Opportunities
Scholarship and fellowship competitions are extremely competitive. Many of the opportunities listed below require on-campus screening, institutional nomination, and adherence to campus deadlines, which are generally earlier than the national deadlines posted below.
The competitions typically require a well-defined research project, a strong personal statement, and two to three strong faculty recommendations. Some of the fellowships are only open to U.S. citizens, others include permanent residents and international students in the eligibility pool.
Students interested in these scholarships and fellowships should begin planning in the fall of their junior year. To schedule an appointment with a fellowship advisor, email fellowships@drexel.edu.
Robert Bosch Foundation
Bridging
Scholarships for Study Abroad/Japan
Central Europe Summer Research Institute (CESRI)
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
DAAD Undergraduate Fellowships : EDU.de Program to Germany
DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Programs
The DOE High-Performance Computer Science Fellowship
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships for Achieving Excellence in College& University Teaching
Freeman-ASIA
Fulbright
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gilman
Scholarship
Golden Key
Goldwater
The Hertz Foundation
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
The Institute for International Public
Policy (IIPP)
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship
The Kauffman Foundation
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
James Madison
Marshall
Mellon
Mitchell
Morris Udall
The NASA MUST Fellowship
National Science Foundation
National Security Education Program:
David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
Rhodes
Rotary International
Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick
Soros
St. Andrew's Society Scholarship
Studentenservice International: Higher Education Administration Program (HEAP) in Germany
Truman
Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program
Robert Bosch Foundation
As the countries of the world become more interdependent, the Robert Bosch Foundation recognizes the importance of familiarizing American professionals with the political, economic, and cultural environment of
Europe
and of the Federal Republic of Germany. To further this goal, and to strengthen the ties of friendship and understanding between the United States and Germany, the foundation sponsors a fellowship program that enables young American professionals to participate in an intensive work and study program in Germany. Although a prime goal of this program is the advancement of American-German/European relations, it also contributes to the participants' professional competence and expertise, and broadens their cultural horizons
The program provides young American professionals (23-34) with executive level internships in the federal government and private sectors in
Germany
. Seminars in
Berlin
, Frankfurt/M. and
Munich
as well as visits to
Poland
, the
Czech Republic
, Begium and
France
provide an in-depth understanding of issues facing the European Union and
Germany
today. Candidates are competitively chosen from the fields of business administration, economics, journalism and mass communications, law, political science and public affairs/public policy.
Website: http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/bosch.htm
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Bridging Scholarships for
Study Abroad/Japan
Campus Deadline:
Spring departure: October
Fall departure:
beginning of April
Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study
are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Applicants
must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be
enrolled in a college or university in the United States.
Applications will be based on academic potential and
financial need
Applications for Bridging Scholarships are accepted
twice a year, in October (for study in Japan the following
spring) and in April (for study in Japan beginning
the following fall).
Website: http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/abroad.html
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Central Europe Summer Research Institute (CESRI)
Deadline: February 5, 2007
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation and managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE), CESRI is a fellowship opportunity for U.S. graduate students in science and engineering who are seeking international research experience in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland or Slovakia. CESRI provides a $3,000 fellowship award, plus international travel and living expenses for the duration of the program, which is 8 weeks in length. Eligible applicants must have U.S. citizenship or permanent residence in the U.S.; and be a current Master's or Ph.D. student at an American university in one of the following fields: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or Mathematics. The goals of the CESRI program are to improve the global capacity of future American scientists, and to build partnerships between the scientific community in the U.S. and Central Europe. For more information, please visit: http://www.iie.org/cesri or e-mail cesri@iie.org.
Website: http://www.iie.org/cesri
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The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
"The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals is a full-year scholarship program to Germany with a strong focus on cultural exchange. It is designed to give participants understanding for everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany and the United States; German language knowledge is not required, though recommended. CBYX is intended primarily for young adults in business, technical, vocational, engineering, and agricultural fields, though participants from all fields are encouraged to apply.
