National Security Education Program: Undergraduate
Description:
The National Security Education Program encourages students to internationalize their education by studying in countries critical to U.S. national interests, but under-represented in study abroad. Emphasized world areas include: Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East. The goal of the NSEP is to build a base of future leaders with the language proficiency and cultural understanding necessary to deal with global issues. All recipients of NSEP awards are required to seek employment with a federal agency or office involved in national security affairs. The program helps U.S. students gain language and cultural skills, as well as valuable work experience in the federal government.
Qualifications: Applicants must plan to use the scholarship for a study abroad program that ends before the student graduates. Preference is given to students pursuing fields of study related to national security. NSEP undergraduate scholarships are not for study in the U.S.
Amount of Award: Up to $12,000/semester or $20,000/academic year with a minimum of $4,000/semester and $6,000/year. The service requirement is equal to the length of scholarship support.
Length of Award: Freshman and sophomores can apply for summer, semester, and full year programs. Juniors and seniors can apply for semester and full year programs.
Number of Awards: N/A.
Application Deadline: BYU Deadline: January 15, 2008
Application Process:
Application forms can be downloaded from the NSEP website. Students need two to three recommendations and transcripts for the last two academic years.
Campus Advisors: Cory Leonard (422-2980, 237F HRCB).
Website: www.iie.org/nsep