Online Intensive Mongolian Language Program Application Form

General Terms and Condition*
1. Each applicant will be tested for Mongolian language proficiency and enrolled into the appropriate level. The 2021 OIML program will admit up to three cohorts out of the four levels of Mongolian aptitude: Beginner (Level 1), Lower-Intermediate (Level 2), Upper-Intermediate (Level 3), and Advanced (Level 4). Each cohort will admit up to five students.
2. Lessons of Level 2 and above will be conducted entirely in Mongolian, including virtual instructor-led sessions and online assignment instructions.
3. Participants must attend 90 percent of scheduled virtual instructor-led sessions and complete 90 percent of work assigned on the learning platform, referred to hereafter as the “90-90 requirement.” Participants must commit up to 7.5 hours of virtual instructor-led sessions and up to 15 hours for independent assignment work per week over an 8-10 week period. However, the third week of July will be exempt as the official holiday (Naadam Festival).
4. All applicants must be current members of the ACMS to be considered for the fellowship program.
5. Tuition payments must be received by the ACMS by May 15, 2020. The ACMS will send the payment information to participants after acceptance into the program.
- I Agree
Introduction
***Form Instructions*** Your application is not saved until you click the "submit" button at the bottom of the page, so you may initially work through the application without submitting the form to see all required data. It is advisable to prepare your data for the application in advance before submitting your complete application.
Applicant Personal Data
Please provide information about yourself.
Name*
First Middle Last
Current academic level*
(Choose the option that best describes your current academic status).
Preferred Mailing Address*
Are you a U.S. citizen?*
U.S. citizens are eligible for fellowships of up to $2,000 based on merit and need.
- Yes
- No
Please choose the country of your citizenship*
US State of Permanent Residence*
E-mail*
(E-mail to be contacted at about this application)
Phone number*
Current position, academic institution, or other affiliation*
College and University Degrees, with dates and major fields of study*
(Begin with current academic program in progress or last completed, and include previous completed studies beginning at the undergraduate level)
Language Proficiency, Personal Statement, Financial Need
Please copy and paste the text of your language proficiency statement, personal statement, and financial need statement in the fields below.
Mongolian Language Proficiency*
A statement of up to 500 words that explains the applicant's level of proficiency and a list of formal Mongolian language courses completed.
Personal Statement*
Description of how you will utilize your participation in the program to further your career or studies. (500 words or less).
Financial Need*
Please provide relevant information on financial needs as well as details on the amount (up to $2000 for tution waiver) being requested.
Additional Information
Are you currently a member of the ACMS*
- Yes
- No
(Note: you must be a current member of the ACMS to be eligible to receive a fellowship award).
Briefly describe how you learned of the ACMS Mongolian Language Program*
Resume or CV*
Recommendation Letter
Recommendation letter can be either upload it here, or emailed to apply@mongoliacenter.org.
Confirm Application Data
***Final Step of Application*** Note: Your data will not be saved until you click the "submit" button below. Before submitting your application, be sure to verify that this application is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge. Applicants who knowingly submit false or inaccurate applications are automatically disqualified from the ACMS Intensive Summer Language Program.
I hereby declare that the information provided in this online application form and all supplementary documents is accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge.*
- I affirm the above declaration

Introduction

Applicant Personal Data

Language Proficiency, Personal Statement, Financial Need

Additional Information

Confirm Application Data