Congratulations to INTS major Kevin Zalinsky, who has earned the prestigious Boren Award. He will study Arabic in Morocco in 2021.

Boren Scholars and Fellows study a wide range of critical languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Swahili. Boren Awards are available to students of all proficiency levels who are committed to enhancing their skills.

Boren Scholars and Fellows from diverse fields of study immerse themselves in the cultures in world regions underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Boren Awards alumni are committed to public service, working in positions critical to U.S. national security throughout the Federal Government, including the Departments of State, Defense, and Homeland Security, and USAID.

This picture of Kevin was taken in Manama, Bahrain, his last duty station before he separated from the Navy. He served as a Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) Second Class. He translated several Arabic dialects into English.