Scholarships

National Scholarships and Fellowships

Financial Support for Undergraduate Study

(generally apply before senior year)

Education
General
Health Professions
International Study
Math and Science
Public Policy and Service

Financial Support for Graduate Study

(generally apply during senior year or shortly after graduation)

Education

General

Health Professions

International Study

Math and Science

Public Policy and Service

 

Undergraduate Study - Education

The mission of Learning Enterprises is to expand people’s horizons through conversation-based English language classes taught by American and international volunteers. All programs take place during the summer and last approximately 4-8 weeks. You will be required to teach conversation-based English language classes for between three and six hours per day (depending on location), with the weekends off. You are required to create your own lesson plans, tailored to both your skills and interests and also to the abilities and interests of your classes. Beyond that you are free to spend your time as you wish, and we encourage you to do so with your host family and host community. All food and lodging expenses are covered by your host, but volunteers typically purchase airfare.

Deadline: Applications for summer 2013 are due by February 15, 2013

For more information, contact info@learningenterprises.org.

The Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK) program enables young people to teach English to Korean students and to experience and learn about Korean culture. Sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, the program seeks 630 TaLK scholars including renewals. Participants will receive Korean government scholarships and teach English in after-school classes of Korean elementary schools while enjoying cultural programs during their free time. Recipients will be placed at schools in rural areas in need of greater exposure to English and teach the language by forming one-on-one relationships with Korean university TaLK scholars. They can choose either a 6-month contract or a one-year contract. Candidates should have a desire to work with children, have a service-centered mind, a willingness to work in rural areas and have consideration for others with a positive attitude. Preference will be given to candidates who have or will have a degree in education, English, or subjects related to Korea and excellent school records including a good command of English, as well as candidates who have completed primary or secondary education in a country where English is the national language (i.e. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, U.K., U.S.A., Ireland and South Africa.

Deadline: The TALK program scholarship is offered twice per year in February and August.

For more information, contact talk@korea.kr.
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Undergraduate Study - General

For more than a century, AAUW has helped more than 10,000 women from more than 130 countries break through barriers and pursue their dreams of obtaining graduate degrees or making an impact in their communities. AAUW Branch and State Local Scholarship Clearinghouse Program to create a centralized, standardized, online undergraduate scholarship application posting and processing initiative that supports AAUW's local scholarship programs across the United States. Applications for various fellowships are available in August.

Deadline:  Variable, depending on fellowship

For more information, contact:

AAUW

Branch and State Local Scholarship Clearinghouse

Dept. 60

301 ACT Drive

Iowa City, IA  52243-4030

Phone: 319-337-1716

Email:  aauw@act.org

Golden Key believes in rewarding its members for their academic, leadership and service excellence. Annually, the Society offers more than $1,000,000 in member-only scholarships and awards. Most of Golden Key’s scholarships and awards are administered by Golden Key Headquarters and require a formal application. Please visit the web site for a complete list of available scholarships.

Deadline: Variable, depending on scholarship

For more information, contact:

Dr. Erik Scully

Professor of Biological Sciences

261 Smith Hall

Towson University

8000 York Road

Towson, MD  21252

Phone:  410-704-3012

Email:  escully@towson.edu

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers up to $20,000 in:

• Scholarship support
• Paid research training at the NIH during the summer
• Paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation

Deadline: March 1, 2013

For more information, contact:

Undergraduate Scholarship Program
National Institutes of Health
2 Center Drive, Room 2E24, MSC 0230
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-0230
Phone: 888-352-3001
Fax: 301-480-3123
E-mail: ugsp@nih.gov

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Undergraduate Study - Health Professions

Since 1955, National AMBUCS™, Inc. has been awarding scholarships to therapy students in their junior/senior year in a bachelor’s degree program, or a graduate program leading to a master’s or doctoral degree. To date, more than $7.7 million in scholarships have been awarded to over 14,000 students pursuing degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and audiology.

Over $150,000 is awarded annually with awards range from $500 to $1,500 annually. There is one two-year award in the amount of $6,000. Award monies are deposited each semester to the student’s credit account with the financial aid office of the educational institution.

Students must be accepted in an accredited program by the appropriate health therapy profession authority in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and hearing audiology. Assistant programs are not eligible. Awards are based on financial need, US citizenship, commitment to local community, demonstrated academic accomplishment, character for compassion and integrity, and career objectives.

Dealdine: National AMBUCS™, Inc. accepts applications from February 1 until April 15 annually.
For more information, contact ambucs@ambucs.org.
 

Over 50 scholarships are available from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) and state occupational therapy associations during the academic year 2013-14. Applicants must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 1 year of occupational therapy specific coursework in an AOTA accredited or developing post-professional level program OR enrolled in an occupational therapy assistant program.

Deadline: Scholarship applications for 2012-2013 were due November 15, 2012. The deadline for 2013-2014 has not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

Jeanne Y. Cooper

Executive Assistant and Scholarship Coordinator

Phone:  301-652-6611 x2550

Email:  jcooper@aotf.org
 

The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. Scholarships up to $5,000 are offered to sophomores and juniors in any of three categories:

  • To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, economics, and other related fields; or
  • To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy, including fields related to tribal sovereignty, tribal governance, tribal law, Native American education, Native American justice, natural resource management, cultural preservation and revitalization, Native American economic development, and other areas affecting Native American communities; or
  • To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care, including health care administration, social work, medicine, dentistry, counseling, and research into health conditions affecting Native American communities, and other related fields.

Deadline: February 28, 2013

For more information, contact:

Dr. Toni Marzotto
Chair, Political Science
118N Linthicum Hall
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Phone: 410-704-2957
Email: tmarzotto@towson.edu
 

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers up to $20,000 in:

• Scholarship support
• Paid research training at the NIH during the summer
• Paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation

Deadline: March 1, 2013

For more information, contact:

Undergraduate Scholarship Program
National Institutes of Health
2 Center Drive, Room 2E24, MSC 0230
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-0230
Phone: 888-352-3001
Fax: 301-480-3123
E-mail: ugsp@nih.gov

 

If you’ve chosen to pursue a career that’s all about taking care of others, the makers of TYLENOL® want to help take care of up to $10K of your tuition. The TYLENOL® Scholarship program helps students getting a healthcare-related education manage the rising costs of education.

Deadline: Opens Spring 2013

No contact information available.
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Undergraduate Study - International Study

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.

Over 2,300 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year 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 approximately $4,000.

Students who apply for and receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad are then eligible to receive a Critical Need Language Award from the Gilman Scholarship Program of $8,000. Applicants who are studying a critical need language while abroad will automatically be considered for the Critical Need Language Award. During the 2011-2012 academic year, 50 Critical Need Language Awards were offered to Gilman Scholarship recipients.

Deadline: Fall/Summer study deadline is March 5, 2013

    Spring study deadline is in October

For more information, contact:

Dr. Rebecca Pisano
Director of Study Abroad
219 Administration Building
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Phone: 410-704-2451
Email:  rpisano@towson.edu

 

Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. Boren Scholars and Fellows study throughout the world, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Boren Scholars and Fellows represent a variety of academic and professional disciplines, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili.

