Boren Awards

About the Boren Awards

Boren Awards are scholarships and fellowships for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students committed to public service and extended international study. Boren awardees receive funding to study critical languages in locations such as Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and several regions in Europe. 

Awardees are also expected to satisfy a 1-year service requirement to the Federal Government. 

Udall Scholarship Categories

Boren Scholarships for Undergraduates

Work with the Global Studies office to select a study abroad program, with an intensive language focus. Scholars receive up to $25,000 to engage in language study. 

Campus Deadline: January 20, 2027

External Deadline: January 27, 2027 at 4:00 PM Central

Boren Fellowships for Graduates

Work with the Global Studies office to design your proposed study abroad program. Fellows receive up to $30,000 to engage in intensive language study, with optional internship, coursework, or research engagement components. 

Campus Deadline: January 13, 2027

External Deadline: January 20, 2027 at 4:00 PM Central

Interested in Applying?

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

  • U.S. citizens 

  • A high school graduate, or have earned a GED 

  • At least 18 years of age 

  • Planning an overseas study program outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand, where they are not a citizen

 

Campus endorsement is optional, but highly encouraged. 

UNL's Boren Awards Advisor

  1. Avatar for Dr. Frankie Antillon
    Dr. Frankie Antillon
    Director

Plan Your Boren Experience & Budget

Meet with a Global Experiences Coordinator

Start Your Planning

Boren Campus Endorsement Timeline

  1. By November 6, 2027

    Complete URAF Interest & Consent Form 

  2. November - December, 2026

    Required: Meet with Global Experiences Coordinator to plan your study abroad experience and program budget

  3. By December 18, 2026

    Required: Draft 1 Advising Appointments with URAF

  4. January 13, 2027

    Fellowship Campus Deadline: Graduate students' final Boren Fellowship application materials due

  5. January 20, 2027

    Fellowship External Deadline: Graduate students' application submission to Boren

    Scholarship Campus Deadline: Undergraduate students' final Boren Scholarship application materials due

  6. January 27, 2027

    Scholarship External Deadline: Undergraduate students' application submission to Boren