Boren Awards for International Study
The Boren Awards for International Study support U.S. students pursuing study abroad in critical regions and languages vital to U.S. national security interests.
Funder: Institute of International Education
Due Dates: January 20, 2027 (Boren Fellowships) | January 27, 2027 (Boren Scholarships)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 for Boren Scholarships (undergraduate); up to $30,000 for Boren Fellowships (graduate, includes optional $5,000 domestic summer language study); award size depends on program length.
Summary: Supports U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study critical languages abroad in regions vital to U.S. national security interests.
Key Information: Federal service commitment required after award; study in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand is ineligible.
Description
The Boren Awards for International Study provide substantial funding for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to pursue immersive language study and research abroad in world regions and languages critical to U.S. national security. Funded by the National Security Education Program and administered by the Institute of International Education, these awards aim to build a workforce with advanced language and cultural skills for public service careers. Eligible applicants can propose their own overseas study program or apply for a Regional Flagship Language Initiative in select languages. All recipients must commit to a period of federal government service following completion of their funded program.
