The National Security Education Program (NSEP)

The National Security Education Program addresses the need to increase
the ability of Americans to communicate and compete globally by knowing
the languages and cultures of other countries. NSEP embodies a recognition
that the scope of national security has expanded to include not only 
traditional concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but
the new challenges of global society.

The NSEP makes it possible for graduate students to pursue the study 
of languages and cultures other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia,
and New Zealand. NSEP emphasizes countries, languages, and fields of study
deemed critical to U.S. national security. NSEP emphasizes a diverse list
of fields of study, including business, political science, applied sciences, 
international affairs, engineering, health, law, economics, history, and
other social sciences.

Eligibility: 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.

Period: A minimum of one academic semester and a maximum of six academic
    semesters (24 months). Programs may begin no earlier than Fall 2000 
    and no later than Summer 2001.

Award: The basic grant for domestic language or area study is $2,000
    per semester. Overseas study is based on program expenses. The 
    maximum award is $10,000 per semester for overseas study for up to
    two semesters ($20,000). The maximum level of support for a program 
    of domestic study only is $12,000 and six academic semesters 
    (24 months). The maximum level of support for a combined overseas
    and domestic program is $28,000 and six academic semesters (24
    months).

Deadline: Postmark deadline is January 16, 2001.

Contact: Academy for Educational Development/NSEP
	 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 900
	 Washington, D.C. 20009-5721
	 Tel. (800) 498-9360 or
	      (202) 884-8285
	 Website:  Http://www.aed.org/nsep
	 Email: nsep@aed.org


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