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FELLOWSHIPS
& SCHOLARSHIPS
UNDERGRADUATE
GRADUATE
SUMMER
FELLOWSHIPS
Some fellowships (the Fulbright for example) require nomination by
New College faculty. For those kinds of awards students are required to submit
applications materials and essays to Jeanne Ware, Director of New
College's Office of Research Programs & Services six weeks before the fellowship deadline
date for review. Nomination
by faculty must occur well in advance.
Contact Jeanne Ware for details at 487-4649 in Cook Hall 212.
Student Grants.
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New College of Florida Student Research and Travel Grants
Visit
Student Grants
for proposals
and applications. The New College Alumnae/i Association (NCAA) and
the New College Foundation award individual and group grants to New College students.
Scholarship links from the office of
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Fellowships: Undergraduate
All-USA Academic Team
Campus contact person: Jeanne Ware,
Office of Research Programs & Services
Four times a year, USA TODAY honors outstanding students and
educators with the All-USA Academic and Teacher Teams. The students
— high school, two-year college and four-year college — each receive
$2,500 cash awards.
American
Chemical Society's Scholars Program
This
program helps academically gifted minority students with financial
need who are African-American, Hispanic and Native-American pursue
college studies in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry,
environmental science and related chemical sciences. Open to college freshmen,
sophomores, and juniors.
Arthur
R. Marshall Foundation
The Arthur R. Marshall Foundation is a
not-for-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and
preservation of the greater Everglades ecosystem. The
Foundation considers reforestation of Florida’s ancient cypress
forests and the reestablishment of sheet flow from the Kissimmee
River to Florida Bay its prime objectives.
Barry
M. Goldwater Scholarship
Campus contact person:
George Ruppeiner, Department of Natural Sciences
Major:
Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Engineering
Program Description: Purpose is to alleviate the
shortage of scientists, mathematicians, and
engineers.
Benjamin
A. Gilman International Scholarship (for Study Abroad)
The
Institute of International Education (IIE) accepts applications for
the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Sponsored by the
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
and administered by IIE, the program enables students with limited
financial means the opportunity to participate in study abroad
opportunities worldwide. Awards up to $5,000
for U.S. citizen undergraduate students. Eligibility requirement: Students must
receive the Federal Pell Grant at the time of
application to qualify.
Bridging Scholarship for Study in Japan
Major:
Any Study Abroad program in Japan
Program Description: To assist students with the travel
and living expenses they will incur while studying in Japan.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program
Campus contact person:
Jeanne Ware, Office of Research Programs & Services
Major:
International Affairs (must be nominated by home institution)
Program Description: Junior Fellows provide research
assistance in non-proliferation, democracy building, international
economics, migration and Russian/Eurasian affairs.
Council on Undergraduate Research
Offers summer undergraduate research fellowships in
Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics/Computer Science,
Physics/Astronomy, Psychology, and Social Sciences.
David Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
(also known as the National Security Education Program Scholarships)
Campus contact person: Jeanne Ware, Office of Research
Programs & Services
Semester-long and
year-long scholarships are awarded
to
undergraduate students taking courses
in Agriculture/Food Sciences, Applied Sciences/Engineering, Social
Sciences, Mathematics, Economics, Political Sciences, International
Affairs and other fields in countries deemed critical to U.S.
national security. Foreign language study required.
David W. Miller Award for Student Journalists
David W. Miller, a senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher
Education, was killed at the age of 35 by a drunken driver. Miller's outstanding career was distinguished by
two hallmarks: his insatiable curiosity about people and the world
of ideas, and his love for precise and evocative writing. With this
award, The Chronicle seeks to pay tribute to Mr. Miller and
identify and nurture future generations of student journalists who
are as interested in big ideas and excellent writing as he was.
Department of Energy's Fellowship & Internship Program
Major: Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Sciences, Geology, Physics.
Program Description: Administered by the Oak Ridge Institute
for Science and Education, this program open to
undergraduate and graduate applicants in good standing at an
accredited U.S.
university.
Participants
will receive weekly stipends and limited travel
reimbursement.
Appointees
are assigned independent fossil energy-related research
projects
at the Savannah River site near Aiken SC.
Department of Energy's Research & Internship Program
The DOE offers
several programs for undergraduate research at its facilities
including Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships,
Faculty-Student Teams, Community College Institutes and Pre-Service
Teacher Internships.
