Boren Scholars and Fellows study a wide range of critical languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Swahili. Boren Awards are available to students of all proficiency levels who are committed to enhancing their skills and pursuing a career in national security. Contact Rebecca Bias in the CLLC (Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures) for more information about these programs. The Ohio State University is a top producer of NSEP Boren Scholars!

The CLLC congratulates this year’s NSEP Boren scholarship recipients!

Piper Harrell

Major: International Studies and Japanese

Studying Japanese at the International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan: 2023-24 academic year

Wen Holmes

Major: Criminology and Chinese (International Studies minor)

Studying Mandarin at the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan: 2023-24 academic year