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Colgate University Scholarship/Fellowship/Grant Deadlines 2007 - 2008    

Marshall Scholarship - September 13
Rhodes Scholarship - September 13
Mitchell Scholarship - September 13
Fulbright Grant - September 25
Watson Fellowship - October 2
Churchill Scholarship - October 24
St. Andrew's Scholarship - November 12
Liebmann Fund Fellowship - November 19
Carnegie Endowment - November 19
Goldwater Scholarship - December 3
Truman Scholarship - December 3
Beinecke Scholarship - February 1
Udall Scholarship - February 6
Cooke Scholarship - February 14

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Paul J. Schupf ‘58 Fellowship to the University of Oxford (for Colgate students only)

University of Oxford website.

Scholarships/Fellowships/Grants                                                                           

The following require an interview with Committee on Graduate Fellowships:

Beinecke Scholarship Carnegie Endowment Churchill Scholarship Cooke Scholarship Fulbright Grant Goldwater Scholarship Liebmann Fund Fellowship

Marshall Scholarship Mitchell Scholarship Rhodes Scholarship St. Andrew's Scholarship Truman Scholarship Udall Scholarship Watson Fellowship

The following do not require an interview with the Committee on Graduate Fellowships:

American Chemical Society APA Minortiy Fellowship American-Scandinavian Foundation Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan California Executive Fellowship Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois Scholarship CDS International Fellowships Center for the Study of the Presidency Coro Fellows Program DAAD Scholarships Delaying the Real World Fellowship Diplomacy Fellows Program Dunn Memorial Fellowship East-West Center Education Program El Pomar Fellowship Ford Foundation Fellowship  Freeman-Asia Awards Fund for Theological Education Gates Cambridge Scholarship Gilman International Scholarship Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship Hertz Foundation Hispanic Scholarship Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Hughes Fellowship Huntington Public Service Award Institute for Humane Studies Intercollegiate Studies Institute Jacob Javits Fellowship Japanese Government Scholarship Kinley Memorial Scholarship KSTF Teaching Fellowships

Madison Fellowship Math for American Fellowship Program National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship NIH Graduate Partnership Program NIH Undergraduate Scholarship NSEP Boren Graduate Fellowship NSEP Boren Undergraduate Scholarship NSEP Language Flagship Fellowship NCAA Scholarships NSF Fellowship NYS Regents Professional Scholarship Overseas Press Club Scholarship Overseas Research Students Awards Oxford/Cambridge NIH Biomedical Research Scholars Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Reiser Fellowship Rotary Scholarship J.W. Saxe Fund Memorial Prize Scoville Peace Fellowship Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose Soros Fellowship for New Americans Stegner Fellowship Tylenol Scholarship U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Graduate Fellowship U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarship U.S. Deptartment of State Critical Language Scholarships Urban Fellows Program Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program White House Fellows Program Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest

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Beinecke Memorial Scholarship

• award of $32,000 for juniors planning to attend graduate school in the arts, humanities and social sciences
• superior intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise
• documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during undergraduate years
• U.S. citizen or a U.S. National from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands  
• Colgate can nominate one candidate; 20 selected nationally

 
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (internship program, one year in length)

• graduating seniors or graduates within the past academic year who have a serious interest in a career in international affairs
• the recipients work in Washington, D.C. with senior fellows for one year receiving a monthly salary plus benefits and airfare
• very competitive, applicants should be of high academic quality
• international students are eligible
• Colgate can nominate up to two candidates; 8 to 10 are selected nationally
   

 

Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarship

• graduating seniors who wish to pursue one year of graduate study in engineering, mathematics and science at Churchill College, Cambridge University
• criteria for selection: high achievement in academic work; GRE scores (must take no later than October); capacity for original, creative work; character, adaptability and demonstrated concern for critical problems of society; and good health
• U.S. citizenship required
• Colgate can nominate up to two candidates; 11 selected nationally

Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship

• graduating seniors or recent graduates (within five years) planning to begin a full-time graduate degree program at an accredited university (U.S. or abroad) in fall of the current year
• awards will provide funding for tuition, room and board, books, and other required fees for the length of the graduate program, up to six years
• required GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
• received financial aid during undergraduate education
• international students are eligible
• Colgate can nominate up to two candidates; starting in 2007, 35 will be selected nationally
   

 

