Application Year
Graduating Seniors, Graduate Students
Description
Boren Fellowships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. graduate 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 Fellowship website for country and program specific requirements.
Enrolled in a graduate program throughout the duration of the fellowship.
Committed to working for the federal government for at lease 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
- Application Instructions
- Boren Awards Program Overview Video
- Crafting Competitive Essays
- Helpful Hints for Boren Essays
- Additional Questions? Email boren@iie.org or call 1-800-618-NSEP (6737)
Interested in applying for Boren Fellowship?
Make an advising appointment here or email ncs@appstate.edu.