Please forward this information to potentially interested students. Boren welcomes applicants from many different fields of study and encourages linguistic and cultural competence in less-commonly-taught languages and regions underrepresented in study abroad:
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Studying a less-commonly-taught language*? Seeking linguistic and cultural immersion? Boren Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships provide unique funding opportunities for freshman through seniors, and graduate students at all levels, to study language and culture in non-Western regions critical to US interests. Must be a US citizen.
The strongest candidates have a solid academic record and the potential to succeed in their proposed study abroad experience, as well as clear plans for how they will use the target language in their future academic and professional endeavors. Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least 1 year after graduation.
Boren Graduate Fellowship Info Session – Join us for an overview of the program, plus helpful application tips!
· When: Thursday, December 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
· Where: Illini Union Bookstore, 5th Floor, Room 514
National deadline: January 27, 2015
Boren Undergraduate Scholarship Workshop – We’ll help you begin to craft competitive Boren essays!
· When: Friday, December 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
· Where: Illini Union Bookstore, 5th Floor, Room 514
Campus deadline: January 20, 2015. The National and International Scholarships Program facilitates the Boren Undergraduate application process on campus. Please learn more about the campus process here.
*Please note that applicants may be studying French or Spanish, but must be at an advanced level and planning to study abroad in a non-Western country where the target language is spoken. For complete information on Boren Awards preferred languages and countries, click here.
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Many thanks,
Richelle Bernazzoli, Ph.D.
Scholarships Coordinator
Scholarships Coordinator
National and International Scholarships Program | University of Illinois