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Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities |
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Faculty Sponsor |
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Rhodes |
The oldest international scholarship of its type, the highly prestigious Rhodes Scholarship provides 2-3 years of study at Oxford University. Deadline is in early October.
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Seniors who are US citizens and unmarried. Athletics is a consideration, but varsity participation is not required. |
Scholarships cover tuition, fees, travel and living expenses. |
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Jack Kent Cooke |
The Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship program was established to fund graduate and professional school education for graduating seniors. Deadline is March 1
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Website
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Senior planning to enter graduate or professional school during the fall following their graduation. Minimum 3.5 GPA, evidence of leadership and public service, critical-thinking ability, participation in or strong appreciation of the arts and humanities, and unmet financial need. |
Up to $50,000 per year for as many as 5 years Covers graduate or professional education costs |
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Goldwater |
Established to provide a continuing source of skilled scientists, engineers and mathematicians, the Goldwater Scholarship offers funding for Juniors and Seniors who demonstrate a commitment to pursuing careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.
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Juniors and Seniors pursuing a career in the sciences, mathematics or engineering |
Up to $7,500 annually to cover undergraduate tuition, books, room and board. Maximum of one year of support for seniors and two years of support for Juniors |
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Truman |
Funding for Juniors interested in entering a career in public service. Support is provided for the recipient’s senior year and graduate studies. Deadline is Early February
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Juniors who plan to attend graduate school as part of a career in "government or elsewhere in public service"; must be a U.S. citizen. |
$30,000 total divided into two portions. $3000 for senior year of college, $27,000 for graduate studies |
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship |
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation of Seattle created an International Scholarship program to enable outstanding graduate students from outside the U.K. to study at the University of Cambridge.
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Applicants must have 1st class or high 2nd class honors degree, or it’s equivalent, from a recognized university. He/She must have excellent transcripts with high GPA scores. |
Elect 100 new scholars annually. |
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Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities |
The Fellowship for Minorities is meant 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
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Must be U.S. citizen Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, Individuals enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree at a U.S. educational institution, and Individuals who have not earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field. |
Approximately 60 Predoctoral awards are given at $20,000 per year for up to three years. 35 Dissertation Awards are given at $21,000 for one year. 20 Postdoctoral Awards are given at $40,000 for one year. |
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NSF Graduate Research Fellowships |
The National Science Foundation aims to reinforce its diversity by offering graduate fellowships and is intended for those who are in the early stages of graduate study.
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Three different types of awards are available.
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The Graduate Research Fellowship provides 3 years of support, up to $121,500. They offer approximately 1,100 graduate fellowships in the competition. |
Contact the Math, Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science Department |
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Harvey Fellows program, Christian College Coalition |
The Harvey Fellows Program provides financial support to Christian graduate students who possess a unique vision to impact society through their fields and who are pursuing graduate studies at premier institutions (top five) in their disciplines in the United States or abroad.
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Evidence of Christian faith, articulation of the strategic nature of vocational arena as a mission field and as a position to influence society.
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Each Harvey Fellow is awarded a $16,000 annual stipend. The award is portable to a premier graduate degree program, subject to approval by the selection committee |
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Fulbright, US Information Agency |
The U.S. Congress created the Fulbright Program to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. It enables United States students and artists to benefit from unique resources in every corner of the world and to gain international competence in an increasingly interdependent world.
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Must be U.S. citizen at time of application, must hold a BA degree or equivalent before the beginning date of the grant, and must be in good health. Applicants may not hold a doctoral degree, unless otherwise noted.
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Each year the program allows more than 800 Americans to study or conduct research in over 100 nations.
Fulbright Full Grants generally provide round-trip transportation; language or orientation courses, where appropriate; tuition, in some cases; book and research allowances; maintenance for the academic year, based on living costs in the host country; and supplemental health and accident insurance. |
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Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowships |
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.
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Applicants must be active members of Phi Kappa Phi, or be initiated by June of the year in which they apply. All applicants must have applied, and intend to enroll, in a full time post-baccalaureate degree program (law and professional school enrollment is acceptable). Any student with graduate credit is not eligible. |
Each year, Phi Kappa Phi offers 60 Fellowships of $5,000 each and 40 Awards of Excellence of $2,000 each. |
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British Marshall Scholarships |
British Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom in a system of higher education recognized for its excellence.
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Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have graduated from the undergrad. College or university after April 2001, hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. and have obtained after freshman year a grade point average of not less that 3.7. |
The awards amount varies. The figure includes: a personal allowance to cover residence and cost of living expenses, payment of tuition fees, a grant for books, travel in connection with studies, a contribution towards the cost of preparation of any thesis submitted for examination, fares to and from the United States, and a contribution to the support of a dependent spouse. |
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James Madison Fellowships |
The Fellowships are intended exclusively for graduate study leading to a master’s degree.
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Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicant must also be a teacher, or planning to be a teacher, of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level. If you already have a graduate degree, you must wait at least three years from the time that degree was awarded before applying for a Fellowship, and you must either currently posses a bachelor's degree, or plan to receive a bachelor's degree no later then August 31st of the year in which you are applying. |
The maximum amount of each award is up to $24,000, prorated over the individual period of study. Fellowship payments cover the actual costs of tuition, required fees, books, room and board, but cannot exceed $12,000 per academic year. |
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George Mitchell Scholarships |
The George J. Mitchell Scholarship is a national competitive fellowship sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance. The Mitchell Scholarship, named to honor the former U.S. Senator’s pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to public service and community.
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Applicants are judged on three criteria: academic excellence, leadership, and a sustained commitment to service and community. |
Twelve Mitchell Scholars between the ages of 18 and 30 are chosen annually for one year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition, housing, a living expenses stipend, and an international travel stipend. |
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Morris K. Udall Scholarship |
The Morris K. Udall scholarships is intended for sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated a strong academic record and outstanding potential for leadership.
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Applicant must be a US citizen, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, be a UNC student with sophomore or junior standing in the academic year 2007-2008, and be either studying the environment or related fields or a native American or native Alaskan and studying health care or tribal policy. |
The Morris K. Udall scholarships provide up to $5,000, or the cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board, whichever is less. |
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Carnegie Junior Fellows Program |
Paid, one year research assistant positions at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington DC. Deadline: Early January
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Graduating Senior with plans to pursue graduate education. Language skills and other requirements may apply |
$33,000/yr for living expenses while working in Washington DC |
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* These are general qualifications. Potential applicants should carefully review application materials for additional requirements. |
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