Provided by National Security Education Program (Department of Defense)
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.
Award amount
$25,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
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)
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Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
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Important
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