CESSI 2021 Application

Please review the Application Instructions before completing the application.

Please fill out the form below and click “Submit.”

For the question “What are your pronouns?” please consult the University of Wisconsin-Madison Gender and Sexuality Campus Center’s Pronoun Guide and Pronouns Matter page.

CESSI 2021 Application Form

General Information
Name*
First Last
What is your gender? (check all that apply)*
This information is mandatory for grant reporting purposes.
Gender (if not listed above)
What are your pronouns?*
Please consult the University of Wisconsin-Madison Gender and Sexuality Campus Center's Pronoun Guide linked at the top of this page to answer this question.
Permanent Email Address*
Current/Preferred Email Address (if different from permanent email address)
Phone Number*
Permanent Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Current Address (if different from permanent address)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Expected Location Summer 2021 (if CESSI is held virtually)*
City Country
What time zone will you be in for Summer 2021 (if CESSI is held virtually)?*
Which modality is best for you in Summer 2021?*
Please choose the options which reflects which modality best suits your Summer 2021 plans.
- In-person
- Hybrid
- Online only
- Any modality is fine
Citizenship*
(Note: All applicants are eligible for CESSI fee remission scholarships; only U.S. citizens are eligible for Title VIII Fellowship; U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents are eligible for FLAS Fellowship)
- U.S. Citizen
- U.S. Permanent Resident
Educational & Employment Information
Academic Discipline (current or of highest degree)*
For all applicants
Degree program as of September 2021 (if known)
For current students and new students enrolling in fall 2021.
Academic Institution
For current students and new students enrolling in fall 2021
What year will you finish your degree program?
For current students and new students enrolling in fall 2021
Employer
For non-students
Job Title
For non-students
Previous Instruction in Language for CESSI 2021*
Please list any previous instruction you have had in the language you wish to study at CESSI 2021. Where possible/applicable please include the type of instruction (class name, level, etc.), grade received, and textbook used. This will aid us in placing you in the correct course.
Other Previous Language Instruction
Please list any other languages you have previously studied. This will aid us in placing you in the correct course.
Financial Support
Are you applying for a FLAS Fellowship from UW-Madison?*
Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents eligible. Must complete separate FLAS application at flas.wisc.edu.
- Yes
- No
Are you applying for a FLAS Fellowship from your home institution?*
Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents eligible. Must complete separate FLAS application at your home institution.
- Yes
- No
Are you applying for a Title VIII Fellowship?*
Only U.S. citizens eligible. Note: there is no separate Title VIII application, but all applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and an additional statement of purpose. And should complete this application as soon as possible.
- Yes
- No
For Title VIII applicants, which option best describes you?
- I am currently enrolled in or will be beginning a graduate program in fall 2020
- I am a scholar or researcher (postdoctoral)
- I am a government employee or other professional (post-baccalaureate)
Are you applying to the WISLI Tuition Scholarship?
- Yes
- No
All applicants eligible. Note: The application for the WISLI Tuition Scholarship is found on the WISLI website (wisli.wisc.edu).
CESSI Fee Remission (Scholarship)*
All applicants eligible. Note: there is no separate Fee Remission application, but all applicants must submit two letters of recommendation.
- Yes
- No
Additional Information
Reason for attending CESSI*
Please limit your comments here to one or two sentences. All applicants must also submit a personal statement (recommended length: 1-2 pages) as part of their application.
Which language do you plan to study at CESSI?*
- Kazakh
- Tajik
- Uyghur
- Uzbek
(CESSI may add additional languages if there is sufficient student interest)
What level of the language do you plan to study at CESSI?*
Note: CESSI is currently committed to offering language courses at the beginning and intermediate levels; however, advanced level courses may be added with sufficient student interest.
- Beginning (1st year)
- Intermediate (2nd year)
- Advanced (3rd year)
What is your second choice of language to study at CESSI? (If any)*
- Kazakh
- Tajik
- Uyghur
- Uzbek
- I don't have a second choice
What level of language would you choose for your second choice language? (If any)*
Note: CESSI is currently committed to offering language courses at the beginning and intermediate levels; however, advanced level courses may be added with sufficient student interest.
- Beginning (1st year)
- Intermediate (2nd year)
- Advanced (3rd year)
- I don't have a second choice
How did you find out about CESSI?*
- CESSI website
- CESSI social media
- Professor/colleague
- Brochure
- Conference
Topics of interest
The CESSI program will include a lecture series (in English) and other academic, cultural, and social events. Please name some specific subjects you would like to see covered in institute programming. Note: stating preferences here does not guarantee programming on a given topic, but they will help the organizers plan a varied and interesting program. We therefore appreciate your suggestions.
Additional Application Materials Checklist
Have you submitted or plan to submit the following materials via email to cessi@creeca.wisc.edu? (DO NOT mail materials to the CREECA office.)
- Personal Statement
- Transcripts
- CV/Résumé
- $25 Application Fee (link below)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation (fee remission & Title VIII applicants only)
- Title VIII Statement of Purpose (Title VIII applicants only)
- UW-Madison FLAS Fellowship Application (FLAS applicants only; complete at flas.wisc.edu)
Consent*
I consent to my name, pronouns, and email being shared with my instructor prior to the beginning of courses.
Should you be accepted to CESSI 2021 it will be necessary to share your names, pronouns, and email address with your instructor prior to the beginning of courses. Please indicate that you agree to this by checking the box.

The Application Fee maybe paid here.

CESSI 2021 Application Form

General Information

Educational & Employment Information

Financial Support

Additional Information