The American Institute for Sri-Lankan Studies (AISLS) Colombo center has received a small grant from the US Department of Education to support US-based scholars who wish to acquire or improve language skills. These funds are available to defray the costs of instruction in Sinhala, Tamil, Pali, or Arabic. The training must take place in Sri Lanka and be obtained by September 30, 2005. This is particularly useful given the current political climate and need for individuals with extensive knowledge of South Asia.