Deadline: January 15, 2013

For more information, contact:

Dr. Rebecca Pisano
Director of Study Abroad
219 Administration Building
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Phone: 410-704-2451
Email:  rpisano@towson.edu
 

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 60-100 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. Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite.

In addition, Morgan Stanley Japan will offer two scholarships of $7,500 to students who have an interest in economics and finance, who will study in Japan for the entire 2013-2014 academic year, and who submit a supplementary research paper. For information on the Morgan Stanley Scholarships, click here.

Deadline: Fall 2013: April 8, 2013               

For more information, contact:

Bridging Project Clearinghouse
Association of Teachers of Japanese
Campus Box 279
240 Humanities Building
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0279
Phone: 303-492-5487

Fax:303-492-5856
E-mail: atj@colorado.edu

 

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) institutes provide fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. students. Language study is available in:

  • Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Turkish, and Urdu: Beginning, advanced beginning, intermediate and advanced levels;
  • Arabic and Persian: Advanced beginning, intermediate and advanced levels;
  • Chinese, Japanese, and Russian: Intermediate and advanced levels.

The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers.
Deadline: The application deadline for the CLS Summer Program was November 21, 2012. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.
For more information, contact CLS@americancouncils.org.
 

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. Scholarships are available either as part of an organized study abroad program or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year.
Deadline: Applications for 2013-2014 were due February 2, 2013. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

DDAAD New York

871 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
(212) 758-3223
fax: (212) 755-5780
daadny@daad.org
 
This scholarship supports semester and year-long Polish language studies during academic year October 2013 - June 2014 at the Center of Polish Language and Culture in the World, at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow. Funding is provided jointly by the Polish Ministry of Education and Sports and the Kosciuszko Foundation. The Scholarship includes acceptance to the program, a tuition waiver and a stipend for housing and living expenses. Airfare to and from Poland is not included. Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who are US citizens may apply. Students who have Polish citizenship are not eligible.
Deadline: Applications for 2013-2014 were due January 5, 2013. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

The Kosciuszko Foundation, Inc.
15 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 734-2130
Fax: (212) 628-4552
 

The mission of Learning Enterprises is to expand people’s horizons through conversation-based English language classes taught by American and international volunteers. All programs take place during the summer and last approximately 4-8 weeks. You will be required to teach conversation-based English language classes for between three and six hours per day (depending on location), with the weekends off. You are required to create your own lesson plans, tailored to both your skills and interests and also to the abilities and interests of your classes. Beyond that you are free to spend your time as you wish, and we encourage you to do so with your host family and host community. All food and lodging expenses are covered by your host, but volunteers typically purchase airfare.

Deadline: Applications for summer 2013 are due by February 15, 2013.

For more information, contact info@learningenterprises.org.
 
The HuaYu Enrichment Scholarship is one of the best opportunities for American students to come to Taiwan to study Mandarin Chinese. It is open to all American students wishing to deepen their understanding of Mandarin language as well as culture, history and contemporary life in Taiwan. The decision is not based strictly on someone’s previous experience studying either Mandarin or general topics concerning Taiwan. Successful candidates come from diverse backgrounds and have obtained different levels of Mandarin proficiency—many having none at all. The unifying characteristic of successful applicants is the overall strength of their academic credentials. Of the utmost importance is for students to demonstrate a desire and determination to learn first and foremost. Those receiving the scholarship will receive a monthly stipend of NT$25,000 (approximately US$770) for three months of Mandarin study in Taiwan at an accredited Mandarin program in Taiwan.
Deadline: The application period runs February 1 through March 31; however, it is important that applicants contact the Ministry of Education for specific information.

For more information, contact:

Ministry of Education

4201 Wisconsin Ave., NW #20

Washington, DC  20016-2137

Phone: 202-895-1918/1923

Fax: 202-895-1922

Email:  cul@tecro.us

 
The Rotary Foundation offers multiple types of grants to serve the wide variety of projects that Rotarians are doing around the world. Explore the different grant types to find which one is right for your activity.
District grants

District grants fund smaller, short-term activities that address needs in both your local community and communities worldwide. Each district gets to choose which projects it will fund with these grants.

Global grants support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in one or more of the six areas of focus. The Rotary Foundation accepts global grant applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Packaged grants have been predesigned by Rotary and our strategic partners. The activities they fund are similar to those funded by global grants, but the work of designing the activity’s general framework has already been done.
Deadline: Application deadlines and procedures vary according to the specific grant. Please visit the Rotary Grants web site for more information.

For more information, contact:

One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Phone: 847-866-3000
Fax: 847-328-8554 or 847-328-8281
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time
 

The Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK) program enables young people to teach English to Korean students and to experience and learn about Korean culture. Sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, the program seeks 630 TaLK scholars including renewals. Participants will receive Korean government scholarships and teach English in after-school classes of Korean elementary schools while enjoying cultural programs during their free time. Recipients will be placed at schools in rural areas in need of greater exposure to English and teach the language by forming one-on-one relationships with Korean university TaLK scholars. They can choose either a 6-month contract or a one-year contract. Candidates should have a desire to work with children, have a service-centered mind, a willingness to work in rural areas and have consideration for others with a positive attitude. Preference will be given to candidates who have or will have a degree in education, English, or subjects related to Korea and excellent school records including a good command of English, as well as candidates who have completed primary or secondary education in a country where English is the national language (i.e. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, U.K., U.S.A., Ireland and South Africa. Teachers receive an allowance of 1,500,000 KRW/month (approx. $1,200/month), free housing arranged by the program or a housing allowance of 400,000 KRW/month (approx. $320/month), round-trip airfare, health insurance coverage, a settlement allowance of 300,000 KRW (approx. $240), opportunities to participate in cultural programs, opportunities to learn Korean, an orientation, paid leave and sick leave, and assistance from a Korean university student.

Deadline: The TALK program scholarship is offered twice per year in February and August.

              For more information, contact talk@korea.kr.
 
The William Jefferson Clinton Scholars at the American University in Dubai seeks to further the goals of the Clinton Presidential Foundation to strengthen the capacity of people in the United States and throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence. In partnership with the American University in Dubai, the program will provide American students the opportunity to expand their educational and cultural horizons by studying in the Arab world. In order to be eligible for a scholarship, a student must currently be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate degree candidate at an accredited four-year college/university in the United States. Clinton Scholars receive a full waiver of tuition for one term and dormitory housing at the American University in Dubai on a shared-room basis.

