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Boren Awards (Scholarships and Fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students) is sponsored by Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO), U.S. Department of Defense. Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study less commonly taught languages and cultures in areas critical to U.S. national security.
In exchange for funding, recipients commit to working in the federal government for a minimum of one year.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. undergraduate and graduate students. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000 for undergraduate academic year study abroad; up to $30,000 for graduate language study and international research. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Boren Awards (Scholarships and Fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students) is funded by Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO), U.S. Department of Defense. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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