Fulbright Grants

• full, one-year grants for graduating seniors or recent graduates for study, research, and teaching assistantships in over 140 countries
• transportation, courses, books, tuition, insurance and cost of living provided
• U.S. citizenship required
• Over 1000 Americans are selected each year to participate
   

 

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships

• sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply for the $7,500 cash award that goes toward current undergraduate study in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering
• applicants must have a definitive plan for graduate study and a research career in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering (students who plan to study medicine are eligible if they plan a research career rather than a career as a medical doctor in private practice)
• selection criteria includes: very strong academic profile; coursework consistent to meet graduate school goals; research experience or well developed research plan; all essay answers and letters of recommendation express commitment to a research career in the respective field
• must be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, or U.S. national  
• Colgate can nominate up to four candidates; 300 selected nationally

The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowships

• graduating seniors planning to pursue graduate study as well as independent research or study projects in the United States

• field of study includes humanities, social sciences or natural sciences including law, medicine, engineering architecture or other formal

• must demonstrate need for financial assistance

• award covers cost of tuition and stipend up to $18,000 for one academic year, once received must reapply each year

• U.S. citizenship required

• Colgate can nominate up to three candidates; 15 selected nationally

 
Marshall Scholarships

• graduating seniors or graduates within the past two years may apply for this scholarship that is tenable at any British university; covers two years of study in any discipline, at either undergraduate or graduate level, leading to the award of a British university degree
• a grade point average of not less than 3.7
• competition is extremely rigorous; candidates evaluated on academic achievement, leadership potential, social commitment, and communication skills
• "possessor of keen intellect and a broad outlook"

• U.S. citizenship required
• 40 scholars selected nationally
   

 

George J. Mitchell Scholarships

• graduating seniors or graduates within the past two years may apply for this scholarship that is tenable at seven universities in the Republic of Ireland and two universities in Northern Ireland for one academic year of post-graduate study  
• must have demonstrated record of intellectual distinction, leadership, and extra-curricular activity as well as personal characteristics of honesty, integrity, fairness, and unselfish service to others which indicate a potential for future leadership and contribution to society
• U.S. citizenship is required
• 12 scholars selected nationally
   

 

Rhodes Scholarships

• graduating seniors may apply for this scholarship that is tenable at the University of Oxford, normally held for two years with a process for third year renewal, in pursuit of a master’s degree, bachelor’s degree or doctorate degree
• proven intellectual and academic achievement of a high standard, show integrity of character, interest in and respect for fellow beings, the ability to lead, and energy to use their talents to the fullest (Mr. Rhodes believed the last of these qualities was best tested through participation and success in sports)
• U.S. citizenship is required; or apply in a country that participates
• 32 scholars selected from the United States of America
   

 

St. Andrew's Society of the State of New York Scholarships

• graduating seniors may apply for this scholarship for one year of graduate study in Scotland
• award up to $15,000 to cover tuition; then room, board, transportation to and from Scotland, and other expenses
• basis of selection will include: academic achievement, extracurricular activities, leadership qualifications, financial need, statement of personal objectives and Scottish descent
• preference is for candidates who have not studied in the United Kingdom
• candidates must reside in or attend school within 250 miles of New York State
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Colgate can nominate one candidate, endorsed by the President of the attending university;  2 scholars selected nationally
   

 

Harry S. Truman Scholarships

• a merit-based scholarship for junior level college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service
• scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government
• basis of selection will include: extensive record of public and community service; commitment to a career in government or elsewhere in the public sector; wish to influence public policies; have outstanding leadership potential; possess intellectual strength and analytical abilities
• must be in upper quarter of class
• must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands at the time the Scholarship is conferred
• Colgate can nominate up to four candidates; 70 to 75 are selected nationally

Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarships

$5,000 merit-based scholarships awarded to outstanding sophomore or junior-level college students who ...

