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Find similar grantsBoren Fellowships is sponsored by Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO). Boren Fellowships provide funding for American graduate students to study critical languages, including Korean. Fellows commit to working at least one year for the federal government after graduation.
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Boren Awards are an initiative of the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO). Boren Scholars and Fellows study a wide range of critical languages , including Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. Boren Awards are available to students of all proficiency levels who are committed to enhancing their skills.
Boren Scholars and Fellows from diverse fields of study immerse themselves in the cultures in world regions underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Awards alumni are committed to public service , working in positions critical to U.S. national security throughout the Federal Government, including the Departments of State, War, and Homeland Security.
Fund study abroad by U.S. undergraduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Maximum awards are determined by duration abroad: $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred) $8,000 for 8-11 weeks ( STEM majors only) Fund research and language study proposals by U.S. graduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests.
Maximum awards are determined by duration abroad: $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred) + $5,000 for summer domestic language study (optional) STEP 1 - CREATE A NEW APPLICATION Visit the Apply Now page to get started by selecting the overseas location and language you want to study. You may change your selections at any time. Reach out to the Boren Awards campus representative at your institution.
(You may still apply if your institution does not have one.) They will have lots of constructive advice for you. Watch our introductory webinar to learn the basics of the Boren Awards application.
Review the official selection criteria .
STEP 3 - CHOOSE A PROGRAM Apply for a Regional Flagship Language Initiative Regional Flagship Language Initiatives offer Boren Scholars and Boren Fellows carefully-selected, credit-bearing language courses during the summer (domestic) and fall (overseas), with the option to continue overseas study into the spring: The African Flagship Languages Initiative (AFLI) for the study of French , Swahili , Akan/Twi , Wolof , or Zulu The Southeast Asian Flagship Languages Initiative (SEAFLI) for the study of Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese Select/Design Your Own Study Program STEP 4 - REFLECT ON PROFESSIONAL GOALS The Boren Awards invest in linguistic and cultural knowledge for aspiring federal government employees.
Understanding the national security implications of your study and the many career opportunities available to you is critical to a successful application. Draft your essays as early as you can and share them with your recommenders . For more information on the one-year federal service requirement, check out the federal careers section here .
STEP 5 - GET MORE SUPPORT Your most important support will come from your campus representative . (You may still apply if you do not have one; ask new advisors to contact us if they want to be listed.) Boren Awards staff will release new webinars on specific topics throughout the application cycle -- watch as many as you can!
If you have any questions specific to your application, contact us at boren@iieus. org or call 1-800-618-6737 ext. 1 during business hours (9 am to 5 pm Eastern).
STEP 6 - SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY THE NATIONAL DEADLINE The national deadlines for the 2027 Boren Awards are: Boren Fellowships: January 20, 2027 Boren Scholarships: January 27, 2027 2027-28 Boren Awards funding may be applied to programs starting as early as June, 2027 or as late as March 1, 2028.
Your campus representative may also set a campus deadline to provide support and feedback -- please check to see if there is one and respect it! Applicants will be notified if they have been selected in mid-to-late April Find Your Campus Representative
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must be U. S. citizens and graduate students. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $24,000 for overseas study, and can also provide limited funding for domestic language support that will supplement the overseas component, for a total of $30,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Boren Fellowships is funded by Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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