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Post-Graduate Scholarship, Fellowshipand Internship OpportunitiesGrants, Awards and Internships
Scholarships For Study Abroad
Scholarships For Study in the U.S.
AMERICAN BAR FOUNDATION LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM WHO: Four one-year fellowships are awarded annually to Northwestern University graduate students who have been admitted to the Program. These fellowship students spend an entire academic year at the Law School and also work as research assistants for ABF Research Fellows.
SUPPORT: The Law and Social Science Certificate Program is a combined effort of the American Bar Foundation and Northwestern's Graduate School and Law School faculties. Graduate students who complete the program courses and research component earn a certificate in Law and Social Science, awarded separately from their academic degrees. For more information, go to: http://www.abf-sociolegal.org/certpro.html AMERICAN-SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION AWARDS DEADLINE: November 1 WHAT: The ASF offers fellowships and grants to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian countries for up to one year. Awards are made in all fields. Applicants must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential
WHO: United States citizens or permanent residents who have completed their undergraduate education by the start of their projects in Scandinavia.
SUPPORT: Awards range from grants ($4,000) to fellowships ($20,000). For more information, go to: http://www.amscan.org/grants.htm BIOETHICS PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT NIH DEADLINE: January 15
WHAT: Two-year fellowship for college graduates planning postgraduate work. Fellows work at the Department of Clinical Bioethics of the Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health. No prior experience in bioethics is necessary.
WHO: College graduates planning postgraduate. SUPPORT: Fellowships are two years in length. Stipends are based on the current US government schedule. For more information, go to: http://www.bioethics.nih.gov/opportunities/pre-doc.html DEADLINE: June 15 WHAT: Scholarship is based on academic achievement, financial need, and potential for making a contribution to society and the legal profession.
WHO: Seniors or graduates planning to pursue the degree of Juris Doctor are eligible, with preference given to qualified candidates with ties to state of Minnesota. SUPPORT: For further information: Harry A. Blackmun Scholarship Foundation, Inc., 118 West Mulberry St., Baltimore, MD 20201-3600 DEADLINE: December 30, 2005 WHAT: Grants intended for individuals successfully pursuing careers involving Asia who find that language study abroad at an advanced level is essential to realize their goals.
WHO: Eligible students will be pursing an academic, professional or business career that involves the regular use of the Asian Language. U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.
SUPPORT: Up to 20 grants for Advanced Study of Asian Languages to cover tuition and related educational expenses, basic living costs and transportation. For more information, go to: http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/ http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/language.htm BUNTING-COBB MATH, SCIENCE, AND ENGINEERING GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AT RUTGERS DEADLINE:
WHAT: Graduate Fellowship program for women pursuing graduate study in math, sciences, and engineering. Fellows live in Bunting-Cobb Hall at Rutgers University mentoring students with similar academic interests.
WHO: Women pursuing graduate study in math, sciences, and engineering.
SUPPORT: For further information, go to: http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~dougproj/programs/BC/info.html CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE DEADLINE: See Dr. Ruth Ost, Tuttleman 204, for Temple deadline information. WHAT: Junior Fellows provide research assistance to Associates woth on Carnegie Endowment's projects such as non-proliferation, democracy building, Middle East political reform, trade & environment, economics, interenational security, South Asian politics, China-related issues, and Russian and Eurasian affairs. Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for books, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony, and organize briefings attended by scholars, activists, journalists, and government officials. 2008-2009 Projects: Democracy/Rule of Law; Middle East Studies; Nonproliferation; South Asian Studies; Energy and Climate Change; Chinese Political Transistions; Chinese Economics; Trade, Equity and Development; Russian/Eurasian Studies; Central Asian Studies. WHO: Graduating seniors or individuals who have graduated within the past academic year. No one will be considered who has started graduate studies. Applicants should have completed a significant amount of course work in international affairs, political science, economics, history, or Russian, Chinese, or Middle East studies. SUPPORT: All fellowships begin on August 1, 2008 and last for a period of approximately one year. The monthly salary is $2,916.66 (equivalent to $35,000 annually) subject to federal, state and local taxes. Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance as well as vacation leave. A $500 allowance (less taxes) will be given to individuals relocating to the Washington, D.C. area. For further information, go to: http://www.carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=jrFellows COMMON GROUND FELLOWSHIP IN CREATIVE RESPONSES TO HOMELESSNESS DEADLINE: March WHAT: Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the non-profit sector. Requires a one-year commitment. WHO: Graduating Seniors or recent graduates. SUPPORT: Stipend, medical and dental benefits, and housing provided. For more information, go to: http://www.commonground.org/employment/index.asp (Consortium For Graduate Study in Management Fellowships for Talented Minorities)
DEADLINE: December 1 for early admission;
WHAT: The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management is an alliance of eleven graduate schools of business committed to creating career opportunities for African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. Some of the member schools include UC Berkeley, Indiana University, University of Michigan, NYU, UVA. WHO: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen; African -American, Hispanic or Native American. Applicants are eligible to apply for the fellowship after being admitted to one of the schools in the Consortium.
