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Boren Graduate Fellowships is a fellowship from the National Security Education Program that funds U.S. graduate students to study critical languages and cultures in regions underrepresented in U.S. study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The program prioritizes study in regions and languages relevant to U.S. national security.
Awards reach up to $25,000 for overseas study and up to $30,000 for combined overseas and domestic programs. Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens at the time of application who are matriculated in or applying to a graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. institution.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. citizens at the time of application; matriculated in or applying to a graduate degree program at an accredited U. S. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000 for overseas study; up to $30,000 for combined overseas and domestic program. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Boren Graduate Fellowships is funded by National Security Education Program (NSEP). 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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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