Campus Application Deadline:
20 January 2015
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Study Abroad in a NON-WESTERN country
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Program MUST include Language study &
cultural immersion
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If awarded, must work in a federal agency (or
affiliate*) for a minimum of 1 year after
graduation (or after graduate school)
 *See Boren website for details
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Study abroad in 1 country for at least 8 weeks
(Su STEM) or 1 semester; preference is for at
least 2 semesters (6 months)
 Exceptions can be made for athletes & other
arguments for why can’t go for 6 months
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2-3 Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts
2 Essays
Must make a strong case for NATIONAL
SECURITY
Budget
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Provide a clear & compelling case for the
relevance of study abroad program to US national
security (broadly defined)
Demonstrate a serious commitment to language
study (before, during, after)?
Have realistic expectations for proficiency level to
be obtained while abroad?
Possess the appropriate academic preparation,
cultural adaptability, flexibility, & maturity to
succeed abroad?
 Explain the significance of study abroad program
(country, region & language) to US national security
(broadly defined).
 Make a specific, detailed & focused argument
 Describe how program will help you achieve your career
goals, including plans to fulfill the federal service
requirement.
 Describe how the skills you will acquire (including
language/cultural) will help you fulfill the service
requirement.
 If appropriate, include relevant past academic, extracurricular,
volunteer, internships, professional experiences, etc.
 Be specific
Study Abroad Program Description/s
 Describe the program’s course of study & related
cultural activities
 Describe the program’s administrative & support
services (housing, resident director, facilities,
etc.)
 Describe the language component in detail (# of
language classroom hours, informal language
study opportunities outside of classroom)
 Describe YOUR past language study/speaking
experiences (in target or other language/s), plans
for con’t lang. study/use upon return to US
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Be sure to read everything on the Bore website—including
the What Makes a Competitive Application; National
Security Broadly Defined; & the FAQs
 Chase down all the embedded links
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They even have Scholar profiles that can be very useful!
Think creatively/outside of the box when it comes to
relating YOUR interests to national security interests (see
examples provided on the Boren website).
Stop by Fellowships Office (105 Scott) to read sample
essays/ask for advice
 Sometimes it helps to talk about your interests with Dean Goldberg to
find the hook into national security interests
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11 Dec, 2pm: General information
18 Dec, 3pm: Understanding the NSEP
Service Requirement
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Campus Deadline: 20 January 2015
Official Deadline: 4 February 2015 (before
5pm!)
March/April: National Selection Committee
Review
Late April: Selection Notification
June: Orientation & Convocation in DC for
Awardees
(1 June is the earliest a study abroad program
can start)
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2-3 Letters of Recommendation (signed, on letterhead)
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Official Transcripts with fall semester grades
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2 Application Essays sent to Dean Goldberg as WORD document email
attachments
 Letters may come as email attachments or hard copies sent to Dean Goldberg
(goldbeja@lafayette.edu; externalscholarships@lafayette.edu)
 The earlier you send your essay drafts, the earlier you will receive feedback on them
 We will work with you on your essays prior to official submission of materials to
Boren in February
 Read over the selection criteria—See the Application Evaluation slide above
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Signed Nomination & Waiver form (found on our website under “submit
materials” tab
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We don’t need the Official Boren Application form at this time; we do
need the essay drafts!!! That said, do register and start the application.
Dean Goldberg
105 Scott Hall
externalscholarships@lafayette.edu
Dr. Gisolo
Study Abroad Office
208 Scott Hall
studyabroad@lafayette.edu