[American Councils for International Education](https://www.americancouncils.org)

January 2027 (ROF application) | January 2027 (Boren Scholarships)

Funding available through Boren Awards; typical support covers program costs and living expenses for the capstone year.

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. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027: ROF application deadline (anticipated/projected) - January 2027: Boren Scholarships deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Funding is available through Boren Awards and typically covers tuition, program fees, and living expenses for the capstone year in Kazakhstan. - The exact award amount may vary; applicants should consult the [Boren Awards website](https://www.borenawards.org/) for details on current funding levels. --- ## Eligibility - Open to U.S. undergraduate students enrolled in the Russian Language Flagship Program at one of the following universities: - Indiana University Bloomington - Portland State University - University of Georgia - University of Wisconsin-Madison - Applicants must complete the domestic Flagship component and demonstrate the required level of Russian proficiency before the overseas capstone. - U.S. citizenship is required for Boren Awards funding. --- ## Application Process - Apply through the Russian Overseas Flagship program portal; details and application forms will be available via the [program website](https://www.rof.americancouncils.org/rof). - Applicants seeking funding should also apply separately for the [Boren Scholarships](https://www.borenawards.org/boren-flagship-initiative). - Review specific eligibility and application requirements on each respective site. - Early preparation is recommended due to the competitive nature of the program and the need to complete the domestic component in advance. --- ## Additional Information - The overseas capstone year is hosted at al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty, Kazakhstan. - The program emphasizes both academic and professional language development through coursework and internships. - Participants benefit from cultural immersion, excursions, and homestays with Russian-speaking families. - The Language Flagship also offers pathways in other critical languages. --- ## External Links - [Russian Overseas Flagship Program Information](https://www.rof.americancouncils.org/rof) - [American Councils for International Education](https://www.americancouncils.org) - [Boren Awards – Flagship Initiative](https://www.borenawards.org/boren-flagship-initiative) - [The Language Flagship](http://www.thelanguageflagship.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Contact Page | |-----------------|-------------------------------|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Bailey Aguilar | baguilar@americancouncils.org | 202-833-7522 | [Contact American Councils](https://www.americancouncils.org/about/contact-us) | | General Inquiries | info@americancouncils.org | +1 202.833.7522 | [Contact American Councils](https://www.americancouncils.org/about/contact-us) |

Russian Overseas Flagship

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