Application Year
Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Description
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.
Eligibility
See the Boren Scholarship website for country and program-specific requirements.
Current undergraduate student.
Committed to working for the federal government for at least one year after graduation.
- Planning to study abroad in an eligible world region.
On-Campus Deadline
Early January
National Deadline
Early February
Campus Review Process Required
Yes
Resources
- Boren Awards Program Overview Video
- Crafting Competitive Essays
- Helpful Hints for Boren Essays
- Boren Scholarship for ROTC
- Boren Scholarship for The Language Flagship
- Additional Questions? Email boren@iie.org or call 1-800-618-NSEP (6737)
Interested in applying for the Boren Scholarship?
Make an advising appointment here or email ncs@appstate.edu.