David L. Boren Awards for International Study

Boren Scholarship Eligibility


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Boren Scholar, Japan
You are eligible to apply for the Boren Scholarship if you are:

  • A U.S. citizen at the time of application.


  • A high school graduate, or have earned a GED, and are matriculated in an undergraduate degree program in a U.S. post-secondary institution, including universities, colleges and community colleges accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


  • Applying to engage in a study abroad experience in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand that meets home institution standards.


  • Planning to use the scholarship for study abroad, and the study abroad program ends before you graduate. Boren Scholarships are not for study in the United States.