Internships, Careers and Graduate School
Russia’s reemergence as an aggressive power on the world stage has resulted in increased demand for Russian majors and minors.
Russia’s war against Ukraine has sparked a national conversation about the neglect of Russian Studies over the past two decades and the dire need for young Russia specialists. Testifying to Russia's continued importance to national security, the U.S. State Department has designated Russian a "critical need language" and currently offers funding for further study, including the Critical Language Scholarships and the Boren Scholarships. Our graduates find that Russian language skills and cultural expertise open doors to careers in policy, academia, non-profits, business, and the arts.
Several of our alumni, prior to Russia’s full-scale invasion, served in Peace Corps in Ukraine. Peace Corps maintains a presence in countries with large Russian speaking populations, including Armenia, Georgia, and Kyrgyzstan.
Recent Davidson alumni have also taught English as Fulbright fellows in Russia and other countries where Russian is widely spoken, including Ukraine, Moldova, and Uzbekistan.
Fellowships are competitive awards and programs that provide funding and other resources for meaningful immersive work, like research, teaching, or service. Like scholarships, fellowships can also support academic study.
These featured fellowships support a variety of experiences in and outside of the U.S. Interested candidates should contact Davidson’s Office of Fellowships to learn more about these fellowships and other programs.