Saturday, November 2, 2013

Nov. 13: Boren Scholarships Info Sessions

A representative from the Institute of International Education (IIE) will be visiting URI to discuss details about the Boren Awards for International Study, which fund foreign language study abroad in areas of the world which are critical US interests and underrepresented in study abroad.
3-4 PM @ Lippitt Hall 402
This session will provide undergraduate and graduate students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for this competitive scholarship program as well as information about the campus application process.

4:30-5:30 PM @ Lippitt Hall 402
This session will provide URI Chinese Flagship Program students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for this competitive scholarship program as well as information about the campus application process.  The Boren Scholarship can provide up to $20,000 for the Flagship Capstone Year in China in exchange for commitment to seek 1 year+ employment in the federal government.
For more information, please contact the URI Boren Campus Representative, Kathleen Maher (kmaher@uri.edu)
Speaker: Meghan Doyle, Institute of International Education (IIE)