Purpose: The Boren Scholarship Program aims to strengthen our national
security by helping educate U.S. citizens to better understand and more effectively
communicate with other world cultures and languages. The goal is to build a critical
base of future leaders, both in the marketplace and in government service, who have
cultivated international relationships and worked and studied alongside foreign experts.
The program also aims to equip Americans with an understanding of less commonly taught
languages and cultures, and produce faculty who can teach these subjects.
Programs Funded: Emphasis is on less commonly taught languages and cultures;
each year the Program posts a priority list but you may propose a location/language not
listed. Study in Spanish and French is supported only at very advanced levels.
Boren supports summer study for students early in their college careers, and up to a full year of study abroad for juniors and seniors. Study may be through an accredited program or, in some cases, may be independently
organized.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens in their first through third year of college
may apply. Applicants must finish the program abroad before
graduation. Recipients incur a service requirement: they must make a good faith effort
to gain employment for a period of time equal to the duration of their award, with any
one of a large list of federal agencies. If a suitable federal job is not identified,
award recipients may fulfill the requirement by working in the field of higher education
in an area of study for which the scholarship was awarded. Note that Boren also offers awards for graduate study.
Application/Nomination Process: Applicants must be endorsed by their home
institution, however there is no limit to the number of applicants Pomona may nominate
in any given year. You must make the case that your immediate and long-term plans
benefit the interests of the U.S. The application is available on line. Pomona
deadline is usually late January; Boren’s deadline is usually
mid-February.
Advisor: advisor:
Paula Goldsmid
SCC 148- x78948
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