National Security Educational Program
David L. Boren Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships

http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/default.htm

PURPOSE

The NSEP Boren scholarships offer opportunities for students to study regions of the world that are critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East).  The NSEP's interest in national security encompasses all challenges related to global society—sustainable development, environmental degradation, global disease, hunger, population growth, migration and economic competitiveness.

PROGRAMS

The Boren Undergraduate Scholarships provide support for students to study abroad (excluding Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the countries of Western Europe).   Language study is a major component where less-commonly studied language are of particular interest.  On some occasions study of French and Spanish is supported, but only at advanced levels. Students participating in Pepperdine's Buenos Aires programs will not be competitive unless they are advanced in Spanish proficiency and majoring in the sciences, business or engineering.  Recipients of the undergraduate scholarship incur a one-year obligation to work in the federal government. 

The Boren Graduate Fellowships provide support to graduates who are pursuing the study of languages, cultures and world regions that are critical to the U.S. The fellowship awards are made for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of two academic years. Support applies to overseas study, domestic study or a combination of both. Recipients of the graduate scholarship also incur a service requirement between two and three years depending on the length of time the recipient is funded.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be willing to enter a service agreement for  employment with an agency or office of the federal government involved in national security affairs following their return.  As stated, U.S. undergraduates in their first through third year of study may apply for the Undergraduate Scholarships and will incur a 12 month service requirement.  Graduate students enrolled in programs may apply for funds for the international component of their degrees and will incur a service requirement equal to the time funded.

SELECTION

Boren scholarships are merit-based.  Generally, students participating in one of Pepperdine's international programs will not be competitive for the undergraduate scholarship. Participants in the Shanghai program and the Buenos Aires program may be eligible.  Students engaging in intensive language study through another program may be competitive. 

CONTACT

Melissa Umbro melissa.umbro@pepperdine.edu

INTERNAL DEADLINE

December 6, 2008

FINAL DEADLINE

February 11 (undergraduate)

Estimate-January 30 (graduate)

RECIPIENTS

Zackary Licudine
Wrenn Yennie