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David L. Boren Scholarships for Undergraduate 2026

Awarded by National Security Education Board (NSEB)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Up to USD $25,000

Eligible Courses

Languages

Eligible Nationalities

Open to the US citizens

Can Be Taken At

AfricaAsiaCentral & Eastern Europe

Provider

National Security Education Board (NSEB)

Last Verified On

29 Jan 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for David L. Boren Scholarships for Undergraduate 2026:

Applicants must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen at the time of the application deadline.
  • Be at least 18 years old by the application submission.
  • Be a matriculated undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university and remain enrolled for the duration of the study abroad program.
  • Plan to study abroad in a country that is outside Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • Select a study abroad program that includes a focus on critical languages and cultures and aligns with U.S. national security interests.
  • Study a foreign language as a core part of the program.

Value of David L. Boren Scholarships for Undergraduate 2026:

Maximum Award Amounts:

  • 8-11 weeks: $8,000 for a summer program (STEM majors only)
  • 12-24 weeks: $12,500
  • 25-52 weeks: $25,000 

Application Process:

  • Create an online account on the Boren Awards application system.
  • Complete the application.
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  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at National Security Education Board (NSEB). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of David L. Boren Scholarships for Undergraduate 2026 is Expired.
  • David L. Boren Scholarships for Undergraduate 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • David L. Boren Scholarships for Undergraduate 2026 is offered for Languages.
  • David L. Boren Scholarships for Undergraduate 2026 is open for: Open to the US citizens.
  • David L. Boren Scholarships for Undergraduate 2026 is offered by National Security Education Board (NSEB).
  • David L. Boren Scholarships for Undergraduate 2026 covers Partial Funding, Up to USD $25,000.