BCLA, in partnership with ONIF (Office of National and International Fellowships), is offering a special Boren Incentive Grant ($500 ) to support students applying for the prestigious Boren Award! This award aligns well with BCLA's goals to cultivate global awareness and contribute to a complex world through the liberal arts, particularly in its emphasis on cross-linguistic and cross-cultural competencies.
The Boren Award provides funding for U.S. undergraduate students to study critical languages in world regions vital to U.S. interests. This new BCLA-ONIF incentive grant is designed to encourage and assist students in preparing strong applications by working with ONIF and the Writing Center on their applications.
KEY DETAILS
- Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students
- Requirements for Boren Incentive Grant: 1. Meet once with the Hannon Library research staff to research host country, 2. meet at least 3 times with ONIF and/or the Writing Center to review written application materials; 3. provide email confirmation of Boren application submission to Lauren Sinclair.
- National Deadline for Boren Award: January 28, 2026
- How to Apply for the Grant: https://www.borenawards.org/apply-now
We strongly encourage interested students to take advantage of this opportunity. The Boren Awards are a gateway to immersive international experiences and public service careers—and this grant makes it even more accessible.