SUPPORT: Fellowship covers full tuition and fees over two years of full-time Master's Degree at that university. For more information, go to: JACK KENT COOKE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP DEADLINE: April WHAT: This fellowship supports graduate studies in a wide variety of fields for young men and women of exceptional promise.
WHO: Seniors and alumni who will attend graduate or professional school IN ANY FIELD are eligible to apply. US Citizenship is not required. SUPPORT: Includes tuition and fees for the fellow’s graduate or professional degree and a stipend based on reasonable expenses and demonstrated need. The fellowship is renewable. For more information, go to: http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/ CORO FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEADLINE: January 6, 2006 WHAT: The Coro Fellows Program is a nine-month, full-time, graduate-level training program.
WHO: The Program seeks candidates who have superior abilities to cope intelligently with diverse political, economic, and social institutions. Coro training prepares Fellows to advance and contribute more rapidly in any field that relates to public affairs. SUPPORT: Scholarships are available. For more information, go to:
AMELIA EARHART FELLOWSHIP AWARDS ZONTA INTERNATIONAL
DEADLINE: November 15
WHAT: Provides support for women students pursuing graduate study in a qualifying area of science or engineering closely related to advanced studies in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering.
WHO: Eligible applicants are women of any nationality who hold a bachelor's degree in science or engineering. SUPPORT: The award is $6,000. Approximately thirty-five grants will be made for 2002-2003. For more information, click here or go to: EAST-WEST GRADUATE DEGREE FELLOWSHIP DEADLINE: November 1
WHAT: Fellowships to individuals interested in participating in the educational and research programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate degree study at the University of Hawaii. Degree fellowships offer opportunities for involvement in the Center's research program, focused in several thematic areas: Economics Studies; Politics and Security Studies; Environmental Studies; and Population and Health Studies. In addition, the Center offers graduate certificate programs in Leadership Studies and International Cultural Studies.
WHO: Preference is given to master's applicants but outstanding doctoral applicants will be considered. SUPPORT: For more information, go to: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/edu-sp.asp
DEADLINE: December 1 WHAT: Echoing Green awards two-year fellowships to emerging social innovators. Annually, they award fellowships to individuals with innovative ideas for creating new models for tackling seemingly unsolvable social challenges. These Fellowships offer them the opportunity to develop and test their ideas. This is not a scholarship program. Fellows work in the community. They launch, manage and grow organizations that implement and continually expand their ideas for creating lasting social change.
WHO: Emerging social innovators.
SUPPORT: During the two-year fellowship, Echoing Green provides both financial and technical support. For more information, go to: http://www.echoinggreen.org/index.cfm DEADLINE: Temple students should contact Denise Connerty, (International Programs, Tuttleman 200). Application deadline: October 1.
WHAT: Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers opportunities for recent graduates, postgraduate candidates, and developing professionals and artists to conduct career-launching study and research abroad.
WHO: Successful candidates will have a research plan, language fluency, three academic letters of recommendation, and a strong undergraduate academic record.
SUPPORT: Varies For more information, go to: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/home.html
GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP TRUST DEADLINE: October 15 / November 1 WHAT: Scholarships for graduate study at Cambridge University for one, two, three or four years. The Trust expects that Gates Cambridge Scholars will "deploy their education for the benefit of others, finding solutions for problems facing the societies of the world.” Approximately 50 - 60 awards will be made to U.S. citizens.
