Russian Overseas Flagship
The Russian Overseas Flagship is a year-long immersive program in Kazakhstan enabling advanced U.S. undergraduates to achieve professional Russian proficiency through coursework, internships, and cultural immersion.
Funder: American Councils for International Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (ROF application) | January 2027 (Boren Scholarships)
Funding Amounts: Funding available through Boren Awards; typical support covers program costs and living expenses for the capstone year.
Summary: Immersive capstone program in Kazakhstan enabling advanced U.S. undergraduates to achieve professional Russian proficiency.
Description
The Russian Overseas Flagship (ROF) is an immersive language and cultural training program for advanced learners of Russian, aimed at helping participants reach professional proficiency. The program is designed for undergraduate students enrolled at one of four U.S. Flagship universities and consists of a domestic preparatory component followed by a nine-month overseas capstone in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The overseas experience includes intensive formal coursework, individualized tutorials, direct enrollment university classes, conversation partners, excursions, homestays with Russian-speaking families, and professional internships. The ROF is part of The Language Flagship initiative, supported by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), and offers funding opportunities through Boren Awards.