Deadline:  April 15 for fall semester

     October 15 for spring semester

     February 15 for summer session

For more information, contact:

The American University in Dubai
P.O.Box: 28282, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 399 9000
Fax: +971 4 399 5585
E-mail: clintonscholars@aud.edu
 
The Pasteur Foundation Summer Internship Program provides U.S. undergraduates with the rare opportunity to conduct summer research at the Institute Pasteur. The foundation’s goal is to encourage students in the pursuit of a scientific career and to expose them to an international laboratory experience. During the internships, interns will carry out research supervised by a lab mentor. Applicants should be eager to engage with a different culture, and self-sufficient enough to arrange travel and secure housing in Paris. Depending on availability, affordable housing in a residence on campus may be possible. Interns will receive a living allowance of $400 per week for a maximum of $4,000. Travel/housing are not paid by this program, but a $300 subsidy is provided and intended to defray costs of travel and requisite insurance.
Deadline: Applications for summer 2013 were due December 21, 2012. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

Pasteur Foundation
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1654
New York, New York 10170
Phone: 212.599.2050
Email: PasteurUS@aol.com
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Undergraduate Study - Math and Science

The American Meteorological Society administers an array of graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships with the support of its members, corporations, and government agencies nationwide. The fellowships and scholarships help further the education of outstanding graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a career in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. Available fellowships and scholarships include:

• AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships
• AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship
• AMS Undergraduate Named Scholarships
• AMS Industry/Government Graduate Fellowships
• AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science
Deadline: Most scholarship applications are due by February 8, 2013. Please see the web site for specific information.

For more information, contact:

Donna Fernandez
Development and Student
Program Manager
Phone:  617-227-2426, ext. 246
Email:  dFernandez@ametsoc.org

 

The Amgen Scholars U.S. Program provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at some of the nation’s leading educational institutions. Currently, 10 universities in the U.S. host the summer research program. The Amgen Foundation has committed $34 million over eight years to this global initiative to make this opportunity possible to more than 2,400 students.

As Amgen Scholars, students will have the opportunity to:
• Take part in important university research projects, gain hands-on lab
experience and contribute to the advancement of science;
• Interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors, including some
of the nation’s top academic scientists; and
• Attend scientific seminars, workshops and other networking events.

Deadline: Variable, depending on program. Most deadlines are in early February.

For more information, please contact the Amgen Scholars U.S. Program Office
by calling (617) 253-2620 or by emailing asp-npo@mit.edu.
 
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields. The scholarship is available to students with sophomore or junior status as of January 31.
Deadline: December 15, 2013

For more information, contact:

Erin Mountz
Assistant Dean, Honors College
302B Stephens Hall
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Phone: 410-704-4677
Email:  emountz@towson.edu

 
This is a 10-week summer environmental internship for undergraduate students majoring in Environmental Studies, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, or related fields who are passionate about the environment, interested in human health, and curious about how they are linked. Interns will be placed in environmental health programs at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) at CDC's Chamblee Campus (address). Over the course of the summer, interns will be exposed to a broad overview of environmental public health issues at the federal level. The internship program will provide a stipend for living expenses ($500 per week). Travel to Atlanta will be the student’s responsibility. Potential housing options will be provided in advance; however interns will be expected to make their own arrangements.
Deadline: January 30, 2013

For more information, contact:

Lt. Cory Moore
Environmental Health Officer
Program Development NCEH/ATSDR OD

Email:  cleh@cdc.gov

 
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering Greater Research Opportunities Undergraduate Fellowships for bachelor level students in environmentally related fields of study. Eligible students will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for an internship at an EPA facility during the summer between their junior and senior years. The fellowship provides up to $17,000 per year of academic support and up to $7,500 of internship support for the three-month summer period. Applications are available in September.
Deadline: Applications were due December 5, 2012. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.

Contact Georgette Boddie (boddie.georgette@epa.gov) or call 703-347-8049 for more information.

 
The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000 per year) for full-time study during the 9-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position ($650/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000) for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year. The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the Scholars with “hands-on”/ practical educational training experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory Hollings Scholarship Program orientation, conferences where students present a paper or poster, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship. Applications are available in November.
Deadline: January 31, 2013

For more information, contact StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov.
 

The National Science Foundation funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific NSF-funded research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location. NSF does not have application materials and does not select student participants. By using the web page, Search for an REU Site, you may examine opportunities in the subject areas supported by various NSF units. Also, you may search by keywords to identify sites in particular research areas or with certain features, such as a particular location. Contact information is listed for each REU site. Research projects are offered in the following fields:

• Astronomical Sciences
• Atmospheric Sciences
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Computer and Information Science and Engineering
• Cyberinfrastructure
• Department of Defense (DoD)
• Earth Sciences
• Education and Human Resources
• Engineering
• Ethics and Values Studies
• International Science and Engineering
• Materials Research
• Mathematical Sciences
• Ocean Sciences
• Physics
• Polar Programs
• Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
Deadline: Variable, depending on program

For more information, contact:

The National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: 703-292-5111
 

The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. Scholarships up to $5,000 are offered to sophomores and juniors in any of three categories:

  • To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, economics, and other related fields; or
  • To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy, including fields related to tribal sovereignty, tribal governance, tribal law, Native American education, Native American justice, natural resource management, cultural preservation and revitalization, Native American economic development, and other areas affecting Native American communities; or
  • To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care, including health care administration, social work, medicine, dentistry, counseling, and research into health conditions affecting Native American communities, and other related fields.

Deadline: February 28, 2013

For more information, contact:

Dr. Toni Marzotto
Chair, Political Science
118N Linthicum Hall
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Phone: 410-704-2957
Email: tmarzotto@towson.edu
 

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) administers a broad range of internships, scholarships, fellowships and research experiences. These programs are available to science and engineering students and educators at every academic level from K-12, to college students and postdocs, to university faculty members.

ORISE programs include research experiences at Department of Energy national laboratories as well as other federal agencies with research facilities located across the country as well some positions outside the United States.

Deadline: Variable, depending on program

For more information, contact:

Carla Phillips
Communications
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
MC-100-44
P.O. Box 117
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117

Work: (865) 576-3146
Fax: (865) 241-2923
communications@orau.org
 
The Pasteur Foundation Summer Internship Program provides U.S. undergraduates with the rare opportunity to conduct summer research at the Institute Pasteur. The foundation’s goal is to encourage students in the pursuit of a scientific career and to expose them to an international laboratory experience. During the internships, interns will carry out research supervised by a lab mentor. Applicants should be eager to engage with a different culture, and self-sufficient enough to arrange travel and secure housing in Paris. Depending on availability, affordable housing in a residence on campus may be possible. Interns will receive a living allowance of $400 per week for a maximum of $4,000. Travel/housing are not paid by this program, but a $300 subsidy is provided and intended to defray costs of travel and requisite insurance.
Deadline: Summer 2013 applications were due December 21, 2012. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

Pasteur Foundation
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1654
New York, New York 10170
Phone: 212.599.2050
Email: PasteurUS@aol.com
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Undergraduate Study - Public Policy and Service

CHCI's scholarship opportunities are afforded to Latino students in the United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. CHCI scholarships provide recipients with a one-time scholarship of:

• $1,000 community college or AA/AS granting institution
• $2,500 4-year academic institution
• $5,000 graduate-level institution

Scholarship awards are intended to provide assistance with tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses associated with college enrollment. Applications are available in September.
Deadline: April 16, 2013

For more information, contact:

Anissa Pérez-Perla
Scholarship Specialist
Email:  aperez@chci.org
 

The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. Scholarships up to $5,000 are offered to sophomores and juniors in any of three categories:

  • To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, economics, and other related fields; or
  • To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy, including fields related to tribal sovereignty, tribal governance, tribal law, Native American education, Native American justice, natural resource management, cultural preservation and revitalization, Native American economic development, and other areas affecting Native American communities; or
  • To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care, including health care administration, social work, medicine, dentistry, counseling, and research into health conditions affecting Native American communities, and other related fields.