To apply, students
should
complete the online application at:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03540/nsf03540.htm.
Elie Wiesel Foundation
Major: Any
Program Description: The Foundation sponsors an annual
essay contest for junior and senior college students about
ethical questions/issues facing them in this complex,
rapidly-changing world.
Excellence in Service Awards
Any full-time college student at an accredited Florida higher
education institution, public or independent may apply for this
award. It is $1000 given annually to three student volunteers
for outstanding service to Florida's communities.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) Research Fellows
Program
The
FDIC's Division of Insurance and Research seeks Economic Assistants
in the Research Fellow Program in Washington, D.C. This office
is the primary source of economic, financial and statistical
analysis for the Chairman and Board of Directors. Required is
a degree in economics and appropriate experiences. Computer
programming and use of statistical packages are desirable. Contact Ms. Cathy Wright, Policy Research
Section; Division of Insurance and Research, FDIC; 550 17th St. NW.,
Washington D.C. 20429. Phone: (202) 898-3919. Email: cwright@fdic.gov.
Florida
Native Plant Society Grant
The
purpose of the Florida Native Plant Society is to promote the
preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and
native plant communities of Florida. An
Endowment Fund is maintained the purpose of funding research on
native plants. Anyone may apply for a grant, not to exceed $1,000.
Preference will be given to FNPS members, but this is not a
requirement.
Freeman-Asia Awards for Study Abroad in Asian Nations
Campus contact person: Jeanne Ware, Office of
Research Programs & Services
The
aim of the Freeman-Asia program, available through the Institute for
International Education (IIE) is to provide freshman, sophomore and
junior undergraduates with information about and financial resources
to study in Asia. Applicants must receive financial aid or have
verifiable need. Priority is given to students with no prior
experience in the country in which they plan to study. Eligible
countries are Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea,
Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan,
Thailand and Vietnam. Within 3 months after return from study
abroad, awardees must begin fulfilling a service requirement to
promote study abroad in Asia on their home campus and share their
knowledge with their community.
Freie Universität Berlin (Germany) Scholarships for Freshmen
Students
Freie
Universitat Berlin offers
25 full scholarships to freshmen students who have just completed
their first college year to attend the 6th International Summer
University at Freie University Berlin (FUBiS 2003), which will take
place from July 19 through August 15, 2003. The Freie Universität
International Summer University is an intensive 4-week program
offering 20 courses covering topics on Berlin, Germany and Europe.
Courses include Contemporary History, Political Science, German
Studies, Film Studies, Urban Studies, Modern Languages, Art History,
Philosophy and German. Sophomore year and higher students are
not eligible to apply. The application deadline is late March. Contact person: Mr. Jens Westerfeld M.A., Director;
International Summer University, Freie Universitaet Berlin, FUBiS -
International Summer University, Habelschwerdter Allee 34a
14195 Berlin, Germany. Phone: 49 (30) 838 73 445/Fax: 49 (30) 838 73
442/Email: fusummer@fu-berlin.de.
Fulbright Full Research Grants
Campus contact person: Jeanne Ware, Office of Research
Programs & Services; requires faculty nomination.
Established in 1946, the Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual
understanding between the peoples of the United States and other
countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills. Students must be nominated
by the home institution.
Fulbright Teaching Assistantships
Campus contact person:
Jeanne Ware, Office of Research Programs & Services; requires
faculty nomination.
Established in 1946, the Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual
understanding between the peoples of the United States and other
countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills.
Students must be nominated by the home institution.
Fulbright Travel Grants
Campus contact person:
Jeanne Ware, Office of Research Programs & Services or Glenn Cuomo,
Department of Humanities
Established in 1946, the Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual
understanding between the peoples of the United States and other
countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills. Students must be nominated
by the home institution.
Fund
for Theological Education Fellowships
Major:
Any
Program Description: The Undergraduate Fellows Program
is for current sophomores or juniors who are exploring ministry as a
career option. Benefits include attendance at the Summer
Ministry Conference, stipend and funds for ongoing mentoring
relationships. The Ministry Fellows Program is for students entering
a Master of Divinity Program. Benefits include a
stipend. Other programs include the Doctoral Fellows and
Dissertation Fellows programs.
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education
institutions in Germany. With 14 international offices, the DAAD
provides information as well as financial support to over 50,000
highly-qualified students and faculty per year for international
research and study.
