IU Summer Overseas Program

In order to be best prepared for the Capstone Year Abroad in Kazakhstan, IU Russian Flagship students must participate in a study abroad program at least a year before they embark on the Capstone year. Student may choose to fulfill this requirement by participating in an IU summer abroad program in a Russian-speaking country.

IU offers two overseas summer programs: one administered by American Councils for International Education (AC) and the other administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). Both programs offer scholarships for which Russian Flagship students are encouraged to apply. Please note, in order to be considered for Flagship financial support, students must attend the American Councils Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP) in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Other programs are not eligible for Flagship support.

To be considered for Flagship support, students need to submit their applications by mid-January. For details on application deadlines, eligibility requirements etc., please visit the program links listed above.