Fellowship Advising
The Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships (OGSAF) offers personalized advising services for the NSEP Boren Fellowship, the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Award and the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Graduate students who are interested in applying for these fellowships are encouraged to attend our information sessions or book an appointment for one-on-one advising.
If you are interested in the Boren Scholarship (undergraduate program), please contact fellcent
gwu [dot] edu (subject: Fellowship%20Inquiry) (fellcent[at]gwu[dot]edu) for more information.
- NSEP Boren Fellowship
Award Amount: up to $30,000
The National Security Education Program Boren Fellowship is for graduate students interested in acquiring or strengthening skills in languages critical to US National Security, and is intended for those who are willing to make a commitment to federal service. Graduate Fellows are able to choose their own program or select one of four Flagship Programs. In addition to language learning, Graduate Fellows are encouraged to conduct research, take additional academic courses, and/or pursue internships. There is also an opportunity to be funded for domestic language programs.
Please check the Boren Awards website for more details on eligibility, requirements, and deadlines.
Additional Resources
- Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Award
Award Amount: Varies
The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Award (DDRA) funds PhD candidates who are planning to conduct dissertation research abroad. DDRA's priorities are research projects that focus on certain geographic areas, less commonly taught languages, and certain academic fields.
For more information, please visit the Fulbright-Hays website.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted through the university's application portal by the institutional deadline.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Award Amount: Varies
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright creates connections in a complex and changing world. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.
For more information, please visit the Fulbright U.S. Student Program website.