AT&T Fellowships for Minorities and
Women: Undergraduate
summer research and graduate fellowships. Underrepresented
minorities and women who are U.S. citizens or permanent
residents, are majoring in engineering, math, ICS or a
physical science, and who want to pursue the Ph.D. in one of
these fields are eligible.
http://www.research.att.com/academic/Programs.html
American Foundation for Aging Research
Program: Open
to undergraduates and graduates in the biological sciences.
AFAR awards support research related to the aging process,
conducted at the student’s home institution. Undergraduate
awards are normally $500 per semester. AFAR is located at
North Carolina State University but has no institutional
relationship with that campus.
American Foundation for Aging Research
Biochemistry Department
128 Polk Hall, NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7622
Tel: 919-515-5679
Fax: 919-515-2047 or write afar@bchserver.bch.ncsu.edu
California Capital Fellows
Program:
Nationally recognized programs to prepare future leaders for
public service careers by combining professional experience
with academic training. University fees, health insurance,
and monthly stipends are covered. Four separate programs
offer opportunities in the legislative (Senate Fellows and
Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellows), judicial (Judicial
Administration Fellows), and executive (Executive Fellows)
branches of State government simultaneous with a year of
graduate study at CSU-Sacramento. Selection is very
competitive, and Fellows typically go on to important
positions in State government. Applications are due in
February.
http://www.csus.edu/calst
Coro Fellows Program: Nine-month
intensive experience-based post-graduate training program in
public affairs. Participants work with high-level
decision-makers, carry out a series of individually-tailored
field assignments with government, business, labor, media,
political and community organizations, and participate in
weekly seminars. This prestigious program is a launching-pad
for future government and community leaders. Graduates are
eligible to receive credit from the Claremont Graduate
University towards a Master's Degree in Public Policy and
from USC's School of Public Administration. Other graduate
schools have granted graduate-level credit for the Fellows'
Program experience.
http://www.coro.org
DAAD
(Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst): Promotes
international academic relations and cooperation through a
broad program of grants for research and graduate study in
Germany. Certain grants in this program are affiliated with
the Fulbright Program and administered by IIE. A variety of
short-term and long-term awards is offered in humanities and
social sciences, German language, German studies, natural
sciences, and engineering. Students are expected to possess
a good command of German. Stipends and benefits vary, as do
application deadlines.
http://www.daad.org/
Daughters of the American Revolution
Scholarships:
Range of scholarships offered by National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution, some for
undergraduates in particular fields and some for graduate
study including medicine. Awardees
must be U.S. citizens and sponsored by a local DAR chapter.
Click on Educational Outreach on the organization’s
website.
http://www.dar.org/
Governor’s Opportunity
Scholarship: Women who meet
the following criteria may apply: (1) 3.3 minimum GPA on 4.0
scale, (2) completed at least two years of post-high school
education and/or at least four years of work experience, (3)
accepted to an accredited California institution as a full
or part-time student, and (4) U.S. citizen and California
resident. Scholarships are awarded to one California woman
in each of five areas who wishes to pursue career in
business, health care, law enforcement/public service, or
mathematics/science.
http://www.cgcw.org/
Fascell Fellowship
Program: An opportunity students
to obtain firsthand exposure to selected cultures in Russia
and Eastern Europe through service for one to two years at a
U.S. diplomatic or consular mission. If appropriate, Fellows
may also undertake independent area and/or language study.
Applicants must have working knowledge of one or more of the
following languages: Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, and
Bulgarian. Applicants must also have majored in one of these
languages or in related area studies. Department of State
Top Secret Security clearance is required. Fellows are paid
at the FP-09 salary level, and are provided housing and
transportation. Due to the lengthy selection and clearance
process (which may take 9-12 months), applications are
solicited well in advance of the fellowship opportunity. The
application deadline is the first of June each year.
www.state.gov/www/careers/fascell.shtml
Garden Club of America Scholarships and
Fellowships:
A broad range of opportunities for graduate study and work
including: Martin McLaren Scholarship, for universities and
botanical gardens in the U.K.; Katharine M. Grosscup
Scholarships for horticulture and related fields; Frances M.
