Scholarship Name:
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National Security Education Program Boren Scholarship
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Scholarship Description:
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Scholarship offered through National Security Education Program to college students.
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Award Amount:
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Up to $20,000.00
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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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Two (2) 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) One (1) page description of the study abroad program required; 3) Budget for study-abroad program required; 4) Language self-assessment required; 5) Priority for programs in countries, languages, and fields of study critical to U.S. national security; 6) Priority consideration for applicants who will study abroad for longer periods of time and who are highly motivated by the opportunity to work in the federal government; 7) Transcript(s) required; 8) Scholarship awarded as follows:
o $8,000.00 for a summer program
(special initiative for STEM students
only; 8 weeks min.);
o $10,000.00 for a semester;
o $20,000.00 for 6 – 12 months.
NOTE:
o Applicants must adhere to their campus deadline. To find your campus representative, check HERE.
o Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one (1) year after graduation.
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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One (1) year
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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 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:
February 5, 2020 (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).
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