Quick Program Facts
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Host Institution: The West African Research Center (WARC)
Duration: One Semester
Fall 2020 Program Dates: August 10- November 20, 2020 (Tentative)
Overseas Program
The overseas program administered by American Councils is open to Boren Scholars and Fellows. Applicants must plan to first participate in the summer African Flagship Languages Initiative program at The University of Florida, which has a French language pre-requisite of ILR 1+ level or above in French. The proficiency goal for all French Boren Scholars and Fellows will be to minimally reach ILR 2+ level proficiency following completion of the fall semester in Senegal. The program aims to enable participants to achieve strong linguistic skills in French while gaining broad regional and cultural experience in West Africa. The regional experience will be enhanced through home stays, peer tutoring, content courses focusing on culture, history, politics, etc., excursions, short term internships or service learning opportunities. Participants will also be required to learn Wolof.
Funding Opportunities
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Boren Application Deadlines
Boren Fellowships: Wednesday, January, 2020 at 5 PM EST
Boren Scholarships: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 5 PM EST
