The Boren Scholarship is aimed at undergraduates (US citizens) who want to study abroad for one or two semesters, preferably in 2020-21 in non-traditional regions and countries, and who are interested in learning the languages of those areas. Maryland ranks # 1 in the nation in Boren Scholarships awarded over the past 8 years!- Eligible regions include: Africa, South Asia, East and Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and former Soviet Republics, Latin America, and the Middle East.
- Boren Scholarships may be used for study abroad in Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Fall/Spring 2021.
- Boren Scholarships may not be used for study in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
The Boren Scholarship is a U.S. Government-funded award that seeks applicants who have a strong interest in future Government service; the award carries a one-year service expectation.
Attend an info session to learn more about the Boren Scholarship. Please email nsepboren@umd.edu and let them know which session you plan to attend. If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled sessions send an email to the same address.
- Monday, October 21 at 12 noon - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
- Monday, October 21 at 4:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
- Tuesday, October 22 at 12 noon - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
- Tuesday, October 22 at 4:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
- Wednesday, October 23 at 12 noon - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
- Wednesday, October 23 at 4:30 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Click to learn more about the Boren Scholarship program.
All Maryland applicants for the Boren Scholarship must take part in a required campus review process which is designed to help you strengthen your application. The deadline for Maryland¹s review process is Friday, January 24, 2020.
