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Boren Scholarships

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 8/8/2024
Closes: 1/31/2025

Boren Scholarships provide funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages and subject areas in world regions critical to U.S. interests. The program focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. Interested students who apply to study in designated countries, in designated fields of study, or using designated languages receive priority consideration. Undergraduate applicants proposing at least 25 weeks of overseas study also receive special consideration.

Win up to
$25,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Planning an overseas program in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand that includes language study as a core element
  • High school graduate or GED recipient
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree in the U.S.
  • U.S. citizen
  • Provide a clear and compelling explanation of the relevance of their country, language, field of study, and overseas study to U.S. national security
  • Demonstrate academic preparation, cultural adaptability, flexibility, and maturity required to succeed abroad
  • Exhibit merit through a proven or steadily improving academic record
  • Aged 18 or older
  • Commit to working for the federal government for at least 1 year after graduation Preference is given to students of designated preferred countries, fields of study, or languages. Preference is also given to undergraduate applicants proposing at least 25 weeks of overseas study.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Minimum Age
    18
    Location
    • Country: US
    Intended Area of Study
    Foreign Languages and Literatures
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen

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