Boren Fellowships, an initiative of the National Security Education
Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. graduate students
to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to
U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa,
Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle
East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New
Zealand are excluded.
Boren Fellows represent a vital pool of highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal national security arena. In exchange for funding, Boren Fellows commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.
Award Amounts
Boren Fellowships provide up to $24,000 for overseas study.
In addition, Boren Fellowships can provide limited funding for domestic language study that will supplement the overseas component. The maximum award for a combined overseas and domestic program is $30,000.
Length of Study
Boren Fellowships are made for a minimum of 12 weeks overseas and a maximum of one year overseas. Boren-funded programs can begin no earlier than June 1, 2016 and no later than March 1, 2017.
Boren Fellowships promote long term linguistic and cultural immersion. Therefore, preference will be given to applicants proposing overseas programs of 6 months or longer. However, applicants proposing overseas programs of 3-6 months, especially those in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields are encouraged to apply.
Source : https://www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship/basics.html
Boren Fellows represent a vital pool of highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal national security arena. In exchange for funding, Boren Fellows commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.
Award Amounts
Boren Fellowships provide up to $24,000 for overseas study.
In addition, Boren Fellowships can provide limited funding for domestic language study that will supplement the overseas component. The maximum award for a combined overseas and domestic program is $30,000.
Length of Study
Boren Fellowships are made for a minimum of 12 weeks overseas and a maximum of one year overseas. Boren-funded programs can begin no earlier than June 1, 2016 and no later than March 1, 2017.
Boren Fellowships promote long term linguistic and cultural immersion. Therefore, preference will be given to applicants proposing overseas programs of 6 months or longer. However, applicants proposing overseas programs of 3-6 months, especially those in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline
The Boren Fellowship national application deadline is January 28, 2016. For more information about the application process, click here.Source : https://www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship/basics.html
