Boren Awards

The Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture abroad by U.S. undergraduate or graduate students. All eligible applicants have the option to either apply for a Regional Flagship Language Initiative or select/design their own study program.
BOREN SCHOLARSHIPS

Fund study abroad by U.S. undergraduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Awards are determined by duration abroad:

  • Up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
  • Up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
  • Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)
BOREN FELLOWSHIPS

Fund research and language study proposals by U.S. graduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Awards are determined by duration abroad:

  • Up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
  • Up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
  • + Up to $12,000 for domestic language study (optional)
Year Name Major Country
2022 Bosheers, Justin Criminal Justice Administration African Flagship Languages Initiative (AFLI)
2014 Martin, Tandra International Relations Morocco

 

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