The Boren provides study abroad scholarships of up to $20,000 for a full academic year or $10,000 for a semester. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students also have the option of applying for summer-only programs of eight weeks or more for a $8,000 scholarship. All scholarships may be used for U.S. citizens to study in Asia, Africa, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, or the Middle East on almost any study abroad program. These are merit-based scholarships (approximately 1 in 5 eligible applicants receive awards). In order to receive the scholarship, award winners must enter into a service agreement requiring that they attempt to work in a paid position for the federal government in an area related to national security – generally the Departments of State, Defense, Homeland Security, or the Intelligence Community within three years of graduation (deferrals possible/encouraged for graduate study). Working for USAID or tenure in the Peace Corps counts in the service requirement. Winners also receive priority-hiring status. Further information is available at: http://topscholars.illinois.edu/boren-undergraduate.
Please direct questions to David Schug on the fifth floor, Illini Union Bookstore, 807 South Wright Street or by email at topscholars@illinois.edu.
Thanks to Jeff Yockey of the National and International Scholarships Program for this information item.
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