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Find a Fellowship | List of Fellowships Nationally Competitive Fellowships & ScholarshipsGive yourself time to succeed - many students rewrite their application materials many times. Successful students often spend 3-6 months in preparing their application, but check with the Fellowships Office regarding a specific application. It's never too early to start planning for your application; your best first step is a visit to the Fellowships Office. Fellowships marked with an asterisks (*) require a campus nomination and must be applied for through the MU Fellowships Office. Browse by Opportunity Name: A-F - G-L - M-R - S-Z All links open in new windows A-FThe America-Berlin Scholarships for American SingersDescription: The scholarship recipient will travel to Berlin to start his or her training with the Deutsche Oper in August. The term of residence is the Deutsche Oper Berlin's season: approximately 10 months, ending in June. Housing is made available and the recipient is encouraged to participate in German language courses at the Goethe Institute. During the residency, the recipients will receive advanced training and professional experience singing roles in Deutsche Oper productions. Eligibility: The scholarship competition is open to American citizens or permanent residents between the age of 18 and 30 who are beginning their professional singing careers. Award: Each scholarship includes a stipend in the amount of US$15,000 and a round-trip flight to Berlin, Germany. During the year, the students are offered roles in Deutsche Oper productions for which they receive an honorarium. Deadline: February Web site : www.operafoundation.org/schol.htm [top] The Frank Huntington Beebe Fund for MusiciansDescription: The purpose of the Fund is to provide fellowships for gifted young musicians, generally performers and composers in classical disciplines, who wish to pursue advanced music study and performance abroad, usually in Europe. Eligibility: Fellowships are awarded to musicians at the outset of their professional lives, for whom this would be the first extended period of study abroad. Applicants must demonstrate a solid base of accomplishment in order to be considered and are generally not older than their mid-20s. A strong, well-planned project of study that will enhance the applicant's life in music must be proposed. Enrollment in a school or university is not required unless such study is an essential part of the project. Award: The Fund provides financial support for round trip transportation, living and other expenses - approximately $15,000. Fellowships are for one year and are generally not renewable. Deadline: December Web site: www.beebefund.org/ [top] Bridging Scholarships for Study in JapanDescription: The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Funding from private foundations and major U.S. corporations has made it possible for ATJ to 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. Eligibility: Undergraduate 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. Award: Bridging Scholarship recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs). Students studying in Japan on summer programs are not eligible to apply. Deadline: There are two per year. To study in the fall, the deadline is in April. Check the web site for the other deadline. Web site: www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html [top] David L. Boren Graduate Fellowship (from the National Security Education Program)Description: Boren Fellowships provide American graduate students, both at the master's and the doctoral level, with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation, in exchange for their commitment to seek work in the federal government. The program funds study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Eligibility: Graduating seniors and current graduate students who are U.S. citizens and who demonstrate commitment and ability. Applicants can be from any academic field, but should be interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Swahili. Award: Boren Fellowships provide support for overseas or domestic study, or a combination of both. The maximum level of support for a combined overseas and domestic program is $30,000 over 24 months. Awards are made for a minimum of 12 weeks and maximum of 24 months. Overseas programs can be no longer than one year. Deadlines: Late January/Early February More Info: www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship [top] * David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship (from the National Security Education Program)Description: Boren Scholarships provide undergraduate students with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation, in exchange for their commitment to seek work in the federal government. The program funds study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Eligibility: Sophomores and juniors who are U.S. citizens and who demonstrate commitment and ability. Campus nomination required. Award: Up to $10,000 for a semester of study and up to $20,000 for a full academic year. Deadlines: More Info: www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship [top] * Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows ProgramDescription: The purpose of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is to advance cooperation between nations and promote active international engagement by the United States. The program gives junior fellows the opportunity to gain valuable career knowledge and experience by working as research assistants to senior associates at the institute. Eligibility: Open to graduating seniors who are U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the U.S. Applicants can be from any major; however, students need a strong interest in careers related to international affairs/foreign policy. Applicants are also expected to have significant writing and research experience. Campus nomination required. Award: $2500 monthly salary and benefits (health & life insurance and vacation time) Deadline: Web site: www.carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=jrfellows [top] * Winston Churchill ScholarshipDescription: At least thirteen Churchill Scholarships, tenable for nine or twelve months of study at Cambridge University, are offered annually to pursue graduate work in Engineering, Mathematics, and the Physical and Natural Sciences. The one-year awards lead to the Masters of Philosophy (MPhil), the Certificate of Post-Graduate Study (CPGS in different fields), the Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS in theoretical or applied mathematics), or a Diploma (in Computer Science). Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the United States and upon taking a Churchill Scholarship, be between the ages of 19 and 26, hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a United States college or university, and may not have attained a doctorate. The minimum GPA is 3.7. Campus nomination required. Award: In addition to all University fees (approximately $27,000), the Foundation pays a stipend of £10,000 for nine-month programs and £12,000 for twelve-month programs, travel and visa expenses up to $2,000, and offers the possibility of a Special Research Grant of up to $2,000. The total award is therefore $48,000-$53,000. Married students should consult with the Foundation about the possibility of additional support. Deadlines: Web site : www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org [top] Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) for Intensive Summer InstitutesDescription: The Critical Language Scholarships Program offers intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish and Urdu, Chinese, Korean, Persian, and Russian. The Program is part of the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI), a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Scholarship recipients 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. Eligibility: Must be U.S. citizens; be currently be enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level, or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program no more than 2 years ago. Current undergraduate students must have completed at least one year of general college course-work by program start date (one year is defined as two semesters or three quarters). Students in all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Award: All program costs are covered for participants. This includes travel between the student's home city and program location, pre-departure orientation costs, applicable visa fees, room, board, travel within country and all entrance fees for program activities. Note: U.S. passport fees will not be paid by the scholarship. Deadline: January Web site : clscholarship.org/home.php [top] DAAD (German Academic Exchange Services)Description: Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany. The goal of this program is to support study abroad in Germany and at German universities. Preference will be given to students whose projects or programs are based at and organized by a German university. Eligibility: Campus nomination required for priority consideration. Open to undergraduate, graduate, or PhD students under 32 (different kinds of awards are given for different grade levels) in any major with a high GPA interested in studying in Germany. Award: Monthly stipends range from approximately $865 to $965, depending on the level of academic advancement. Deadline: January Web site: www.daad.org Campus Contact: [top] D.O.E. Computational Science Graduate FellowshipDescription: The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) program provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to students pursuing a PhD in scientific or engineering disciplines with an emphasis in high-performance computing. Eligibility: This fellowship is for exceptional undergraduate seniors or first or second year graduate students planning full-time study toward a PhD. in the physical, engineering, computer, mathematical, or life sciences. Applicants must be either U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. Award: Recipients receive payments of all tuition and required fees for up to 4 years of study, $31, 200 yearly stipend, matching funds for a computer workstation up to $2,500, yearly academic allowance of $1,000, yearly conferences, and opportunity to complete a practicum at a national DOE laboratory. Deadline: January Web site: www.krellinst.org/csgf/index.shtml [top] D.O.E. Office of Science Graduate FellowshipDescription: The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE SCGF) provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to students pursing graduate studies and research in several scientific and engineering. This includes physics, chemistry, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computational sciences, and areas of environmental sciences. The program is funded and managed by the Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) and administered for DOE by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Eligibility:
