The University of Illinois will be hosting an event on National Security Education Program Boren undergraduate study abroad scholarships. This workshop will provide tips and help students get started on their actual applications. The campus application deadline is January 2025 for any semester or year of study between June 2025 and March 2026. Students are encouraged to begin application drafts prior to leaving for winter break. The Boren provides study abroad scholarships of up to $25,000 for a full academic year or $12,500 for a semester. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students also have the option of applying for summer-only programs of eight weeks or more. All scholarships may be used for U.S. citizens to study in Asia, Africa, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, or the Middle East on almost any study abroad program. These are merit-based scholarships (approximately 1 in 5 eligible applicants receive awards). In order to receive the scholarship, award winners must enter into a service agreement requiring that they attempt to work in a paid position for the federal government in an area related to national security—generally the Departments of State, Defense, Homeland Security, or the Intelligence Community within three years of graduation (deferrals possible/encouraged for graduate study). Working for USAID or tenure in the Peace Corps counts in the service requirement. Winners also receive priority-hiring status. This workshop is intended to help you get started on your application for the Boren Scholarship.