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Program

Boren Awards for International Study Scholarships
Organization

National Security Education Program (NSEP)
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

Boren Scholarships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.

Boren Scholars represent a vital pool of highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal national security arena. In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.
Application Deadline

February 09, 2024
Application Website

www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship/basics.html

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 $8,000 for summer, $10,000 one semester, or $20,000 for a full year program
Renewable?

No
Additional Details

In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.

Requirements

Description
  • A U.S. citizen at the time of application
  • A high school graduate, or have earned a GED
  • Matriculated in an undergraduate degree program located within the United States accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Boren Scholars must remain matriculated in their undergraduate programs for the duration of the scholarship and may not graduate until the scholarship is complete.
  • Applying to a study abroad program that meets home institution standards in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.  Boren Scholarships are not for study in the United States.
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Degree Programs
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
Keywords
 Scholarship, Travel Abroad, Security, Boren
Contact

boren@iie.org
Organization Address

1400 K Street NW, 7th Floor
Washington , DC 20005
Organization Phone
 202-326-7733
Last Modified Date
 October 16, 2015