David L. Boren Scholarship and Fellowship Award
Boren recipients represent a vital pool of highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal government, often in agencies focusing on US national security. In exchange for funding, Boren awardees commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.
Boren Information Sessions for Fall Term 2025
More information will be made available at the beginning of the Fall 2025 term. Please check back soon!
Once you've attended an info session, of you need further information, contact fellowships@pdx.edu
Application Information
Boren applicants need to show they have a commitment to government service, be interested in learning language and culture in a country of interest to U.S. national
security, have a solid academic record, and get strong letters of recommendation. Graduate-level applicants may propose research in addition to language study.
Boren applicants will go through a campus interview process in mid-to-late January. Applications can be found on the Boren web site: https://www.borenawards.org. The Boren PSU Campus Deadline will be in mid-January of 2026.