Interested students should apply directly to the College of their choice before October 15. Deadline for RECEIPT of applications from US citizens in Cambridge is November 1.
WHO: Candidates in all fields are eligible, and citizens from all countries are eligible.
SUPPORT: This scholarship includes all college and university fees and a stipend. For more information, go to: http://www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/ DEADLINE: April 15 WHAT: The Greenlining Institute is an organization dedicated towards improving the quality of life for low-income and minority communities. The academic fellowship program is an annual leadership training program for multi-ethnic students who have at minimum completed their undergraduate studies and want experience working on low-income and minority economic development.
WHO: Students who have completed their undergraduate studies.
SUPPORT: Salary: $28,000 per year; Commute Stipend: up to $150 per month; Health Benefits: $300 per month For more information, click here or go to: http://www.greenlining.org/academy/index.html ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT GERMAN CHANCELLOR SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE: October 31 WHAT: Ten one-year research scholarships awarded annually to prospective leaders from the U.S.A. (under 35 years of age) in the academic, economic and political fields, enabling them to carry out research projects of their own choice in Germany. WHO: US citizens under the age of 35 from any field of study or profession who show outstanding potential for future leadership. Applicants in such fields as government, social and public policy, journalism and communications, business, finance, environmental studies, graphic and performing arts and law are especially encouraged to apply.
SUPPORT: A monthly allowance to cover housing and living expenses (approx. EUR 2,000 to EUR 3,500, depending on the scholar’s individual circumstances); travel expenses to and from Germany for the scholar; and the costs of the German language course, introductory seminar, study tour, and final meeting in Bonn. For more information: click here, or go to http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/ SAMUEL HUNTINGTON PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD DEADLINE: February 15, 2006 WHAT: The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides for a graduating senior to pursue public service anywhere in the world. Students are encouraged to shape their own proposals for public service in this country or abroad. The activity can be undertaken by the student alone or working through established charitable, religious, educational, governmental, or other public service organizations.
WHO: All seniors who will not enroll in a graduate program immediately are eligible. SUPPORT: An annual stipend of $10,000 For more information, go to: http://www.nationalgridus.com/commitment/d4-1_award.asp
ILLINOIS MINORITY GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM DEADLINE: WHAT: Stipend for Black, Hispanic, or Native Americans accepted to pursue doctoral program at one of the participating Illinois universities.
WHO: Black, Hispanic, or Native Americans accepted to pursue doctoral program at one of the participating Illinois universities in fields where there is severe under-representation, specifically in the life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and must sign a Letter of Intent agreeing to seek and accept appropriate employment at an Illinois college or university upon completion of the Ph.D. SUPPORT: Provides a stipend of $15,000 and pays full tuition and fees. For more information, go to: JACOB K. JAVITS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE: October WHAT: Fellowship for undergraduates about to enter graduate school and graduate students who have not yet completed their first year of graduate study and who intend to pursue a doctoral or master's degree, if the master's degree is the terminal or highest degree awarded in an approved field. Twenty percent of the fellowships shall be awarded in the social sciences, twenty percent in the arts, and sixty percent in the humanities. A minimum of sixty percent of the awards shall be made to students who have no graduate credits. For most of the fields of study, applicants must have taken the GREs. These scores must be submitted with your application documents.
WHO: Students who have demonstrated superior academic ability and achievement; exceptional promise; financial need. Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens or nationals, permanent residents of the U.S., or citizens of any one of the Freely Associated States.
SUPPORT: The fellowship consists of an institutional payment and a stipend for up to 48 months or completion of degree. In fiscal year 2005, the institutional payment was $11,822 and the maximum stipend was $30,000. For more information, go to: http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsjavits/index.html LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES FELLOWSHIPS IN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FOR WOMEN & MINORITIES DEADLINE: WHAT: Sponsored by Lucent Technologies Foundation and Bell Laboratories, the Cooperative Research Fellowship Program (CRFP) supports students pursuing a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, chemistry, communications science, computer science/engineering, electrical engineering, information science, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, operations research, physics, or statistics
WHO: College seniors in the supported areas of study.
