Korean-American Scholarship Foundation

The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) was founded in 1969 as a nonprofit organization to provide financial assistance to students of Korean ancestry seeking higher education.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be Korean-American undergraduate or graduate students registered in a full-time study institution.
• Deadline: Applications from the Western United States must be postmarked by May 31, 2009
• Website: http://www.kasf.org
• Contact: KASF Western Region
  3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2450B
  Los Angeles, CA 90010
  Tel: 213-380-5273
  Fax: 213-380-5273
  western@kasf.org

Jacob Javits Fellowship Program

Subject to the availability of funds, a fellow receives the Javits Fellowship annually for up to the lesser of 48 months or the completion of their degree. The fellowship consists of an institutional payment (accepted by the institution of higher education in lieu of all tuition and fees for the fellow) and a stipend (based on the fellow's financial need as determined by the measurements of the Federal Student Assistance Processing System. In fiscal year 2004, the institutional payment is $11,511 and the maximum stipend is $30,000.

• Eligibility: Graduating Seniors, Graduate Students. Demonstrated achievement and exceptional promise of success in proposed field of study.
• Faculty Representative: William Pritchard, Department of English
• Deadline:
• Website: http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsjavits/index.html
• Contact: Carmen Gordon and Lakisha Reid
  U.S. Department of Education, OPE
  Teacher and Student Development Programs Service
  Jacob K. Javits Fellowships Program
  1990 K Street NW 6th Floor
  Washington, DC 20006-8524
  (202) 502-7542
  ope_javits_program@ed.gov

Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship Program

The Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Its purpose is to address the national need to cultivate a diverse talent pool of well-trained and language-proficient professionals.

The program represents a collaborative effort between the HSF Institute, the United Negro College Fund Special Programs (UNCFSP), and the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA).

The IIPP Fellowship program provides students from underrepresented minority groups with specially designed education and training experiences critical to entry and advancement in international affairs careers. Students are recruited from across the nation and apply as sophomores to participate in a five-year sequence of summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training, and graduate study.

• Deadline: March 16, 2009
• Website: http://www.uncfsp.org/spknowledge/ default.aspx?page=program.view&areaid=2&contentid=174& typeid=iipp

Institute for Humane Studies

The Institute for Humane Studies awards scholarships up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad. Last year IHS awarded more than 100 scholarships to outstanding undergraduates, graduate students, law students, and professional students who are interested in the classical liberal tradition. Awards are worth up to $1,000.

• Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students.
• Deadline: December 31, 2008
• Website: http://www.TheIHS.org
• Contact: George Mason University
  Institute for Humane Studies
  3301 N. Fairfax Drive Suite 440
  Arlington VA 22201
  703.993.4880
  800.697.8799
  fax: 703.993.4890

Huntington Award

“The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides an annual stipend of $10,000 for a graduating college senior to pursue public service anywhere in the world. This allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career.”

• Eligibility: Graduating seniors - applications (accompanied by a proposal, budget, transcript, and three letters of recommendation)
• Deadline: February 13, 2009.
• Website: http://www.nationalgridus.com/commitment/d4-1_award.asp

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Predoctoral Fellowships

These Fellowships are designed to promote excellence in biomedical research by supporting promising prospective researchers working towards understanding basic biological processes and disease mechanisms. Eighty fellowships are awarded annually with a stipend of $15,000 and $15,000 toward educational costs, renewable for up to five years.

• Eligibility: Seniors, first year graduate students, medical students and physicians are eligible to apply. Eligibility extends to students in all areas of science, not just biological sciences.
• Selection Process: Applications are reviewed by panels of scientists selected by the National Research Council with final selections made by the Hughes Medical Institute.
• Deadline: January 11, 2009.
• Faculty Representative: Janis Lochner, Department of Chemistry
• Website: http://www.hhmi.org/grants/individuals/ medfellows.html/

HSF/Pfizer, Inc. Fellowship Program

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. It is committed to encouraging Hispanic students to pursue higher education by providing various scholarships. The HSF/Pfizer, Inc. Fellowship Program provides up to 10 Fellowships annually to Hispanic American students to complete their graduate education which focuses on such fields as social sciences, school of engineering, school of management, and school of public health. The Fellowship is open to prospective/current graduate students at selected institutions.

