Boren Awards 2026-2027

The Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture abroad by U.S. undergraduate or graduate students. All eligible applicants have the option to either apply for a Regional Flagship Language Initiative or select/design their own study program.Boren Awards Regional Flagship Language Initiatives offer undergraduate Boren Scholars and graduate Boren Fellows carefully-selected, credit-bearing language courses during the summer (domestic) and fall (overseas), with the option to continue overseas study into the spring. In 2026, the Regional Flagship Language Initiatives include:

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 4, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorBoren Awards
• Course to studyEngineering , Mathematics , Sciences , Technology
• Eligible CountryUnited States

Benefits

• 8-11 weeks overseas: $8,000 for a summer program (STEM majors only)
• 12-24 weeks overseas: $12,500
• 25-52 weeks overseas: $25,000

Requirements

• 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 by the time the application is submitted
• Planning an overseas program in an overseas destination outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
• Planning to study in an overseas destination 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

Selection Process

Boren Awards funding in the 2026 application cycle may be applied to programs starting as early as June 4, 2026 or as late as March 1, 2027. (Note: Funding for program expenses incurred after May 31, 2027 is contingent upon availability and cannot be guaranteed at the time of award. Confirmation of availability of funds for study beyond May 31, 2027 will be communicated to recipients in Spring 2027.)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more details, visit Boren Awards Scholarship Webpage