Scholarships and Fellowships
Nationally Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellowships
http://fellowships.aaas.org/
| Targeted Group: |
Scientists and engineers interested in public policy |
| Eligibility: |
Must hold a PhD, MD, DVM, DSc, or PharmD |
| Fields Supported: |
All fields of science, medicine, and engineering |
| Number of Awards: |
Numerous types, including congressional fellowships |
| Level of Support: |
1-year fellowship with $65,000 stipend and benefits |
| Application Deadline: |
December 20th |
American Physical Society (APS) Congressional Science Fellowships
http://www.aps.org/policy/fellowships/congressional.cfm
| Targeted Group: |
Scientists interested in public policy |
| Eligibility: |
Ordinarily requires PhD, but requirement can be waived |
| Fields Supported: |
Physical sciences |
| Number of Awards: |
Approximately 25 fellowships per year |
| Level of Support: |
1-year fellowship with $50,000 stipend and benefits |
| Application Deadline: |
January 15th |
American Political Science Association (APSA) Congressional Fellowships
http://www.apsanet.org/section_165.cfm
| Targeted Group: |
Scholars interested in the United States Congress |
| Eligibility: |
PhDs and graduate students near completion of the PhD |
| Fields Supported: |
Communications, journalism, political science, and others |
| Number of Awards: |
Approximately 25 fellowships in a variety of fields |
| Level of Support: |
9-month fellowship with $38,000 stipend and benefits |
| Application Deadline: |
November 1st |
American Psychological Association (APA) Congressional Fellowships
http://www.apa.org/about/gr/fellows/index.aspx
| Targeted Group: |
Psychologists interested in public policy |
| Eligibility: |
Must hold a PhD |
| Fields Supported: |
Psychology |
| Number of Awards: |
Unspecified |
| Level of Support: |
Between $60,000 and $75,000 for 1-year fellowship |
| Application Deadline: |
January 3rd |
American Sociological Association (ASA) Congressional Fellowships
http://www.asanet.org/funding/index.cfm
| Targeted Group: |
Scholars in sociology who are interested in public policy |
| Eligibility: |
Must hold PhD in sociology |
| Fields Supported: |
Sociology |
| Number of Awards: |
A few fellowships per year |
| Level of Support: |
$20,000 for a 6-month fellowship; $30,000 for 1-year |
| Application Deadline: |
February 1st |
Carnegie Junior Fellowships for Graduating College Seniors
http://www.carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=jrFellows
| Targeted Group: |
Graduating seniors interested in working at Carnegie E.P.I. |
| Eligibility: |
Open to all graduating seniors |
| Fields Supported: |
Carnegie Endowment Peace Institute research fellowships |
| Number of Awards: |
Approximately 10 research fellowships per year |
| Level of Support: |
$2,750 per month for one year plus full benefits |
| Application Deadline: |
January 15th |
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate, Undergraduate, and Transfer Scholarships
www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
| Targeted Group: |
Outstanding young scholars with financial need |
| Eligibility: |
Graduate, undergraduate, and transfer students |
| Fields Supported: |
Various |
| Number of Awards: |
About 75 graduate + 35 undergraduate scholarships yearly |
| Level of Support: |
$50,000 for graduate students and $30,000 for undergrad’s |
| Application Deadline: |
May 1st |
Center for the Study of the Presidency Fellows Program
http://www.thepresidency.org/Programs/Fellows.php
| Targeted Group: |
Students interested in the Presidency and public service |
| Eligibility: |
Graduate and undergraduate students |
| Fields Supported: |
Various, related to the executive branch and public service |
| Number of Awards: |
65 one-year fellowships to graduates and undergraduates |
| Level of Support: |
1-year non-resident fellowship covering travel + seminars |
| Application Deadline: |
Rolling deadline |
Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) American Graduate Fellowships
http://www.cic.edu/projects_services/grants/americangrad.asp
| Targeted Group: |
Graduates of small- and mid-sized liberal arts colleges |
| Eligibility: |
Undergraduates and graduates interested in graduate study |
| Fields Supported: |
Humanities |
| Number of Awards: |
Two fellowships per year |
| Level of Support: |
Up to $50,000 per year, renewable for a second year |
| Application Deadline: |
October 17th |
DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service
www.daad.org
| Targeted Group: |
Undergraduate or graduate students interested in Germany |
| Eligibility: |
Undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral students |
| Fields Supported: |
Various areas of research and study in Germany |
| Number of Awards: |
Numerous |
| Level of Support: |
