US National Security Education Program (NSEP) - Boren Fellowships

Information on Boren Awards' Regional Flagship Language Initiatives, including AFLI and SEAFLI programs for immersive language study.

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DeadlineBoren Fellowships: January 20, 2027; Boren Scholarships: January 27, 2027

Award amount12-24 weeks: $12,500

Last checkedJun 27, 2026

Eligibility

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Information on selecting an eligible study program for Boren Awards, including language and destination preferences.

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Award amount

Boren Scholarships: 8-11 weeks: $8,000 (STEM majors only)

Eligibility

U.S. citizens at the time of application deadline; High school graduate or GED; At least 18 years of age; Planning overseas program outside Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand; Planning to study in a country of which they are not a citizen; Matriculated in a U.S. accredited degree program

Requirements

Intensive language study component (at least 15-20 weekly hours); Program duration of at least 12 weeks (8 weeks for undergraduate STEM majors); Study in a preferred overseas destination where the language is spoken

Important dates

Funding for programs starting as early as June 2027; Funding for programs starting as late as March 1, 2028; Funding for expenses after May 31, 2028 contingent upon availability

Contact

boren@iieus.org; 1-800-618-NSEP (6737)

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