Award: The Fellowship award provides partial tuition support, an annual stipend for living expenses, and a research stipend for full-time graduate study and thesis/dissertation research at a U.S. academic institution for three years. Deadline: Late November Web site: www.scied.science.doe.gov/SCGF/overview.html [top] * Fulbright ScholarshipDescription: Offers recent graduates, graduate students, and graduating seniors opportunities for personal and professional development and international experience. Students can either pursue a research grant where they design their own project in an area of interest to them and work with professionals in that field within the host country to execute the proposed research; or students can pursue an English Teaching Assistantship where they will help teach English at an elementary or secondary school abroad. All grants fund a year or research or teaching. Eligibility: Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with a strong academic record in their major field; U.S. citizen; language preparation and personal qualifications. Campus nomination required. Award: Provides funding for round trip, language or orientation course, tuition and books, maintenance for one academic year, a living stipend, and health and accident insurance. Deadlines: Web site : us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html [top] * Fulbright-mtvU FellowshipDescription: Fulbright-mtvU Fellowships, administered by the Institute of International Education, are for U.S. students to conduct research abroad for one academic year on study projects of their own design around an aspect of international musical culture. Up to 4 Fellowships will be awarded to outstanding U.S. students nationwide. In addition to proposing unique projects on "the power of music" as a global force for mutual understanding, applicants must submit an outreach plan describing how they intend to share their activities with their peers during their Fulbright year. Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application. Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree by the beginning date of the award; in the performing arts, 4 years of professional experience may substitute for the degree. Preference will be given to recent university graduates. Applicants must apply to a country where there is an active U.S. Fulbright Student Program, as listed on us.fulbrightonline.org. Applicants must meet all potential host country requirements, including those related to language and program start dates. Applications for all world regions are encouraged. Campus nomination required. Award: Round-trip transportation to the host country, Maintenance for the academic year, Book and research allowances, Supplemental health and accident coverage, Language or orientation courses, Media resources (e.g., digital or video camera, audio recording equipment). Deadline: March Web site : www.mtvu.com/uconnect/fulbright/about.jhtml [top] G-L* Gates Cambridge ScholarshipDescription: Seeks scholars who will become leaders in helping to address global problems related to health, equity, and technology. Successful applicants will have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge, with a strong aptitude for research, analysis and a creative approach to defining and solving problems. Awards can be used for full-time residential courses of study including: research leading to the PhD degree; one year post-graduate courses; second Bachelor degree as an Affiliated Student; MBBChir in Clinical Studies. Eligibility: Seniors or recent graduates in any major with high a GPA, under the age of thirty, who would like to study at Cambridge University in England. Campus nomination required. Award: A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge, namely: the University Composition Fee and College fees at the appropriate rate1; a maintenance allowance for a single student (£12, 250 for 12 months at the current 2008-09 rate; pro rata for courses shorter then 12 months); the cost of the most economical airfare from the scholar's normal country of residence to the UK at the beginning of their course and the cost of the most economical airfare from the UK to the scholar's normal country of residence at the end of the course; A discretionary contribution towards the costs of supporting dependants at Cambridge (upon application). Deadline: October More info: www.gatesscholar.org/ [top] * Barry M. GoldwaterDescription: Created to alleviate a critical current and future shortage of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers and to provide a continuing source of highly qualified individuals to those fields of academic study and research. This award can be used at any accredited institution for a maximum of two years. Eligibility: Sophomores and juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA and in the upper quarter of his or her class, majoring in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Campus nomination required. Award: $7,500; can be used at any accredited institution for a maximum of two years. Deadline: October Web site : http://www.act.org/goldwater/ Campus Contact: Theodore Tarkow (tarkowt@missouri.edu; 573-882-4421) [top] Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship ProgramDescription: This program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world. Eligibility: The Gilman Scholarship is open to all US citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria listed below.
Award: Awards of up to $5,000 are made for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year undergraduate colleges or universities are eligible to apply. Deadlines: Web site: www.iie.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Programs7/Gilman_Awards Campus Contact: [top] Fannie and John Hertz FoundationDescription: Seeks students who will apply results from the basic physical sciences to generate solution to problems of comparatively near-term, widespread human interest. Hertz is a private foundation which provides fellowships acceptable at three dozen of the nation's finest universities for graduate work leading to a PhD. degree in the physical sciences. For a list of schools eligible for study under this award go to www.hertzfoundation.org/dx/fellowships/schools.aspx . Eligibility: Graduating seniors or first year graduate students with a minimum 3.75 GPA interested in getting their Ph.D., majoring in applied sciences. Award: Consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend.