Global
Change Education Program
Major:
Environmental
Program Description: Provides undergraduate and
graduate fellowships in support of the U.S. Department of Energy's
Global Change Research activities.
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
Major:
Any
Program Description: Established to provide college
graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on
issues related to peace and security.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate
Scholarships
Campus contact person: Jeanne Ware,
Office of Research Programs & Services
The graduate program awards approximately 35 scholarships worth up
to $50,000 each to college seniors or recent graduates to attend
graduate or professional programs beginning in fall 2004. This
undergraduate program awards scholarships worth up to $30,000 each
to students and recent alumni from community colleges or two-year
institutions who will pursue bachelor's degrees at four-year
institutions.
Japanese
Government Scholarship
Major:
Any (Asian Studies/International Business preferred)
Program Description: Allows for 1-2 years of study program
in Japanese language and courses in the student's field of
specialization.
Library of Congress Junior Fellows Program (Washington, D.C.)
Fellows
assist selected divisions in fulfilling their mission to reduce
arrearage by organizing and documenting archival collections,
producing finding aids and bibliographic records, preparing
materials for preservation and service, and doing bibliographical
research. They will contribute to the Library's efforts to
digitize its historical collections.
Applicants
must be college juniors or seniors, or graduate students or recent graduates.
Fellows receive a taxable stipend of $300 per week.
Fellowships
last 2-3 months during the summer and are full-time. The
application deadline is early April.
Marshall Scholarship
Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to
study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to forty Scholars are
selected each year to study either at graduate or occasionally
undergraduate level at an UK institution in any field of study.
Morris
K. Udall Foundation
Campus contact person:
Julie Morris, Office of the Provost
Major:
Any (Environmental Studies preferred; must be nominated by home
institution)
Program Description: Candidates will take courses in
ethics and public policy, and will have community service experience
in the candidate's chosen career field.
Monbukagakusho Scholarship (for research
studies at Japanese universities)
To
date, some 55,000 students from approximately 145 countries and
regions around the world have studied in Japan under the Japanese
Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship program established in 1954.
There are seven types of Japanese government-sponsored scholarships
available under the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship
program: those for research students, teacher training students,
undergraduate university students, Japanese studies students,
college of technology students, special training students and Young
Leader Program students.
NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program (Washington, D.C.)
Major:
Engineering,
mathematics, computer science or physical/life sciences.
Program
Description:
The
National Aeronautics and Space Administration sponsors this program
which offers undergraduates across the U.S. mentored research
experiences at the NASA Centers. A 10-week session is held in the
summer and a 15-week session in the fall. Applicants must be rising
juniors or seniors.
National
Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.)
Major:
Art
Program Description: The Gallery of Art in Washington,
D.C. houses one of the finest collections in the world illustrating
major achievements in painting, sculpture and graphic arts from the
Middle Ages to the present. Gallery-wide and conservation
fellowships are available.
National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship
Program
Major:
Sciences, Social Sciences
Program Description: Offers competitive scholarships to
exceptional students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are
committed to biomedical, behavioral and social science research
careers at the NIH.
National
Security Education Program's Undergraduate Scholarships for Study
Abroad
Major:
Varies
Program description: Semester-long and
year-long scholarships are awarded
to
undergraduate students taking courses
in Agriculture/Food Sciences, Applied Sciences/Engineering, Social
Sciences, Mathematics, Economics, Political Sciences, International
Affairs and other fields in countries deemed critical to U.S.
national security. Foreign language study is required. Deadline is early February.
Newhouse
Fellow Program for Minorities
Major:
Public Communications
Program Description: A highly competitive 30-month program
for minority students who have majored in subjects other than
journalism as undergraduates.
Pulliam
Journalism Fellowships
Major:
Journalism
Program Description: Pays for 10 weeks of work/study at
The Indianapolis Star or The Arizona Republic.
Rotary
International Scholarship Program
Major: Any (must be nominated by home institution
or the Rotary Club)
Program Description: The program provides
academic-year, multi-year and cultural scholarships to study
abroad for undergrads. For graduates, Rotary World Peach Scholarships pay for 2-year master's
or certificate programs in international relations, peace studies
and conflict resolution at one of seven Rotary Centers for
International Studies located at universities across the globe. After study abroad has been completed,
scholars share their experiences with the people of their home
countries and with local Rotarians who sponsored their scholarships.
