2018 Boren Scholarship Awards for U.S. Undergraduate Students

Deadline: February 8, 2018

Applications are open for the 2018 Boren Scholarship Awards. 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.

Boren Scholars represent a vital pool of highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal national security arena. Boren-funded programs can begin no earlier than June 1. Summer-only programs must be eight (8) weeks or more and are limited to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students.

Awards

Maximum scholarship awards are:

• $8,000 for a summer program (special initiative for STEM students only; 8 weeks minimum)
• $10,000 for a semester
• $20,000 for a 6 – 12 months

Eligibility

• A U.S. citizen at the time of application
• Planning an overseas program that meets home institution standards in 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 Scholarships promote long term linguistic and cultural immersion, and therefore study abroad proposals for two or more semesters are strongly encouraged.
• Preference will be given to undergraduate applicants proposing a at least 6 months overseas.

The applicant must be:

• 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.

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

Application

Click here to access the Boren Scholarships application.

The Boren Scholarship national application deadline is February 8, 2018. Please see your campus representative for your earlier on-campus deadline. Please visit how to apply for more information on application process.

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