Boren Scholarship
Verified August 13, 2026
- Amount
- $8,000–$25,000
- Deadline
- January 27, 2027 167 days left
- Essay
- Required
- Min GPA
- None
A federally funded award supporting U.S. undergraduates who study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Awards range from $8,000 for short summer STEM programs up to $25,000 for a full year abroad. The national application deadline for the next cycle is January 27, 2027.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be U.S. undergraduate students planning overseas study that includes intensive language learning in a region critical to U.S. national security. The application requires essays on the national security relevance of the proposed program and the applicant's commitment to public service, plus references. Recipients accept a one-year federal service requirement after graduation.
How to Apply
Apply directly through National Security Education Program (Boren Awards)'s official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the January 27, 2027 deadline.
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