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 Boren application cycle for 2022-2023 has closed. Check back in Fall 2023 for the next application cycle. 

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes

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 23, 2023 at 12:00pm EST

Virtual Writing Workshop | Thursday, February 2nd, 9:30-10:30am EST | Zoom Link

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

Rangel Summer Enrichment Program

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 7, 2023

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

The following dates apply to the 2023-2024 Fulbright competition cycle. 

Fulbright Kickoff Info Session | Wednesday, March 8th, 12:30-2:00pm EST | Zoom Link

Fulbright ETA Grants | Wednesday, March 22nd, 12:30-1:30pm EST | Zoom Link

Fulbright Research Grants | Tuesday, March 28th, 4:00-5:00pm EST | Zoom Link

Fulbright Special Topic | Wednesday, April 5th, 12:30-1:30pm EST | Zoom Link

Fulbright Study Grants | Tuesday, April 11th, 12:30-1:30pm EST | Zoom Link

Fulbright Info Session | Wednesday, April 26th, 12:30-1:30pm | Zoom Link

First Assignments Due: June 2023

Campus Deadline: Early September 2023

National Deadline: Mid-October 2023

Voyager Scholarship: Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service  

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: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 3:00pm CT

Voyager Scholarsip Info Session | Tuesday, February 14th,12:30-1:30pm | Zoom Link

Virtual Drop-In Advising | Thursday, February 16th, 12:30-1:30pm | Zoom Link

Virtual Drop-In Advising | Wednesday, February 22nd, 12:30-1:30 | Zoom Link

Rangel Graduate Fellowship: The 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.

 Pickering Fellowship: The 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.

Payne Fellowship: The 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.

Deadlines: Fall 2023

Foriegn Fellowships Info Session | Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023 at 12:30-1:30pm | Zoom Link 

Email meritawards@american.edu for more information. 

Gilman Scholarship

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 9, 2023 at 11:59pm PT

Virtual Info Session | Wednesday, February 1st, 12:30-1:30pm EST | Zoom Link

Virtual Drop-in Advising | Wednesday, February 15th, 12:00-2:00pm EST | Zoom Link 

Virtual Drop-In Advising | Thursday, March 2nd, 2:00-4:00pm EST | Zoom Link