The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Rider University offers four (4) $2,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen who declare a foreign language major. Majors are offered in French, German, Russian and Spanish. Scholarship recipients will retain the funding over four (4) years of study provided that they fulfill the following criteria:

1. Continuation in and completion of the major
2. Achievement of a cumulative GPA of 2.75
3. Active participation in department activities

Interested prospective students should notify the Office of Admission of their interest no later than March 1, 2008.

In addition to this scholarship, students may qualify for an additional scholarship based on academic merit, ranging from $6,000 to $18,000 and renewable for all four years at Rider provided they maintain a specified grade point average. Students may also qualify for additional funding based on need.

If you have any questions regarding the foreign languages programs and study abroad opportunities, please contact:

   Dr. Linda Materna, Chairperson
   Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures
   Tel: 609-895-5592; Department Tel: 609-896-5146
   materna@rider.edu