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Boren Awards Information Session

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Learn how you can receive up to $30,000 for international research or study abroad while studying a critical language like Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, or Swahili.

Learn about award requirements, the application process, and have your questions answered by campus advisor Dr. Karen Wachsmuth.

Register to attend via Zoom

Boren Awards provide U.S. undergraduate and graduate students (U.S. citizens only) with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation, in exchange for their commitment to seek work in the federal government.

The Boren awards offer up to $25,000 for undergraduate study abroad and up to $30,000 for graduate student language study and international research.

Boren Scholarship | UI campus deadline: Thursday, Jan. 17, 2024, noon (CST)

Boren Fellowship | National deadline: Thursday, Jan. 24, 2024, 4 p.m. (CST)

For more information about Boren Scholarships and Fellowships, visit https://borenawards.org/.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact in advance at