75 Americans and 75 Germans participate in the program each year. For American participants, the 12-month program begins in late July, and consists of 2 months intensive German language-training, the equivalent of 1 semester at a German University or College of Applied Sciences, and a 5-month internship in the participant's career field. In the US, the program is funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State. In Germany, the program is funded through the Administration of the Bundestag [German parliament]. For more information, or to apply online, visit http://www.cdsintl.org/cbyx . The application deadline is December 1st for the program year beginning the following July."
Website:
http://www.cdsintl.org/cbyx
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DAAD Undergraduate Fellowships: EDU.de Program to Germany
Highly qualified undergraduate students from the
US
and
Canada
are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, thesis research, and/or internships in
Germany
for one semester to one year. The goal of this program is to support study abroad in
Germany
and at German universities. Preference will be given to students whose projects or programs are based at and organized by a German university. Students may participate in an established study abroad program or pursue independent, self-designed study.
Website: http://www.daad.org
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DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Programs
Deadline: January 31st - Drexel students must submit their application to the fellowships office 2 weeks before this deadline.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) realizes that the country’s strong science and technology community provides a critical advantage in the development and implementation of counter-terrorist measures and other DHS objectives. The DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program is intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission. This education program is intended to ensure a diverse and highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives. Areas of study that are eligible include: physical sciences, mathematical sciences, computer and information sciences, life sciences, social sciences, psychology, selected humanities, and engineering.
Complete information is available online at http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/.
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The DOE High-Performance Computer Science Fellowship
The DOE High-Performance Computer Science Fellowship was formed by Los Alamos National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Sandia National Laboratories to foster long-range computer science research efforts in support of the distinctive challenges of high-performance computing.
An objective is to leverage the strengths of Los Alamos National Lab’s (LANL) Advanced Computing Laboratory (ACL), Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL), Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), and their university partners to create collaborations focused on strategic research challenges. The program is open to
United States
citizens who are senior undergraduates or in their first or second year of graduate study at a university within the
United States
. Applicants must be pursuing or planning to pursue a Ph.D. in computer science with an emphasis on high-performance computing.
Website: http://www.krellinst.org/hpcsf/
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Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships for Achieving Excellence in College& University Teaching
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships for Achieving Excellence in College and University Teaching are designed to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Predoctoral fellowships support study toward a Ph.D. or Sc.D.; Dissertation fellowships offer support in the final year of writing the Ph.D. or Sc.D. thesis; Postdoctoral Fellowships offer one-year awards for Ph.D. recipients. Applicants must be U.S. citizens in research-based fields of study. Website: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/Ford_Fellows_Home_Page.html
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Freeman-ASIA
Campus Deadline:
For departure dates between December and April: October 31st
For departure dates between May and July: March 1st
For departure dates between August and November: April
1
For full academic year programs: April
The primary goal of the Freeman-ASIA program is to
increase the number of American undergraduates (citizens
or
permanent residents) who study in East and Southeast
Asia, by providing students with the information and
financial assistance they will need. Awardees will
be expected to share their experiences with their
home
campus to encourage study abroad by others, and to
spread understanding of Asia in their home communities.
Students
must demonstrate need for the scholarships validated
through the Financial Aid Office. Programs must be
a
minimum of eight weeks for the summer, 10 weeks for
a quarter, and 12 weeks for a semester.
Website: http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/
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Fulbright
Campus Deadline:
October 1st
Students will be interviewed by the Fulbright Committee, which may or may not request revisions to the student application. All letters of reference, transcripts, etc. must be submitted to Daniela Ascarelli, Director Drexel Study Abroad,
3141 Chestnut St.
, MacAlister 3019,
Philadelphia
,
PA
19104
.
The U.S. Student Program is designed to give recent B.S./B.A. graduates, master's and doctoral candidates, and young professionals and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience. Most grantees plan their own programs. Projects may include university coursework, independent library or field research, classes in a music conservatory or art school, special projects in the social or life sciences, or a combination. Recent projects have involved cancer research in the
U.K.