SUPPORT: The fellowship provides tuition, university fees, books, an annual living stipend of $17,000, and related travel expenses.
For more information, go to: http://www.lucent.com/news/foundation/blgrfp/ JAMES MADISON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP DEADLINE: Last day to request fellowship applications is February 15. Completed applications are due March 1 WHAT: Fellowship for graduate study leading to a master's degree and a career in secondary school teaching of American history and social studies.
WHO: Must be a graduating senior or recent graduate pursuing a master's degree in American history and social sciences. Must be U.S. citizen or U.S. national. SUPPORT: Fellowship award is up to $24,000 over two years. For more information, go to: DEADLINE: Temple students should contact Ruth Ost (Honors Program, Tuttleman 204) before May 10 of their junior year. Application deadline: September.
WHAT: Provides for two or three years of study at any university in the United Kingdom, where students may pursue a graduate or undergraduate degree in any subject.
WHO: Candidates may apply in any year prior to their 26th birthday. Selection is based on an outstanding academic record, outstanding participation in extra-curricular activities, and evidence of individual initiative and public leadership ability. Application is made through the region where the candidates reside or attend college, with four to six scholars being chosen from each of five regions. SUPPORT: Support for two or three years of study. For more information, go to: http://www.marshallscholarship.org/ DEADLINE: January 15 WHAT: The McKnight Doctoral Fellowship program is designed to address the under-representation of African American faculty at colleges and universities in the state of Florida by increasing the pool of African American citizens qualified with Ph.D. degrees to teach at the college and university levels.
WHO: African American seniors in eligible fields of study, which include any field in the Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Nursing, or the Visual and Performing Arts. SUPPORT: Up to 25 fellowships are awarded annually to study at one of the ten participating Florida universities. Each award provides annual tuition up to $5,000 for each of three academic years plus an annual stipend of $11,000. An additional two years of support at this same level is provided by the participating institution. For more information, go to: http://www.fefonline.org/mdf.html http://www.fefonline.org/mdfforms.html
DEADLINE: October WHAT: Provides for one year of study at institutions of higher learning in Ireland, including the seven universities in the Republic of Ireland and the two universities in Northern Ireland. There are no restrictions as to academic field of study though the proposed course of study must be available at the university elected by the applicant and the applicant's undergraduate program must provide sufficient basis for study in the proposed field.
WHO: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, aged 18 - 30. Application is made directly to the US-Ireland Alliance.
SUPPORT: For more information, go to: http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html
NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION NBMBAA MBA Scholarship Program DEADLINE: See NBMBAA website for details
WHAT: The National Black MBA Association is a network for MBA graduates, students and other Black Professionals. The NBMBAA MBA Scholarship Program provides support for minority MBA students.
WHO: Recipients must be minority students enrolled full-time in an MBA program. SUPPORT: 25 scholarships will be awarded to qualified minority MBA students, each ranging from $2,500 – $4,000. For more information, go to:
NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION NBMBAA Ph.D. Fellowship Program
DEADLINE: See NBMBAA website for details
WHAT: The National Black MBA Association is a network for MBA graduates, students and other Black Professionals. The NBMBAA provides support for qualified minority students enrolled full-time in a doctorate program accredited by the AACSB.
WHO: Qualified minority students enrolled full-time in a doctorate program accredited by the AACSB: The International Association for Management Education. Their field of study must be in a business discipline, such as: Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Marketing, etc.
SUPPORT: NBMBAA will award one $10,000 fellowship and one $5,000 fellowship. For more information, go to: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) ACADEMY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE: February 7 WHAT: The NIH Academy is a postbaccalaureate program that provides opportunities for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical investigation at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. The mission of the Academy is to enhance research dedicated to the elimination of domestic health disparities through the development of a diverse cadre of biomedical researchers. Health disparities are differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality, and burden of disease and other adverse health conditions that exist among specific population groups in the United States. WHO: For Recent College Graduates. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have graduated from an accredited U.S. college or university. You must also be a recent college graduate (meaning that the Academy start date, at the end of August, is less than a year after your graduation from college with your first Bachelor's degree).