• have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; or
• have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy or Native American health care and are  Native American or Alaska Native
• must have a college grade point average of at least a "B" or the equivalent;
• outstanding potential for success and leadership within their chosen career field
• must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident
• Colgate can nominate up to six candidates; 80 chosen nationally by region
   

 

Thomas J. Watson Foundation Fellowship Program

• award of $25,000 to enable graduating seniors of exceptional promise to engage in a year of independent exploration and travel abroad
• an opportunity for a purposeful, focused and disciplined wanderjahr of their own devising and to provide Fellows an opportunity to immerse themselves in cultures other than their own
• must demonstrate integrity, strong ethical character, intelligence, the capacity of vision and leadership, and potential for humane and effective participation in the world community
• project may not involve formal study at a foreign university or formal engagement with a company or organization, as the experience should be pursued with great independence and adaptability
• recipients are self-sufficient, and must not return to the United States or their home country during their journey
• proposals can not include traveling to a place a person has already been for an extended period of time; or a country that is under U.S. State Department Travel Warning or U.S. Department of the Treasury Embargo
• international students are eligible
• Colgate can nominate up to four candidates; 50 selected nationally

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American Chemical Society Minority Scholars Program
(scroll down and click on ACS Scholars Program under undergrad & grad students)

• for first-years, sophomores or juniors who are committed to the study of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or other chemically related field such as environmental, materials science or toxicology
• awarded on the basis of merit and financial need
• must be a US citizen or permanent resident
• maximum stipend of $3,000 per year

American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program

• provides financial support and guidance for those pursuing doctoral degrees in psychology (psychological practice or psychological research)
• must be a US citizen or permanent visa resident
• stipend for up to 3 years (renewed each year) 

American-Scandinavian Foundation - Awards for Study in Scandinavia

• to encourage lasting academic, professional and personal ties between the US and Scandinavia

• offers fellowships (up to $20,000) and grants (normally $4,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year - awards are made in all fields

• applicants must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential
• must be a US citizen or resident
• must have completed undergraduate education by start of project

• award 100 scholarships annually to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year
• students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships, Japanese language study is not a prerequisite
• applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States before and during the time they are studying abroad

 

California Executive Fellowship Program

• a graduate education, public service and leadership development program designed to extend knowledge of California government, prepare for public careers, and promote civic education
• for recent graduates and mid-career applicants in all disciplines
• fellows are enrolled as graduate students in government at California State University at Sacramento

Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois Scholarship

• awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, exceptional leadership ability and a serious commitment to community service
• merit based scholarship grants that are renewable for up to four years
• grants shall be used for tuition, books, computers, room and board at accredited educational institutions in the U.S.
• must be a U.S. citizen, but do not have to be an Illinois resident

CDS International Fellowships

The Alfa Fellowship

• places participants at leading institutions in business, media, and civil society in Russia     

• year-long program beginning in March

• applicants should have a graduate degree and at least two years relevant work experience in their field of expertise; also a knowledge of at least beginning Russian is necessary

The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship

• intensive work/study program in Germany

• program runs September-May

• twenty fellowships are offered to candidates between the ages of 23-34

The Center for the Study of the Presidency Fellows Program

• offers 85 undergraduate and graduate students a year-long opportunity to study the U.S. Presidency, the public policymaking process, and our Chief Executive's relations with Congress, allies, the media, and the American public

• each student is required to research, write, and present an original paper on an issue of the modern Presidency that will be published by the Center

Common Ground Community Fellowship in Creative Responses to Homelessness

• a one-year opportunity for recent college graduates interested in learning about the not-for-profit sector and creative responses to homelessness and poverty
• stipend plus benefits and housing ($10,728 - eligible for either $4,725 educational grant or $1,200 stipend)
• AmeriCorps*VISTA training
• 12 month work period

 
Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs

• nine-month, full-time, post-graduate leadership training program in public affairs offered in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, St. Louis and Pittsburgh
• self-motivated individuals committed to ethical, effective leadership and strengthening democracy through citizen involvement
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (post-graduate work desirable)
• tuition - approximately $3,500 - tuition scholarships vary by center and year to year.

