Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program in an accredited college or university. Applicants design their own programs and may combine domestic language and cultural study with overseas study. All fellowships must include formal study of a modern language other than English and the study of an area and culture. Students accepting NSEP fellowships must be willing to enter into a service agreement with a US agency or office of the federal government involved in national security affairs. Programs may begin no earlier than Fall 2000 and no later than Summer 2001.
Overseas study is based on program expenses.
Postmark deadline is January 16, 2001.