Various, depending upon length of travel, study program |
| Application Deadline: |
Rolling deadline |
Davies-Jackson Scholarship
http://www.cic.edu/caphe/assistance/davies.asp
| Targeted Group: |
Talented undergraduates interested in study in England |
| Eligibility: |
Graduating seniors, preferably first in family to attend |
| Fields Supported: |
Wide variety of sciences, social sciences, and humanities |
| Number of Awards: |
Varies from year-to-year |
| Level of Support: |
Full two year graduate scholarship, valued at $50,000 |
| Application Deadline: |
November 13th |
Diplomatic Graduate Fellows Program
http://careers.state.gov/students/gpg_students.html
| Targeted Group: |
Undergraduates interested in foreign service careers |
| Eligibility: |
All undergraduates |
| Fields Supported: |
Internships, scholarships, and fellowships |
| Number of Awards: |
Numerous |
| Level of Support: |
Depends upon the nature of the program and its length |
| Application Deadline: |
Rolling deadlines |
The East-West Center Graduate Research Fellowship
http://www.eastwestcenter.org
| Targeted Group: |
Students interested in Asian-Pacific/American studies |
| Eligibility: |
Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students |
| Fields Supported: |
Various social sciences, emphasis on Asian-Pacific affairs |
| Number of Awards: |
Varies from year-to-year |
| Level of Support: |
2-year graduate fellowship for study at the EWC in Hawaii |
| Application Deadline: |
November 1st |
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
| Targeted Group: |
Students interested in international graduate study |
| Eligibility: |
Upper-level undergraduates and recent graduates |
| Fields Supported: |
Sponsored by U.S. State Dept., various fields of study |
| Number of Awards: |
Numerous grants and awards for research and study |
| Level of Support: |
Depends upon program of study, location, length of travel |
| Application Deadline: |
October 20th |
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk
| Targeted Group: |
Students interested in international study and research |
| Eligibility: |
Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students |
| Fields Supported: |
Wide variety of fields |
| Number of Awards: |
About 230 scholarships/year, University of Cambridge |
| Level of Support: |
Tuition, stipend, and airfare for duration of study program |
| Application Deadline: |
Various, depending upon the degree sought |
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program
www.act.org/goldwater
| Targeted Group: |
Undergraduate students in math, science, and engineering |
| Eligibility: |
Sophomores and juniors can apply |
| Fields Supported: |
Mathematics, the physical sciences, and engineering |
| Number of Awards: |
300 scholarships per year |
| Level of Support: |
$7,500 per year for up to two years of study |
| Application Deadline: |
February 1st |
Hertz Foundation Fellowship
www.hertzfndn.org
| Targeted Group: |
Students interested in graduate study in the sciences |
| Eligibility: |
Seniors and new graduate students |
| Fields Supported: |
Physical sciences |
| Number of Awards: |
Varies from year to year |
| Level of Support: |
Full scholarship with up to $33,000 stipend per year, 5 yrs. |
| Application Deadline: |
October 27th |
Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeships (IGERT) from NSF
http://www.igert.org/
| Targeted Group: |
Rising scholars and leaders in science and technology |
| Eligibility: |
Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students |
| Fields Supported: |
Science, mathematics, engineering, and technology |
| Number of Awards: |
Numerous |
| Level of Support: |
Varies by program, but includes stipend and tuition |
| Application Deadline: |
Rolling deadlines |
Luce Scholars Program
www.hluce.org/3scholfm.html
| Targeted Group: |
Graduates interested in Asian affairs, international study |
| Eligibility: |
Must have a graduate degree, be younger than 29 |
| Fields Supported: |
Wide variety of fields, study is in Asia |
| Number of Awards: |
15 awards per year |
| Level of Support: |
Depends upon region, but includes stipend and housing |
| Application Deadline: |
Early December |
James Madison Scholarship
www.jamesmadison.com
| Targeted Group: |
Students who want to teach American government |
| Eligibility: |
Upper-level undergraduates and graduates (teachers) |
| Fields Supported: |
American national government, U.S. Constitution |
| Number of Awards: |
At least 50 (one per state), includes undergrad and graduate |
| Level of Support: |
Supports study for Masters degree |
| Application Deadline: |
March 1st |
Johnson and Johnson Graduate Dissertation Grants in Women’s and Children’s Health
http://research.cals.cornell.edu/entity?home=60&id=7912 (link through Cornell Univ.)