DAAD Scholarships (The German Academic Exchange Service)

• offers a wide range of opportunities to students, scholars, and universities of the United States and Canada, from undergraduate students to post-doctoral scholars, for study and research in Germany

Delaying the Real World Fellowship

• must be a U.S. citizen
• must propose in writing via email a gutsy and worthwhile adventure in the spirit of Delaying the Real World and the young adventurers who fill the book
• $3,000 fellowship

Diplomacy Fellows Program

• The Diplomacy Fellows Program is an alternative (equivalent to the Foreign Service Written Exam) route to the Foreign Service Oral Assessment for candidates aspiring to a career as a Foreign Service Officer

• eligible candidates must be from one of several fellowship/scholarship programs including Truman Scholars and Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholars (among others, see list on their website)

• through the US Department of State

 

James H. Dunn, Jr. Memorial Fellowship Program

• to attract bright, highly motivated individuals giving them a broad overview of state government that would provide them a unique hands-on experience
• in Illinois, but open to all recent college graduates
• seeks fellowship candidates who have demonstrated a real commitment to excellence as evidenced by academic honors, leadership ability, extracurricular activities and involvement in community or public service areas

East - West Center Education Program 

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship

• provides Master’s and Doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the United States to participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawai’i

• the unique island setting with a distinctive multicultural heritage, offers premier resources for studies on Asia, the Pacific and the U.S.

• awardees become part of a growing network of students and alumni forging the shape and substance of the world’s most vibrant region

• The Center provides substantial funding toward education and living expenses for master’s degrees (up to 24-month fellowship) and doctoral degrees (up to 48-month fellowship)

The Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP)

• center of excellence for leadership education in the Asia Pacific Region

• the APLP is a graduate certificate program combining the development of regional expertise with the enhancement of individual leadership capacity

• APLP participants may select a five or nine month course of study and if qualified may enroll in elective graduate courses at the University of Hawai’i or take internships in the second semester of the program

• applications are welcome from recent university graduates, currently enrolled graduate students and early- to mid-career professionals

El Pomar Fellowship

• fellows spend two years developing their leadership skills in a dynamic, active, hands-on program designed to provide them with a 360-degree view of the nonprofit world

• for college graduates who have some sort of Colorado connection (someone who is a state resident, has attended an in-state educational program, or has family who are current or past residents)

• starting annual salary is $28,000

 

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities

• for study in research-based doctoral programs in the behavioral and social sciences, humanities, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences and life sciences

• for students enrolled or plan to enroll a research-based PhD or ScD program

• US citizens or nationals

Freeman-ASIA Awards

• for students participating in summer, semester, and academic year undergraduate study abroad programs in East and Southeast Asia

• awards of up to $7,000 available

• applicant must have little to no experience with the country they are to study in

The Fund for Theological Education

• can provide both financial help and a nurturing network of support during a student's junior or senior year of college
• award of $2,000 for the academic year for educational expenses or an experience of exploring ministry

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

• for outstanding students from outside the United Kingdom who gain admission to the University of Cambridge to pursue graduate study
• awarded solely on merit and covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge  

Gilman International Scholarship Program

• offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad
• scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded
• students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities are eligible to apply

The Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship

• offers an eleven-week  public service opportunity in The Embassy in London, Paris, or the Office of the Secretary of State in Washington DC

• $5,000 stipend for travel and living expenses

• three fellowships available: one for a student from The College of William and Mary, and two others for any eligible junior or senior in the US

 
Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowships

• must be students of the applied physical sciences who are citizens or permanent residents of the US, and who are willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the US in time of national emergency
• merit based, consists of a cost-of-education allowance and personal-support stipend at one of the Foundation's tenable schools
• college seniors wishing to pursue Ph.D. degree as well as graduate students already in the process of doing so, may apply

 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

• to help Hispanic-American college students complete their education
• should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on  4.0 scale
• must be a US citizen or permanent resident
• must be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree
• awards generally range from $1,000 to $5,000

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program

• designed to build undergraduate interest in environmental studies, foster multidisciplinary training, and increase environmental literacy, the scholarships fund up to $29,000 per student
• juniors studying oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA 's programs
• must be U.S. citizen

 

 

Samuel Huntington Public Service Award

• for graduating seniors to pursue public service anywhere in the world
• application, proposal, budget, transcript, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation
• acceptance based on quality of proposal, academic record and personal achievement

• Stipend - $10,000

Institute for Humane Studies Fellowship

• for full-time graduate students or undergraduates with junior or senior standing   
• to support the work of outstanding students who are interested in exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work  
• awards of up to $12,000

Intercollegiate Studies Institute Graduate Fellowship Program

• Richard M. Weaver Fellowship is for "those who will teach" and pays tuition at the school attended by the recipient and a stipend of $5,000
• Western Civilization Fellowship awards each recipient $20,000 for graduate work related to Western Civilization studies
• Salvatori Fellowship provides $10,000 to each awardee for graduate work related to the American Founding
   

