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The Boren Scholarship is not a "study abroad program" in the sense we'll be using the term on the website. Rather, it provides financial support for a study abroad program you choose.

There are many types of study abroad programs, and we divide them into five broad categories, listed below.

1. U.S. Institution with Its Own Program

Many study abroad programs are offered through U.S. colleges and universities. Students enroll in programs organized by their own or another university. When applying for Boren funding to cover this kind of program you must select the school name for the sponsor category on the Boren Scholarship application.

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2. U.S. College/University Consortium Program

Some U.S. institutions work collaboratively to offer programs for students attending a number of different colleges or universities. When applying for these programs, you must select the consortium name for the sponsor category on the Boren Scholarship application.

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3. Foreign University with Its Own Program

Many foreign universities have established programs for international students. If the foreign university has a special program structure in place for foreign students, IIE/NSEP does not consider the program to be direct enrollment, and does not require accompanying letters of support. When applying for programs of this nature, you should select the name of the foreign university as the sponsoring organization on the Boren Scholarship application.

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4. Study Abroad Organizations or Third Party Providers

Study abroad organizations are independent organizations providing programs for students interested in particular fields of study and countries. When applying for these types of programs, please select the organization name as the sponsor on the Boren Scholarship application.

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5. Individually arranged study

IIE/NSEP anticipates that few scholarships for individually arranged study will be granted.

This option is available only to juniors and seniors.

There are two types of individually arranged study. These two types of individually arranged study require letters of support from both the home and foreign institution to supplement the Boren Scholarship application.

• Direct enrollment in a foreign institution
  
  Some students are interested in direct enrollment at universities that do not have programs in place to support foreign students. If you are interested in this option, you should thoroughly investigate all foreign university and language requirements. Typically, students who choose direct enrollment are at an advanced level of language proficiency and are able to take university courses with local students.
  

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• Individually arranged supervised study
  
  Advanced students with strong language skills are eligible to apply for Boren funding to cover individual study projects abroad. The students should formulate their proposals in conjunction with both an academic advisor at their home campus and at least one university professor at the foreign institution.
  

Applications involving direct foreign university enrollment or individually arranged supervised study will be judged on their feasibility and on each student’s ability to succeed in the proposed situation.