The Department of Defense’s National Security Education Program (NSEP) awards Boren Scholarships and Fellowships to America’s future leaders – undergraduate and graduate students committed to both long-term, overseas immersive language study and public service. Boren Scholars and Fellows, authorized under the David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991, receive funding to study the languages and cultures most critical to our nation’s security. In exchange, they agree to utilize those skills within the government by seeking and securing federal employment for at least one year. Boren Scholars and Fellows come from diverse backgrounds and perspectives and are equipped with the intellectual curiosity and academic training to solve our nation’s complex, global problems. They are the public sector’s next generation of influencers and innovators. Dr. Nugent will speak about Boren Scholarships and Fellowships, and the many doors that these programs open up for students interested in overseas study and public service.