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Boren Scholarships: Language, Culture & National Security

Boren Scholarships support U.S. citizens studying foreign languages in critical regions, emphasizing national security and public service commitment. Choose from established programs or design your own for immersive experiences.

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Boren Scholarships: Language, Culture & National Security

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  1. Program Overview

  2. Eligibility - All Programs U.S. citizen Planning to study a foreign language in an eligible world region Matriculated at an accredited U.S. institution or applying to a graduate school Non-citizen of destination country /eligible-programs

  3. Focus on National Security Addressing the challenges of a global society We recognize a broad definition of national security; You must make a specific, detailed, and focused argument /essays#national-security

  4. Focus on Public Service Commitment to one year in an internationally focused position Preference given to applicants who demonstrate a longer-term commitment to work in the federal government /essays#public-service

  5. Focus on Language & Culture Serious interest in language study before, during, and after Boren Strong applicants set realistic expectations for proficiency gains & select overseas programs to achieve those goals /eligible-programs#languages

  6. Two Types of Eligible Programs 1.) Flagship Language Initiatives South Asian Languages Turkish African Languages Indonesian 2.) Self-Designed Programs

  7. African Flagship Languages Initiative (AFLI) * French is a preferred language only under the African Flagship Languages Initiative /initiatives#AFLI ‡ Applicants for Akan/Twi, Wolof, or Zulu must select their own overseas program

  8. INDONESIAN Flagship Language Initiative (IFLI) Summer Domestic Program Fall Overseas Program in Indonesia Spring Overseas Program (Optional) /initiatives#IFLI

  9. South Asian Flagship Languages Initiative (SAFLI) Summer Domestic Program Fall Overseas Programs: • Hindi in India • Urdu in India Spring Overseas Program (Optional) /initiatives#SAFLI

  10. Turkish Flagship Language Initiative (TURFLI) NEW IN 2020! Summer Domestic Program at Fall Overseas Program in Baku, Azerbaijan Spring Overseas Program (Optional) /initiatives#TURFLI

  11. SELF-DESIGNED PROGRAM Structure BOREN SCHOLARSHIPS BOREN FELLOWSHIPS Develop a Study Plan: • Language study • Academic study • Academic internship • Graduate-level research Find one or more Study Abroad Programs in the same country: • University study abroad • Third-party provider www.iiepassport.org /eligible-programs

  12. Self-Designed Program Maximum Awards BOREN SCHOLARSHIPS BOREN FELLOWSHIPS $20,000/ 25-52 weeks $10,000 / 12-24 weeks $8,000 / 8-11 weeks (STEM) $24,000 / 37-52 weeks $20,000 / 25-36 weeks $12,000 / 12-24 weeks + Up to $12,000 for domestic /eligible-programs#max-awards

  13. Building a Self-Designed Program Budget One round-trip ticket compliant with the Fly America Act All program tuition & materials Overseas medical insurance All lodging & food costs for time in country, including during program breaks Local transportation Not covered: passports, visas, vaccinations, dependents, personal travel/entertainment /eligible-programs#max-awards

  14. Duration of Overseas Study Preference * Institute of International Education. (2018). "Duration of U.S. Study Abroad, 2005/06‐2016/17." Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. /eligible-programs#max-awards

  15. Country preferences /eligible-programs#countries *Applicants to blue-colored countries must specify a viable alternate plan in another appropriate country for the same language of study

  16. Language Preferences /eligible-programs#languages * French is a preferred language only under the African Flagship Languages Initiative

  17. Field of Study Preferences /eligible-programs#field-of-study

  18. Priority Agencies Department of State Department of Defense Department of HomelandSecurity The Intelligence Community /essays#federal-careers

  19. Other Agencies Employing Boren Alumni /essays#federal-careers

  20. Federal Job Search Support & Resources NSEP Service Team NSEPnet.org Boren Forum Federal Employment Seminar Resume Workshops Special Hiring Authorities Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program /essays#job-search

  21. Boren Awards for ROTC The Boren Scholarships encourage participation by undergraduate ROTC cadets and midshipmen, who are strong candidates due to their commitment to national security and government service. See also Just click on the question that asks if the applicant is in ROTC. Yes Critical language scholarships for ROTC /essays#public-service https://rotcprojectgo.org

  22. Application Requirements Essays Letters of Recommendation Transcript(s) Study Plan Summary Letter of Overseas Affiliation and/or Research Abstract & Methodology (for Boren Fellows, optional) /essays

  23. Essay Requirements Essay # 1: • National Security Argument Essay # 2: • Preparation for Extended Overseas Study • Future Career Plans & Leadership Qualities for Government Service /essays

  24. Application deadlines National deadlines are for study that will begin after June 1, 2020 or before March 1, 2021 BOREN SCHOLARSHIPS February 5, 2020 BOREN FELLOWSHIPS January 29, 2020 /find-your-campus-representative

  25. /apply-now

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