Ten Terps will study language and culture abroad this academic year through David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships, making UMD a top recipient of the awards.
A federal initiative designed to strengthen the foreign language and international skills of undergraduate and graduate students, Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide up to $25,000 to study in world regions seen as critical to national security. As part of the program, recipients will work in the federal government for at least one year.