, free market development in
Mauritius
, women's rights in
Chile
, and contemporary artistic expression in
India
. Along with opportunities for intellectual, professional, and artistic growth, the Fulbright Program offers invaluable opportunities to meet and work with people of the host country, sharing daily life as well as professional and creative insights. The program promotes cross-cultural interaction and mutual understanding on a person-to-person basis in an atmosphere of openness, academic integrity, and intellectual freedom. The best way to appreciate others' viewpoints, their beliefs, the way they think, and the way they do things, is to interact with them directly on an individual basis — work with them, live with them, teach with them, learn with them, and learn from them.
Students interested in the Fulbright should have a well-developed plan of study or research proposal. Proposals/plans of study should clearly outline not only the validity of the proposed subject matter but also what preparation the student has done in order to be able to complete the project during his or her Fulbright year.
Check out the Fulbrighter (http://www.imakenews.com/fulbright/) a monthly newsletter highlighting the application process as well as the projects of current and past recipients.
Applications are available in the spring of each year online via the Fulbright website.
Website: http://www.iie.org/fulbright
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Gates Cambridge ScholarshipIn establishing the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program,
the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation hopes to create
a network of future leaders from around the world who
will bring new vision and commitment to improving the
life circumstances of citizens in their respective countries.
Over time, it is anticipated that Gates Cambridge Scholars
will become leaders in helping to address global problems
related to health, equity, technology, and learning
– all areas in which the Foundation is deeply engaged.
The program will offer a substantial number of scholarships
for study as an affiliated student or to pursue postgraduate study at the University
of Cambridge.
Students must
first be admitted to Cambridge, and at that time, if
the deadline has not passed, their name will
be submitted for a Gates scholarship.
Website: http://www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk
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Gilman Scholarship This program offers a competition for awards for study
abroad, for U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are
receiving federal Pell Grant funding at the time of
their application. This is a national scholarship and
is highly competitive.
Awards of up to $5,000 are made for up to one academic
year of undergraduate study abroad. Award amounts will
vary based on student need and length of program, with
the average award being $4,000. Gilman funds may only
be used to cover eligible study abroad program costs
and related expenses. These include: program tuition
and fees, room and board, books, local transportation,
health insurance, and international airfare.
October 15th
deadline for programs beginning between Jan 1 and April
15
April 15 deadline for programs beginning between
July 15 and October 15thWebsite: http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html
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Golden Key Golden KeyScholar Award gives 12 $10,000 scholarships
for post-baccalaureate or professional study
at
accredited institutions of higher learning
(does not have to be in the U.S. 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.
Member does 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. Website: http://goldenkey.gsu.edu
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Goldwater This scholarship
is for students who have either one or two years left
in their undergraduate career. You apply as either a
sophomore or pre-junior. Students should be committed
to careers in mathematics, the sciences, or engineering
and have the intention of pursuing an advanced degree
in their related field.
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in
Education program was established by Congress in 1986
to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who
served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman,
including
30 years of service in the U.S. Senate.
The purpose of the program is to provide a continuing
source
of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians,
and engineers by awarding scholarships to college
students
who intend to pursue careers in these fields.
Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition,
fees, books, and
room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500
annually. Website: http://www.act.org/goldwater
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The Hertz Foundation For students who are intending to pursue a Ph.D. in applied
physical sciences (applied physics, applied chemistry,
applied mathematics, applied modern biology, and all
areas of engineering) at one of the approximately two
dozen schools that have administrative agreements with
the Hertz Foundation. Please note this fellowship IS
NOT for students who are planning on pursuing an M.D.
degree, but is a possibility for students interested
in a M.D./Ph.D. degree.
The Hertz Foundation's Graduate Fellowship award, which
is based on merit (not need) consists of a cost-of-education
allowance and a personal-support stipend. The cost-of-education
allowance is accepted by all of the tenable schools
in lieu of all fees and tuition. Hertz Fellows therefore
have no liability for any ordinary educational costs,
regardless of their choice among tenable schools.
