The Boren Awards (Scholarships and Fellowships) for Language- 2024

Boren Awards Overview

The Boren Awards provide funding for U.S. citizens to pursue overseas language study programs that they identify themselves. Here’s a summary of the eligibility criteria and program guidelines:

Basic Eligibility:

• U.S. citizenship at the time of the national application deadline.
• High school graduation or GED completion.
• At least 18 years old at the time of the national application deadline.
• Planning to study overseas in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
• Matriculated in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate degree program accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.

Preference Criteria:

• Programs emphasizing intensive study of a preferred language in a preferred country.
• Duration of the proposed overseas program, with preference for programs of at least 25 weeks.

Matriculation & Academic Credit:

• Scholars and Fellows must remain enrolled in a U.S. degree program for the duration of their Boren-funded program.
• Scholars must be matriculated in an associate’s or bachelor’s program; Fellows may be in a graduate program.
• Academic credit at the home institution is not required for Boren-funded overseas study.

Program Types:

• Various types of overseas programs are eligible, including study abroad programs, independent provider programs, and direct enrollment in foreign universities or language schools.

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Duration & Maximum Awards:

• Preferred duration is two or more semesters, with preference for programs of at least 25 weeks.
• Funding ranges from $8,000 to $25,000 for Scholarships, and $12,500 to $30,000 for Fellowships.
• Awards cover a continuous period of overseas study, with short mid-program trips allowed with pre-approval.

New for 2024:

• Award amounts are based on the duration of the overseas program.
• Other financial aid applied to the overseas study program must be reported and may affect the total Boren Awards grant.

Applicants are encouraged to contact their Boren Awards Campus Representative early in the application process for guidance on program compatibility with institution requirements. Further details and application instructions are available on the Boren Awards website.

Budget Guidelines and Language Study

Boren Scholarships and Fellowship funding are intended to cover the majority of an awardee’s overseas expenses but are not all-inclusive. Applicants and awardees should utilize the provided Boren budget template to compile overseas program costs. For detailed budget guidelines, applicants can refer to the official Boren Awards website.

Intensive Language Study:

• All Boren Awards-funded programs must prioritize language study throughout the grant period.
• Applicants are encouraged to select or design programs offering immersive language environments in and out of the classroom.
• Boren Scholars should seek programs with a significant language component, focusing on language study both in and outside of coursework.
• Boren Fellows must include a serious language component in their proposals. Traditional language programs are acceptable, and additional activities like research or internships conducted in the target language may be incorporated.
• There is no minimum proficiency requirement for most languages. Applicants should choose programs appropriate to their proficiency level and set realistic goals for improvement.
• Languages should be studied in countries where they are spoken by a significant portion of the population.
• In exceptional cases, Boren Awards may support the study of non-preferred languages indigenous to preferred countries, but applicants must justify the relevance to U.S. national security and public service.

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Applicants should tailor their proposals to their language and culture learning goals, ensuring alignment with Boren Awards objectives. The provided list of recent language programs is a resource for applicants to explore previous recipients’ experiences but is not exhaustive. For further guidance, applicants can consult the official Boren Awards resources.

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For more information please visit www.borenawards.org

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