Deadline: March 5, 2013

For more information, contact:

Dr. Toni Marzotto
Chair, Political Science
118N Linthicum Hall
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Phone: 410-704-2957
Email: tmarzotto@towson.edu
 
Each year, Oxfam’s CHANGE Initiative uses leadership and advocacy training to teach a select group of US college students about the global fight against poverty, hunger, and injustice. Students then transform this knowledge into action on campus and in their communities.
Deadline: April 1, 2013

For more information, contact:

Phone: 1-800-77-OXFAM ext. 2464
Email:  change@oxfamamerica.org

 
The Point Foundation Scholarship Program is looking for individuals who have proven leadership skills, excellent scholastic achievements and want to make a difference in the world. The Point Foundation selects scholars whom it believes will make a contribution to the LGBT community and beyond. Some scholars will choose a career that is focused on the LGBT community and others will use their skills and influence to support the community, while not working full-time on LGBT issues. Talent and a drive to contribute are key characteristics of a Point Scholar. You do not have to be LGBT to apply but you should have a history of leadership in the LGBT community and plan to be a LGBT leader in the future. You don't have to be "out" to apply. It is important to note that some of the major components we will evaluate are your leadership skills, abilities and dedication to the LGBT community. If selected as a Point Scholar you will be required to submit your photo and bio for our website as well as be willing to attend and speak publicly at Point events.
Deadline: The 2014 applicaiton will open in November 2014.

For more information, contact:

Phone: 866-33-POINT
Fax: 866-39-POINT
Email: Point Foundation LGBT Scholarship

 

The Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship program provides funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. Students must apply in their junior year.

In the 2013 Fellowships, financial support of up to $40,000 annually for actual expenses for the senior year of college and the first year of graduate school* will be provided for:

  • Tuition costs (first priority)
  • Room and board
  • Books
  • Mandatory Fees
  • One round trip ticket between Fellow's residence and his/her academic institutions

*NOTE: Participating schools provide additional financial support in the second year of graduate study based on need.
Deadline: February 7, 2013

For more information, contact:

Sylvia Sheridan
Assistant Director
Email:  pickeringfaf@woodrow.org
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Graduate Study - Education
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers $24,000 James Madison Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level. Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from the states of their legal residence. Generally, one Fellowship per state is awarded each year.
Deadline: March 1, 2013

For more information, contact:

James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
2000 K Street, NW, Suite 303
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 1-800-525-6928
Online:  http://www.act.org/madison/contact.html
 
Each year, KSTF awards Teaching Fellowships to exceptional young men and women committed to teaching science and mathematics in United States high schools. KSTF Teaching Fellowships combine extensive financial and professional support. The total award for each Fellow is valued at nearly $150,000 over the course of the five-year Fellowship. Fellows receive tuition assistance while participating in a teacher credentialing program, monthly stipends, and grants for professional development and teaching materials.
Deadline: The application process for 2014 will open in April 2013.

For more information, contact teachers@kstf.org.
 

The mission of Learning Enterprises is to expand people’s horizons through conversation-based English language classes taught by American and international volunteers. All programs take place during the summer and last approximately 4-8 weeks. You will be required to teach conversation-based English language classes for between three and six hours per day (depending on location), with the weekends off. You are required to create your own lesson plans, tailored to both your skills and interests and also to the abilities and interests of your classes. Beyond that you are free to spend your time as you wish, and we encourage you to do so with your host family and host community. All food and lodging expenses are covered by your host, but volunteers typically purchase airfare.

Deadline: Applications for summer 2013 are due by February 15, 2013

For more information, contact info@learningenterprises.org.
 
Princeton in Asia (PiA) is an independent, non-profit organization located at Princeton University. Founded by students in 1898, the program has long been driven by a mission to foster cross-cultural understanding between Asians and Americans by giving young people opportunities to live and work in Asia. As employees of a variety of Asian institutions, PiA fellows gain work experience while providing valuable services to their Asian hosts. It is PiA’s vision that through extended exposure to Asian workplaces and cultures, fellows will develop a life-long appreciation for that region of the world.

For the 2013-2014 academic year, PiA expects to offer approximately 145 full-year fellowships in the following countries: Burma, Cambodia, China/Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, The Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. New positions in other countries are always in development and may also be available. PiA offers service-oriented posts in the fields of education, journalism, international development (NGOs), and business, with a majority of fellows working as English teachers at universities and high schools.
Deadline: Applications for 2013-2014 were due November 16, 2012. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

194 Nassau St. Suite 212
Princeton, NJ 08542
Fax: 509-275-1823
E-Mail: pia@princeton.edu
 

The Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK) program enables young people to teach English to Korean students and to experience and learn about Korean culture. Sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, the program seeks 630 TaLK scholars including renewals. Participants will receive Korean government scholarships and teach English in after-school classes of Korean elementary schools while enjoying cultural programs during their free time. Recipients will be placed at schools in rural areas in need of greater exposure to English and teach the language by forming one-on-one relationships with Korean university TaLK scholars. They can choose either a 6-month contract or a one-year contract. Candidates should have a desire to work with children, have a service-centered mind, a willingness to work in rural areas and have consideration for others with a positive attitude. Preference will be given to candidates who have or will have a degree in education, English, or subjects related to Korea and excellent school records including a good command of English, as well as candidates who have completed primary or secondary education in a country where English is the national language (i.e. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, U.K., U.S.A., Ireland and South Africa. Teachers receive an allowance of 1,500,000 KRW/month (approx. $1,200/month), free housing arranged by the program or a housing allowance of 400,000 KRW/month (approx. $320/month), round-trip airfare, health insurance coverage, a settlement allowance of 300,000 KRW (approx. $240), opportunities to participate in cultural programs, opportunities to learn Korean, an orientation, paid leave and sick leave, and assistance from a Korean university student.

Deadline: The TALK program scholarship is offered twice per year in February and August.
              For more information, contact: talk@korea.kr.
 