The personal stipend, paid over the nine-month academic
year, is $25,000 for Fellowships awarded for the 2001-2002
academic year. The Fellowship award is
renewable annually (upon a showing of satisfactory
progress toward receipt
of the Ph.D. degree) for a total Fellowship
tenure of no more than five years. Fellows must attend
one of
the Foundation's tenable schools. Website: http://www.hertzfndn.org
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The Honor Society
of Phi Kappa Phi Dr. Richard Weggel is the contact person
for the Drexel's Phi Kappa Phi chapter.
Each year, Phi Kappa Phi offers 52 Fellowships of $8,000
each and 30 Awards of Excellence of $1,500 each. Every
chapter has the opportunity to submit one nominee and
each person nominated receives an Active-For-Life membership
in the Society. Since the Fellowship Program's inception,
more than 2,000 students have benefited.
The multidisciplinary nature of Phi
Kappa Phi is reflected in its Fellowship
and Award of Excellence recipients.
Awardees represent a variety of fields
including biology, chemistry, engineering,
political science, mathematics,
and psychology. Likewise, the professions
they select are equally diverse: law,
medicine, business, education,
science, or the arts. Website: http://www.phikappaphi.org
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The Institute for
International Public Policy (IIPP)
The Fellowship consists of a multi-sequence of components in
chronological order as shown below and is valued at approximately
$70,000 per Fellow. To be eligible for the Fellowship program,
applicants must be an underrepresented minority: African American,
Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan Native, Native
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and a US citizen or permanent resident.
- Sophomore Summer Policy Institute (Spelman College-Atlanta, GA) Junior Year Abroad Program (JYSA) Junior Summer Policy Institute (University of Maryland) Internship Summer Language Institute (Middlebury College)
- Graduate School
- Have a demonstrable interest in international affairs.
For more information and to download the application, please visit: http://www.uncfsp.org/register Deadline: March 1st
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Jacob K. Javits Fellowship The program provides financial assistance to students
of superior ability, as demonstrated by their achievements
and exceptional promise, to undertake study at the doctoral
and master of fine arts (M.F.A.) level in selected fields
of the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Panels
of experts appointed by the Javits Fellowship Board select fellows according to criteria established
by the board. Students must also demonstrate financial
need by filing the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA).
Undergraduate students 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) may apply. Twenty percent of the fellowships
shall be awarded in the social sciences, 20 percent
in the arts, and 60 percent in the humanities. A
minimum of 60 percent of the awards shall be made
to students who have no graduate credits.
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 be eligible to be accepted to or currently
attending a graduate program leading to a doctorate
or a terminal master's degree in an eligible
field of study at an institution of higher education
approved
by an accrediting agency recognized by the
Secretary of the Department of Education. Applicants
attending
a foreign institution are ineligible.Website: http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsjavits/index.html
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The Kauffman Foundation
The Kauffman Foundation (http://www.kauffman.org is taking applications for summer internships. The Foundation generally seek undergraduate students pursuing degrees in the fields of economics, business, public policy, technology/sciences, education, mathematics, English, and journalism/communications. We also seek summer interns in graduate programs in the fields of law, business finance, investments, mathematics, and any of the sciences. The deadline for application is February 15.
Website: http://www.kauffman.org/job_view.cfm?jobID=68
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Scholars Program
has two separate competitions: one for continuing
four-year
college students, the other for students
currently attending two-year/community colleges and
planning to transfer
to four-year institutions. This year the
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation will award up to 40 scholarships
to four-year
college students. Website:
http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/jkcf_web/content.aspx?page=SchProg&_redir=78
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James Madison This scholarship is aimed at students who are interested
in pursuing an M.A. that focuses on politics, American
history, or teaching. It does not include M.A.s
in the sciences or engineering.
