Boren Awards fund U.S. undergraduate and graduate language study and research abroad in world regions critical to U.S. national 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. Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 for undergraduate students for language-focused study abroad, and Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 for graduate students to fund language study, graduate-level research, and academic internships abroad. Applicants are encouraged to contact their Boren Awards campus representatives, listed in a directory on the website, for institution-specific guidance.