We recruit outstanding recent college graduates from all backgrounds and career interests to commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools. We provide the training and ongoing support necessary to ensure their success as teachers in low-income communities. Our teachers, also called corps members, go above and beyond traditional expectations to lead their students to significant academic achievement, despite the challenges of poverty and the limited capacity of the school system. In succeeding with their students, corps members show that students in low-income communities can achieve at high levels, offering further evidence that educational inequity is a solvable problem. Corps members are school district employees and thus receive the same salaries and benefits as other beginning teachers. Salaries range from $30,000 to $51,500, depending on the region. In addition, AmeriCorps will pay up to $11,100 of the interest that accrues on qualified student loans during corps members' two-year teaching commitment.
Deadline: Variable, depending on chosen semester. The final application deadline for 2013-2014 is February 15, 2013.

For more information, contact admissions@teachforamerica.org.
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Graduate Study - General
Merit and need-based awards to students committed to gaining a graduate degree in the academic fields of the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences. Current juniors who are U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals are eligible. Each scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.
Deadline: February 22, 2013

For more information, contact BeineckeScholarship.earthlink.net.
 
For more than a century, AAUW has helped more than 10,000 women from more than 130 countries break through barriers and pursue their dreams of obtaining graduate degrees or making an impact in their communities. Fellowship and grant recipients undergo a highly competitive selection process. Academic excellence, commitment to improving the human condition, and the promise of continued impact are cornerstones of the rigorous criteria. Respected scholars, researchers, teachers, and practitioners review the fellowship and grant applications. These reviewers are either experts in specialized fields of study or community leaders who recognize the power of collaboration at the local level. Applications for various fellowships are available in August.
Deadline: Variable, depending on fellowship

For more information, contact:

AAUW

Branch and State Local Scholarship Clearinghouse

Dept. 60

301 ACT Drive

Iowa City, IA  52243-4030

Phone: 319-337-1716

Email:  aauw@act.org
 

Through its Fellowship Program, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Eligibility to apply for a Ford fellowship is limited to:

• All citizens or nationals of the United States regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation,
• Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations),
• Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level.
Deadline: The application deadline for 2013 programs was November 19, 2012. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

Fellowships Office, Keck 576
National Research Council
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-334-2872
Fax: 202-334-3419
E-mail: infofell@nas.edu
 

Golden Key believes in rewarding its members for their academic, leadership and service excellence. Annually, the Society offers more than $1,000,000 in member-only scholarships and awards. Most of Golden Key’s scholarships and awards are administered by Golden Key Headquarters and require a formal application. Please visit the web site for a complete list of available scholarships.

Deadline: Variable, depending on scholarship

For more information, contact:

Dr. Erik Scully

Professor of Biological Sciences

261 Smith Hall

Towson University

8000 York Road

Towson, MD  21252

Phone:  410-704-3012

Email:  escully@towson.edu

 
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation currently makes grants in five core program areas:
  • Higher Education and Scholarship
    Scholarly Communications and Information Technology
  • Art History, Conservation, and Museums
  • Performing Arts
    Conservation and the Environment

Within each of its core programs, the Foundation concentrates most of its grantmaking in a few areas. Institutions and programs receiving support are often leaders in fields of Foundation activity, but they may also be promising newcomers, or in a position to demonstrate new ways of overcoming obstacles to achieve program goals.

Our grantmaking philosophy is to build, strengthen and sustain institutions and their core capacities, rather than be a source for narrowly defined projects. As such, we develop thoughtful, long-term collaborations with grant recipients and invest sufficient funds for an extended period to accomplish the purpose at hand and achieve meaningful results.
Deadline: Variable, depending on program

For more information, contact:

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
140 East 62nd Street
New York, NY 10065
Tel: (212) 838-8400
Fax: (212) 888-4172
Email:  inquiries@mellon.org
 
The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The Program is established in recognition of the contributions New Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States has afforded the donors and their family. The Soros Fellowship is open to resident aliens, naturalized US citizens, and children of a naturalized parent.
Deadline: Applications for 2013 were due November 12, 2012. New applications deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
400 West 59th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-547-6926
Fax: 212-548-4623
Email: pdsoros_fellows@sorosny.org
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Graduate Study - Health Professions

Since 1955, National AMBUCS™, Inc. has been awarding scholarships to therapy students in their junior/senior year in a bachelor’s degree program, or a graduate program leading to a master’s or doctoral degree. To date, more than $7.7 million in scholarships have been awarded to over 14,000 students pursuing degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and audiology.

Over $150,000 is awarded annually with awards range from $500 to $1,500 annually. There is one two-year award in the amount of $6,000. Award monies are deposited each semester to the student’s credit account with the financial aid office of the educational institution.

Students must be accepted in an accredited program by the appropriate health therapy profession authority in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and hearing audiology. Assistant programs are not eligible. Awards are based on financial need, US citizenship, commitment to local community, demonstrated academic accomplishment, character for compassion and integrity, and career objectives.

Dealdine: National AMBUCS™, Inc. accepts applications from February 1 until April 15 annually.
For more information, contact ambucs@ambucs.org.
 
Over 50 scholarships are available from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) and state occupational therapy associations each year.. Applicants must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 1 year of occupational therapy specific coursework in an AOTA accredited or developing post-professional level program OR enrolled in an occupational therapy assistant program.
Deadline: The application deadline for 2012-2013 was November 15, 2012. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

Jeanne Y. Cooper
Executive Assistant and Scholarship Coordinator
Phone:  301-652-6611 x2550
Email:  jcooper@aotf.org
 
To enhance the training of highly qualified and motivated public health professionals, EPA has partnered with the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) to offer a professional development program for graduates of accredited US Schools of Public Health. Graduates apply to ASPH in February, Marhc, or April for one-year placements in EPA laboratories or offices to work on high-priority, environmental, public health issues. Fellows work with technical mentors to design projects that capitalize on their individual skills and interests while addressing important environmental public health goals. Applicants must be US citizens or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S.
Deadline: February, March, or April, depending on program

For more information, contact:

Phone:  1-800-490-9194

Online:  EPA/ASPH Fellows Program comment form
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Graduate Study - International Study
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $23,000) and grants (normally $5,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year. The number of awards varies each year according to total funds available. Over $300,000 is available for the 2013-14 competition. Awards are made in all fields.
Deadline: The application deadline for 2013-2014 was November 6, 2012. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

Phone:  212-879-9779

Email:  info@amscan.org
 
Since 1990, the Foundation has awarded over $14 million in language grants.

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships fund an academic year of advanced language study abroad for college graduates using an East or Southeast Asian language in their careers.

Blakemore Refresher Grants are short-term grants intended to provide mid-career professionals an opportunity to refresh their language skills. They are available to former Blakemore Freeman Fellows, professors teaching in an Asian field at a university or college in the United States and professionals working in an Asian field.
Deadline: The application deadline for 2013 was December 31, 2012. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

The Blakemore Foundation
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4800
Seattle, WA 98101-3266

Phone: 206-359-8778
Fax: 206-359-9778

Email:  blakemore@perkinscoie.com
 
Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. Boren Scholars and Fellows study throughout the world, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Boren Scholars and Fellows represent a variety of academic and professional disciplines, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili.
Deadline: January 15, 2013

For more information, contact:

Dr. Rebecca Pisano
Director of Study Abroad
219 Administration Building
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
410-704-2451
Email:  rpisano@towson.edu

 

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) institutes provide fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. students. Language study is available in:

  • Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Turkish, and Urdu: Beginning, advanced beginning, intermediate and advanced levels;
  • Arabic and Persian: Advanced beginning, intermediate and advanced levels;
  • Chinese, Japanese, and Russian: Intermediate and advanced levels.