SUPPORT: The stipend for NIH Academy fellows is $25,000, an increase from the Postbaccalaureate IRTA Fellowship program to help subsidize the rent, because this is a residential program. The duration of the program is normally one year, but the fellowship can be extended for a second and final year provided the performance of the trainee is satisfactory and continued support by the laboratory is available. For more information, go to: http://www.training.nih.gov/student/Pre-IRTA/irtamanualpostbacAcademy.asp NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) POSTBACCALAUREATE INTRAMURAL RESEARCH TRAINING AWARD (IRTA) DEADLINE: Rolling WHAT: The Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) program and the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) provide opportunities for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Trainees work side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. Fellowships are available in the more than 1250 intramural laboratories of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which are located on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, MD as well as in Baltimore and Frederick, MD; Research Triangle Park, NC; Phoenix, AZ; Hamilton, MT; and Detroit, MI. In cooperation with a committee consisting of Postbaccalaureate and Technical IRTA Fellows, the Office of Intramural Training and Education sponsors a wide variety of career development and social activities. WHO: For Recent College Graduates. To be eligible to apply for this program, candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, must have graduated from an accredited U.S. college or university with a bachelor’s degree, and must begin training within two years of receipt of the undergraduate degree. In addition, during their tenure in the program Postbaccalaureate IRTAs are expected to initiate the application process for graduate or medical school. (The program is also open to individuals who have been accepted into graduate or medical degree programs and who have written permission from the school to defer matriculation for up to one year.) The duration of the program is normally one year; it can be extended for one additional year depending on satisfactory trainee performance and continued availability of funds. SUPPORT: The stipends for Postbaccalaureate IRTA trainees are adjusted yearly. For current IRTA stipend information, see website. Supplements are provided for prior experience. Benefits include health insurance for the trainee and his/her family. For more information, go to: http://www.training.nih.gov/student/Pre-IRTA/previewpostbac.asp?AppType=Postbac NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) TECHNICAL IRTA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE: Rolling WHAT: The Technical Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) fellowships are designed to produce a cadre of highly trained support professionals capable of performing the latest advanced techniques in a research laboratory. These fellowships are available in the intramural laboratories at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland and selected off-campus locations. In addition to the developmental experiences afforded to participants in the laboratory, additional training at accredited institutions as well as through the Foundation for the Advanced Education in the Sciences is available. WHO: For individuals with a bachelor's or master's degree. To be eligible for this program, candidates must have graduated from an accredited U.S. college or university with a bachelor's or master's degree. The initial fellowship award is for two years and can be extended for a maximum of three years. SUPPORT: Stipend levels depend on the individual's education and experience. For current stipend information, see website. Fellowships are processed in one-year increments and do not carry a service payback obligation. For more information, go to: http://www.training.nih.gov/student/Pre-IRTA/irtamanualtechnical.asp NATIONAL PHYSICAL SCIENCES CONSORTIUM FELLOWSHIPS FOR MINORITIES
DEADLINE: November 5 WHAT: Fellowship for individuals – women and underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply – interested in pursuing a doctoral degree and career in the physical sciences, biochemistry, computer science, and related fields of science and engineering. This is a full-time study Ph.D. track program.
WHO: Candidates must be U. S. citizens (born or naturalized); have at least a 3.0 GPA in a 4.0 system; must be an undergraduate senior, or completing a Master's degree at an institution that does not have a Ph.D. program in your discipline, or possess a degree and have been out of school at least one year. SUPPORT: Approximately $16,000/year. For more information, go to: http://www.npsc.org/students/info.html NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP DEADLINE: Early November WHAT: Fellowship for up to three years of graduate study in the mathematical, natural, and social sciences. Applicants must take the GRE in the fall.
WHO: Graduating seniors or recent graduates who have not completed more than 20 semester hours in the sciences may apply. Awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and scholarly potential. Interested students should consult the chairperson of their major. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or permanent resident aliens. SUPPORT: Provides an award of $15,000 per year, plus tuition and fees. For more information, go to: https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/fastlane.jsp NATIONAL SEAGRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM National Marine Fisheries Service Joint Graduate Fellowship Program in Population Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics DEADLINE:
WHAT: Grants to support graduate students who are US Citizens and enrolled in relevant Ph.D Programs in any university in the US and its territories.
