Boren Fellowships for Graduate Students

Hurry up!! Boren Fellowships for Graduate Students Fund research and language study proposals by U.S. graduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests.

Eligibility

• U.S. citizens at the time of the national application deadline
• A high school graduate, or have earned a GED
• At least 18 years of age or older at the time of the national application deadline
• Planning an overseas program in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
• Planning to study in a country of which they are not a citizen
• Matriculated for the duration of their Boren Awards-funded program in an undergraduate or graduate degree program located within the United States and accredited by a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• (For ROTC cadets and midshipmen and members of the military Reserves or National Guard) In inactive, non-drilling status for the duration of their Boren Awards-funded program

What are Travel grants?

Benefits

• Maximum awards are determined by duration abroad:
• Up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
• Up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
• + Up to $12,000 for domestic language study (optional)

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Application Process

• The 2023-2024 Boren Fellowship application cycle is open. You can access the Boren Fellowship application here.
  The application deadline for the Boren Fellowship is Jan. 25, 2023 at 5pm ET.
  *Please note that if you already have an application in progress for another award such as the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, you will need to click “Start New Application” at the bottom of the Application Management page.