Junior Fellowships are awarded to students who
are about to complete, or have recently completed,
their undergraduate
course of study and plan to begin graduate work
on a full-time basis. Junior Fellows have two years
to complete
their degree. The Fellowships are intended exclusively
for graduate study leading to a master's
degree. James Madison Fellows can attend any accredited
institution
of higher education in the United States. Each
individual entering the James Madison Fellowship
Program will be
expected to pursue and complete a master's
degree in one of the following (listed in order
of preference):
master of arts degree (M.A.) in American history
or in political science (also referred to as "government
and politics" or as "government");
master of arts in teaching degree (M.A.T.) concentrating
on either
American Constitutional history (in a history
department) or American government, political
institutions,
and political
theory (in a political science department); master
of education degree (M.Ed.) or the master of arts
or master
of science in education, with a concentration
in American history or American government,
political
institutions,
and political theory. The maximum amount of each
award is $24,000, prorated over the period of
study. Website: http://www.jamesmadison.com
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Marshall Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high
ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom.
The Scholarships are tenable at any British university
and cover two years of study in any discipline, at either
undergraduate or graduate level, leading to the award
of a British university degree.
The Scholarships were founded by an Act of
Parliament in 1953 and commemorate the humane
ideals of the
European
Recovery Programme (Marshall Plan). They are
funded by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office
and administered by the Marshall Aid Commemoration
Commission in the
U.K. (for which the Association of Commonwealth
Universities provides the Secretariat) and
in the U.S. by the British
Embassy in Washington, D.C. and seven regional Consulates-General. Website: http://www.marshallscholarship.org
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Mellon The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies
are designed to help exceptionally promising students
prepare for careers of teaching and scholarship
in humanistic disciplines. The Mellon Fellowship is
a competitive
award for first-year
doctoral students. Fellows
may take their awards to any accredited graduate
program
in the United States or Canada. For the year
2002, 85 Fellowships will be available. The
Fellowship covers
graduate tuition and required fees for the
first year of graduate study and includes
a stipend of $17,500.
There have been more than 1,800 Fellows since
the competition began in 1982. Website: http://www.woodrow.org/mellon
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Mitchell The U.S.-Ireland
Alliance has established
the George J. Mitchell Scholarships to educate future
American leaders about the island of Ireland
and to provide tomorrow's leaders with an understanding
about,
an interest in, and an affinity with, the
island from which 44 million Americans claim descent.
Twelve scholarships
were awarded in both the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002
academic years. Scholars are eligible to attend institutions
of higher learning in Ireland, including
the seven universities in the Republic of Ireland
and the two universities
in Northern Ireland, for one academic year
of graduate study. Website: http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html
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Morris Udall The Foundation will award approximately 75 scholarships
to outstanding students, to be known as Morris K. Udall
Scholars. The awards will be made on the basis of merit
to two groups of students:
1. Those who are college sophomores or juniors in the
current academic year, have outstanding potential, and
who study the environment and related fields.
2. Native American and Alaska Native students who are
college sophomores or juniors in the current academic
year, have outstanding potential, and are in fields
related to health care or tribal public policy.
Two-year and four-year institutions are eligible
to nominate a total of six students from
either or both
categories, although it is recommended
that the total be equally divided between
them. To be considered, a
student must be nominated by his or her
college or university using the official
nomination materials provided to
each institution. Each scholar receives
up to $5,000, or the cost of tuition, fees,
books, and room and board,
whichever is less. Scholarship recipients
are eligible for one year of scholarship
support per application
year. Scholarship monies not used during
one academic year are not transferable to
the succeeding academic
year. Scholars selected during their sophomore
year may be renominated during the next year's
competition.
Junior nominees may not be renominated.
Freshmen are not eligible. Website: http://www.udall.gov
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The NASA MUST Fellowship: The MUST Program supports the best and the brightest students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) disciplines during the early years of their college education while enriching their learning with the MUST Professional Academic Support System (MUST PASS), an academic enrichment, mentoring and career development system. Scholars participate in exciting research opportunities at NASA Centers that will help broaden their career horizons. Students from underrepresented groups in STEM are encouraged to apply.
The program components are the following:
- One-year partial tuition scholarship of up to one-half of a student’s tuition and fees, not to exceed $10,000 per academic year. The scholarship is renewable until a student’s senior year provided that the student continues to meet all of the eligibility criteria, comply with all program requirements, and submit a renewal application every year which will also require an official transcript and a letter of recommendation.
