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    Boren Scholarship

    Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) · Federal program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    The Boren Scholarship, provided by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office, supports undergraduate students who want to study languages through immersive overseas programs. The scholarship is open to community college students, transfer students, and those enrolled in The Language Flagship programs. It is specifically designed for students who wish to study in an international environment rather than through online courses. To apply, students should work with their campus representative or study abroad office. Because this program is funded by a federal defense office, applicants should check how the award coordinates with federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA. This scholarship helps students who might otherwise lack the financial resources to study abroad. For the most up-to-date information regarding application deadlines, candidates should see the official page for current dates.

    Who can apply

    • Undergraduate
    • College 1st year or College 2nd year or College 3rd year or College 4th year
    • Usable at: 2-year college, 4-year college, public college, private college
    • Open to undergraduate students, including community college and transfer students, as well as those enrolled in The Language Flagship programs. The scholarship is intended for students who wish to study language in an immersive overseas environment rather than through online programs.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    Not stated
    Need-based
    Not stated
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Interested students should work closely with their home institution's study abroad office and campus representative to prepare and submit their application materials.

    Provider and source

    Provider
    Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO)
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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