Arabic & Islamic Studies

CAPA - Admissions & Financial Aid


Who may apply?

This program is open to graduate students, qualified undergraduates, working professionals, and government employees. Students who plan to study in the Arab world in 2007 are especially welcome to apply.

The application includes an Arabic proficiency screening test. Those eligible to apply are currently at the ILR 1-1+ (ACTFL “intermediate”) level. The goal of the Flagship program is to raise student Arabic skills to the ILR 2+ or 3 level (ACTFL “advanced” or “superior” level) by the end of the two-year cycle.

Financial Aid

Financial aid may also be available from Georgetown University through the Center for Advanced Proficiency in Arabic. Please see application form (no separate application required).


The NSEP/NFLP Arabic Language Flagship Program

CAPA will not host an Arabic Language Flagship in 2007-2008.

For information about the Arabic Language Flagship at the University of Maryland, please visit http://www.languages.umd.edu/AsianEastEuropean/arabic/
You may also direct your questions to flagship-arabic@umd.edu or  301-405-7492.

For information about the NSEP/NFLP Fellowship Program, please visit www.iie.org and click on the link to NSEP. You may also direct your questions to flagship@iie.org or 1-800-618-NSEP.

Application Form (PDF)
Application Form (Word)

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