Flagship Student Support
Flagship Student Support for Summer Programs
Before applying, gather these documents:
- Scholarship Proof (Confirmation emails, award letters):
- Domestic Program: Proof of application to at least 2 scholarships.
- Overseas Program: Proof of application to at least 3 scholarships.
- Program Acceptance/Application: Proof of acceptance or application to a Flagship-approved summer program. (Example:
Acceptance email screenshot)
- Unofficial Transcript: Printable from TopNet.
- Scholarship Essay (500 words): Explain how you'll use the program's opportunities (language pledge, homestays, community
involvement, etc.) to achieve your academic goals.
- Estimated Budget (USD): Include all these categories, even if your program has a single fee. Contact your program for
estimates if needed. Use XE.com for currency conversion.
- Tuition & Fees
- Housing
- Meals (Additional meals not covered by the program)
- Airfare/Ground Transport (Domestic or International)
- Visa (International only)
- In-Country Ground Transport
- Personal Expenses (medications, toiletries, souvenirs, etc.)
- Program Insurance (if not included in program cost)
- Other
- Flagship funding is used as a last-dollar approach, meaning if your program is $5000,
and you receive $2000 from other sources, Flagship funding can only be awarded up
to the difference ($3000 in this example). Flagship will not award funding beyond
the program budget. Additional scholarships will not only give you flexibility in
travel and program choice, but also add nicely to your scholarship portfolio.
- While we anticipate adequate student support, funding can be subject to change. We will keep you updated if any adjustments are required.
Flagship Student Support For Capstone
Starting in the summer/fall of 2025, direct funding for Capstone programs through Flagship grants will be discontinued. Instead, Capstone funding will be exclusively available through Boren-Flagship Scholarships and ROTC Flagship student support. Students not receiving Boren or ROTC support can still attend Capstone programs if they self-fund or secure other scholarships.
Service Commitment
Students receiving Flagship support for their studies (tutoring, language partners, summer funding) must be aware that Flagship programs aim to create pathways to government service. Commitment to government service will be achieved through Boren or ROTC scholarships for Capstone.