Boren Scholarship Award For Undergraduates

Name: The Boren Scholarship Award For Undergraduates

Award Amount: $20,000

Information and Eligibility:
The Boren Scholarship Award for Undergraduates provides significant financial support to students who wish to study abroad in regions of the world considered critical to the interests of the United States. This scholarship encourages cultural immersion, intensive language study, and academic exploration in countries that are underrepresented in traditional study abroad programs. Students may receive funding to study languages, cultures, and subjects that help build expertise in areas tied to national security, international development, diplomacy, and global engagement.

Funded by the National Security Education Program, the Boren Scholarship focuses on developing future leaders who will contribute to government service and national security efforts after graduation. Applicants must demonstrate a clear connection between their proposed study abroad program and long-term academic or career goals that support national interests. Students are expected to articulate how their chosen language, geographic region, and field of study will strengthen their ability to serve in roles that advance the security and well-being of the nation. The scholarship supports a wide range of study lengths, offering eight thousand dollars for summer programs, ten thousand dollars for semester programs, and up to twenty thousand dollars for full academic year programs.

Application Requirements:

• Be a current undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited institution in the United States
• Propose a study abroad program located in an eligible country and focused on an approved language or field of study
• Submit the full Boren Scholarship application through the official online portal
• Provide academic transcripts demonstrating progress and readiness for international study
• Submit letters of recommendation from instructors or advisors who can speak to academic and professional potential
• Write essays describing language goals, cultural interests, and contributions to national security

Selection Criteria:

• Clear commitment to careers connected to national service or public sector leadership
• Strong reasons for choosing the proposed country and language
• Quality, depth, and relevance of written responses
• Academic preparation and personal readiness for study abroad

Additional Details:

• Award amounts vary based on program length, with maximum funding available for year-long programs
• Funding may be used for tuition, travel, living expenses, and study abroad materials
• Recipients commit to a public service requirement after graduation
• Ideal for students pursuing international careers in diplomacy, intelligence, development, or global policy

Deadline:
February

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