Thursday, November 10, 2011

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

Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1106

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