Southeast Asian Flagship Language Initiative- Indonesian (SEAFLI-Indonesian)
The SEAFLI-Indonesian Boren Awards program offers U.S. students immersive, intensive Indonesian language study through summer training in the U.S. and a fall semester of cultural immersion in Indonesia.
Funder: American Councils for International Education
Due Dates: January 21, 2026 (Boren Fellowships) | January 28, 2026 (Boren Scholarships) | January 20, 2027 (Boren Fellowships) | January 27, 2027 (Boren Scholarships)
Funding Amounts: Fully funded; up to $25,000 for 25–52 weeks (Boren Awards guidelines), covers tuition, travel, housing, meals, insurance, and program activities.
Summary: Supports U.S. undergraduate and graduate students for intensive Indonesian language study in the U.S. and Indonesia through the Boren Awards SEAFLI program.
Key Information: Applicants must apply to the Boren Awards and commit to both the summer U.S. and fall Indonesia components; spring extension is optional.
Description
The Southeast Asian Flagship Language Initiative–Indonesian (SEAFLI-Indonesian) is a special track of the Boren Awards that offers U.S. undergraduate and graduate students immersive, intensive language study in Bahasa Indonesian. The program is designed for participants at all proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced. It features a mandatory domestic summer program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, followed by a fall semester of language and cultural immersion at the State University of Malang in Indonesia. Participants may optionally extend their overseas experience into the spring semester for further language study, research, academic internships, or additional coursework. The initiative aims to rapidly increase proficiency and cultural understanding, supporting U.S. national security and professional development goals.
