Scholarship Name:
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National Security Education Program Boren Fellowship
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Scholarship Description:
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Fellowship offered through the National Security Education Program to college students.
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Award Amount:
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Up to $30,000.00
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Number of Scholarships:
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Multiple awards
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Application Required:
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Yes
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Official Transcript Required:
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N/A
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References and Letter of Recommendations Required:
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Three (3) letters of recommendation
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Interview Required:
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N/A
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Original Essay Required:
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Yes
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Additional Requirements and Information:
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1) Must plan to study-abroad; 2) Must either be matriculated in or applying to an accredited graduate degree program at a U.S. college or university; 3) One (1) page description of the study abroad program; 4) Budget for study-abroad program required; 5) Language self-assessment required; 6) Fellowship awarded as follows: Boren Fellowships provide up to $24,000.00 for overseas study. Additionally, Boren Fellowships can provide limited funding for domestic language study that will supplement the overseas component. The maximum award for a combined overseas and domestic program is $30,000.00.
NOTE:
o Applicants must adhere to their campus deadline. To find your campus representative, check HERE.
o Boren Fellows commit to working in the federal government for at least one (1) year after graduation.
o Boren Fellowships are made for a min. of twelve (12) weeks overseas and a max. of one (1) year overseas. Boren-funded programs can begin no earlier than June 1 (annually).
o Priority consideration given to applicants proposing overseas programs of six (6) months or longer.
o Recipients notified NLT mid-late April (annually).
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Renewable:
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No
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Term:
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Location:
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Nationwide (US)
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Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):
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Online application, Must be a US citizen
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Additional Applicant Requirements:
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Must be an undergraduate senior or graduate student
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Category (Select all that apply):
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Merit-based, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Major/Field of Study
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Web Site:
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Point of Contact:
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Deadline:
January 30, 2019 (NLT 5:00 p.m. EST) (receipt date)
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Note: Scholarship information is ALWAYS subject to change. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant office to confirm qualification(s), requirements, deadline, and transmission mode(s) and address(es).