Deadline: October. Web site : www.hertzfoundation.org/dx/fellowships/award.aspx [top] Hispanic Scholarship FundDescription: In partnership with the McNamara Family Foundation, this program will provide financial resources to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time in a creative arts related field -media, film, performing arts, communications, writing, and others- to assist them in beginning and completing an art project. Eligibility: Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage; be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired); be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands the upcoming academic year; be majoring in the arts, including but not limited to media, film, performing arts, communications or writing; have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent); must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Award: Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000. Deadline: March Web site : www.hsf.net/scholarships.aspx?id=466 [top] Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Training Fellowships for Medical StudentsDescription: The goal of the HHMI Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students is to strengthen and expand the nation’s pool of medically trained researchers. The fellowships provide funds to support fellows and meet their research- and education-related expenses. HHMI awards the fellowships through an annual competition. Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. medical, dental, or veterinary school and the fellowship research may be conducted at any academic or nonprofit institution in the United States, except the National Institutes of Health. Research may be conducted abroad if the fellow's mentor is affiliated with a U.S. institution. Award: An annual stipend of $27,000, an annual fellow's allowance of $5,500, and an annual research allowance of $5,500. Deadline: January Web site : www.hhmi.org/grants/individuals/medfellows.html [top] Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP)Description: Represents a direct response to the identified national need to create a more diverse talent pool of well-trained, language-proficient professionals from which U.S. international affairs agencies and organizations can draw highly qualified personnel. Eligibility: Must meet all of the following:
Award: The IIPP funds two summer institutes, a year of study abroad, and assitance for graduate study. Deadline: March Web site: www.uncfsp.org/spknowledge/default [top] Jacob Javits FellowshipDescription: This 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: Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens, permanent residents of the U.S., or citizens of any one of the Freely Associated States. Applicants must be eligible to be accepted to or currently attending a graduate program leading to a doctorate or a terminal master's degree in an eligible field of study. Applicants attending a foreign institution are ineligible. Award: A fellow receives the Javits fellowship annually for up to the lesser of 48 months or the completion of their degree. The fellowship consists of an institutional payment (accepted by the institution of higher education in lieu of all tuition and fees for the fellow) and a stipend. Deadline: October Web site : www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsjavits/index.html [top] Knowles Science Teaching FoundationDescription: The KSTF Teaching Fellowship is explicitly designed to meet the needs of beginning high school science and mathematics teachers as they earn a teaching credential and through the early years of their career. Eligibility: Must have a degree in a physical science, engineering, systems-based biology or mathematics. Must plan to teach science or mathematics in a U.S. high school. Must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, an approved teaching credential program. Award: Tuition assistance for teaching credential, monthly stipend, school-site mentor support, instructional materials support, room, board, and travel expenses for summer professional development and fellows' meetings, and membership in a professional organization. Deadline: January Web site : www.kstf.org [top] M-RJames Madison FellowshipDescription: Intended for future secondary school teachers undertaking the study of the constitution. The fellowships are intended exclusively for graduate study leading to master's degrees, for those who intend to become secondary school teachers of American history, American government, or social studies in grades 7-12. Can be used at any institution. Renewable for up to two years of graduate study. Eligibility: College seniors and recent graduates with high a GPA interested in graduate school. Applicants must obtain: Master of Arts (MA) in American history or in political science, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) concentrating on either American Constitutional history, Master of Education (MEd) or the Master of Arts or Master of Science in Education with a concentration in American history or American government, political institutions, and political theory. Award: The maximum amount of each award is $24,000, prorated over the period of study. In no case shall the award exceed $12,000 for one academic year of study. Deadline: March Web site : www.jamesmadison.com [top] * Marshall ScholarshipDescription: Intended to bring intellectually distinguished young Americans, who will one day become leaders, to the United Kingdom for study. Commemorates the humane ideals of the European Recovery Program, and is an expression of thanks from the British people to America for the Marshall plan. Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in science, technology, the humanities and social sciences and the creative arts at Britain's centers of academic excellence. Can be used for up to two academic years of study in the UK. Eligibility: Must be a U. S. citizen who holds a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in any major in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7. (Senior or recent graduate) Campus endorsement required. Award: University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse. Deadlines: Web site : www.marshallscholarship.org/ [top] * George J. MitchellDescription: Intended to familiarize and connect the next generation of American leadership with the island of Ireland. The US-Ireland Alliance sponsors a competitive, national scholarship for graduate study by American citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 at institutions of higher learning on the island of Ireland. Eligibility: Seniors or recent graduates in any major who are interested in studying in Ireland. Campus nomination required. Award: Provides tuition, housing, a living expenses stipend, and international travel to Ireland. Deadline: October Web site: www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html [top] Florenece Tan Moeson FellowshipDescription: The purpose of the fellowship is to provide individuals with the opportunity to pursue research on