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
The
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides an annual stipend of
$10,000 for a graduating college senior to pursue public service
anywhere in the world. This allows recipients to engage in a
meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on
to graduate school or a career.
St. Andrews Prize
Major: Environmental Studies
Program Description: Goal is to create solutions to
environmental problems.
Fellowships: Graduate
Alexander von Humboldt
Foundation (for research in Germany)
This foundation
was established by the Federal Republic of Germany for the promotion
of international research cooperation. Its numerous scholarships
enable highly qualified scholars and leaders not resident in Germany
to spend extended periods of research in Germany and promote
academic contacts.
American Bar Association Legal Opportunity
Scholarship Fund
To increase
diversity in the legal profession, this fund intends to encourage
racial and ethnic minority students to attend
law school and to provide financial assistance to those in need.
American
Council of Learned Societies
Major:
Humanities, Social Sciences
Program Description: Helps scholars devote 6-12 months to
full-time research and writing. Must be citizen or permanent
resident of the U.S.
American Bar Association Scholarship
Major:
Any
Program Description: Recipients will be required to
demonstrate proof of undergraduate admission and plans to enroll in
an ABA-accredited law school.
American Meteorology Society Graduate
Fellowships
Major:
Oceanography, Hydrology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering,
Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics
Program Description: For those who wish to pursue advanced
degrees in the atmospheric and related oceanic/hydrologic sciences.
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship
Major:
Humanities (must be nominated by the home institution)
Program Description: Designed to help promising students
prepare for careers of teaching/scholarship in the humanities.
Covers graduate tuition and fees.
Arthur R. Marshall Foundation
The Arthur R. Marshall Foundation is a
not-for-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and
preservation of the greater Everglades ecosystem. The Foundation
considers reforestation of Florida’s ancient cypress forests and the
reestablishment of sheet flow from the Kissimmee River to Florida
Bay its prime objectives.
AT&T
and
Lucent Technologies Fellowships
These fellowship programs are designed to help
increase the numbers of women and minority groups in science, math,
engineering and technology. Fellowships pay for tuition, books,
fees, educational expenses for summer study and an allowance.
Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC)
Major:
Education/Teaching
Program Description: For the pursuit of graduate education,
especially by under-represented minorities.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Major:
Public Policy
Program Description: Offers Latinos from across the country
the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the federal level.
Department of Defense Graduate Fellowship
Programs
The Department of Defense offers
fellowships for up to three years of study towards a Ph.D. in
engineering, mathematics, computer, physical and natural science
fields. Awards are available to United States citizens or nationals
for study at American universities. GRE required, General Test only.
There is no military obligation. National Defense Science and
Engineering Graduate Fellowships will be awarded for study and
research leading to Doctoral Degrees.
Department of Energy's Research & Internship Program
The DOE offers
several programs for undergraduate research at its facilities
including Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships,
Faculty-Student Teams, Community College Institutes and Pre-Service
Teacher Internships. To apply, students
should complete the online application.
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03540/nsf03540.htm.
Dumbarton
Oaks
Major:
Byzantine Studies, Pre-Columbian Studies, Studies in Landscape
Architecture (3 different fellowships available)
Program Description: varies by fellowship
East-West Center
Major:
Any (International Studies preferred)
Program Description: Fellows will enter a graduate degree
program at the University of Hawaii and also participate in
East-West Center programs. They will study Asian/Pacific issues
and have opportunities to participate in multinational research and
education projects.
El Pomar Foundation Fellowship
Major: Any
Program Description:
Two-year post-undergraduate program in
leadership development and public service. Fellows work throughout
the state of Colorado with the Foundation's grant-making program,
operating programs and outreach programs to community nonprofits.
Florida House of Representatives' Speaker's
Legislative Fellowship Program
The Legislative
Fellowship provides post-baccalaureate students with hands-on
experience in the legislative process while pursuing their graduate
studies. Students will be assigned to the Speaker's Office and
serve as assistants to the Speaker's policy directors. From
September-January, students work 20 hours/week; during spring
semester, they may work up to 40 hours/week. Pay is $13 for
2003-04. The House of Representatives will also pay for up to 24
hours of in-state graduate tuition.
Florida
Native Plant Society Grant
The
purpose of the Florida Native Plant Society is to promote the
preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and
native plant communities of Florida. An
Endowment Fund is maintained the purpose of funding research on
native plants. Anyone may apply for a grant, not to exceed $1,000.
