Welcome to Project GO Program 2024 at San Diego State University!

Project GO (Global Officers) is an initiative sponsored by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) aimed at improving the language skills, regional expertise, and intercultural communication skills of future military officers. Administered by the Institute of International Education on behalf of the National Security Education Program and the Defense Language Office, Project GO provides institutional grants to 25 U.S. universities across the country, including five of the six Senior Military Colleges. Working in support of Army, Air Force, and Navy ROTC strategies and policies, Project GO facilitates collaborative efforts among universities and between universities and ROTC leadership.

A major obstacle to ROTC students taking courses in critical languages has been the heavy course loads that they typically take each semester, precluding their taking additional courses in language and culture. We address this by:

  • Hosting intensive summer classes to eliminate ROTC students’ scheduling difficulties;
  • Integrating language and culture courses into the Military Science minor;

There are many benefits to participating in Project GO language programs, including:

  • Receiving a fully-funded scholarship for critical language study
  • Improving language proficiency
  • Qualifying for language proficiency bonus pay (*Check with your commanding officer)
  • Opening pathways to new career opportunities that require language and area studies
  • Earning university credits and fulfilling language requirements

More information about Project GO eligibility, opportunities, and benefits can be found at http://www.rotcprojectgo.org/faqs
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Application Dates and Deadlines

The Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC) at San Diego State University (SDSU) offers Project GO scholarships to ROTC students to study Arabic, Chinese-Mandarin, Portuguese, and Portuguese Study Abroad. Learn more about the summer intensive programs by navigating to the language program.

SDSU Project GO Hybrid Domestic Program Dates: May 29 - August 10, 2024

  • Online: May 29 - June 14, 2024
    • Travel to SDSU / Move-In: June 16, 2024
  • At SDSU: June 16 - August 10, 2024
    • Travel Home / Move-Out: August 10, 2024

Application opens October 2, 2023 on the main Project GO Website

Watch the Project GO and Summer Intensive Promotional Video

The Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC) at San Diego State University (SDSU) offers Project GO scholarships to ROTC students to study Arabic, Chinese-Mandarin, Portuguese, and Portuguese Study Abroad. Learn more about the summer intensive programs by navigating to the language program.

SDSU Project GO Hybrid Domestic Program 2023: May 29 - August 10, 2024.
  • Session 1: May 29 - June 14, 2024 (online)
    • Travel to SDSU on June 16, 2024
  • Session 2: June 17 - July 3, 2024 (SDSU)
  • Session 3: July 8 - July 23, 2024 (SDSU)
  • Session 4: July 24 - August 9, 2024 (SDSU)
    • Travel Home on August 10, 2024

* Scholarship students must attend all 4 sessions

Important Dates: Domestic Hybrid Project GO Programs 2024
  • Application Opens October 2, 2022
  • Application Deadline: February 27, 2023
  • Applicant Notification: March 18, 2023
  • Student Decision: March 21, 2023
  • Waitlist Notification: April 25, 2023

Watch the Project GO and Summer Intensive Promo Video

SDSU Project GO Promo Video

Alumni Spotlight: Major Miranda Hernandez

Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Ward

Alumni Spotlight: Stephanie Reid



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