NSEP Undergraduate Fellowship Program for US Citizens

National Security Education Program
Undergraduate Scholarships for Study Abroad
Application Deadline: January 15, annually

The National Security Education Program (NSEP) is a unique scholarship
opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to study abroad. Created in 1991, the
NSEP awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions
critical to U.S. interests (outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia,
and New Zealand).

The NSEP encourages U.S. undergraduates to add an international component to
their education, a feature that is becoming increasingly important in
today's interdependent world. The NSEP aims to build a strong base of future
leaders with expertise in critical areas, as well as professionals in both
the public and private sectors who have the international experience and
language skills necessary for competitive performance and visionary
leadership in the global arena.

Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens who are matriculated as undergraduates
at U.S. post-secondary institutions. To focus on areas determined most
important to continued development of U.S. national capacity, the NSEP has
targeted countries and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national
security interests (economic and political). Preference will be given to
applicants who opt to study in emphasized areas identified by the NSEP
(agriculture, applied sciences, business, economics, engineering, computer
science, health and biomedical science, history, international affairs, law,
social sciences, political science and policy studies).

Scholarships are available for study during the Summer of '00, Fall of '00,
and the Spring of '01. Students may study for a six week summer session, a
semester, or a full academic year. Summer study is available to: 1) freshmen
and sophomores, and 2) students at all levels who are pursuing courses of
study in the applied sciences or engineering. To promote cultural and
linguistic immersion, longer periods of study abroad are recommended,
especially for juniors and seniors.

The maximum award for a semester is about $8,000 and about $16,000 for a
full academic year. Minimum award amounts are $2,500 for summer, $4,000 for
one semester, or $6,000 for an academic year. Selection of NSEP recipients
is based on merit: however the amount of the scholarship is based on program
costs and consideration for student financial need.

For more information contact:


Website: www.iie.org/nsep/