/8th of the world’s land surface. Russia is the ninth most populous country in the world and the largest in area.
Russia is one of the largest producers of many natural resources and raw materials, the second largest producer of oil and has a huge potential market for US good and services.
To learn more about the scholarships and how to apply, visit: https://russianflagship.wisc.edu
Do svidaniya!
Amber Williams
@Amber_RW
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