Peacock Scholarship for Native Bird Habitat, for study of
habitat-related issues that will benefit threatened or
endangered bird species and will lend useful information for
land management decisions. Stipend amounts and application
deadlines vary.
http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarships.htm
Hispanic College Fund: Offers several types of
scholarships and provides links to other sources of funding
for U.S. citizens of Hispanic/Latino origin
http://www.hispanicfund.org/
Indian Health Service
Scholarship: Undergraduate and
graduate awards for American Indian or Alaska natives
preparing to enter a health profession and intending to
serve Indian people upon completion of training.
http://www.ihs.gov/
Jacob K. Javits
Fellowships: Assistance for students
of superior ability pursuing graduate programs leading to
the doctorate or the Master of Fine Arts in selected fields
in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. 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. Applicants must demonstrate financial need by
filling out a FAFSA form. Twenty percent of the fellowships
are awarded in the social sciences (including psychology),
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. Awards
include tuition, fees, and a stipend, and may be renewed for
up to four years of study. Deadline for all materials,
including GRE scores and allowable samples of creative work in the Arts,
may be as early as early October. Application materials may be reviewed on the
web site, but applicants must obtain a hard copy for
submission because a scannable form is included.
http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/awards.html
Anna Sobol Levy
Fellowship: Funds one year of
graduate study for American students at the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem in order to enhance and strengthen
the unique relationship between the United States and Israel
by creating better understanding and communication between
future leaders of the two countries. In addition to graduate
study in his/her area of specialization, the Fellow
participates in a special individual tutorial on
Israeli-American relations and may study Hebrew and other
relevant courses. Candidates should have studied in the
fields of military studies, economic geography,
international relations, political science, or history and
must have career objectives in the military, diplomatic
corps, government, public service or related professions.
The stipend amounts to $5,000 plus money for housing. The
application deadline falls in early March.
The Hebrew University, Office of Academic Affairs, 11
East 69 St., New York, NY 10021, Tel : 472- 2288
NDSE: Department of Defense National Defense
Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program:
Seeks to increase the number of U.S. citizens trained in
science and engineering disciplines of military importance.
Fellowships are awarded to students at or near the beginning
of their graduate study for coursework and research leading
to doctoral degrees in mathematical, physical, biological,
ocean, and engineering sciences. Preference is given to
certain specified subject areas. Selection criteria include
academic qualifications, goals, potential as a
scientist/engineer, and performance in independent study or
research-participation programs. The three-year fellowship
covers full tuition and required fees at any U.S. university
offering an appropriate program, and provides a stipend.
Fewer than 100 awards are made annually in a highly
competitive selection process. Deadline in January
www.asee.org/ndseg
National Institute of General Medical Sciences Grant
Awards: Support for research and research training in
basic biomedical sciences. Most grants are dedicated to
advanced research or to institutional support. However,
individual awards under the Minority Access to Research
Careers (MARC) program fund predoctoral fellowships for
members of minority groups underrepresented in the
biomedical or behavioral sciences in the U.S.: African
Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Pacific
Islanders. A similar program funds predoctoral work for
students with disabilities. Both fellowships are highly
selective, and provide up to five years of support for
research training leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent research
degree, a combined M.D.-Ph.D. degree, or another combined
professional doctorate-research Ph.D. in biomedical or
behavioral sciences. Support includes an annual stipend,
tuition and fee allowance, and other benefits. Application
deadlines occur in May and November.
http://www.nigms.nih.gov
National Medical Fellowships,
Inc.: Privately funded
program that seeks to improve the quality and accessibility
of health care, particularly to undeserved communities, by
increasing the number of underrepresented minority (i.e.,
African American, Mexican American, Native American, and
mainland Puerto Rican) physicians. Efforts focus on
encouraging targeted students to pursue careers that promote
primary and preventive care, academic medicine and research.
