Scholarship Information and Eligibility Requirements
Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to US undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to US interests, and are underrepresented in study abroad; including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Scholars represent a wide variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including, but not limited to, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. Boren Scholarships are funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to US national security.
Boren Scholarships are for undergraduate students. You are eligible to apply for the Boren Scholarship if you are:
- A US citizen at the time of application
- A high school graduate, or have earned a GED
- Matriculated in an undergraduate degree program located within the United States, accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education. Boren Scholars must remain matriculated in their undergraduate programs for the duration of the scholarship and may not graduate until the scholarship is complete.
- Applying to a study abroad program that meets home institution standards in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Boren Scholarships are not for study in the United States.
Fellowship Information and Eligibility Requirements
Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 to US graduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to US interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Scholars represent a variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. Boren Scholarships are funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to US national security.
Boren Fellowships are for graduate students. You are eligible to apply for the Boren Fellowship if you are:
- A US citizen at the time of application
- Either matriculated in or applying to a graduate degree program at a US college or university located within the United States and accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education. Boren Fellows must remain matriculated in their graduate programs for the duration of the fellowship and may not graduate until the fellowship is complete.
- Planning an overseas program that meets home institution standards in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Boren Fellowships are not for study in the United States.
Government Service
In exchange for the scholarship or fellowship funding, all Boren Scholars and Fellows must agree to the NSEP Service Requirement to work for the federal government in the national security arena.
Deadlines and How to Apply
The Office for National and International Scholarships organizes the review process, consults with all interested students on assembling competitive applications, works with applicants to prepare for all stages of national competition, and publicizes results.
Visit the Boren Scholarship webpage or contact Timothy Jones for more information:
Timothy Jones
Assistant Program Director for National and International Scholarships
University Honors Program
390 Northrop
612.624.5522
[email protected]