About the Program
The Boren Awards are a scholarship program that funds students to study abroad, learn critical languages, and prepare for careers in the federal government.
There are two opportunities available to students.
BOREN SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships fund study abroad by U.S. undergraduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests.
- Maximum awards are determined by duration abroad:
- $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
- $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
- $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)
BOREN FELLOWSHIPS
These fellowships fund research and language study proposals by U.S. graduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests.
- Maximum awards are determined by duration abroad:
- $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
- $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
- + $5,000 for summer domestic language study (optional)
For more detailed information, visit the official Boren Awards web-page.