| Targeted Group: |
Scholars interested in women’s/children’s health issues |
| Eligibility: |
Supports graduate study |
| Fields Supported: |
A variety of health fields |
| Number of Awards: |
Unspecified |
| Level of Support: |
Supports completion of the doctoral dissertation |
| Application Deadline: |
Unspecified |
Marshall Scholarship
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
| Targeted Group: |
Rising leaders and scholars interested in study in the U.K. |
| Eligibility: |
Graduating seniors |
| Fields Supported: |
Various fields |
| Number of Awards: |
At least 40 scholarships per year |
| Level of Support: |
Full tuition and stipend, travel allowance |
| Application Deadline: |
October 4th |
Andrew Mellon Fellowship in Humanistic Studies
http://www.mellon.org/grant_programs/programs/higher-education-and-scholarship/researchuniversities
| Targeted Group: |
Students interested in foreign service, other public service |
| Eligibility: |
Upper-level undergraduates and early graduate students |
| Fields Supported: |
Various |
| Number of Awards: |
Varies from year to year, currently adjusting program |
| Level of Support: |
Ranges from full tuition to partial support |
| Application Deadline: |
Mid-February |
George J. Mitchell Scholarship
http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html
| Targeted Group: |
Supports graduate and undergraduate study in Ireland |
| Eligibility: |
Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students |
| Fields Supported: |
Various |
| Number of Awards: |
12 scholarships per year |
| Level of Support: |
Tuition, housing, and a $12,000 stipend |
| Application Deadline: |
October 6th |
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Graduate and Postdoctoral Fellowships
http://www.neh.gov/projects/fpiri.html
| Targeted Group: |
Undergraduates and graduates interested in graduate study |
| Eligibility: |
Upper-level undergraduates and graduates, postdoctoral |
| Fields Supported: |
Various fields within the humanities |
| Number of Awards: |
Numerous |
| Level of Support: |
Varies by program |
| Application Deadline: |
Rolling deadlines |
National Research Council (NRC) Postdoctoral Research Associateship Programs
http://www.training.nih.gov/postdoctoral/nist.asp
| Targeted Group: |
Early career, postdoctoral scholars/practitioners |
| Eligibility: |
Must have PhD or equivalent |
| Fields Supported: |
Health sciences |
| Number of Awards: |
Numerous |
| Level of Support: |
Varies depending upon program, research assistantships |
| Application Deadline: |
Rolling deadlines |
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
http://www.nsfgradfellows.org/
| Targeted Group: |
Students and young scholars from a variety of fields |
| Eligibility: |
Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students |
| Fields Supported: |
Wide variety of physical and social sciences |
| Number of Awards: |
Numerous |
| Level of Support: |
Graduate research fellowships and tuition grants |
| Application Deadline: |
Generally November, varies by area of study/research |
National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Graduate and Undergraduate Fellowships
http://www.borenawards.org/
| Targeted Group: |
Students interested in foreign areas vital to U.S. interests |
| Eligibility: |
Undergraduates and graduate students |
| Fields Supported: |
Wide variety of fields related to economics and diplomacy |
| Number of Awards: |
Numerous, with expectation of service in U.S. government |
| Level of Support: |
Varies by program |
| Application Deadline: |
Rolling deadlines |
Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Graduate Fellowships in Ethical or Religious Values
http://www.woodrow.org/newcombe/
| Targeted Group: |
Students interested in graduate study in religion and ethics |
| Eligibility: |
Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students |
| Fields Supported: |
Religion, ethics, and related fields |
| Number of Awards: |
30 fellowships per year |
| Level of Support: |
Full tuition with $17,500 stipend per year |
| Application Deadline: |
November 7th |
Rhodes Scholarships
www.rhodesscholar.org
| Targeted Group: |
Rising leaders interested in study at Oxford University |
| Eligibility: |
Graduating seniors and recent graduates |
| Fields Supported: |
Wide variety of fields |
| Number of Awards: |
About 40 scholarships per year |
| Level of Support: |
Full tuition, stipend, and travel allowance |
| Application Deadline: |
October 2nd |
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/
| Targeted Group: |
Students interested in international affairs and initiatives |
| Eligibility: |
Undergraduates and graduate students |
