Boren Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

National Security Education Program (U.S. Department of Defense)

$8,000–$25,000National deadline is in late January (January 27, 2027 for the 2027-28 cycle), and most campuses set an earlier internal deadline

Who can apply: Students already enrolled in college; U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

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Undergrads can get up to $25,000 to study a less commonly taught language abroad in a region important to U.S. national security. STEM majors can also do 8-week summer programs for $8,000. In return you agree to work in a national-security-related federal job for at least a year after you graduate.

What you'll need to apply

  • Essay: Application essays
  • 2 recommendation letters: Letters of recommendation
  • Transcript
  • Language self-assessment
  • U.S. citizen applying to study abroad in an eligible country
  • Service requirement: at least one year in a national-security-related federal position after you graduate

The sponsor's page only listed some of what's needed, so this list may be missing items. Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

Eligibility

  • • Must already be enrolled in college (not open to incoming high school seniors)

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