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Find similar grantsBoren Awards (Scholarships and Fellowships) - African Flagship Languages Initiative (AFLI) is sponsored by National Security Education Program (NSEP). The Boren Awards fund U. S.
undergraduate and graduate students to study less commonly taught languages and cultures in world regions critical to U. S. national interests, including Africa.
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Regional Flagship Language Initiative | Boren Awards Boren Awards are an initiative of the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO). Regional Flagship Language Initiative * All dates are tentative and might change when the application opens in Fall 2026* Boren Awards applicants may participate in one of the following Regional Flagship Language Initiatives described below.
More information about the self-identified program structure can be found here . Note that these initiatives are distinct from The Language Flagship. Applicants will know if they are enrolled in The Language Flagship and should consult our specific guidance for funding their Capstone year abroad.
Also note that these initiatives are distinct from the Master of Professional Studies in Persian (MPS) Program. Applicants interested in the MPS program should consult our specific guidance for more information.
Components of Regional Flagship Language Initiatives Open to undergraduate Boren Scholars and graduate Boren Fellows Immersive and rigorous language programs during the summer (domestic) and fall (overseas) that award academic credit from U.S. universities and include up to 60 hours of language instruction and interaction a week Full language immersion through homestays, tutoring, language tables, cultural excursions, and community engagement Supplemental spring funding for self-designed language study and research or internships Coursework tailored to all levels, including beginners (except for French , which requires intermediate proficiency) Rapid proficiency gains in languages highly sought-after in the federal workforce Cohort-based programming led by experienced U.S. and overseas staff providing support for safety, health and emergencies, logistical support for classes, as well as housing and visas Participation in the entire summer and fall programs is required for all Regional Flagship Language Initiative participants .
Applicants who wish to combine language study with other pursuits--especially Boren Fellows seeking to conduct research --during that period are encouraged to identify or design their own programs . All languages (with the exception of French) and overseas destinations featured in the Regional Flagship Language Initiatives are preferred options for self-designed programs .
* Participation in the required summer and fall programs is sufficient to meet the Boren Awards preference for duration abroad. Spring programs are optional and will not affect chances of selection. Spring programs must include language study and have a maximum award amount corresponding to the 12-24 week threshold .
Applicants should apply for the spring program in the application as there is no guarantee it can be added after awards are announced. Summer costs covered by the Boren Awards include tuition, language partners, books and materials, excursions, housing, meals, and a set stipend towards round trip travel costs.
Fall overseas costs include those same expenses as well as visa or residency permit costs, roundtrip FAA compliant airfare, homestay costs, and overseas health insurance. Please note that certain costs are not eligible to be covered by the Boren Awards: passport fees; vaccinations and medical expenses; expenses related to dependents; and personal travel and entertainment expenses.
Boren will not cover personal domestic expenses such as rent, credit card, college loans or car payments. Boren eligible and non-eligible costs are the same for each Regional Flagship Language Initiative. *French is only a preferred language for the Boren Awards through AFLI.
Applying for a Regional Flagship Language Initiative Applications for the Regional Flagship Language Initiatives use the same form as all other Boren Awards applications . Applicants begin by selecting an overseas destination and language where an initiative is offered on the first page of the application.
They will then be asked whether they want to participate in the applicable initiative in the Study Abroad Program section of the Boren Scholarships application, or the Program Information section of the Boren Fellowships application.
Contents African Flagship Languages Initiative (AFLI) African Flagship Languages Initiative (AFLI) AFLI offers Boren Scholars and Fellows the opportunity to engage in intensive study of French, Swahili, Akan/Twi, Wolof, or Zulu through a combination of domestic and overseas programs. As noted above, participation in the entire summer and fall programs is required for all AFLI participants .
Applicants who wish to combine language study with other pursuits--especially Boren Fellows seeking to conduct research --during that period are encouraged to identify or design their own programs . The AFLI programs will be administered by the University of Florida . Language: Instruction in French for intermediate and higher, plus basic Wolof (applicants seeking specialized study of Wolof should apply for that language instead).
French is only a preferred language for the Boren Awards through AFLI. Proficiency of intermediate-high (ILR 1+ in Speaking) or greater is required for admission to the AFLI French program and will be verified through testing.
Domestic Program Destination: University of Florida in Gainesville, FL Domestic Program Start & End Dates: June 4-July 31, 2026 Overseas Program Destination: West African Research Center (WARC) in Dakar, Senegal Overseas Program Start & End Dates: August 19-December 5, 2026 or end date of self-identified program if extending into the spring AFLI - Swahili in Tanzania Language: Instruction in Swahili for all levels Domestic Program Destination: University of Florida in Gainesville, FL Domestic Program Start & End Dates: June 4-July 31, 2026 Overseas Program Destination: MS-TCDC in Arusha, Tanzania Overseas Program Start & End Dates: August 19-December 5, 2026 or end date of self-identified program if extending into the spring Boren Scholars and Fellows studying Akan/Twi, Wolof, or Zulu must identify their own fall overseas programs in Ghana, Senegal, or South Africa respectively.
These programs must include intensive study of the target language and be at least 12 weeks long to qualify for funding.
Language: Instruction in Akan/Twi for all levels Domestic Program Destination: University of Florida in Gainesville, FL Domestic Program Start & End Dates: June 4-July 31, 2026 Overseas Program Destination: Applicant must select a program for the study of Akan/Twi in Ghana according to the rules for self-designed programs Overseas Program Start & End Dates: Actual overseas program start and end dates, which should begin in August 2027 and last at least 12 weeks Language: Instruction in Wolof for all levels (applicants wishing to study French in Senegal should not select Wolof as their primary language) Domestic Program Destination: University of Florida in Gainesville, FL Domestic Program Start & End Dates: June 4-July 31, 2026 Overseas Program Destination: Applicant must select a program for the study of Wolof in Senegal according to the rules for self-designed programs Overseas Program Start & End Dates: Actual overseas program start and end dates, which should begin in August 2027 and last at least 12 weeks AFLI - Zulu in South Africa Language: Instruction in Zulu for all levels (applicants wishing to study any other language of South Africa should not apply through AFLI) Domestic Program Destination: University of Florida in Gainesville, FL Domestic Program Start & End Dates: June 4-July 31, 2026 Overseas Program Destination: Applicant must select a program for the study of Zulu in South Africa according to the rules for self-designed programs Overseas Program Start & End Dates: Actual overseas program start and end dates, which should begin in August 2027 and last at least 12 weeks Find Your Campus Representative
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Boren Awards (Scholarships and Fellowships) - African Flagship Languages Initiative (AFLI) is funded by National Security Education Program (NSEP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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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.
Boren Awards for International Study is sponsored by National Security Education Program (NSEP). The Boren Awards provide funding for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. Graduate students are eligible for awards to add an international and language component to their graduate education.
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