National Scholarships and Fellowships

bet36365体育 encourages all students to consider furthering their educational development by pursuing fellowships or scholarships offered by national and international organizations. Each program has a specific purpose, audience, and application process. Students are encouraged to review the information below. Please note that application dates vary. Those listed below are approximate.

Staff in the Honors Program Office are available to support applicants with discussion about opportunities, strategizing on application materials, and preparation for interviews. However, the initiative must come from the applicants.

Each program has a campus representative who must endorse the application. If the applicant cannot determine who that is, contact the Honors Program.

Carnegie Junior Fellows Program

The Carnegie Endowment offers 1-year fellowships to graduating seniors to work as research assistants to the Endowment’s senior associates following graduation. Positions are paid, full-time positions. Junior Fellows are currently paid $2,583 per month and receive a full benefits package.

Students should begin the application process during the fall semester of their senior year. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Candidates should have a strong background in international affairs, political science, economics, history, or Russian studies.

Campus Representative: Dr. Angela Hollman, Director, Honors Program

http://carnegieendowment.org/james-c-gaither-junior-fellows-program?lang=en

Churchill Scholarship

The Churchill Scholarship is for one year of study at the University of Cambridge for an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) or MASt (Master of Advanced Study)…We fund 18 scholarships per year, comprised of 16 Churchill Scholarships in science, mathematics, and engineering, and two Kanders Churchill Scholarships in science policy. It is for one year of Master’s study (courses run between 9 and 12 months). The award covers tuition, roundtrip airfare to the UK, visa fees and health surcharge, and a stipend that is set 5% higher than the UK Research Council standard. Recipients are eligible to apply for a $4,000 special research grant. The total value is around $70,000.

Campus Representative: Dr. Angela Hollman, Director, Honors Program

http://www.churchillscholarship.org/

Fulbright Program

The U.S. Student Program is designed to give recent B.S./B.A. graduates, masters and doctoral candidates, and young professionals and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience. 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 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.

Campus Representative: Chance Bell, Assistant Vice Chancellor for bet36365体育 Global

http://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Gates-Cambridge

Each year Gates Cambridge offers 80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. Approximately two-thirds of these awards will be offered to PhD students, with approximately 25 awards available in the US round and 55 available in the International round.

Campus Representative: Dr. Angela Hollman, Director, Honors Program

http://www.gatescambridge.org/

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program

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 Foundation 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 $7500 annually.

Application Deadline: Jan. 23; Recommendation: Jan. 27; Nomination: Jan. 30

Campus Representative: Dr. Angela, Director, Honors Program

http://goldwaterscholarship.gov/ 

James Madison Fellowship Program

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 degrees.  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.  The maximum amount of each award is $24,000, prorated over the period of study.

Campus Representative: Dr. Diane Duffin, Professor of Political Science and Dept. Chair

http://www.jamesmadison.gov/

Knowles Science Teaching Foundation

The Teaching Fellowships support exceptional individuals who are committed to becoming outstanding mathematicians and science teachers in U.S. high schools. Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree in biology, a physical science, mathematics or a related field, and have received their most recent content degree within the past five years.

Campus Representative: Dr. Angela Hollman, Director, Honors Program

http://knowlesteachers.org/teaching-fellowship/teaching-fellows-program

Marshall Scholarship

The Marshall Scholarships finance graduating seniors of high ability to study for a graduate degree in any subject in the United Kingdom.  Each scholarship is held for one or two years and includes tuition and living expenses.  Scholarships are awarded to students interested in attending universities in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

Campus Representative: Director of the Office of Financial Aid

http://www.marshallscholarship.org

The Rhodes Scholarships

32 Rhodes Scholarships are awarded each year to U.S. college students. Elliot Gerson, American Secretary of the Rhodes Trust, called it “the oldest and best known award for international study, and arguably the most famous academic award available to American college graduates.”

Campus Representative: Dr. Angela Hollman, Director, Honors Program

http://www.rhodesscholar.org

Truman Scholarship

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 non-profit sector or elsewhere in public service at a leadership level. 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.

Campus Representatives: Dr. Angela Hollman, Director, Honors Program

http://www.truman.gov

The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

The Foundation awards 50+ scholarships per year to students interested in public service. Scholarships are awarded to Native American and Alaskan Natives interested in tribal policy and health care. Scholarships are open to all students interested in conservation, environmental stewardship, or environmental policy.

Campus Representative: Dr. Angela Hollman, Director, Honors Program

http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx