Scholarships
National Fellowships and Scholarships
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Education Foundation Fellowships
American Chemical Society Undergraduate Fellowships
American Meteorological Society
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
American-Scandinavian Fellowship
The Blakemore Foundation
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Fellowships
Carpe Diem Foundation Scholarships
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Scholarships
The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholars Program
DAAD Awards
Delay the Real World Fellowship
Environmental Protection Agency's Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships
Freeman-Asia Program
Ford Foundation Predoctoral and Dissertation Fellowships for Minorities
Fulbright Grants
Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program
GEM Fellowships National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science
Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad
Golden Key
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship in Science, Math, and Engineering
Frannie and John Hertz Foundation Fellowships
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship
Knowles Science Teaching Fellowship
James Madison Fellowship
Marshall Scholarships
Mellon Fellowship in Humanistic Studies
George J. Mitchell Scholarships
The Freedom Forum - NCAA Sports-Journalism Scholarship Program
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
University of Oxford - NIH Scholars in Biomedical Research Program
National Physical Science Consortium Graduate Fellowships for Minorities
National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships
National Security Education Program (NSEP)
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships
Rotary International Scholarships
Rhodes Scholarships
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program
Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Target "All Around" Scholarships
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honorary Fellowships
Harry S. Truman Scholarships
Tylenol Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarships
USA Today All-USA Academic Team
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships
U.S. Department of Energy Graduate Fellowships
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
American Association of University Women Educational Foundation Fellowships
AAUW offers international fellowships for women of countries other than the US, and the dissertation, professional degree, and postdoctoral fellowships for American women who have provided distinction or promise in their fields of scholarly work. Application deadlines range from November to December.
American Chemical Society Undergraduate Fellowships
American Chemical Society Undergraduate Fellowships are available to African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and American students who demonstrate: high academic achievement in chemistry or science and evidence of financial need (according to FAFSA form). High school seniors, or college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who intend to, or are already, majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology are eligible.
American Meteorological Society
American Meteorological Society presents scholarships available to undergraduate and graduate students, and minorities who are interested in pursuing careers in meteorology, climatology, hydrology, and oceanography.
American Occupational Therapy Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships are offered to occupational therapy students at the associate, baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate certificate, professional master's, post-professional master's and doctoral degree levels. Scholarships, ranging in value from $250 to $5,000, are available for occupational therapy students by applying to the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. All applicants must be U.S. Citizens, be members of the American Occupational Therapy Association, and be enrolled full-time if pursuing their first occupational therapy degree. Students in post-professional graduate programs may be part-time students.
American - Scandinavian Fellowship
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $18,000) and grant (normally $3,000) to individuals to pursue research or study for a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education by the start of the project. Priority is given to candidates at the graduate level for dissertation-related study or research.
The Blakemore Foundation
The Blakemore Foundation was established to encourage the advanced study of Asian languages and to improve the understanding of Asian fine arts in the United States. The foundation provides several different types of language grants.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Fellowships
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 300 colleges. Carnegie Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates. The Endowment's nomination deadline is January 15 of each year.
Carpe Diem Foundation Scholarships
The Carpe Diem Foundation Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who have completed no more than their junior year and have demonstrated outstanding achievement, exceptional leadership ability, and a serious commitment to community service. Priority among equally qualified applications will be given to students whose parents are employed in education, government, social services, public health, the administration of justice or the fine arts.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Scholarships
For Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future may apply for these scholarships. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management is an alliance of 14 schools of business in partnership with corporate America, working to facilitate the entry of minorities into managerial positions in business. The Consortium recruits college-trained African American, Hispanic American, and Native American United States citizens and invites them to compete for merit-based fellowships for graduate study leading to a master's degree in business.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholars Program
The awards will be made to students who show exceptional promise
and intend to pursue a graduate degree full time. The award will
fund tuition and fees for the scholar's graduate or professional
degree, and will include a stipend based on reasonable expenses
and demonstrated need. Scholarships are renewable each year for
the duration of the graduate degree program, as long as the scholar
continues to meet the eligibility requirements.
