Boren Awards

Provided by National Security Education Program (Department of Defense)

No deadline
$25,000
60+ min

About this scholarship

Undergraduate and graduate awards supporting 6-12 months of language-focused study abroad in world regions critical to U.S. interests (Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand excluded). Recipients commit to at least one year of federal government service in exchange for funding. Awards offer up to $25,000.

Quick facts

Award amount

$25,000

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

Not specified

Time to apply

60+ min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

6 listed

U.S. undergraduate or graduate student

Planning 6-12 months of language study abroad

Study location must exclude Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

Recipients must agree to work in the U.S. federal government for at least one year

Must meet the campus internal deadline (early January) to receive a campus evaluation

National application deadlines occur in late January (fellowship) and early February (scholarship)

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

Important

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