The Boren Awards promote long-term linguistic and cultural immersion. Proposed programs of two or more semesters are strongly encouraged. Preference will be given to Boren Awards applicants proposing overseas programs of at least 25 weeks’ duration. The minimum duration of an eligible program is 12 weeks for most Boren Awards applicants. (A special exception to this rule exists for undergraduate STEM majors, who may propose summer programs of 8 weeks or longer).

Boren Awards funding must cover a continuous period of overseas study. Short mid-program trips out of the overseas location of study are allowed but will need to be pre-approved by IIE. Multiple, sequential programs in the same language and overseas location are eligible for Boren Awards funding and may be necessary to reach the desired award threshold.

Study tours of several overseas locations, such as a semester at sea, are not eligible for Boren Awards funding.

8-11 weeks: $8,000 for a summer program (STEM Majors Only)

12-24 weeks: $12,500

25-52 weeks: $25,000