The Boren Scholarship is aimed at undergraduates (US citizens) who want to study abroad for one or two semesters (preferably) in 2015-16 in non-traditional regions and countries, and who are interested in learning the languages of those areas. Eligible regions include Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. (Boren Scholarships MAY NOT be used for study in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.) Boren Scholarships for 2015-16 may be used for study abroad in Summer 2015, Fall 2015 and/or Spring 2016. More details are provided below. The UMD deadline to apply for the Boren Scholarship will be January 23, 2015. You can learn more about the Boren Scholarship program here:http://www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship
*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.*
Maryland has ranked # 1 in the nation in Boren Scholarships awarded for the past 3 years!!!
A representative from the Boren Scholarship Program will be on campus on Thursday, October 16 to present an overview of the Boren Scholarship and answer your questions:
BOREN SCHOLARSHIP REPRESENTATIVE - Thursday, October 16 at 4:00 pm Marie Mount Hall, Maryland Room (lower level) RSVP to nsepboren@umd.edu as space is limited.
In addition to the session listed above, the NSO has also scheduled a number of information sessions for students unable to attend this presentation - please write to nsepboren@umd.edu to let us know which session you plan to attend. (If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled sessions send a note to the same address.)
Monday, October 20 at 12 noon 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Monday, October 20 at 4:30 pm 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, October 21 at 12 noon 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, October 21 at 4:30 pm 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, October 22 at 12 noon 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, October 22 at 4:30 pm 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 23 at 12 noon 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, November 23 at 4:30 pm 2403 Marie Mount Hall
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 JANUARY 23, 2015. If you are interested in learning more about the Maryland review process for the Boren Scholarship, please attend an information workshop and contact the National Scholarships Office at: nsepboren@umd.edu
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