Jacob K. Javits Fellowships

• the program provides fellowships to students of superior academic ability - selected on the basis of demonstrated achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise - to undertake study at the doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in selected fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences
• eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens or nationals, permanent residents of the U.S., or citizens of any one of the Freely Associated States
• subject to the availability of funds, a fellow receives the Javits Fellowship annually for up to the lesser of 48 months or the completion of their degree

 

Japanese Government Scholarship Program

• to pursue Japanese language & studies at undergraduate level at a Japanese university
• to pursue research at the graduate level at a Japanese university

Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship

• three major Fellowships will be awarded, one of approximately $20,000 in any field of music; one of approximately $20,000 in instrumental or vocal music, architectural design and history, art and design, theatre, or dance; and one of approximately $8,500 in art, architecture, dance, landscape architecture, theatre, or urban and regional planning
• Fellowships are to be used by the recipients toward defraying the expenses of advanced study in America or abroad for one year
• a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Art, Dance, Landscape Architecture, Music, Theatre, or Urban and Regional Planning is required

 

Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) Teaching Fellowships

• Fellows are young men and women who have received a bachelor's or advanced degree in physical science, engineering or mathematics and are committed to teaching high school science and/or mathematics in U.S. schools
• supports professionally and financially for up to five years through a teacher preparation program to eligibility for tenure

 

James Madison Fellowships

• Junior Fellow (must hold BA) - for future secondary school teachers of American history, American government, and social studies to support graduate study of the roots, principles, framing, and development of the US Constitution towards Master's degree
• must be a US citizen or US national
• must agree to teach full-time in secondary school for no less than one year for each full year of study

Math for America Fellowship Program

• a five-year program that includes one year of full-time graduate study and four years of teaching mathematics in New York City secondary schools
• must be math talented
• full tuition scholarship to obtain a Master's degree in Education at Bard College, New York University, or Teachers College at Columbia University and a stipend of $90,000 over five years

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship

• as a means of increasing the number of U.S. citizens and nationals trained in science and engineering disciplines of military importance, the Department of Defense (DoD) awards approximately 200 new three-year graduate fellowships
• Fellowships are awarded to applicants who will pursue a graduate degree in, or closely related to, an area of DoD interest within one of the following disciplines: Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering; Biosciences; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences; Computer and Computational Sciences; Electrical Engineering; Geosciences; Materials Science and Engineering; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering; Oceanography; Physics
• Fellowships are tenable only at U.S. institutions of higher education offering doctoral degrees in the scientific and engineering disciplines specified

 

National Institutes of Health Graduate Partnership Program
 

• links the NIH to national and international universities in the training of graduate students - the best of both worlds - the academic environment of a university and the breadth and depth of research at the NIH
• to pursue a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences 
• receive an NIH Intramural Research Training Award for stipend, health benefits, and tuition support as needed

National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship

• offers competitive scholarships to exceptional students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to biomedical, behavioral, and social science research careers at the NIH
• up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for 1 year, and can be renewed up to 4 years
• for each year of scholarship: train for 10 weeks as a paid summer research employee in an NIH research laboratory; after graduation, continue training as a full-time employee in an NIH research laboratory

 

 

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

• for students at or near the beginning of their graduate study in science, technology, mathematics or engineering leading to master's or doctoral degrees
• open to US citizens or nationals, or permanent resident aliens

National Security Education Program - David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships 

• Fellowships are to support U.S. graduate students who will pursue the study of languages and cultures deemed critical to U.S. national security, and who are highly motivated by the opportunity to work in the federal government
• supports students studying languages, cultures, and world regions other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
• must either be enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university located within the United States

National Security Education Program - David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships

• provide opportunities for students to study abroad in regions critical to U.S. national interest
• may study for a summer session, a semester or full academic year
• must be a U.S. citizen and enrolled as an undergraduate at a U.S. university or college

National Security Education Program – National Flagship Language Fellowship

• to address the urgent need for professionals with advanced competency in critical languages - Arabic, Chinese, Hindi/Urdu, Korean, Persian/Farsi, and Eurasian Languages (Russian, Central Asian)
• first year involves intensive language study at a domestic Flagship Institution; second year is spent in an immersion program overseas, which is designed and managed by the domestic Flagship Institutions
• must have completed undergraduate degree by start of program
• award funding to select U.S. citizens who are highly motivated to work for the federal government in an area related to U.S. national security

