The Boren Scholarship was established in 1991 and is regulated by the National Security Education Program. The scholarship provides funding for granuate and undergraduate study in a number of targeted countries and fields. Students awarded Boren Scholarships must fulfill a service agreement upon graduation which requires a period of brief employment at a governmental agency or an office involved in national security affairs. Boren scholarships may be awarded to students currently enrolled in undergraduate study or graduates planning to attend graduate school. Students applying for this scholarship must desire to study a foreign language in addition to any major-related study. Preference is given to students interested in studying critical languages or fields related to security interest as well as to those interested in study in selected areas. A list of preferential countries , languages, and topics of study are provided on the NSEP Web Site. Financial assistance may also be provided to graduating seniors through Boren Graduate Fellowships. Students awarded Boren Scholarships will receive a maximum of $10,000 per semester or $20,000 per academic year, depending on program costs and student need. Boren Scholars may chose to study abroad for a 6-week summer session, a semester, or a full year. Applicants for Boren Scholarships may choose to complete an official hardcopy application form, which can be obtained from the Loyola College faculty representative, or may submit their application forms online. In addition, 3 letters of recommendation and 4 semesters' worth of transcripts are required. For those who have attended college for less than 4 semesters, high school records indicating achievements during the last 2 years must be included. Applications must be received for review and endorsement prior to the national deadline of January 30. Prof. Elizabeth McPherson, Modern Languages, MH 351f, x2924, emcpherson1@loyola.edu Leona Garber '05 LA, Cynthia Lorenz '96 SN/WR NSEP Undergraduate Web Site, NSEP Graduate Web Site, Boren / NSEP Description Return to Fellowships Page | 
