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Boren Awards for International Study (Boren Scholarships) is sponsored by National Security Education Program (NSEP). Boren Scholarships provide funding to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. Boren Fellowships provide similar funding for graduate students.
The awards emphasize long-term linguistic and cultural immersion in less commonly taught languages. Recipients commit to working for the federal government in national security roles for at least one year after graduation.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. citizens currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. degree program (undergraduate for Scholarships, graduate for Fellowships). Must study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests (excluding Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand). Requires a service commitment to the federal government. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000 for undergraduates (up to $8,000 for summer STEM, up to $10,000 for a semester, up to $20,000 for an academic year); Up to $30,000 for graduate students. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Boren Awards for International Study (Boren Scholarships) are due January 27, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Boren Awards for International Study (Boren Scholarships) is funded by National Security Education Program (NSEP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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