Boren Fellowships

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.

Meet PSU's Boren Recipients 

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.