DeadlineJanuary 20, 2027 (Fellowships), January 27, 2027 (Scholarships)
Award amount12-24 weeks: $12,500
Last checkedJun 26, 2026
Application
Application Instructions - Boren Scholarships
Detailed section-by-section overview for the undergraduate Boren Scholarships application, including eligibility, personal, academic, and study abroad program information.
Must be a U.S. citizen.; Must be at least 18 years old by the application submission deadline.; Must be a matriculated undergraduate student at a U.S. college or university.; Cannot be a citizen of the proposed overseas study location.; Must have at least 15-20 weekly language acquisition hours in proposed overseas programs.
Requirements
Unofficial transcript from current institution and any institution where credit was received.; Transcripts must include name, institution, course titles, and grades.; Redact sensitive PII (e.g., social security number, date of birth) from transcripts.; Up to three current or former jobs relevant to study or career plans.; Up to three extracurricular activities relevant to study or career plans.
Application materials
Personal Information; Academic Information; Employment History; Activities; Study Abroad Program Information & Budget
How to apply
Notify campus representative early in the process.; Complete twelve application sections plus review and submit.; Save progress automatically; changes possible before submission.; Upload study abroad program description (max 5 pages).; Submit application via the 'Submit Application' button.
Documents
Unofficial transcript(s); Study Abroad Program Description
