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Undergradate Scholarships
Below are listed some of the major funding opportunities. The lists are not exhaustive. There are other opportunities for awards, scholarships, and fellowships, especially funding opportunities related to specific areas of study. A faculty member can help you identify those that are specifically designed for individuals in your course of study.
Essay Contests
Scholarships and Fellowships for
Undergraduate Study
For Study Abroad
Other Scholarships for Study Abroad
For Post-Graduate Study
Additional opportunities for post-graduate study
Descriptions and Links
Essay Contests
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ATLAS SHRUGGED ESSAY CONTEST
DEADLINE: September 17, 2007
WHAT: Essay contest on Ayn Rand’s novel, Atlas Shrugged.
WHO: College students. Entrants must be enrolled in a college degree program at the time of entry.
PRIZES: First Prize: $5,000 Cash Award
3 Second Prizes: $1,000 Cash Award
5 Third Prizes: $400 Cash Award
20 Finalist Prizes: $100 Cash Award
20 Semifinalist Prizes: $50 Cash Award
For topics and more information, go to:
www.aynrand.org/contests
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ELIE WIESEL PRIZE IN ETHICS
DEADLINE: December
WHAT: Annual essay contest designed to challenge college students to analyze urgent ethical issues confronting them in today's complex world.
WHO: Juniors and seniors compete for prizes up to $5,000. Each applicant must have a faculty sponsor.
SUPPORT: Prizes up to $5,000
For more information, go to:
http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/
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Scholarships for
Undergraduate Study
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AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
DEADLINE: February 20, 2007
WHAT: AMS Undergraduate Scholarships
WHO: Eligibility Requirements: Full-time students entering their final year of undergraduate study in the fall of 2006, majoring in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic science, and/or must show clear intent to make the atmospheric or related sciences their career, and must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least a 3.25 on a scale of 4.0 at the time of application.
SUPPORT: Number and amount of scholarships vary.
For more information, go to: http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html
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BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: February
WHAT: Provides up to $7,500 for each of the final two years of undergraduate study for current sophomores and for one year for current juniors. Institutions can nominate up to four students who demonstrate breadth of accomplishment in school and in organizations related to mathematics and the natural sciences. Nominees must be intending to pursue a career in a field (defined broadly) concerned with mathematics or the natural sciences.
WHO: Sophomores and Juniors. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, and be in the top 25% of their class.
SUPPORT: Provides up to $7,500 for each of the final two years of undergraduate study
For more information, go to
http://www.act.org/goldwater/
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JANE M. KLAUSMAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: APRIL 2006
WHAT: Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships help women pursuing undergraduate degrees in business management overcome gender barriers, from the classroom to the boardroom.
WHO: Women of any nationality pursuing undergraduate business degrees who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field are eligible. Candidates must be eligible to enter the third or fourth year of an undergraduate degree program at an accredited university/college/institute program at the time the funds are received and demonstrate intent to complete a program in business and show outstanding achievement in business-related subjects, as recorded on the official university/college/institute transcript.
SUPPORT: The award of US$5,000 may be used for tuition, books or living expenses at any university, college or institution offering accredited business courses and degrees.
For more information, go to: http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=zi_jmk
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NBMBAA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: varies from chapter to chapter
WHAT: The National Black MBA Association makes a $1,000 scholarship available to each local chapters for disbursement to qualified minority students.
THIS PROGRAM IS IMPLEMENTED AT THE LOCAL CHAPTER LEVEL ONLY. Interested candidates should contact their nearest chapter directly.
For more information, go to the Philadelphia Chapter: http://www.nbmbaa-philly.org/
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| NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
DEADLINES: Vary with specific program
WHAT: Scholarships available on a competitive basis to community college, four-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage.
WHO: Candidates are chosen on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership and financial need. Minimum expectations are that candidates have completed 12 credits of college work, have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), and be enrolled full time at an accredited college in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
SUPPORT: Varies with the scholarship.
For more information, go to: http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/cont.php
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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (UGSP)
DEADLINE: March 31, 2006
WHAT: 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:
- Scholarship support
- Paid research training at the NIH during the summer – 10-week Summer Laboratory experience.
- Paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation – scholarship recipients are required to serve 1 year of full-time employment at NIH for each year of scholarship.
WHO: The NIH Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who show a commitment to pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The following are the basic requirements:
- U.S. citizen, national, or qualified non-citizen. (See website for more information.)
- Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student for the 2006-2007 academic year at an accredited, 4-year undergraduate institution.
- From a disadvantaged background. Disadvantaged background means that your financial aid office has certified you as having “exceptional financial need.” (See website for more information.)
- 3.5 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) or within the top 5 percent of your class.
SUPPORT: The NIH UGSP will pay up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for 1 year, and can be renewed up to 4 years.
For more information, go to:
http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/
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THOMAS R. PICKERING FOREIGN AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP
DEADLINE: February 2008
WHAT: The fellowship program seeks talented students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy. The Fellow must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international studies.
WHO: Eligibility requirements include the following:
- United States citizens in the sophomore year of undergraduate study.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
- Recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale throughout participation in the program.
SUPPORT: Award provides tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the junior and senior years of college and during the first year of graduate study with reimbursement for books and one round-trip travel.
For more information:
http://www.woodrow.org/public-policy/undergraduate.php
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LEONARD M. RIESER FELLOWSHIP IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND GLOBAL SECURITY
DEADLINE: March 10, 2006
WHAT: One-time awards of $2,500-$5,000 to undergraduates seeking to explore the connections between science, technology, global security, and public policy (science students are especially encouraged to apply).
WHO: Any undergraduate student studying at a U.S. college or university is eligible to apply. Successful applicants will have academic interests, extracurricular activities, and career aspirations that demonstrate a significant interest in the role of scientists in formulating public policy and in addressing global security policy challenges.
