Info Session: Boren Awards - funding to study critical languages

Boren Awards For International Study Information Sessions Robyn Van Wingerden, national Program Manager for Boren Awards will speak with interested students, faculty, and advisors on Tuesday, November 15 Undergraduate Session on Boren Scholarships, 2:30 pm Graduate Session on Boren Fellowships, 3:30 pm Both sessions will be held in room 1644 of the International Institute, (located in the School of Social Work Building). Description:  Boren Awards provide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Please visit the website for additional information on preferred geographic regions, languages, fields of study and application procedures. More information 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 provides up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Contact:  Undergraduates may contact Linda Popovic (lpopovic@umich.edu).                Graduate students may contact Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu). Website:  www.borenawards.org University of Michigan International Institute Fellowships & Grants 1080 South University Ave, Suite 2660 Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1106