The programs support a broad range of need-based and special
awards. Distinct special awards and fellowship programs
focus on a variety of criteria, including leadership,
community service, area of specialization, location of
study, and year of study. Application deadlines vary
http://www.nmf-online.org/
NPSC Graduate Fellowships in Physical
Sciences:
Seniors who are U.S. citizens with at
least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale are eligible to apply. Awards
fund up to six years of graduate study at selected
universities. Stipends are awarded for each year of study,
plus two summers of employment, and tuition and fees.
http://www.npsc.org/
Overseas Research Students Awards
Scheme: Supports
research-based (as opposed to taught) graduate study through
awards to non-British students for partial remission of
tuition fees at a number of prestigious universities and
colleges in Great Britain. Applicants must have been
(conditionally) accepted by or have already registered as a
full-time, degree-track research student at one of the
participating schools. Criteria for the awards are
outstanding merit and research potential. Proposed research
projects, which may be in any field, should offer good scope
for intellectual training and, where relevant, the
acquisition of manipulative technique and skills. The award
covers the difference between the tuition fee for a home
(U.K.) postgraduate student and that of an overseas student.
In excess of 800 Fellowships are awarded annually. The
application deadline falls in late April.
http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/ors/2001scheme.asp
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace
Fellowship: Stipended six-
to nine-month post-graduate assignment working with one of
23 sponsoring agencies concerned with peace and public
advocacy interpreted broadly. Applicants should demonstrate
excellent academic accomplishments and a strong interest in
issues of peace and security. Prior experience with
public-interest activism or advocacy is highly desirable,
preferably activities focused on peace and security issues.
Preference is given to United States citizens. The web site
offers links to other selected peace-related fellowships.
http://www.scoville.org/
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New
Americans:
Provides 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 afforded the donors and their family. A New
American is an individual who (1) is a resident alien; i.e.,
holds a Green Card or, (3) has been naturalized as a U.S.
citizen, or (3) is the child of two parents who are both
naturalized citizens. A Green Card holder must have had more
than one year of IRS filings. The program is open to
individuals who retain loyalty and a sense of commitment to
their country of origin as well as to the United States, but
is intended to support individuals who will continue to
regard the United States as their principal residence and
focus of national identity.
http://www.pdsoros.org
Teaching Fellowships: One-year fellowships for
aspiring teachers, offered by various private secondary
schools. Responsibilities usually include classroom teaching
plus service in one or more co-curricular areas, e.g.
residential, athletic, or cultural programs. Fellowship
programs normally include housing, meals, a small stipend,
and mentoring by an experienced teacher at the school. Some
offer special opportunities, for example the Andover
Teaching Fellowship includes one year at Phillips Academy in
Massachusetts with the possibility of applying for a second
teaching year abroad. Interested students should search ‘Teaching’
on the GFO’s Fellowships Database, as these programs are
filed alphabetically by school name.
Elie
Weisel Essay Contest: The
Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity sponsors an annual essay
contest for undergraduate juniors and seniors in colleges
and universities throughout the United States. Students are
challenged to examine and analyze urgent ethical issues
confronting them in today’s complex world. Essays must be
the original, unpublished work of the author. Essays may be
developed from any point of view and can be in the form of a
case study, or an analysis that is literary, philosophical,
historical, biographical, sociological, theological, or
psychological. Students may wish to draw upon a personal
experience, a book or author they have studied, or the life
an individual they admire in formulating their essay.
www.eliewieselfoundation.org/
World Without War Council Americans and World Affairs
Fellows Program: Seeking to give participants a better
understanding of the role non-governmental organizations
play in shaping U.S. engagements with the world, the program
entails a work experience with one of about thirty San
Francisco Bay area non-governmental organizations; seminars
on U.S foreign and security policy choices and the
policy-making process; encounters with key organizational,
media, and government leaders; individual study; and skills
training. Fellows are selected on the basis of demonstrated
commitment to the program’s goals, academic accomplishment
in relevant fields, personal integrity, creativity, energy,
initiative, and skills, particularly as they relate to a
potential for leadership. Most Fellows receive annual
stipends, many at the subsistence level. Rolling application
deadline.
http://www.wwwc.org
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