 

 

NCAA Scholarships

• Freedom Forum-NCAA Sports-Journalism Scholarships
• Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program
• Ethnic Minority & Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship Program
• NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program

 

 

New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship Program

• for study leading to degrees in a variety of licensed professions (law, psychology, veterinary medicine, optometry, etc.) in NYS approved programs
• available to historically underrepresented minority and/or economically disadvantaged students
• US citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of New York State for at least one year immediately preceding the effective date of the award
• must be enrolled in or be a candidate for admission to approved program in NYS
• receive up to $5,000 a year for up to four years

Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarships

• twelve $2,000 scholarships awarded to students who aspire to become foreign correspondents

• for graduate and undergraduate students in American colleges; US Citizenship not required

• applicants must submit a cover letter, résumé, and 500-word essay on an area of interest or an international issue

Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme

• for full-time postgraduate research study in participating United Kingdom schools

• generally pays the difference between international student tuition fees and home/UK student tuition fees charged by the school the student is to attend

• funding paid directly to the institution, not to students

Oxford/Cambridge-National Institutes of Health Biomedical Research Scholars Program

• The NIH, and Oxford and Cambridge Universities in Britain, have established a collaborative graduate program in biomedical sciences

• Students typically spend 2 years in England at either school, pursuing tutorials and research on a collaborative project with an NIH intramural scientist.  They then typically spend about two years in Bethesda, Maryland, continuing their thesis research project at the NIH, with doctoral degrees awarded by Oxford or Cambridge upon completion

• Students design their own project in consultation with faculty

• Students receive a stipend of $24,000 per year, health benefits and other academic support in England and at the NIH until degree completion

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, and must have courses in biology, chemistry (both inorganic and organic), physics, and mathematics.  Outstanding academic performance and  exceptional promise for a career in biomedical research are important. Previous laboratory research experience is a strong qualification for this program

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship  (administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation)

• to attract outstanding students from all ethnic and social backgrounds, who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the US Department of State
• must be US citizen in the sophomore year of undergraduate study with a GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• consideration will be given to qualified applicants who, in addition to outstanding leadership skills and academic achievement, demonstrate financial need
• award for tuition and mandatory fees, living stipend, reimbursement for books and one round-trip travel between home and school are paid during the junior and senior year and during the first year of graduate study

Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program  (administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation)

• to attract outstanding students from all ethnic and social backgrounds, who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the US Department of State
• must be US citizen and must be seeking admission to graduate school for the following academic year - winners are expected to enroll in a two-year full-time master's degree program in either public policy, international affairs, or public administration, or in an academic field such as business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages (U.S. graduate institutions only)
• have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• consideration will be given to qualified applicants who, in addition to outstanding leadership skills and academic achievement, demonstrate financial need
• award for tuition and mandatory fees, living stipend, reimbursement for books and one round-trip travel between home and school are paid during the first year and second year of graduate study

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program

• seeks to attract and educate outstanding young people who desire a career in the Foreign Service
• ten fellowships of up to $28,000 annually towards tuition, room, board, books and mandatory fees for completion of a two-year master’s degree in international affairs or another area of relevance to the work of the Foreign Service (such as public administration, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, political science, communications)
• consideration will be given to qualified applicants who, in addition to outstanding leadership skills and academic achievement, demonstrate financial need

Leonard M. Reiser Fellowship in Science, Technology and Global Security

• may be used over the course of one year (12 months) to support academic research or professional development, in the United States or abroad
• will annually provide one-time awards of $2,500-$5,000 to between three and five undergraduate students seeking to explore the connections between science, technology, global security, and public policy (science students are especially encouraged to apply)

 

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships

• to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries
• provides funding for study in another country
• intensive language training and cultural immersion
• applications must be submitted through your local Rotary Club
• deadlines vary by club and district

J.W. Saxe Fund Memorial Prize

• for students taking a non-paying or low-paying internship in the field of public service

• awarded to one or more undergraduate or graduate students

• $2,000 award

 

Herbert Scoville, Jr. Peace Fellowships

• program provides college graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security
• Fellows serve as full-time junior staff members at the participating organization of their choice
• lasts from six to nine months with monthly stipend and health insurance, plus travel expenses to Washington DC

William E. Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose

• an unrestricted cash grant that will be awarded to those graduating college seniors who have demonstrated passion, dedication, a high capacity for self-direction, and originality in pursuit of a goal that will strengthen civil society
• in addition to their mature conception of and passion for what they hope to accomplish, nominees for the prize will be evaluated on the basis of their academic record and extracurricular activities
• each year ISI will award three Fellowships for Noble Purpose. The top award will be for $40,000. Two additional fellows will be chosen each year to receive grants of $5,000 each.

