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BOREN FELLOWSHIP | borenawards.org

The Boren Graduate Fellowship supports students pursuing the study of languages, cultures, and world regions that are critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Boren Fellowships are merit-based. Applicants design their own programs and may combine domestic language and cultural study with overseas study. All Fellowship recipients are required to work for one year (or longer in some instances) in a national-security related position with the Federal government, starting no later than 2 years after graduation.

BOREN SCHOLARSHIP| borenawards.org

The Boren Undergraduate Scholarship supports study abroad for students pursuing the study of languages, cultures, and world regions that are critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East. All scholarship recipients are required to work for one year in a national security-related position with the Federal government, starting no later than 2 years after graduation.

The application cycle for this year is closed. The application for the 2025-26 cycle will open in Fall 2024.

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers special summer institutes for US citizens to go to the United Kingdom. These summer programs provide the opportunity for undergraduates (with at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete) to go to the UK on a three to six- week academic program at a highly regarded UK university, explore the culture, heritage, and history of the UK, and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research, and communication skills.

Deadline: February 2024

Drop-in Advising |ÌýThursday, January 18th from 12:30-1:30 EST |Ìý

Writing Workshop |ÌýThursday, January 23rd from 2:30-3:30 EST |Ìý

Email meritawards@american.edu with any questions about how to get started on your application.Ìý

This is is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The Program covers the costs for tuition, travel, housing, and two meals per day. It also provides a stipend of $3,300.

This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. Students live at Howard University, attend classes, and participate in a variety of programs with foreign affairs professionals at Howard and at diverse locations around Washington, DC.

Deadline: February 2024

For more information or to be connected with an advisor, email meritawards@american.edu

The following dates apply to the 2024-2025ÌýFulbright competition cycle.Ìý

FulbrightÌýKickoffÌý| Wed, March 6, 2024 | 12:30-2:00pm |ÌýÌý

Fulbright: ETA GrantsÌý| Wednesday, March 20, 2024 |Ìý12:30-1:30pm |ÌýÌý

Fulbright: Research GrantsÌý| Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 4:00-5:00pm |ÌýÌý

Fulbright: Special Topic TBDÌý| Wednesday, April 3, 2024 |Ìý12:30-1:30pm |ÌýÌý

Fulbright: Study GrantsÌý| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 12:30-1:30pm |ÌýÌý

FinalÌýFulbright SessionÌý| Wednesday, April 24, 2024 |Ìý12:30-1:30pm | Bender Library 150

First Assignments Due: June 2024

Campus Deadline: Early September 2024

National Deadline: Mid-October 2024

The Voyager Scholarship was created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, Airbnb Co-founder and CEO, to help shape such leaders. The scholarship provides up to $50,000 in financial aid for the final two years of college for students who want to pursue a career in public service and substantial funding for travel.

Deadline: March of 2024

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:ÌýThe Rangel Program is a U.S. State Department program administered by Howard University that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. The program seeks individuals interested in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world through formulating, representing, and implementing U.S. foreign policy. The Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.

Ìý:ÌýThe Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship prepares students to enter the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Service. Fellows receive tuition, fees, and a stipend for two years of graduate study. In addition, the fellowship funds one domestic and one overseas internship with the US Department of State. Fellows enter directly into the Foreign Service upon graduation. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.

:ÌýThe USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program seeks to attract young people who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Payne Fellowship Program plans to award seven fellowships for a two-year master's degree and Fellows who successfully complete the Payne Program and USAID Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as USAID Foreign Service Officers. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups who have historically been underrepresented in international development careers and those with financial need.

:ÌýFunded by the U.S. Department of State, the Clarke DS Fellowship is a two-year graduate fellowship program designed for individuals who want to pursue a master’s degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent in the Foreign Service. DSS Special Agents are sworn federal law enforcement officers.

Deadlines: Fall 2024

Foreign Fellowships Info SessionÌý| Tuesday, February 27th from 12:30-1:30Ìý|Ìý

Email meritawards@american.edu for more information.Ìý

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program offers grants to undergraduate students who have limited financial means to pursue academic studies or internships abroad. To be eligible, applicants must be Federal Pell Grant recipients.

Deadline: March 7th, 2024 at 11:59pm PT

Virtual Info Session | Thursday, February 1st, 12:30-1:30pm EST |Ìý

Virtual Drop-in Advising | Monday, February 12th 2:00-3:00pm EST |Ìý

Writing WorkshopÌý| Wednesday, February 28th, 11:00-12:30pm EST |Ìý