National Security Education Program
Strengthening national security through critical language and culture expertise
Five Intitiatives, One Goal
NSEP's initiatives provide professionals with language and cultural skills to prepare them for federal government service. Our five initiatives are connecting the U.S. education community, government agencies with national security interests, and individuals impassioned to learn a less commonly taught language and culture.
David L. Boren Scholarships
Up to $20,0001 academic year
Each Boren Scholar undergraduate goes abroad to a critical country to study its language and culture. Awards are for up to one academic year. Boren Scholars demonstrate their merit for an award of up to $20,000 in part by committing to work for the U.S. Government for at least 1 year.
David L. Boren Fellowships
Up to $30,0002 academic years
Boren Fellowships help graduate students develop independent overseas projects that combine language and culture study with professional practical experiences. Awards for up to $30,000 over 2 years are given along with a commitment to U.S. Government service for at least 1 year.
The Language Flagship
Creating global professionalsFlagship institutions in the U.S. and overseas offer advanced language education in the study of critical languages to bring students to professional-level proficiency. Student support is available through Flagship institutions or competitive Flagship Fellowships, which require a commitment to Federal service.
English for Heritage Language Speakers
720 hours of intensive instruction in EnglishThe EHLS focuses on intense classroom instruction, interaction with government and private business experts, and development of projects that prepare them for positions in the Federal Government.
National Language Service Corps (NLSC)
Three year effort to develop the CorpsNLSC will represent a major opportunity for many Americans with language skills to serve the Nation. The pilot Corps will include no fewer than 1,000 members drawn from all sectors of the U.S. population. Members will have the opportunity to join a dedicated pool or a national pool of linguists.