DAAD Awards
DAAD grants for study and research in Germany are available to faculty
and students in Canada and the United States. Scholars participate
in a wide variety of academic activities to promote international
academic relations and cooperation. Application deadlines vary.
Delay the Real World Fellowship
Fellowship for any 20-something individual who proposes a gutsy
and worthwhile adventure anywhere in the world. The winner could
be a health educator in Thailand or a ski instructor in Switzerland;
the most crucial prerequisite is a passion for something that the
9-5 grind doesn't offer.
Environmental Protection Agency's Science To Achieve Results
(STAR) Fellowships
Environmental Protection Agency's Science To Achieve Results (STAR)
Fellowships Program awards graduate fellowships for masters and
doctoral level students in environmentally related fields of study.
The program's purpose is to persuade talented students to pursue
advanced degrees and careers in environmentally related fields.
Freeman-Asia Program
Encourages American undergraduates to study in East and Southeast
Asia. Priority is given to students with no previous experience
in the country in which they plan to study. Application deadlines
are November 1 for the spring semester and April 1 for the fall
or academic year.
Ford Foundation Predoctoral and Dissertation Fellowships for
Minorities
Open to underrepresented ethnic groups to pursue a Ph.D. in behavioral
and social sciences, humanities, engineering, math, physical sciences
or biological science. Seniors may apply for this three year fellowships
in early November.
Fulbright Grants
Fulbright Grants are available to graduating seniors and graduate
students who present a clear program of study to be carried out
in a particular academic setting abroad. The grant allows students
to conduct research, advanced study, or undertake teaching assistantships,
for one year in a foreign country. Fluency in the host language
is preferred, a strong background in American Culture and current
events of the host country is critical in selection. Candidates
must be evaluated by a U.S.C. committee for nomination early in
the fall semester.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program
Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program is an international competition
open to every country in the world except for the United Kingdom.
Candidates are expected to have evidence of continued academic excellence
as well as references that are able to speak knowledgeably and clearly
about the applicant's performance and potential. Applicant's may
need to undertake a GRE exam, and must be admitted to Cambridge
through the university's normal application procedures. Application
materials are due near the end of October.
GEM Fellowships National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for
Minorities in Engineering and Science
The GEM Fellowship programs are designed to offer opportunities
for underrepresented minority students to obtain MS degrees in engineering
and Ph.D. degrees in engineering and the natural and physical sciences
through a program of paid summer internships and graduate financial
assistance.
Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad
Gilman Scholarships expand opportunities for study abroad for students
whose demonstrated financial need might otherwise preclude them
from such an experience. The program recruits a diversity of participants
and encourages participation by students in a broad range of fields
of study in a wide range of countries. Students who have not studied
abroad previously are encouraged to apply.
Golden Key
Graduate Scholar Award gives twelve $10,000 scholarships used for
post-baccalaureate or professional study at accredited institutions
of higher learning (does not have to be in US or have a Golden Key
chapter). Judging criteria include academic merit, campus/community/work
commitments and significant involvement in local Golden Key chapter.
Recipients must plan to enroll in graduate school in the fall of
year received. Members do not have to be a U.S. citizen; member
can apply up to five years after graduation; applicants may continue
to re-apply as long as they are eligible, but previous recipients
may not re-apply.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship in Science, Math, and Engineering
Sophomore and junior students pursuing a bachelor's degree in the
natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering and intending to earn
a graduate degree in these fields and pursue a career in research
and/or college level teaching are eligible to apply. Application
materials are available early in the fall semester. Students may
not apply directly for the scholarship but must be nominated by
the institution.
Frannie and John Hertz Foundation Fellowships
Fellowships support postgraduate study for excellent students who
are likely to become leaders in scientific and technological advances,
exemplary teachers in the applied physical sciences, and key contributors
to the technological capability on which the nation's well being
depends. Applications must be submitted to the Hertz Foundation
in late October.
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship
Javits Fellowships provide financial assistance to students of superior
ability, as demonstrated by their achievements and exceptional promise,
to undertake study at the doctoral and masters of Fine Arts (MFA)
level in selected fields of the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Applications are due in late spring.
Knowles Science Teaching Fellowship
Teaching fellows who have received a Bachelor's or advanced degree
in science, engineering or mathematics who now want to teach high
school science and/or mathematics. The Fellowship supports them
professionally and financially for up to five years through a teacher
preparation program to eligibility for tenure.
James Madison Fellowship
These fellowships support the graduate study of American history
by aspiring and experienced secondary school teachers of American
history, American government, and social studies. Fellowships fund
up to $24,000 of each Fellow's course of study toward a master's
degree. The program must include a concentration of courses on the
history and principles of the United States Constitution. Applications
are due in February.
Marshall Scholarships
A highly competitive scholarship, the Marshall provide for two years
of study at a university in Great Britain. Candidates must have
superior academic ability, a record of service and leadership and
be will-informed on global issues. Candidates must be evaluated
by a U.S.C. committee for nomination in early September.
Mellon Fellowship in Humanistic Studies
The Mellon is a highly competitive scholarship for graduate work
leading to a career of teaching and scholarship in a traditional
humanistic discipline (not including creative/performing arts, social
sciences, or professional fields such as education, law, library
science, social work). Successful candidates must present not only
a high GPA and high GRE scores, but also a vision of both teaching
and learning and a capacity to communicate extraordinarily well.
Applications are due in late December.
George J. Mitchell Scholarships
George J. Mitchell Scholarships are for students interested in studying
in Ireland. Mitchell Scholars are expected to have a record of academic
excellence, leadership, and extracurricular interests as well as
exhibit personal characteristics of honesty, integrity, and personal
service to others. Application materials are due in early October.
The Freedom Forum - NCAA Sports-Journalism Scholarship Program
The Freedom Forum, through a grant to the NCAA, supports eight $3,000
scholarships to college juniors who have career goals in sports
journalism and major in journalism or have experience in campus
sports journalism. The program assists deserving full-time students
in their final year of study and is designed to foster freedoms
of speech and press while promoting quality sports journalism education
at the collegiate level.
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
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. Disadvantaged
background means that your financial aid office has certified you
as having "exceptional financial need" (EFN), as defined
by the Federal Government. Applications are due in late February.
University of Oxford - NIH Scholars in Biomedical Research Program
Is an interdisciplinary program designed to train outstanding students
in various areas of biomedical research leading to a Doctor of Philosophy
degree awarded by the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
Students receive a stipend of $23,100 per year, health benefits
and other academic support at Oxford and the NIH.
National Physical Science Consortium Graduate Fellowships for
Minorities
The National Physical Science Consortium is offering graduate fellowships,
open to all eligible students, with special consideration given
to underrepresented minority groups and female students in the physical sciences
and engineering.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships
NSF awards are for study and research in the sciences or in engineering
leading to master's or doctoral degrees in the mathematical, physical,
biological, engineering, behavioral and social sciences, and in
the history and philosophy of sciences. Applicants must have a high
GPA and high GRE scores in the General Test and the Subject Test
in the field most closely related to their chosen area of graduate
work or the area of their greatest or most relevant expertise. Students
apply directly to NSF in early November.
National Security Education Program (NSEP)
NSEP supports outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who
demonstrate high levels of academic performance and strong motivation
to internationalize their education by developing expertise in the
languages, cultures, and world regions less commonly studied by
Americans. Applicants must be evaluated by a university committee
in late December or early January.
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships
The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program provides
undergraduate and graduate funding to participants as they are prepared
academically and professionally to enter the United States Department
of State Foreign Service.
Rotary International Scholarships
Scholars serve as ambassadors abroad while studying for one academic
year. Any country where Rotary Clubs are located is considered.
Preference is given to those with fluency in language of host country
(non-English speaking). All class levels are eligible to apply.
Applicants must apply through a local Rotary Club during the spring
semester.
