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Boren Scholarships

National Security Education Program
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 6/1/2025
Closes: 3/1/2026

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
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Undergraduate student
  • High school graduate or GED recipient
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree
  • U.S. citizen
  • Participate in a study abroad program outside Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand that emphasizes language study as a core component
  • Aged 18 or older Preference is given to students from designated countries, fields of study, or languages, as well as 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
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen

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