How to Write Essays for the Boren Awards

Monday, November 17, 2025 4:00–5:00 PM

Description
Writing your Boren Essays? Wondering what to write about, what the prompts are asking you? Worried about your national security argument? Worried about what federal career you are looking at and if it would fit the program preferences? This is the presentation for you! Boren Outreach Specialist Michael Saffle will help guide you through the essays and explain what the Boren selection panel is looking for, and what they are NOT looking for in a competitive essay.
Website
https://events.uconn.edu/office-of-national-scholarships-fellowships/event/1489368-how-to-write-essays-for-the-boren-awards

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