Southeast Asian Flagship Language Initiative- Thai (SEAFLI-Thai)
Forecasted
SEAFLI-Thai by American Councils enables intensive Thai language study through a summer at UW–Madison and a fall semester at Chiang Mai University, emphasizing immersive learning and cultural engagement.
Funder: American Councils for International Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Boren Fellowship) | January 2027 (Boren Scholarship / Undergraduates) | May 2027 (UW–Madison application) | June 2027 (American Councils registration)
Funding Amounts: Covers tuition, program fees, and living expenses for both U.S. summer and Thailand fall programs; spring extensions possible with additional Boren support.
Summary: Intensive Thai language study for Boren awardees, combining a summer at UW–Madison and a fall semester at Chiang Mai University, Thailand.
Key Information: Only open to Boren Scholars or Fellows; both undergraduate and graduate students eligible.
Description
The Southeast Asian Flagship Language Initiative–Thai (SEAFLI-Thai) provides Boren Scholars and Fellows with an immersive, multi-phase program to achieve professional proficiency in the Thai language. The program begins with a full-time domestic summer session at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, followed by a fall semester of intensive language and cultural study at Chiang Mai University in Thailand. Participants at any proficiency level—from beginner to advanced—are welcome. The initiative is designed to increase the number of U.S. students deeply engaged in Thai language learning and cultural exchange.
SEAFLI-Thai is administered by American Councils for International Education in partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the National Security Education Program (NSEP). Optional spring extensions for additional language study, research, or internships are available and must be requested during the Boren Awards application process.
