The African Flagship Languages Initiative (AFLI) offers Boren Awards applicants a special opportunity to study African languages and cultures by participating in domestic and overseas language programs in Akan/Twi, French, Portuguese, Swahili, Wolof or Zulu.
The application for the 2018 Boren Awards is now open at www.borenawards.org (http: //www.borenawards.org/)!
Boren Awards fund U.S. undergraduate and graduate language study and research abroad in world regions critical to U.S. national interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East). All applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application.
The African Flagship Languages Initiative (AFLI) offers Boren Awards applicants a special opportunity to study African languages and cultures by participating in domestic and overseas language programs in Akan/Twi, French, Portuguese, Swahili, Wolof or Zulu.
Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 for undergraduate students for language-focused study abroad. Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 for graduate students to fund language study, graduate-level research and academic internships abroad.
Federal service is the cornerstone of the Boren Awards program: recipients of a Boren Scholarship or Fellowship accept a service requirement to work for the federal government in the national security arena. Award recipients are not, however, guaranteed a federal job after graduation — they must secure a position themselves. See FAQs (https: //www.borenawards.org/scholarships/nsep-service-requirement-boren-scholars/frequently-asked-questions) about the service requirement.
Additional information on AFLI program requirements, program locations and a complete list of preferred languages can be found on the Boren website (http: //www.borenawards.org). Webinars on aspects of the Boren Awards, including special regional initiatives and components of the application are scheduled throughout the 2017-2018 academic year. Check webinar dates and sign up here (http: //www.borenawards.org/webinars.html).
Applicants are encouraged to contact their Boren Awards campus representatives, listed in a directory on the website, for institution-specific guidance. They may also contact Boren Awards staff directly at 1.800.618.NSEP or boren@iie.org.