The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers.
Deadline: The application deadline for summer 2013 programs was November 15, 2012. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.
For more information, contact CLS@americancouncils.org.
 

Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Fulbright Program provides funding for students, scholars, teachers, and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools. Please visit the web site for a complete listing of Fulbright programs.

Eligibility requirements:

  • U.S. citizenship at the time of application. Permanent residents are not eligible.
  • B.A. degree or the equivalent conferred before the start of the grant.
  • In the creative and performing arts, four years of professional training and/or experience meets the basic eligibility requirement.
  • Good health. Grantees will be required to submit a satisfactory Medical Certificate from a physician.
  • Proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country sufficient to communicate with the people and to carry out the proposed study. This is especially important for projects in the social sciences and the humanities.
Deadline: October 1

For more information, contact:

Dr. Colleen Ebacher
Associate Professor of Spanish
4139 Liberal Arts
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Phone: 410-704-5370
Email:  cebacher@towson.edu

 
Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students from outside the UK to study at the University of Cambridge. All applicants apply simultaneously for admission to the University of Cambridge and for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. Applications are available in September.
Deadline: October 1

For more information, contact:

Erin Mountz
Assistant Dean, Honors College
302B Stephens Hall
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Phone: 410-704-4677
Email:  emountz@towson.edu

 
The Mitchell Scholars Program, named to honor former US Senator George Mitchell's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service.

Up to twelve Mitchell Scholars between the ages of 18 and 30 are chosen annually for one year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Applicants are judged on three criteria:

  • scholarship,
  • leadership, and
  • a sustained commitment to community and public service.

The Mitchell Scholars Program provides tuition, accommodations, a living expenses stipend, and an international travel stipend.
Deadline: Opens spring 2013 for 2014-2015

For more information, contact:

Jennie LaMonte
Managing Director
Email:  lamonte@mitchellscholars.org
 

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education institutions in Germany. Our 14 international offices provide information as well as financial support to over 57,000 highly-qualified students and faculty per year for international research and study. Please visit the web site for a complete list of available scholarships.
Deadline: Variable, depending on scholarship

For more information, contact:

DAAD New York Office
871 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017

Phone: (212) 758-3223
Fax: (212) 755-5780
Email: daadny@daad.org
 
This scholarship supports semester and year-long Polish language studies during academic year October 2013 - June 2014 at the Center of Polish Language and Culture in the World, at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow. Funding is provided jointly by the Polish Ministry of Education and Sports and the Kosciuszko Foundation. The Scholarship includes acceptance to the program, a tuition waiver and a stipend for housing and living expenses. Airfare to and from Poland is not included. Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who are US citizens may apply. Students who have Polish citizenship are not eligible.
Deadline: Applications for 2013-2014 were due January 5, 2013. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

The Kosciuszko Foundation, Inc.
15 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 734-2130
Fax: (212) 628-4552
 
The Language Flagship supports students studying critical languages at the graduate level. All programs, except Russian, are designed as master’s degree programs. The graduate program has two components: one domestic and one overseas. The first year involves intensive language study at a domestic Flagship Center. The second year is spent in an immersion program overseas, which is designed and managed by the domestic Flagship Institutions. While overseas students complete internships and direct enroll in classes taught in their Flagship language.
Deadline: Variable, depending on program

For more information, contact:

Laura Porter, Communications Strategist
The Language Flagship
Email:  info@thelanguageflagship.org
 

The mission of Learning Enterprises is to expand people’s horizons through conversation-based English language classes taught by American and international volunteers. All programs take place during the summer and last approximately 4-8 weeks. You will be required to teach conversation-based English language classes for between three and six hours per day (depending on location), with the weekends off. You are required to create your own lesson plans, tailored to both your skills and interests and also to the abilities and interests of your classes. Beyond that you are free to spend your time as you wish, and we encourage you to do so with your host family and host community. All food and lodging expenses are covered by your host, but volunteers typically purchase airfare.
Deadline: Applications for summer 2013 are due by February 15, 2013.

For more information, contact info@learningenterprises.org.
 
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 at graduate level at an UK institution in any field of study.
Deadline: Applications for 2014-2015 will open in late spring 2013.

For more information, contact:

Erin Mountz
Assistant Dean, Honors College
302B Stephens Hall
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Phone: 410-704-4677
Email:  emountz@towson.edu

 
The HuaYu Enrichment Scholarship is one of the best opportunities for American students to come to Taiwan to study Mandarin Chinese. It is open to all American students wishing to deepen their understanding of Mandarin language as well as culture, history and contemporary life in Taiwan. The decision is not based strictly on someone’s previous experience studying either Mandarin or general topics concerning Taiwan. Successful candidates come from diverse backgrounds and have obtained different levels of Mandarin proficiency—many having none at all. The unifying characteristic of successful applicants is the overall strength of their academic credentials. Of the utmost importance is for students to demonstrate a desire and determination to learn first and foremost. Those receiving the scholarship will receive a monthly stipend of NT$25,000 (approximately US$770) for three months of Mandarin study in Taiwan at an accredited Mandarin program in Taiwan.
Deadline: The application period runs February 1 through March 31; however, it is important that applicants contact the Ministry of Education for specific information.

For more information, contact:

Ministry of Education

4201 Wisconsin Ave., NW #20

Washington, DC  20016-2137

Phone: 202-895-1918/1923

Fax: 202-895-1922

Email:  cul@tecro.us

 
Princeton in Asia (PiA) is an independent, non-profit organization located at Princeton University. Founded by students in 1898, the program has long been driven by a mission to foster cross-cultural understanding between Asians and Americans by giving young people opportunities to live and work in Asia. As employees of a variety of Asian institutions, PiA fellows gain work experience while providing valuable services to their Asian hosts. It is PiA’s vision that through extended exposure to Asian workplaces and cultures, fellows will develop a life-long appreciation for that region of the world.

For the 2013-2014 academic year, PiA expects to offer approximately 145 full-year fellowships in the following countries: Burma, Cambodia, China/Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, The Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. New positions in other countries are always in development and may also be available. PiA offers service-oriented posts in the fields of education, journalism, international development (NGOs), and business, with a majority of fellows working as English teachers at universities and high schools.
Deadline: Applications for 2013-2014 were due November 16, 2012. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

194 Nassau St. Suite 212
Princeton, NJ 08542
Fax: (509) 275-1823
E-Mail: pia@princeton.edu
 

The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting outstanding all-round students at the University of Oxford. Intellectual excellence is required of Rhodes Scholars, but it is not enough to earn this outstanding educational opportunity. Rhodes's vision in founding the Scholarship was to develop outstanding leaders who would be motivated to “esteem the performance of public duties as their highest aim.” His will outlines four criteria to be used in the election of Scholars:

• literary and scholastic attainments
• energy to use one's talents to the full
• 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.
Deadline: The first Wednesday of October

For more information, contact:

Erin Mountz
Assistant Dean, Honors College
302B Stephens Hall
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Phone: 410-704-4677
Email:  emountz@towson.edu
 
The Rotary Foundation offers multiple types of grants to serve the wide variety of projects that Rotarians are doing around the world. Explore the different grant types to find which one is right for your activity.
District grants

District grants fund smaller, short-term activities that address needs in both your local community and communities worldwide. Each district gets to choose which projects it will fund with these grants.