Rhodes Scholarships
A highly prestigious and competitive scholarship, the Rhodes recognizes
altruism and superior intellect. The scholarship provides for two
years of study at Oxford in any field. Candidates must be 18-23
years old, have senior standing, superior academic ability, a history
of service and leadership, be well-informed on global issues and
proven physical vitality. Candidates must be evaluated by a U.S.C.
committee for nomination in early September.
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program invites college
graduates to apply for full-time, six-to-nine month Fellowships
in Washington, D.C. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work
with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and
security issues. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates
with a strong interest in these issues who have prior experience
with public-interest activism or advocacy and accepted twice a year.
Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Thirty Fellowships are awarded annually for up to two years of graduate
study in the United States. To be eligible you may be a resident
alien, have been naturalized as a US Citizen, or are the children
of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. A successful candidate
will give evidence of at least two of the following three criteria
for selection: (1) creativity, originality, and initiative, demonstration
in any area of his/her life; (2) a commitment to and capacity for
accomplishment, demonstrated through activity that has required
drive and sustained effort; and (3) a commitment to the values expressed
in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The application and
selection process will take place in the late fall and winter.
Target "All Around" Scholarships
These national scholarships are awarded to well-rounded college
students who are committed to community service and education.
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honorary Fellowships
Members of Tau Beta Pi with excellent academic records are encouraged
to apply for this fellowship which is provided to advance the interest
of the engineering profession. Applicants may apply directly for
the fellowship. The application deadline is in early January.
Harry S. Truman Scholarships
The Truman solicits juniors to apply for this very competitive scholarship.
Successful applications will possess superior academic ability and
a strong record of service and leadership (especially campus, community
volunteer work) and be planning a career in public service. Candidates
must be evaluated by a U.S.C. committee for nomination in early
October.
Tylenol Scholarships
Tylenol Scholarships are available for undergraduates and graduate
students who are pursuing studies in a variety of health-related
fields. Applications are due in the spring semester.
Morris K. Udall Scholarships
Sophomores and juniors with excellent academic records and demonstrated
interest in, and potential for, careers in the fields of environmental
public policy, health care, and tribal public policy may apply for
this scholarship.
USA Today All-USA Academic Team
Sixty students who excel, not only in scholarship but also in leadership
roles on and off campus, are named annually to the First, Second
and Third Teams. A key element is the student's most outstanding
academic or intellectual product.
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) National Defense Science and
Engineering Graduate Fellowships
DOD Fellowships are awarded to increase the number of citizens trained
in disciplines of science and engineering of military importance.
These highly competitive fellowships are awarded to individuals
who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced
training in science and engineering.
U.S. Department of Energy Graduate Fellowships
The Department of Energy (DOE) sponsors a variety of fellowships
for students beginning or about to begin graduate study in the sciences
at selected American universities. Fellowships are offered in the
following field: applied health physics, civilian radioactive waste
management, environmental restoration, fusion engineering, fusion
science, health physics, industrial hygiene, and nuclear engineering.
GRE scores are required for complete applications. Applications
for each program are due in late January.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Undergraduate Scholarships for Rising Juniors
Scholarships are for students in their junior year (apply in your
sophomore year). Applicants must be majoring in the physical, biological,
social and behavioral sciences including science policy, engineering,
mathematics, or computer science. One off-campus internship at a
DHS-designated facility will be required.
Graduate Scholarships
Graduate applicants must be pursuing a research-based graduate degree
in the physical, biological, social and behavioral sciences including
science policy, engineering, mathematics, or computer science. However,
in some fields, those pursuing a research-based terminal master's
degree may be supported. Students pursuing MBA, MD, and JD degrees
are not eligible. Graduate Fellowships are for three years and include
tuition, fees, and stipend.
Applicants for both competitions must have careers goals aligned
with the mission and objectives of the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, be a U.S. citizen and civilian and non-active duty military
personnel only.
Internship/ Research Programs
Please visit the website for more information. Questions regarding DHS Education Programs can be sent via e-mail to dhsed@orau.org.
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