WHO: Graduate students who are US Citizens and enrolled in relevant Ph.D Programs. SUPPORT: For more information, go to:
NEW YORK STATE REGENTS Health Care Opportunity Scholarships
For New York State Residents attending NY State Institutions
DEADLINE: WHAT: Grants to students in approved programs of study in a New York State medical or dental school.
WHO: Students must be NYS residents and agree in writing to practice in New York State for one year for each award year.
SUPPORT: Awards grants of $1,000 to $10,000 per year
For more information, go to: http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/ NEW YORK STATE REGENTS Professional Opportunity Scholarships
For New York State Residents attending NY State Institutions.
DEADLINE:
WHAT: Grants to students pursuing selected professions. Fields of study may include accounting, architecture, law, psychology, many others.
WHO: Students must be NYS residents and agree in writing to practice in New York State in the profession for which the award was granted for one year for each award year.
SUPPORT: Awards grants of $1,000 to $5,000 per year to students pursuing selected professions. For more information, go to: http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/ MR. AND MRS. SPENCER T. OLIN FELLOWSHIPS DEADLINE:
WHAT: The fellowship provides $13,000-20,000 tuition support per year for up to four years of graduate study at Washington University in St. Louis for women planning a career in higher education or the professions.
WHO: Candidates may pursue advanced study in any of several fields, including biological and biomedical sciences, the humanities, mathematics and the physical sciences, the social and behavioral sciences, architecture, business administration dentistry, medicine, law, social work, engineering, and fine arts. Candidates must apply simultaneously for admission to the appropriate graduate program.
SUPPORT: Provides $13,000-$20,000 plus tuition per year for up to four years of graduate study at Washington University in St. Louis. For more information, go to: http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~olin/index.html
OVERSEAS RESEARCH STUDENT (ORS) AWARDS DEADLINE: Varies
WHAT: Tuition scholarship for students studying in the UK.
WHO: Open to any overseas student pursuing a post-graduate research degree at a British university or institute of higher education. SUPPORT: Provides the difference between the tuition for "home” (i.e., British) students and the "full cost" fee charged to overseas postgraduate students at British universities. Further information and application forms can be obtained from the registrar or secretary of the British university where a student intends to study.
CHARLES REVSON FELLOWS PROGRAM OF THE FUTURE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK DEADLINE: February 1, 2006 WHAT: Funded by the Charles H. Revson Foundation, this nine-month fellowship program enables fellows to spend two terms in full-time study, enhancing their understanding of and ability to contribute to the improvement of New York City or other large metropolitan centers.
WHO: The program seeks individuals who have made substantial contributions to the city and who reflect its diversity. Fellows are required to demonstrate intellectual interest and the capacity to benefit from the University’s teaching and research resources. However, there are no educational prerequisites. The program welcomes Fellows without previous academic credentials as well as those holding undergraduate and advanced degrees.
SUPPORT: A stipend of $26,000 (2005-2006 AY), tuition (two courses/ term), full access to the University’s resources and medical insurance. For more information, go to: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/revson/
DEADLINE: Temple students should contact Ruth Ost (Honors Program, Tuttleman 204) before May 10 of their junior year. Application deadline: September.
WHAT: Competitive scholarship for seniors or recent grads who have high GPA and present resumes indicating extraordinary extracurricular activity to study at Oxford University.
WHO: Students with exceptional curricular and extra-curricular achievements. Must be U.S. citizen or national of Bermuda, Canada, the Commonwealth Caribbean, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Singapore, So. Africa, or Zimbabwe. SUPPORT: Supports two or three years of study at Oxford University. For more information, go to:
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Varies – contact local Rotary Club for details.
WHAT: Scholarship support to study abroad. Recipients are expected to serve as ambassadors for Rotary International.
WHO: Interested students should apply directly through their home-town Rotary clubs. Nominations are made at the local level, awards at the national level.