Preference will be given to FNPS members, but this is not a
requirement.
Ford Foundation Fellowships
Major:
Teaching/Education
Program Description: For minority groups going into
teaching, academia or research.
Fulbright Full Research Grants
Campus contact
person: Jeanne Ware, Office of Research Programs & Services;
requires faculty nomination.
Established in
1946, the Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding
between the peoples of the United States and other countries through
the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills.
Students must be nominated by the home institution.
Fulbright Teaching Assistantships
Campus contact
person:
Jeanne Ware, Office of Research Programs
& Services; requires faculty nomination.
Established in
1946, the Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding
between the peoples of the United States and other countries through
the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills.
Students must be nominated by the home institution.
Fulbright Travel Grants
Campus contact person:
Jeanne Ware, Office of Research Programs
& Services or Glenn Cuomo, Department of Humanities.
Established in
1946, the Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding
between the peoples of the United States and other countries through
the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills.
Students must be nominated by the home institution.
Fund
for Theological Education Fellowships
Major:
Any
Program Description: The Undergraduate Fellows Program is
for current sophomores or juniors who are exploring ministry as a
career option. Benefits include attendance at the Summer Ministry
Conference, stipend and funds for ongoing mentoring relationships.
The Ministry Fellows Program is for students entering a Master of
Divinity Program. Benefits include a stipend. Other programs
include the Doctoral Fellows and Dissertation Fellows programs.
George J. Mitchell Scholarships
Campus contact person: Jeanne Ware,
Office of Research Programs & Services)
Major: Any (must be nominated by home institution.
Program Description: Pays for a year of study at a
university in Ireland/Northern Ireland.
German
Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a
publicly-funded independent organization of higher education
institutions in Germany. With 14 international offices, the DAAD
provides information as well as financial support to over 50,000
highly-qualified students and faculty per year for international
research and study.
German Chancellor Graduate Scholarship
Major:
Business, Government, Social/Political
Sciences, Law, Journalism, Communications, Management, Finance,
Economics, Architecture, Public Service, Humanities, Arts,
Environmental Affairs
Program Description: Sponsors individuals who demonstrate
the potential to strengthen ties between Germany and the United
States through their profession or studies.
Global Change Education Program
Major:
Environmental
Program Description: Provides undergraduate and graduate
fellowships in support of the U.S. Department of Energy's Global
Change Research activities.
Harry S.
Truman Scholarship
Campus contact person: Jeanne
Ware, Office of Research Programs & Services
Major:
Public Service/Government (must be nominated by home institution)
Program Description: For college students who plan to pursue
careers in government or elsewhere in public service, and wish to
attend graduate or professional school to help prepare for their
careers.
Health Professions Scholarship Program
(U.S. Army)
Whether you want
to become a Physician, Dentist, Veterinarian, Optometrist, Clinical
Psychologist, or Nurse Anesthetist, if you qualify, you could earn a
full-tuition scholarship plus a monthly allowance.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Office of
Grants & Special Programs
The
largest privately funded education initiative of its kind in the
United States, HHMI's grants program is enhancing science education
for students at all levels, from the earliest grades through
advanced billion in grants. Grants awarded by HHMI fit within two
general categories: research grants for individuals and science
education grants for institutions. Most HHMI grants are awarded
through competitions that have specific objectives and eligibility
criteria. Except for the medical student fellowship competition, the
international research scholar competitions, and the HHMI-NIH
research scholar competition, application is by invitation only.
Howard Simons Journalism Fellowship
Pays $11,000; is a 12-month Master's
program in journalism created by the Washington Post for minorities,
followed by an internship with the Washington Post.
Hughes Pre-Doctoral Fellowships
Majors:
Biological Sciences
Program Description: Intended for graduate students who have
completed less than a year of study in the biological sciences.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate
Scholarships
Campus contact person: Jeanne Ware,
Office of Research Programs & Services
The graduate program awards approximately 35
scholarships worth up to $50,000 each to college seniors or recent
graduates to attend graduate or professional programs beginning in
fall 2004. This undergraduate program awards scholarships worth up
to $30,000 each to students and recent alumni from community
colleges or two-year institutions who will pursue bachelor's degrees
at four-year institutions.
James Madison Graduate Fellowships
If you're a secondary school teacher of
social studies or American history, or planning to become one, you
may be eligible to apply for a graduate fellowship program that
emphasizes study of the U.S. constitution and offers up to $24,000.
The program seeks applicants with a demonstrated commitment to
earning their master's degree and pursuing a career in teaching
American history, American government or social studies at the
secondary level.
Jane Addams/Andrew Carnegie Fellowship
Major: Any (Philosophy
encouraged)
Program Description: Consists of work and study in
philanthropy (defined as action for the public good) at Indiana
University in Indianapolis.
Japanese Government Scholarship
Major:
Any (Asian Studies/International Business preferred)
Program Description: Allows for 1-2 years of study program in
Japanese language and courses in the student's field of
specialization.
Jerome Levy
Forecasting Center Research Analyst Fellowships
Major:
Economics, Business or Public Policy
Program description: Paid Research Analyst
fellowships are in New York for outstanding graduates seeking
a career in economics, business or public policy. The Center is an
economic consulting firm for investment companies and financial
institutions. Analysts earn a competitive salary and benefits and
are part of a team of economists involved in macroeconomics
research, journal publications, press reports, sector forecasting
and other duties. The application deadline is mid January.
Library of Congress Junior
Fellows Program (Washington, D.C.)
Fellows assist selected divisions in
fulfilling their mission to reduce arrearage by organizing and
documenting archival collections, producing finding aids and
bibliographic records, preparing materials for preservation and
service, and doing bibliographical research. They will contribute
to the Library's efforts to digitize its historical collections.
Applicants must be college juniors or
seniors, or graduate students or recent graduates.
Fellows receive a taxable stipend of $300 per week.
Fellowships last
2-3 months during the summer and are full-time. The application
deadline is early April.
Marshall Scholarship
Marshall
Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a
degree in the United Kingdom. Up to forty Scholars are selected each
year to study either at graduate or occasionally undergraduate level
at an UK institution in any field of study.
Morris K. Udall Foundation
Campus contact person: Julie
Morris, Office of the Provost
Major:
Any (Environmental Studies preferred; must be nominated by home
institution)
Program Description: Candidates will take courses in ethics
and public policy, and will have community service experience in the
candidate's chosen career field.
Monbukagakusho Scholarship (for research
studies at Japanese universities)
To date, some 55,000 students from
approximately 145 countries and regions around the world have
studied in Japan under the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho)
Scholarship program established in 1954. There are seven types of
Japanese government-sponsored scholarships available under the
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship program: those for
research students, teacher training students, undergraduate
university students, Japanese studies students, college of
technology students, special training students and Young Leader
Program students.
National
Physical Science Consortium Graduate Fellowship
Major:
Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science,
Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Engineering
Program Description: Must be accepted at a participating
university and enroll in a Ph.D. program in the physical sciences.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research
Fellowship
Major:
Science, Mathematics, Engineering
Program Description: For graduate study leading to
research-based graduate degrees in specific fields. Women are
especially encouraged to enroll in graduate studies in Engineering
and Computer Science.
New York City Teacher Fellowships
Teachers College, Columbia University and the Petrie Foundation
award 10 students per year full funding to pursue Master's Degrees
at Teachers College. Ten additional students are awarded partial
funding. Deadline: Mid-January.
Paul
and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Major:
Any
Paul and
Daisy Soros, Hungarian immigrants and American philanthropists,
established their fellowship program for New Americans in December
1997 with a charitable trust of $50,000,000. The purpose is
to provide opportunities for New Americans under age 30 to achieve
leadership in their chosen fields.
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
for Women International Students
The P.E.O. Sisterhood is an international
organization with broad philanthropic and cultural aims and an
interest in furthering educational opportunities for women. The
International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program that provides
grants for selected women for graduate study in the U.S. and Canada.
They must be citizens or residents of countries other than the U.S.
and Canada.
The maximum
amount awarded to a student is $6,000 for a full 12 months of
study.
Peace Corps Fellows/USA Graduate Studies
Program
Looking for a way to finance your
graduate education after your Peace Corps service is over? Take
advantage of Peace Corps' Fellows/USA Program, which works with more
than 30 universities that offer financial assistance to returned
Peace Corps volunteers who pursue graduate studies in a variety of
subject areas. Through internships, returned volunteers help meet
the needs of underserved U.S. communities. As Peace Corps Fellows,
they earn graduate degrees and/or credentials at reduced cost.
Peace Corps Master's International Program
Through partnerships with more than 40
campuses across the United States, the Master's International (MI)
Program offers the opportunity to incorporate Peace Corps service
into a master's degree program. Participating graduate schools
establish and monitor academic requirements, and the Peace Corps
places MI students overseas as volunteers. Students apply to both
the Peace Corps and participating graduate school (s) and must be
accepted by both. MI students complete one, and in a few cases, two
years of coursework before starting a Peace Corps assignment
overseas. Assignments are developed by Peace Corps in-country staff
at the request of host countries. During Peace Corps service,
volunteers work toward a thesis, professional paper, or other
culminating project, under the direction of their faculty and with
the approval of Peace Corps overseas staff.
Pew
Younger Scholars Program
Major:
Humanities, Social Sciences
Program Description: For students who intend to pursue a
Ph.D. degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences.
Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Fellowships
Major:
Any
Program Description: PIRG fellowships provide
recent college graduates with the training and experience to assume
leadership positions in the public interest movement. Fellows work
side-by-side with the organizations' top researchers, attorneys,
scientists and lobbyists. They build expertise on a social problem,
conduct research and report on that problem, acting as spokespeople
to the media. A 2-year commitment is required.
Pulliam
Journalism Fellowships
Major:
Journalism
Program Description: Pays for 10 weeks of work/study at The
Indianapolis Star or The Arizona Republic.
Rhodes Scholarship
Major:
Any (must be nominated by home institution)
Program Description: Rhodes Scholars are appointed for two
years of study at the University of Oxford.
Rotary
International Scholarship Program
Major: Any (must be nominated
by home institution or the Rotary Club)
Program Description: The program provides academic-year,
multi-year and cultural scholarships to study abroad for undergrads.
For graduates, Rotary World Peach Scholarships pay for 2-year
master's or certificate programs in international relations, peace
studies and conflict resolution at one of seven Rotary Centers for
International Studies located at universities across the globe.
After study abroad has been completed, scholars share their
experiences with the people of their home countries and with local
Rotarians who sponsored their scholarships.
International Research & Exchanges Board
Major:
Any
Program Description: IREX programs have advanced the
education and expertise of over 20,000 scholars, professionals, and
students for nearly 35 years. Grant programs are available for U.S.
Scholars and Professionals; International Fellows; Alumni; and
Organizational Grants and Partnerships.
Syracuse
University's Newhouse School of Public Communications,
Major: Any
Program Description: If you are a minority, you can apply
for a generous Master's degree fellowship, apprenticeship or
internship in Newspaper Journalism which provides free tuition, a
$1,100/month stipend, health insurance and other benefits. Students
do not have to be journalism majors to apply. The application
deadline is early February.
Woodrow
Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
Major:
Any
Program Details: Offers various grants, especially for those
pursuing a Foreign Service or Public Policy Career.
Winterthur Program in Early American Culture
Major:
Art History, History, Literature, Folklore, American Studies
Program Description: The Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur
Museum at the University of Delaware provides a multidisciplinary
approach to the study of American life, with special emphasis on
decorative arts and household furnishings.
SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS
The Council of American Ambassadors Fellowship Program
combines mentoring by former U.S.
ambassadors, practical training through internships at the
Department of State and, in cooperation with The Fund for American
Studies, academic studies in international affairs at Georgetown
University, as well as residential housing on campus. The Fellowship
provides a $5,000 award to each student that is applied to cover the
cost of the program. The Fellowships are open to undergraduate
students who will be entering their senior year in the semester
following their internships and are available only during summer
sessions. Applications of persons chosen by the Department of State
for internships in Washington, DC and who have authorized the
Department to provide their information to other organizations will
be forwarded to the Council and The Fund for consideration. Email
inquiries may be sent to
council@americanambassadors.org.
The
Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship Program
Sponsored by the College of William and Mary, this program
provides a $5,000 award for two U.S. college students to work in the
U.S. embassies in Paris and London and one U.S. college student to
work in a component of the Office of the Secretary. The fellowships
are available during summer sessions only. Applications of persons
chosen by the Department of State for internships in London or Paris
or in a component of the Office of the Secretary and who have
authorized the Department to provide their information to other
organizations will be forwarded to the Pamela Harriman Foreign
Service Fellowship Program for consideration. Only undergraduate
students entering their junior or senior year and graduating seniors
continuing their studies will be considered for a fellowship. Email
inquiries should be addressed to
harriman@wm.edu.
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is a database of over 18,000
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