Ohio State University is providing Huntington International Fellowships to high-achieving candidates for the academic session 2024-2025. This scholarship is offered each spring semester.
The Huntington International Fellowship aims to support undergraduate humanities students interested in international business and world languages. The program allows students to spend an extended period abroad to enhance their language fluency, cultural understanding, and knowledge of international commerce. An academic component involving intermediate to advanced language study or coursework is required.Ohio State University (OSU) is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1870 as a land-grant university, it is one of the largest universities in the United States with nearly 50,000 undergraduate and 15,000 graduate students. OSU offers over 200 undergraduate majors and 400 degree programs across its 16 colleges. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities and has produced 6 Nobel laureates, 9 Rhodes Scholars, and 104 Olympic medalists among its alumni and faculty.
The Ohio State University Information
Established in 1870, The Ohio State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Columbus (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Ohio. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Newark, Lima, Marion, Mansfield. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, The Ohio State University (OSU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. The Ohio State University (OSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 149 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
Awards vary in amount and can be used to cover travel, tuition, and living costs, starting at $500.00.
For further information, please contact Rebecca Bias at .
Application Process
Please email your completed application to Rebecca Bias at .
Application requirements include:
- A letter of application addressed to “Huntington International Fellows, c/o Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures, The Ohio State University” containing a statement of purpose and a description of the proposed program.
- A detailed budget sheet.
- Two letters of recommendation (including at least one from a language professor).
- Please submit the application in PDF format to Rebecca Bias.
Personal Interviews: Required for finalists.
Program Coordination
Coordination and administration are provided by the OSU Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures. Working with The Huntington National Bank, the appropriate OSU world language department, the OSU Office of International Affairs, and others, applicants will identify programs in the target country that provide linguistic and academic advancement, as well as work or internship experiences in a commercial business environment. Courses and internships must be conducted in the target language. Preference is given to students studying at an advanced language level.