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans

• supports thirty individuals a year for up to two years of graduate study in any subject in the United States
• students already in Graduate school eligible, though not past their second year
• New American is an individual who (1) is a resident alien; i.e., holds a Green Card, or, (2) has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen, or (3) is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens
• award - $20,000 maintenance and half tuition wherever Fellow attends

Wallace Stegner Fellowship Program

• offers new writers an opportunity to learn from peers and accomplished writers

• Fellows are regarded as working artists, intent upon practicing and perfecting their craft. There are no curricular requirements other than workshop attendance, and the program offers no degree

• ten two-year fellowships offered yearly (five in poetry, five in fiction)

• living stipend of $26,000 and required workshop tuition of approximately $6,500

The Tylenol Scholarships

• for outstanding students who are pursuing health-related careers

• 150 $1,000 and 20 $5,000 scholarships will be available for undergraduate and post-graduate study

United States Department of Homeland Security Graduate Fellowship Program

• intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission
• must be pursuing a doctoral or master’s degree with a thesis requirement in the physical sciences, mathematical sciences, computer and information sciences, life sciences, social sciences, psychology, or engineering (DHS realizes that the country’s strong science and technology community provides a critical advantage in the development and implementation of counter-terrorist measures and other DHS objectives)

United States Department of Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarship Program

• intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission
• must be majoring in the physical sciences, mathematical sciences, computer and information sciences, life sciences, social sciences, psychology, or engineering and in your second year of college attendance

United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Council of American Overseas Research Centers, Critical Language Scholarships Program

• for intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu, Chinese, Korean, Persian, and Russian
• U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master's and Ph.D. students and recent graduates - receive funding to participate in beginning, intermediate and advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners.
• recipients are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers.

 

 

The Urban Fellows Program

• for those seriously considering a career in public service
• nine month fellowship that combines work in the Mayoral offices and City agencies with an intensive seminar component exploring key issues facing New York City government
• recent college graduates, no more than 2 years out
• stipend of $25,000

 

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation - German Chancellor Scholarships

• awards 10 scholarships annually to prospective leaders from the US (under 35 years of age) in the academic, economic and political fields, enabling them to carry out projects of their own choice in German institutions

• must be a US citizen and have completed bachelor’s degree

• proposal required; letters of recommendation, transcripts, statement from proposed German mentor, list of publications (if applicable), evidence of German language (if applicable)

• stipend - from EUR 2,000 to EUR 2,600 (in exceptional cases up to EUR 3,500)

Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program

• provides grants for overseas Biomedical Engineering study or research

• must be US citizen or permanent resident

• grant benefits include round-trip international airfare, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and tuition (if applicable)

• Whitaker Fellows are at the pre-doctoral level; Whitaker Scholars are at the post-doctoral level

• the term of the Fellow awards is one academic year (as defined by the academic calendar of the host country); the term of the Scholar awards can be for as little as one academic semester or as long as a full academic year

• applicants must be nominated by the Dean of a school or Chair of the biomedical engineering department at their current or most recent degree granting institution

The White House Fellows Program

• to provide gifted and highly motivated young Americans with some first-hand experience in the process of governing the Nation and a sense of personal involvement in the leadership of society

• selection based on a combination of:  record of remarkable professional achievement early in one's career; evidence of leadership skills and the potential for further growth; a demonstrated commitment to public service; and the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute successfully at the highest levels of the federal government

• 11 to 19 fellowships available

• applicants must have completed their undergraduate education and be working in their chosen professions

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest

• an annual competition designed to challenge college students to analyze the urgent ethical issues confronting them in today's complex world.
• full-time undergraduate juniors and seniors at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the US
• must have a faculty sponsor

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