| Fields Supported: |
Language, foreign affairs, foreign area studies, etc. |
| Number of Awards: |
About 800 per year |
| Level of Support: |
Up to $26,000 per year, depends upon the program |
| Application Deadline: |
Depends upon the program |
The William E. Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose
www.isifellowships.org
| Targeted Group: |
Students interested in American and Western studies |
| Eligibility: |
Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students |
| Fields Supported: |
American studies, Western studies, related fields |
| Number of Awards: |
Varies from year to year, dozens per year |
| Level of Support: |
Varies by program, ranging up to $20,000 per year |
| Application Deadline: |
Generally around February 15th, varies by program |
Teach for America Teaching Jobs for Graduating College Seniors and Recent College Graduates
https://www.teachforamerica.org/admissions/faqs/faq_eligibility.htm
| Targeted Group: |
Students and graduates interested in teaching |
| Eligibility: |
Open to all fields and all backgrounds |
| Fields Supported: |
Education, with the goal of teaching and leading |
| Number of Awards: |
Varies from year to year |
| Level of Support: |
Fellowship, stipend, expectation of 2 years of service |
| Application Deadline: |
Rolling deadline |
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
www.truman.gov
| Targeted Group: |
Rising leaders interested in public service |
| Eligibility: |
College juniors |
| Fields Supported: |
Various fields of study |
| Number of Awards: |
Approximately 40 scholarships |
| Level of Support: |
Up to $30,000 per year for two years of graduate study |
| Application Deadline: |
February 6th |
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy
www.udall.gov
| Targeted Group: |
Sophomores or juniors interested in environmental studies |
| Eligibility: |
Sophomores and juniors |
| Fields Supported: |
Environmental policy, Native American health policy |
| Number of Awards: |
80 awards per year |
| Level of Support: |
$5,000 per year for up to two years |
| Application Deadline: |
March 6th |
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Public Service Leaders Scholarships
http://www.usdascholarships.com/applications/
| Targeted Group: |
Undergraduates and graduates, for agricultural policy study |
| Eligibility: |
Undergraduates or graduate students |
| Fields Supported: |
Fields related to agriculture and agricultural policy |
| Number of Awards: |
Numerous, separate programs by ethnic background |
| Level of Support: |
Depends upon the program of study or research |
| Application Deadline: |
Rolling deadline |
U.S. Department of Education Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program
http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html
| Targeted Group: |
Students interested in teaching/education as a profession |
| Eligibility: |
Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students |
| Fields Supported: |
PhD, MFA, other graduate degrees in education |
| Number of Awards: |
Numerous |
| Level of Support: |
Varies depending upon length and type of program |
| Application Deadline: |
Rolling deadline |
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (HLS) Graduate Fellowships in the Physical, Biological, Social, and Behavioral Sciences
http://www.nasfaa.org/publications/2004/rhomelandscholarships012204.html
| Targeted Group: |
Students interested in service in security agencies |
| Eligibility: |
Upper-level undergraduates, grad students, and postdocs |
| Fields Supported: |
Various fields related to homeland security |
| Number of Awards: |
50 undergraduate scholarships and 50 graduate fellowships |
| Level of Support: |
Varies by program |
| Application Deadline: |
Rolling deadline |
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Urban Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowships
http://www.nationalacademies.org/grantprograms.html
| Targeted Group: |
Postdoctoral students interested in urban studies |
| Eligibility: |
Must hold the PhD |
| Fields Supported: |
Urban studies and related fields |
| Number of Awards: |
10 awards per year |
| Level of Support: |
Up to $55,000 per year |
| Application Deadline: |
Rolling deadlines depending upon specific program |
The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship Program
www.watsonfellowship.org
| Targeted Group: |
Graduating seniors interested in international study |
| Eligibility: |
Graduating seniors |
| Fields Supported: |
Various |
| Number of Awards: |
Approximately 40 per year |
| Level of Support: |
$25,000 per fellow for independent study and travel abroad |
| Application Deadline: |
November 7th |
