International Centre to host discussion on Boren Scholarships and Fellowships


On Oct. 22, a representative from the Institute of International Education will be speaking with interested faculty, along with undergraduate and graduate students about the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships at the UND International Centre. Faculty members interested in the program can meet with the representative at the International Centre at 3:15 p.m.

The briefing for students will begin at 4 p.m. Boren Awards provide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.

The Boren Scholarship provides opportunities for undergraduate students to study in countries that are generally underrepresented in study abroad. Boren Scholars are awarded up to $20,000 for an academic year.

The Boren Fellowship allows graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate studies. Boren Fellows can be awarded up to $30,000.

Additional information on preferred geographic regions, languages, fields of study and application procedures can be found at www.borenawards.org .

For more information please contact your campus representative, William Young, at 777-3935, or contact Boren Awards at 1-800-618-NSEP or boren@iie.org .
-- William Young, Associate Director, International Programs, williamyoung@mail.und.edu, 777-3935