FLAS (Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship)

[ThirdSpace]

Hi, 

I was wondering if anyone could explain FLAS to me? I am an American citizen applying to Middle/Near Eastern Studies Masters Programs. Do schools automatically award candidates at time of acceptance? I have heard that it's department dependent, but not sure if its true. Also, is it up to the student to apply for funding? Does the student apply when they're already in the program (second year) or do schools include the FLAS fellowship in the scholarship package? Do American citizens automatically get considered?

This would really help out. Thank you all. 

[Almaqah Thwn]

If I recall correctly, University of Chicago's NES program sends the applications for FLAS after you apply and only to specific individuals, but before they accept anyone to the program. Those who receive the application are not guaranteed entry. My general feeling was that they have a base cut off and send applications out to candidates whom they are seriously considering, or at least made it through the first gauntlet. Someone in the program or who received a FLAS application could tell you more though. 

[ThirdSpace]

14 hours ago, Almaqah Thwn said:

If I recall correctly, University of Chicago's NES program sends the applications for FLAS after you apply and only to specific individuals, but before they accept anyone to the program. Those who receive the application are not guaranteed entry. My general feeling was that they have a base cut off and send applications out to candidates whom they are seriously considering, or at least made it through the first gauntlet. Someone in the program or who received a FLAS application could tell you more though. 

Thank you so much! If anyone else could please chime in, it would help me out a lot. 

[rising_star]

There's some good advice and info in old posts about the FLAS in "The Bank":