Global grants support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in one or more of the six areas of focus. The Rotary Foundation accepts global grant applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Packaged grants have been predesigned by Rotary and our strategic partners. The activities they fund are similar to those funded by global grants, but the work of designing the activity’s general framework has already been done.
Deadline: Application deadlines and procedures vary according to the specific grant. Please visit the Rotary Grants web site for more information.

For more information, contact:

One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Phone: 847-866-3000
Fax: 847-328-8554 or 847-328-8281
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time
 

The Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK) program enables young people to teach English to Korean students and to experience and learn about Korean culture. Sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, the program seeks 630 TaLK scholars including renewals. Participants will receive Korean government scholarships and teach English in after-school classes of Korean elementary schools while enjoying cultural programs during their free time. Recipients will be placed at schools in rural areas in need of greater exposure to English and teach the language by forming one-on-one relationships with Korean university TaLK scholars. They can choose either a 6-month contract or a one-year contract. Candidates should have a desire to work with children, have a service-centered mind, a willingness to work in rural areas and have consideration for others with a positive attitude. Preference will be given to candidates who have or will have a degree in education, English, or subjects related to Korea and excellent school records including a good command of English, as well as candidates who have completed primary or secondary education in a country where English is the national language (i.e. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, U.K., U.S.A., Ireland and South Africa. Teachers receive an allowance of 1,500,000 KRW/month (approx. $1,200/month), free housing arranged by the program or a housing allowance of 400,000 KRW/month (approx. $320/month), round-trip airfare, health insurance coverage, a settlement allowance of 300,000 KRW (approx. $240), opportunities to participate in cultural programs, opportunities to learn Korean, an orientation, paid leave and sick leave, and assistance from a Korean university student.

Deadline: The TALK program scholarship is offered twice per year in February and August.

              For more information, contact talk@korea.kr.
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The American Meteorological Society administers an array of graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships with the support of its members, corporations, and government agencies nationwide. The fellowships and scholarships help further the education of outstanding graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a career in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. Available fellowships and scholarships include:

• AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships
• AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship
• AMS Undergraduate Named Scholarships
• AMS Industry/Government Graduate Fellowships
• AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science
Deadline: January 18, 2013 for AMS Graduate Fellowships and February 8, 2013 for AMS Graduate Fellowships in the History of Science.

For more information, contact:

Donna Fernandez
Development and Student
Program Manager
Phone:  617-227-2426, ext. 246
Email:  dFernandez@ametsoc.org

 
EPA's STAR graduate fellowship program supports masters and doctoral candidates in environmental studies. Each year, students in the United States compete for STAR fellowships through a rigorous review process. Students can pursue degrees in traditionally recognized environmental disciplines as well as other fields such as social anthropology, urban and regional planning, and decision sciences. Since the program began in 1995, EPA has awarded approximately 1,500 STAR fellowships to students in every state and most territories. Fellowships have helped educate new academic researchers, government scientists, science teachers, and, environmental engineers.

STAR fellowships are intended to help defray the ever-increasing costs associated with studies leading to advanced degrees in environmental sciences. The actual amount awarded per year will vary depending on the amount of tuition and fees and the number of months the stipend is needed.

Benefits of an EPA STAR Fellowship include: Up to $42,000 per year of, including $12,000 per year for tuition and fees, $25,000 per year in a monthly stipend, and an annual expense allowance of $5,000. Masters level students can receive support for a maximum of two years. Doctoral students can be supported for a maximum of three years with funding available, under certain circumstances, over a period of four years.
Deadline: Application deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

Phone:  1-800-490-9194

Online:  Comment form

 
The Foundation provides fellowships to exceptionally talented individuals studying in the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences. The Graduate Fellowship Award is based on merit (not need) and consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend. The cost-of-education allowance is accepted by all of the tenable schools in lieu of all fees and tuition. Hertz Fellows therefore have no liability for any ordinary educational costs, regardless of their choice among tenable schools.
Deadline: Opens in August for 2014-2015

For more information, contact:

Fannie and John Hertz Foundation
2456 Research Drive
Livermore, CA 94550-3850
Phone: 925-373-1642
Fax: 925-373-6329

 
Each year, KSTF awards Teaching Fellowships to exceptional young men and women committed to teaching science and mathematics in United States high schools. KSTF Teaching Fellowships combine extensive financial and professional support. The total award for each Fellow is valued at nearly $150,000 over the course of the five-year Fellowship. Fellows receive tuition assistance while participating in a teacher credentialing program, monthly stipends, and grants for professional development and teaching materials.
Deadline: The application process for 2014 will open in April 2013.

For more information, contact teachers@kstf.org.
 
GEM's fellowship programs span the entire recruitment, retention, and professional development spectrum. GEM's principal activity is the provision of graduate fellowships at the MS and Ph.D. levels coupled with paid summer internships. GEM also offers informational sessions on the importance of graduate school and tools for access and successful matriculation. GEM also produces publications for graduate and undergraduate students, university and industry administrators to assist in the education process of how to obtain a graduate STEM education. GEM is devoted to increasing access and success in engineering and science graduate education and practice. GEM provides three Fellowship Programs: MS Engineering, Ph.D. Engineering, and Ph.D. Science.
Deadline: November 15

For more information, contact:

The National GEM Consortium
1430 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-562-3646
Fax: 202-207-3518
 
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) plans to award approximately 200 new three-year graduate fellowships in April 2013, subject to the availability of funds. The DoD will offer these fellowships to individuals who have demonstrated the ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering.

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships are awarded to applicants who will pursue a doctoral degree in, or closely related to, an area of DoD interest within one of the fifteen 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
Deadline: The application deadline for 2012-2013 was December 18, 2012. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact:

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
1818 N Street NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-331-3546
Fax: 202-265-8504

Email:  ndseg@asee.org
 
The National Institutes of Health-Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program is an accelerated, individualized doctoral training program for outstanding science students committed to biomedical research. It enables students to undertake a collaborative project in any area of biomedical investigation involving two mentors—one at the NIH intramural campus in Bethesda, Maryland and one at either Oxford or Cambridge University. Students conduct research at both locations and potentially other sites including field work in Africa and elsewhere around the world. All students participate in the enriched environment of the residential colleges of the U.K. Universities and enjoy special educational opportunities that develop their understanding of disease outcomes and policy issues related to their studies. The projects culminate in the award of a D. Phil. or Ph.D. in science from either Oxford or Cambridge. Students may also pursue combined M.D./Ph.D. training through partnerships the program maintains with a broad range of American medical schools.
Deadline: January 2, 2013

For more information, contact: oxcam@mail.nih.gov.
 