East, Southeast, and/or South Asia (including the overseas Asian communities), using the unparalleled collections of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The grants are for a minimum of five business days of research and are to be used to cover expenses incurred while engaging in scholastic research at the Library of Congress, in the area of Asian studies (e.g., travel to and from Washington, overnight accommodations, photocopying). Eligibility: Graduate students, independent scholars, community college teachers, researchers without regular teaching appointments, and librarians are especially encouraged to apply. Award: between $300 and $2500 Deadline: September Web site: loc.gov/rr/asian/FTM.html [top] NASA Aeronautics Scholarship ProgramDescription: The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program is now being administered by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Approximately 20 two-year undergraduate, and 5 two-year with an option of a third year graduate scholarships will be awarded annually to students pursuing aeronautical engineering and related fields. Eligibility: Varies according to program. Award: Total allocated award amounts are up to $40,000 for undergraduates and up to $125,000 for graduates. These funds will go towards tuition and related costs, as well as to provide paid summer internship opportunities at a NASA research center. Web site: www.asee.org/nasaasp [top] National Science FoundationDescription: The National Science Foundation aims to ensure the vitality of the human resource base in biological science, technology, engineering, mathematics, physical science, earch science, and social science in the United States and to reinforce its diversity by offering approximately 1,000 graduate fellowships in this competition. The Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based masters or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are at the early stages of their graduate study. Eligibility: Senior or 1st year graduate student, with a high GPA, majoring in social sciences, mathematics, science, and engineering. The award can be applied at any institution. Award: provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees (intended for students who are in the early stages of their graduate study). Deadlines: Early November: specific dates vary by discipline Web site : http://www.nsfgrfp.org/ [top] Phi Kappa PhiDescription: Phi Kappa Phi is a highly selective academic honor society that draws members from all academic disciplines within colleges and universities. Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants exist to recognize scholarly endeavors. They are designed specifically to recognize and assist undergraduates as they seek knowledge abroad. Eligibility: Students must have earned at least 56 but no more than 90 college credit hours and have a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Award: Thirty-eight grants, valued at $1,000 each, are awarded annually. Deadline: February Web site : www.phikappaphi.org/Web/index.html [top] Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate FellowshipDescription: The program seeks to recruit talented students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy. The goal is to attract outstanding students from all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. The fellowship develops a source of trained men and women from academic disciplines representing the skill needs of the Department who are dedicated to representing America's interests abroad. Each successful candidate is obligated to a minimum of three years’ service in an appointment as a Foreign Service officer. Eligibility: Open to graduating seniors who are intending on entering graduate school. Students must be U. S. citizens and have a minimum of 3.2 GPA. At the time of application, candidates 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). Award: The fellowship award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the first and second year of graduate school. Each year’s award also includes reimbursement for books and for travel (one round trip per academic year, up to a set maximum amount). Deadline: February Web site : www.woodrow.org/fellowships/foreign_affairs/pickering_grad/index.php [top] Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Undergraduate FellowshipDescription: Seeks to recruit talented students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy who are interested in pursuing a Foreign Service career. All ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Each successful candidate is obligated to a minimum of three years service in an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer. The Fellow must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international studies at one of the graduate schools identified by the WWNFF. Eligibility: Open to juniors who are U. S. citizens and have a minimum of 3.2 GPA, in majors relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy. Financial need is a consideration. Award: The fellowship award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during your senior year of college and during the first year of graduate study. Each year’s award also includes reimbursement for books and for travel (one round trip per academic year, up to a set maximum amount). The Fellow must commit to pursuing a master’s degree in international studies at one of the graduate schools participating in the program. Participating graduate schools provide financial support in the second year of graduate study based on need. Deadline: February Web site : www.woodrow.org/fellowships/foreign_affairs/pickering_undergrad/index.php [top] * The Rhodes Trust ScholarshipDescription: Seeks intellectual distinction, integrity of character, interest and respect for fellow beings, the ability to lead, and the energy to use their talents to the full. Study abroad at the University of Oxford. The fellowship funds two years of study, a student may choose any one of the courses of study available in the University of Oxford, (except those lasting one year only). Literary and scholastic attainments; energy to use one's talents to the full, as exemplified by fondness for and success in sports; truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship; moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one's fellow beings. Eligibility: Seniors or recent graduates, 18-24 years old, with high a GPA in any major. Campus nomination is required. Award: Each Scholar receives, in addition to full coverage of all fee's to Oxford, a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, and upon application, may approve additional grants for research purposes or study-related travel. Web site :www.rhodesscholar.org Campus Contact: Theodore Tarkow (tarkowt@missouri.edu; 573-882-4421) [top] Rotary Ambassadorial ScholarshipsDescription: Intended to support academic study in a foreign country and further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Classified as a study abroad grant. Eligibility: Completion of two or more years in college. Normally students with less than a 3.0 GPA are not competitive. No age limit for applicants. All fields of study will be considered. Rotarians, their kin, or Rotary employees are not eligible to apply. Award: Funding available for study in an academic field for one academic year, or for intensive study of a foreign language for six or three months in a foreign country. Funding is not available in Rotary District 6080 (central and south-central Missouri) for the three-month foreign language study program or the multi-year academic study program. Deadline: Varies according to each Rotary district. Will need approximately 18 months lead time. Web site: rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/ [top] S-ZWilliam E. Simon Fellowship for Noble PurposeDescription: ISI has established the William E. Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose to recognize graduating college seniors who are pursuing lives dedicated to and distinguished by honor, generosity, service, and respect. The fellowship is named for William E. Simon. The Simon Fellowship is a $40,000 unrestricted grant 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, two $5,000 awards are made to two other outstanding students. Examples of how recipients may use the award include:
Eligibility: Must be a graduating college senior with a life devoted to honor, generosity, service and respect. Award: A $40,000 unrestricted cash grant awarded; in addition, two $5,000 cash awards are made to two other outstanding students. Web site : www.isi.org/programs/fellowships/simon.html [top] Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New AmericansDescription: Provides opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. A 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. Eligibility: Bachelor's degree or be in final year of undergraduate study and interested in continuing their education in a professional field (e.g., engineering, medicine, law, social work, etc.) or in a scholarly discipline in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences including the Fine and Performing Arts. Award: An annual maintenance grant of $20,000 (paid in two installments) and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program attended by the Fellow (up to a maximum of $16,000 per academic year). Deadline: November Web site: www.pdsoros.org/ [top] ThinkSwiss Research ScholarshipDescription: ThinkSwiss will select 15 talented and motivated U.S. students from all fields of study who apply for a research project at a Swiss university or research lab. The ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship program takes place within the scope of the ThinkSwiss program. "ThinkSwiss – Brainstorm the future" is a U.S.-wide program on Education, Research and Innovation. It focuses on the exchange of expertise and know-how in academia and the business community in both Switzerland and the USA. This program is produced under the auspices of Presence Switzerland (PRS), the Swiss State Secretariat for Education and Research (SER) and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college/university. Must be a graduate student or an undergraduate who has completed has completed their sophomore year by the start of research in Switzerland. Award: The awardees will receive a monthly stipend of $830 for a period of up to three months. Deadline: March Web site : www.thinkswiss.org/us-swiss-exchange/research-scholarship [top] * Harry S. Truman ScholarshipDescription: Seeks future “change agents” who aspire to leadership positions in federal, state, or local governments or in the not-for-profit and education sectors, where they can influence and change public policies and programs. Seeks leadership potential, commitment to a career in public service, high academic achievement, and prospects for continuing academic success. Eligibility: Juniors with a high GPA in any major, committed to pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. Campus nomination required. Award: up to $30,000 in funding to be used for graduate school and not to fund the completion of a student's undergraduate degree. Can be used at any U.S. institution. Deadlines: Web site: www.truman.gov [top] Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall FoundationDescription: Honors the Udall's by educating a new generation to preserve and protect their national heritage through studies in the environment and related fields, or Native Americans and Alaska Natives who study health care and tribal policy. Seeks students who are dedicated to funding scholarship recipients who exhibit leadership, character, integrity and well-roundedness. Commitment to pursuing a career related to the environment is necessary. This award can be redeemed at any school. Eligibility: Sophomores and juniors with a minimum of 3.0 GPA, majoring in environmental sciences and policy studies, agriculture, political science, natural resource management, sociology, anthropology, American Indian studies, tribal policy, history, English, theater, landscape architecture, and public health, to name just a few areas. Award: up to $5,000 Deadline: Web site : www.udall.gov Campus Contact: Jan Weaver (weaverjc@missouri.edu; 573-882-3037) [top] Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice (from Families USA)Description: The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice was created in 2005 by Phillippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA, to inspire and develop the next generation of health care justice leaders. The goals of the Villers Fellowship Program are three-fold:
Eligibility: In order to be considered, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We prefer that applicants have a college degree or plan to receive a degree by August. There is no minimum GPA requirement, and candidates from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Award: up to $35,000 Deadline: January Web site : www.familiesusa.org/about/the-villers-fellowship.html [top] Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice (from Families USA)Description: The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice is designed to foster the advancement of social justice through participation in health care advocacy work that focuses on the unique challenges facing many communities of color.
Eligibility: Candidates must demonstrate an interest in health care policy as a tool for reducing racial and ethnic health disparities. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to contributing to social justice work following their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. While there is no bias in favor of any specific academic discipline, a college degree is preferred. There is no minimum GPA to qualify for consideration. Award: Fellows receive a competitive salary (approximately $35,000), excellent health care benefits, and other employer-sponsored benefits for the duration of the fellowship. Deadline: February Web site : www.familiesusa.org/fellowships/wellstone-fellowship.html [top] |
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