NSEP NATIONAL SECURITY EXCHANGE PROGRAM

This program awards grants to students at the undergraduate and graduate levels to study in countries other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Preference will be given to applicants for study in areas deemed critical to national security.

Applicants must demonstrate an interest in undertaking serious study in foreign countries as a complement to academic and career goals. This should be reflected in the Statement of Purpose.

Preference will be given to applicants pursuing fields of study related to national security interests. Appropriate and integrated study of a foreign language is required for all study abroad proposals. Preference will be given to applications for study in languages critical to national security.

Awards are for a minimum of one academic term. For juniors and seniors, full academic year programs are preferred and strongly encouraged.

All recipients of NSEP awards incur a requirement to enter into an agreement, in order of priority, to work for an agency of the federal government with national security responsibilities or to work in the field of higher education in the area of study for which the scholarship was awarded. A listing of applicable agencies and offices of the federal government, along with more general information regarding the service obligation, accompany the application form.