The United Nations estimates that 40% of indigenous languages are in danger of disappearing. At TranslationServices.com, we’re passionate about keeping endangered languages alive, and we work with translation experts the world over to help do so.

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​The 2021 essay topic

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Write an essay between 500 and 750 words based on the following prompt:

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Select an endangered language. Tell us a little bit about it, and explain why you believe preserving this language is important.

 

Protip: Having trouble coming up with a favorite endangered language? Here’s a list.

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​The award

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We award one $500 scholarship each year.

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​Requirements

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This scholarship is open to students anywhere in the world. To be eligible for the scholarship, you must…

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• be in your final year of high school (or equivalent) or be in any year of your undergraduate education

• provide permission to publish your essay on TranslationServices.com and possible other locations

• apply by noon (US Eastern time) on June 1, 2021