PS A statement of purpose describing your proposed academic program and plans for a professional career. Please also include a discussion of your intent to study an indigenous African language(s) and how language study relates to your academic and professional objectives in African Studies. The Statement of Purpose should be uploaded as an attachment to the online application for admission. Fee International applicants are required to submit a $90.00 application fee. RL Three letters of recommendation to the Admissions Committee at the Center for African Studies. The letters may be mailed (see address above), sent via email (african@illinois.edu), or submitted online as part of the online application. Transcript Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework should be mailed to: University of Illinois Center for African Studies 910 S. Fifth St, Room 210 Champaign, IL 61820 Please note that only official, sealed copies of transcripts will be accepted.