SUPPORT: Awards of $2,500-$5,000
For more information, go to: http://www.thebulletin.org/about_us/rieser_fellowship.htm
http://www.thebulletin.org/about_us/rieser.doc
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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/
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LEOPOLD SCHEPP FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE 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
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HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: February 6, 2006
WHAT: The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service.
WHO: U.S. citizens who a full-time junior-level students at a four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree during the 2005-2006 academic year. Candidates will have extensive records of public and community service, demonstrated strong academic ability,leadership potential, and commitment to careers in government or elsewhere in public service
SUPPORT: Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government.
For more information, go to:
http://www.truman.gov/
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MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: March 3, 2006
WHAT: Undergraduate fellowship opportunities for college sophomores or juniors who have outstanding potential, and intend to pursue careers related to the environment, including environmental policy as well as environmental journalism, zoology, natural resource management, conservation biology, environmental and chemical engineering, anthropology, and other areas. Scholarships also offered for Native American and Alaskan Native students who are college sophomores or juniors and who intend to pursue careers in health care or tribal public policy.
WHO: Sophomores and Juniors who are U.S. citizens.
SUPPORT: Up to $5000 in scholarship support.
For more information, go to:
http://www.udall.gov/
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THE UNCF•MERCK UNDERGRADUATE SCIENCE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: December 15, 2005
WHAT: Awards are intended to encourage the interest of African American undergraduate students in furthering their science education and pursuing biomedical science careers by providing tuition support and opportunities for research experience in a state-of-the-art industrial laboratory.
WHO: Candidates must be African Americans who are Juniors and U.S. Citizens or permanent residents enrolled full time in a four-year college or university in the United States
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
- Be Committed to two ten to twelve week summer internships at a Merk research facility
- Physical sciences majors must have completed two semesters of organic chemistry by the end of the 2005-2006 academic year. First professional degree majors (Pharm.D., D.V.M., D.D.S., etc.) & engineering majors are ineligible.
SUPPORT: Each award is up to a maximum of $35,000 that consists of a scholarship award up to $25,000 and two summer research internship stipends totaling at least $10,000.
For more information, go to:
http://www.uncf.org/merck/
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Scholarships for
Study Abroad
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DAVID L. BOREN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
DEADLINE: Temple students should contact Barbara Gorka (International Programs, Tuttleman 200). Completed applications must be submitted to International Programs Office by the First Monday in December.
WHAT: The National Security Education Program (NSEP) is a unique scholarship opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to study abroad. NSEP awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.
WHO: Undergraduates.
SUPPORT: Award amounts are based on the study abroad costs and financial aid information provided by the applicant. The maximum award is $8,000 for a summer, $10,000 for a semester, or $20,000 for a full academic year.
For more information, go to: http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/default.htm
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FREEMAN-ASIA AWARDS FOR STUDY IN ASIA
DEADLINES: March 1 for Summer Awards
April 1 for Fall Awards
WHAT: Awarded to an undergraduate to provide financial support for study abroad in Asia. Funds can be used for summer programs or academic year study abroad programs.
WHO: Must be U.S. citizen with evidence of financial need while an undergraduate.
SUPPORT: $3,000 for 8 week summer program; $5,000 for a 12 week semester program; $7,000 for a year-long program.
For more information, go to: http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/index.html
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| BENJAMIN A. GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: September 26, 2006 for Spring 2007 Awards
April for Fall 2007 Awards
WHAT: The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers a competition for awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000.
WHO: U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
SUPPORT: Awards of up to $5,000 are made for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000.
For more information, go to:
http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html
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INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC POLICY
DEADLINE: March - Interested students should contact Ruth Ost (Honors Program, Tuttleman 204) .
WHAT: The Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Its purpose is to address the national need to cultivate a diverse talent pool of well-trained and language-proficient professionals. The program represents a collaborative effort between the HSF Institute, the United Negro College Fund Special Programs (UNCFSP), and the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). The IIPP Fellowship program provides students from underrepresented minority groups with specially designed education and training experiences critical to entry and advancement in international affairs careers. Students are recruited from across the nation and apply as sophomores to participate in a five-year sequence of summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training, and graduate study.
WHO: Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
- Sophomore student, enrolled full-time at a four-year institution
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Minimum 3.2 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)
- Strong interest in a career in international service
- Underrepresented minority: African American, Hispanic/Latino American, American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander
SUPPORT: The IIPP Fellowship program provides students with specially designed education and training experiences critical to entry and advancement in international affairs careers. Students are recruited from across the nation and apply as sophomores to participate in a multi-year sequence of summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training, internships, and graduate study, complemented by career development services along the way. UNCFSP is aided in the student recruitment effort by its institutional partners and distinguished selection panels comprised of practitioners, academics, graduate school admissions directors, foundation executives, and IIPP alumni.
For more information, go to:
www.uncfsp.org/iipp
or
http://www.hsfi.org/scholarships/intpolicy.asp
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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/
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ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: February 1
WHAT: The St. Andrew's Society of Philadelphia awards five scholarships annually to sophomore students from local universities to spend their junior year studying at one of four Scottish universities. A Temple faculty committee interviews candidates. One Temple student is then nominated to compete with approximately 15 students nominated from other universities for the five scholarships.
WHO: Applicants should be in their sophomore year, from the Delaware Valley, and possess a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
SUPPORT: $17,000 scholarship.
For more information, go to: http://www.standrewsociety.org/scholar.htm
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Scholarships for
Post-Graduate Study
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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/
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FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP
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.iie.org
http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/home.html
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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:
http://www.jamesmadison.com/
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MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS
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/
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GEORGE MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIPS
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
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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
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RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS
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:
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
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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/
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