English for Heritage Language Speakers Program at Georgetown University

The EHLS Scholarship Program seeks to enable naturalized citizens to develop their English skills for professional careers in the federal government.

Program Goals:

• Help students reach high-level proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking (level 3 on the government ILR scale)
• Provide practice for key professional skills and strategies
• Improve students' skills with office technology
• Develop students' understanding of government workplace culture

Student Rewards:

• Confidence in participating in an English-speaking professional environment
• Improved English proficiency level measured by government rating system
• Professional portfolio to present to potential employers
• Certificate from Georgetown University