Ciel Morrill ’26, a computer science and Japanese double major, has been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) for Summer 2026. Morrill will study Japanese in Okayama, Japan, through an intensive eight‑week program at Okayama University.
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Critical Language Scholarship is a highly competitive, fully funded study‑abroad opportunity that helps U.S. college students gain proficiency in languages critical to global engagement. The program requires full language immersion—students use only the target language throughout the program—allowing participants to achieve rapid progress equivalent to a year of coursework.
The CLS supports Morrill’s interest in combining computer science and language study, helping her prepare for graduate school and a career where technology and cross‑cultural communication intersect.
Congratulations, Ciel, on this outstanding achievement!
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