If you aspire to a graduate degree and career in the physical sciences, biochemistry, computer science, and related fields of science and engineering, you may be a potential NPSC Fellow. Fellowships are open to all, but the NPSC especially encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply.

In the traditional fellowship, initial support may be for two or three years, or for a full six years, depending on the employer-sponsor. If the initial support is for the shorter period, it may be extended up to six years at the discretion of the employer. The Dissertation Support Program covers the period of dissertation research and defense, up to a maximum of four years.

The charge to the employer for each student supported is $26,000 annually, of which $20,000 is the student stipend and $6,000 is NPSC's fee to support its operations. The charge is subject to change at the discretion of the NPSC Board of Directors.

Though the fields supported can vary annually depending on employer needs, in general NPSC covers the following: Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and their subdisciplines, and related engineering fields: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical.
Deadline: November 30

For more information, contact: npschq@npsc.org.
 
The National Science Foundation aims to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the United States and to reinforce its diversity by offering approximately 1,654 graduate fellowships in this competition pending availability of funds. The Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are in the early stages of their graduate study. The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) invests in graduate education for a cadre of diverse individuals who demonstrate their potential to successfully complete graduate degree programs in disciplines relevant to the mission of the National Science Foundation.
Deadline: October 8, 2013

For more information, contact:

GRF Operations Center
Suite T-50
1818 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-2479
Phone: 866-NSF-GRFP

Toll:  866-673-4737
Email: info@nsfgrfp.org

 

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) administers a broad range of internships, scholarships, fellowships and research experiences. These programs are available to science and engineering students and educators at every academic level from K-12, to college students and postdocs, to university faculty members.

ORISE programs include research experiences at Department of Energy national laboratories as well as other federal agencies with research facilities located across the country as well some positions outside the United States.

Deadline: Variable, depending on program

For more information, contact:

Carla Phillips
Communications
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
MC-100-44
P.O. Box 117
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117

Work: (865) 576-3146
Fax: (865) 241-2923
communications@orau.org
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Graduate Study - Public Policy and Service
Each year the Endowment offers 8-10 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year. They are selected from a pool of nominees from close to 400 participating colleges. Carnegie Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates. Those who have begun graduate studies are not eligible for consideration.
Deadline: January 15

For more information, contact:

Dr. Matthew Hoddie
Political Science
118 J Linthicum Hall
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Phone: 410-704-2953
Email:  mhoddie@towson.edu

 
The Rangel Graduate Fellowship is a program that aims to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service in which they can help formulate, represent and implement U.S. foreign policy. Each year, the Rangel Program selects 20 outstanding Rangel Fellows in a highly competitive nationwide process and helps support them through two years of graduate study, internships and professional development activities, and entry into the Foreign Service. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Fellows who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers, one of the most exciting and rewarding careers available.
Deadline: January 18, 2013

For more information, contact:

Patricia H. Scroggs or Vanessa Rozier
Howard University
2218 6th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20059
Phone: 202-806-4367
Fax: 202-806-5424
Email:  pscroggs@howard.edu or vrozier@howard.edu
 

CHCI's scholarship opportunities are afforded to Latino students in the United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are
encouraged to apply. CHCI scholarships provide recipients with a one-time scholarship of:

• $1,000 community college or AA/AS granting institution
• $2,500 4-year academic institution
• $5,000 graduate-level institution

Scholarship awards are intended to provide assistance with tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses associated with college enrollment. Applications are available in September.
Deadline: April 16, 2013

For more information, contact:

Saul Peña
Graduate Program and Policy Manager
Email:  spena@chci.org
 
 

The mission of the Truman Scholarship Foundation is:

• to find and recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service; and
• to provide them with financial support for graduate study, leadership training, and fellowship with other students who are committed to making a difference through public service.

Deadline: February 5, 2013

For more information, contact office@truman.gov.

 
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, established in 1987, is a highly-competitive national fellowship program that provides college graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. Twice yearly, the Fellowship's Board of Directors selects a group of outstanding individuals to spend six to nine months in Washington. Supported by a stipend, the Fellows serve as full-time junior staff members at the participating organization of their choice. The program also arranges meetings for the Fellows with policy experts. Many former Scoville Fellows have gone on to pursue graduate degrees in international relations and related fields and taken prominent positions in the field of peace and security with public-interest organizations, the Federal Government, and in academia. To date, 141 Fellowships have been awarded.

Deadline: October 1, 2013 for the spring 2014 fellowships

For more information, contact:

Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
322 4th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-446-1565
Email:  scoville@clw.org
 
The Point Foundation Scholarship Program is looking for individuals who have proven leadership skills, excellent scholastic achievements and want to make a difference in the world. The Point Foundation selects scholars whom it believes will make a contribution to the LGBT community and beyond. Some scholars will choose a career that is focused on the LGBT community and others will use their skills and influence to support the community, while not working full-time on LGBT issues. Talent and a drive to contribute are key characteristics of a Point Scholar. You do not have to be LGBT to apply but you should have a history of leadership in the LGBT community and plan to be a LGBT leader in the future. You don't have to be "out" to apply. It is important to note that some of the major components we will evaluate are your leadership skills, abilities and dedication to the LGBT community. If selected as a Point Scholar you will be required to submit your photo and bio for our website as well as be willing to attend and speak publicly at Point events.
Deadline: January 25, 2013

For more information, contact:

Phone: 866-33-POINT
Fax: 866-39-POINT
Email: Point Foundation LGBT Scholarship

 
The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) is a national program that prepares young adults for an advanced degree and ultimately for careers and influential roles serving the public good. PPIA has an outreach focus on students from groups who are underrepresented in leadership positions in government, nonprofits, international organizations and other institutional settings. This focus stems from a core belief that our citizens are best served by public managers, policy makers and community leaders who represent diverse backgrounds and perspectives. For over 20 years PPIA has been at the forefront of promoting diversity in public service and nurturing the full potential of students as active citizens, public servants and agents of change. Applicants must be committed to completing a Master’s Degree in public and/or international affairs at one of the PPIA Consortium graduate schools.
Deadline: Applications for 2013-2104 were due November 1, 2012. New application deadlines have not yet been announced.

For more information, contact http://www.ppiaprogram.org/contact/.
 
The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program provides funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. The goal of the Fellowship Program is to attract outstanding students who enroll in two-year master's degree programs in public policy, international affairs, public administration, or academic fields such as business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages, who represent all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds and who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. The program develops a source of trained men and women who will represent the skill needs of the Department and who are dedicated to representing America's interests abroad.
Deadline: January 21, 2013

For more information, contact:

Caryl Loney-McFarlane
Assistant Director
Email:  pickeringfaf@woodrow.org
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