- MUST PASS (Professional and Academic Support System). MUST PASS is academic enrichment, mentoring, and career development system that offers resources and access to scientific mentors, tutors, graduate students, and professionals during the school year. Scholars receive a dedicated point of contact to obtain additional academic support and tutoring services when needed.
- A maximum stipend of $5,000 to participate in a mandatory summer research experience at a NASA Center. Scholars are considered for an internship at one of ten NASA centers. Selection for a NASA summer research experience is based on a student’s career profile and depends on internship availability.
- Students have the opportunity to join a professional association with any of the MUST Consortium organizations which are the Hispanic College Fund, the United Negro College Fund Special Programs and The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. They will also be invited to participate in educational enrichment opportunities including competitions, conferences, graduate school preparation, and professional development.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen. U. S. citizens from underrepresented groups (Women, African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and persons with disabilities) are encouraged to apply.
- Must reside in the U.S. or Territories of the U.S.
- Must be studying and hold full-time academic status at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for the 2008-2009 academic year
- Be a rising college freshman, sophomore or junior during the time of application who plans to attend or enroll in an accredited U.S. higher education institution as a full-time student for the 2008 - 2009 academic year
- Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (un-weighted)
- Must be pursuing a degree in a physical science, technology, engineering or mathematics
For more information go to the website:
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/
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National
Science Foundation
Undergraduate science and engineering students who are
planning on studying abroad through the GE3 program
should consider applying for a GE3/NSF scholarship.
Among the NSF programs of interest to graduate students
is the Graduate Research Fellowship Awards. Through
this program the National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks
to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of
science, mathematics, and engineering in the United
States and to reinforce its diversity.
The NSF awards approximately 1,000 new three-year Graduate
Research Fellowships in March of each year. NSF Fellows
are expected to contribute significantly to research,
teaching, and industrial applications in science, mathematics,
and engineering.
Applicants must be United States citizens or nationals,
or permanent resident aliens of the United States.
Those
eligible to apply are college seniors, first-year graduate
students, and others who have completed a limited
amount
of graduate study in science, mathematics, or engineering.
Women who intend to pursue graduate degrees in engineering
or in computer and information science and engineering
and who meet the eligibility requirements above can
apply for the additional WENG or WICS awards.
Website: http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/dge/programs/grf
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National Security Education
Program: David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
A scholarship opportunity for undergraduates who are
interested in studying abroad in countries outside of
Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Requires
an on-campus interview as part of the application process.
Upon completion of study abroad experience students
are asked to work for the U.S. government in a variety
of capacities.
NSEP was designed to provide American undergraduates
with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire
skills and experience in countries and areas of the
world critical to the future security of our nation.
As a student of another culture and language you will
begin to acquire the international competence you need
to communicate effectively across borders, understand
other perspectives, and analyze increasingly fluid economic
and political realities. The amount of an NSEP Boren
scholarship award is based on financial need, as certified
by your institution's financial aid office. The amount
will vary from the cost of participation in a proposed
study abroad program, to partial support. The maximum
scholarship award for any one academic term in a study
abroad program will be about $10,000 or $20,000 for
an academic year. The minimum award will be $2,500
for
summer, $4,000 for one semester, or $6,000 for an academic
year. Website: http://www.iie.org/nsep
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Rhodes The Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest international fellowships,
were initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902,
and bring outstanding students from many countries
around
the world to the University of Oxford. The first American
scholars were elected in 1904.
Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study
at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of
renewal
for a third year. All educational costs, such as matriculation,
tuition, laboratory, and certain other fees, are paid
on the scholar's behalf by the Rhodes Trustees. Each
scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance
adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and
vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary
costs
of travel to and from Oxford, and, upon application,
may approve additional grants for research purposes
or study-related travel. Website: http://www.rhodesscholar.org
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Rotary International The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program is Ambassadorial Scholarships, established in 1947.
Since that time, more than 30,000 men and women from
100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices.