SUPPORT: Duration of the scholarship varies from three months, to up to thirty-six months; the value of the scholarship varies also up to $20,000 a year. For more information, go to: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/
LEOPOLD SCHEPP FOUNDATION GRADUATE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE: see web site for details WHAT: Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate education awarded based on the character, academic ability, and financial need of the applicant.
WHO: Must be a US citizen or permanent resident, enrolled full-time (undergraduate or graduate), with financial need. SUPPORT: An award of up to $8,000 to support undergraduate or graduate education. Eligible students write to the foundation requesting application documents. For more information, go to: http://www.scheppfoundation.org
DEADLINE: February 6, 2006
WHAT: The opportunity to work in Washington, DC, with a public-interest organization focusing on arms control and international security issues. The fellowship is offered twice yearly, in the spring and fall. It lasts from six to nine months. Scoville Fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, and advocacy in support of the goals of their host organization and may attend coalition meetings, policy briefings, and Congressional hearings. WHO: Both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals residing in the United States are eligible to apply.
SUPPORT: A stipend of $1900/month, health insurance, and travel costs to Washington.
For more information, go to:
THE PAUL & DAISY SOROS FELLOWSHIPS FOR NEW AMERICANS
DEADLINE: November 1 WHAT: The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans provides opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. A "New American" is an individual who has applied to naturalization, has been naturalized as U.S. citizen, or is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens.
WHO: For current seniors or recent graduates to pursue graduate study in the United States. The applicants must either have a bachelor's degree or be in her/his final year of undergraduate study. Those who have a bachelor's degree may already be pursuing graduate study and may receive Fellowship support. Candidates must be at least 20 years of age, and not older than 30 years of age as of November 30.
SUPPORT: The award consists of one-half tuition and $20,000 annual maintenance stipend. For more information, go to:
THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINES: June for fall internships; October for spring internships; March for summer internships. WHAT: Unpaid internship working at the US Supreme Court available for fall, spring, or summer term. Interns work 8-hour days, 5 days a week performing routine office tasks, research, preparing correspondence, other work as assigned. WHO: Undergraduates or graduating seniors with an outstanding undergraduate record, research experience, and course work in constitutional law or the Supreme Court. SUPPORT: Students who successfully complete the internship and return to undergraduate program or enroll in graduate or professional degree program within one year of completing the internship may be eligible for a $1000 scholarship. Academic credit may be available. For more information, go to http://www.supremecourtus.gov/jobs/jip/jip.html
SWITZER ENVIRONMENTAL FELLOWSHIPS DEADLINE: January 6 (nomination)/ February 17 (application)
WHAT: The Foundation seeks active, enthusiastic individuals who have the ability, determination and integrity to become environmental leaders in the 21st century. Available for highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving the quality of our natural environment. Fellowships are not limited by field of study. Candidates must be nominated by a faculty member, advisor, or environmental professional.
WHO: Nominees for a Switzer Environmental Fellowship must:
SUPPORT: $13,000 award and career and professional development support. For more information, go to: http://www.switzernetwork.org/ http://www.switzernetwork.org/fellowship-overview.html USC GRADUATE SCHOOL FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES DEADLINE: February 1
WHAT: The Graduate School of the University of Southern California offers several fellowships to students pursuing advanced degrees. Some are targeted to specific ethnic groups or specific disciplines.
WHO:
SUPPORT: For more information, go to: http://www.usc.edu/dept/GRADSCHL/Grad_Sch_Fellowships.html
WARWICK (U.K.) USA AND CANADA SCHOLARSHIPS NORTH AMERICAN Postgraduate Award
DEADLINE: May 12, 2006. WHAT: Partial support for one year of study at Warwick University. Applicants must be accepted at Warwick University. WHO: Applicants should be nationals of the United States or Canada, not currently registered on a postgraduate course at the University of Warwick and should have received an offer of a place at Warwick for 2006 entry. The scholarships will be deducted from the successful candidates’ academic fees and are non-renewable after the first year of study. SUPPORT: Four awards of £4,000 each for 2006 entry open to prospective full-time postgraduate students in any subject area. For more information, go to: or click here.
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