Extended Deadline – Boren Scholarship for Language Study Abroad

submitted by goffe@augsburg.edu

Let us know your intent to apply by December 8th by making an appointment with Dixie Shafer in URGO or Emilie Lenz in Study Abroad.

The Boren Scholarship is an initiative by the US Federal Government to increase the study of languages critical to U.S. interests by individuals committed to public service careers. The Boren Scholarship can be used to cover a variety of study abroad experiences where language learning is the focus. URGO and Study Abroad provide joint advising on this program and can assist any applicant in selecting a program and writing/editing application essays.

Scholarship amounts:
Up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
Up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)

If you are interested:
Check out the Boren website (www.borenawards.org) to learn about languages you can study and preferred countries.

Let us know your intent to apply by December 8th by making an appointment with Emilie Lenz in Study Abroad or Dixie Shafer in URGO.

Submit your application to shafer@augsburg.edu by Augsburg’s internal campus application deadline of Friday, January 5th.

Meet with Dixie Shafer