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The National Flagship Language Program (NFLP) offers advanced training in target languages to reach professional working proficiency. Applicants must have a minimum proficiency in the language they are applying for, and must have completed their undergraduate degree by the start of the program. Boren Scholars are eligible and encouraged to apply.

The target languages are Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Persian, and Russian.

The program covers all academic expenses, including travel costs and a stipend for living expenses (varies by program). The program is structured in two one-year components. The first is intensive language study at a domestic flagship institution. The second year is spent in an immersion program overseas. In rare cases of exceptional language ability, the first year can be bypassed. Participants in this program may not pursue a graduate degree concurrently.

The NFLP has a service agreement of two years (or duration of support) in the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State, or Intelligence, preferably using their language skills.

More information about this program can be found at www.iie.org/programs/nsep/flagship/default.htm