Southeast Asian Flagship Languages Initiative- Vietnamese (SEAFLI-Vietnamese)
SEAFLI-Vietnamese is an immersive language program for Boren Awardees, combining summer study at UW–Madison and a fall semester in Hanoi to build advanced Vietnamese proficiency.
Funder: American Councils for International Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Boren Fellowships for SEAFLI-Vietnamese (projected) | January 2027: Boren Scholarships (Undergraduates) for SEAFLI-Vietnamese (projected)
Funding Amounts: Covers full tuition for domestic and overseas language programs; typical Boren Fellowships up to $25,000 and Boren Scholarships up to $25,000 for long-term study.
Summary: Intensive Vietnamese language program for Boren Scholars and Fellows, combining summer study at UW–Madison and a fall semester in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Key Information: Must apply for Boren Awards and complete both summer (US) and fall (Vietnam) components; open to all proficiency levels.
Description
The Southeast Asian Flagship Languages Initiative–Vietnamese (SEAFLI-Vietnamese) offers an immersive, multi-stage Vietnamese language program for recipients of Boren Awards. The initiative is designed to develop professional-level proficiency through a combination of a domestic summer session at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a fall semester at the University of Languages and International Studies (ULIS) in Hanoi, Vietnam. Awardees may also extend their overseas study through the spring semester for additional language study, coursework, internships, or research. The program welcomes applicants at all proficiency levels, from beginners to advanced speakers, and is sponsored by the National Security Education Program.
