Georgetown University

Develop English Skills for Careers in the Federal Government

Scholarship program for US citizens who are native speakers of Arabic, Mandarin, Pashto, Persian (Farsi or Dari), 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?

Are you:

  • a native speaker with professional-level proficiency in one of the above languages
  • an advanced English speaker
  • a US citizen
  • a college graduate
  • able to commit to a full-time day program for 6 months
  • able to commute to Georgetown University for classes
  • willing to work for the federal government for 1 year

If you answered 'yes' to ALL of the above, please call 202-687-4455 for more information about the 2009 program.

News and Announcements

  • 2008 Class Graduation: Fri June 27.
  • 2009 Application form is now available.
  • 2009 Application Deadline: September 29.
  • 2009 Program Dates: January 5 – June 26.
  • EHLS Open Houses: August 10 and September 14. 
  • Sign up for our e-newsletter here.
  • The EHLS Program is featured 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.