Amount: Up to $25,000 (undergraduate), up to $30,000 (graduate)
Deadline: January (undergraduate), October (graduate)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for US students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to US interests. Recipients commit to working for the federal government after graduation.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: N/A (strong academic record expected)
- US citizen
- Undergraduate or graduate student
- Studying abroad in areas critical to US national security, with an emphasis on language immersion
Required Materials
- Application
- Essays
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Study Plan
Timeline
Graduate application due October. Undergraduate application due January.
Tips
Clearly articulate how your chosen language and region of study align with US national security interests. Demonstrate a commitment to federal service.