The scholarship requires that the student demonstrate an interest in undertaking serious study in foreign countries. The scholarship prefers applicants whose fields of study relate to national security interests. In addition, inclusion of foreign language study is required of all proposals. Finally, all recipients of NSEP awards incur a requirement to enter into an agreement 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 is awarded. The campus deadline for applying is January 15 .
Applications are available in the study abroad office.