Today, the Ambassadorial Scholarships program of the
Rotary Foundation is the world's largest privately
funded
international scholarships program. Academic-year Ambassadorial
Scholarships provide funding for one academic year
of
study in another country. This award is intended to
help cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees,
room and board expenses, and some educational supplies
up to U.S. $25,000 or its equivalent. Website: http://www.rotary.org/foundation
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Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick—up to $5,000 scholarship for one semester of study at an
Irish
University
Established in 2005 this scholarship provides funding for students who are planning on spending a semester studying in
Ireland
.
Students must have at least Sophomore standing, a CUM GPA of 3.0 or above. Deadline is June 1. Awards will be announced August 1.
The application includes the followings:
1) an official college transcript
2) evidence of acceptance in a college level program of study in
Ireland
3) A brief essay (600-800 words) on one or more of the following topics
a. How the program in
Ireland
will relate to the applicant’s studies at
Drexel
University
b. How the experience in
Ireland
will deepen the applicant’s understanding of Irish history and culture
c. Why the applicant is interested in obtaining a Society grant
Applications must be received by June 1 and should be submitted to:
John J. Cronin, Scholarship Committee Chairperson
Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick
P O Box
1969
Dublin
,
PA
18917-0969
Information about the society can be found at: http://home.comcast.net/~thefriendlysons/index.htm
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Soros The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships
for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing
generations of able and accomplished new Americans to
achieve leadership in their chosen fields and to partake
of the American dream. Fellows must have shown potential
in the fields for which they seek further education;
the capacity for creativity, persistence, and work; and
the commitment to the values of the United States Constitution
and the Bill of Rights, which protect the American dream.
The program is established in recognition of the contributions
new Americans have made to American life and in gratitude
for the opportunities the United States has afforded
the donors and their family.
Each year the fellow receives a maintenance grant of
$20,000 (paid in two installments) and a tuition grant
of one-half the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program
attended by the fellow.
Website: http://www.pdsoros.org
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St. Andrew's Society Scholarship
St. Andrew's Society Scholarship — full year of undergraduate study at a Scottish university
Annually, eighteen colleges and universities within the
Philadelphia
region are invited to submit a candidate for study in their junior year at one of the four Universities. A candidate must be a full time registered student, a
U.S.
citizen and in the upper quartile of their class. The Scholarship Committee selects the scholars by screening and interview in March of each year. Currently, each scholar receives an award of $15,000, which covers a majority of their expenses.
Website: http://www.standrewsociety.org/scholar.htm
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Studentenservice International: Higher Education Administration Program (HEAP) in Germany This internship program offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain professional experience abroad through three seminars and a nine-month internship in one of the Studentenwerke (Student Service Organizations). In the German university system, the Studentenwerke are responsible for many functions that, in the
United States
, are performed by universities in the division of student affairs. In coordination with universities and the cities where they are located, the Studentenwerke work to improve student life and take an active part in shaping the university environment.
Website: http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/heap.htm
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Truman The Truman Scholarship is a $30,000 merit-based grant
awarded to undergraduate students who wish financial
support to attend graduate or professional school
in preparation for careers in government, the nonprofit
sector, or elsewhere in public service.
The foundation seeks candidates who have extensive
records of public and community service, are committed
to careers
in government or elsewhere in public service, and
have outstanding leadership potential and communication
skills.
Financial need is not a consideration.Website: http://www.truman.gov
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Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program
The Whitaker Foundation and the
Institute
of
International Education
are pleased to announce the opening of the Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program providing grants for overseas biomedical engineering study or research. Application deadline January 30, 2006.
The purpose of the Whitaker Program is to send young
U.S.
based biomedical engineers around the world to study, complete an internship or conduct research on biomedical engineering, thus building international bridges and providing unique experiences to future leaders in the field.
The competition for the 2006/07 academic year is now open and full Whitaker Program information and application materials can be found online at www.whitakerawards.org
If you would like to receive hard copy information materials to help you promote the Whitaker Program on your campus or at your institution, please let us know. If you have any questions about the Whitaker Program please feel free to contact the program at whitaker@iie.org
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