• Deadline: May 15, 2009.
• Website: http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/asis/grapes/ detail.asp?recordno=325/
• Contact: HSF/Pfizer, Inc. Fellowship
  Hispanic Scholarship Fund
  55 Second Street, Suite 1500
  San Francisco, CA 94105
  (415) 445-9930
  scholar 1@hsf.net

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship in order to support the study and teaching of oceanic and atmospheric sciences while increasing public awareness and preparing undergraduate students for related careers.

Successful applicants will receive up to $8,000 for full-time academic study during the school year and a 10 week, full-time internship ($650/week) at a NOAA facility during the summer. Students may be selected to receive funding for a second school year. Internships are designed to expose the student to practical training.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be US citizens who are full-time sophomores at an accredited US university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0(in total courses completed as well as within major). Applicants must be majoring in a discipline related to oceanic and atmospheric science, technology, or education.
• Deadline: Applications and all supporting materials must be received by January 30, 2009.
• Website: http://www.oesd. noaa.gov/Hollings_info. html
• Contact: StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov

Hertz Foundation Fellowships

25 tuition paid fellowships, plus $25,000 for graduate study towards a PhD in applications of physical sciences (science, engineering, and medical science students).

• Eligibility: Graduating seniors. Documented record of high scholastic performance, high native intelligence, excellent retention of outstanding basic technical education, accomplishment in technical research or study, appropriate moral and ethical values. Must be a student of applied physical sciences with exceptional intelligence and diligence to the further study of science.
• Deadline: October 30, 2009, with reference reports due November 2, 2009
• Faculty Representative: Michael Broide, Department of Phsyics
• Website: http://www.hertzfndn.org/

HENAAC Scholars Program

The Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference offers scholarships of $500 to $5,000 to Hispanic students of science, technology, engineering, or math-related majors. Several different scholarships are available, including the HENAAC Student Leadership Award, for which one undergraduate and one graduate student will be chosen.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be Hispanic students who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the Fall 2009 semester, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and major in science, technology, engineering, or math-related fields. Applicants must also demonstrate leadership and involvement within the Hispanic community.
• Deadline: Applications and all supporting materials must be postmarked by April 30, 2009.
• Website: http://www.henaac.org/scholars/index.php#howto
• Contact: Kathy Borunda-Barrera at (323) 262-0997 or kathy@henaac.org

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship

The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students is offered by the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, introducing students of color to philanthropy, voluntarism, and nonprofit organizations through a summer internship in Washington DC. Based on educational level, financial need, and time commitment, recipients will be awarded between $2,500 and $5,000.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be US citizens who demonstrate financial need, have outstanding research, writing, and communication skills, and have backgrounds in the social sciences or humanities. Applicants must also be racial minorities who are able to to participate in a 10-12 week internship at the Washington, DC office of the Aspen institute and pay for their own travel and housing expenses.
• Deadline: December 15, 2007 for the Spring 2008 program, March 15, 2008 for the Summer 2008 program, or July 15, 2008 for the Fall 2008 program.
• Website: http://www.apsanet.org/content_11389. cfm
• Contact:
  The Aspen Institute
  One Dupont Circle, Suite 700
  Washington, DC, 20036
  hearstinfo@aspeninstitute.org

John Gyles Education Awards

The John Gyles Education Center supports American and Canadian students with a scholarship of $3,000, awarded directly to several students each year.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be US or Canadian citizens who are enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate or graduate institution and have a GPA of at least 3.0
• Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2009
• Website: http://www.johngyleseducationcenter.com/
• Contact: (506) 459-7460

The Greenlining Institute

The Greenlining Institute is a California based organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for low-income and minority communities. It runs the Greenlining Academy Fellowship Program and the Academy Summer Associate Program. The Academy Fellowship Program is an annual leadership training program for multi-ethnic individuals focused on low-income advocacy and community economic development. Generally, fellows conduct research, write report and position papers, help organize community events, and interface regularly with multi-ethnic community, corporate and government leaders. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate studies and be enrolled in, or preparing for, graduate studies in public policy, urban planning, minority advocacy or economic development.

• Deadline: For the Fellows program, applications must be postmarked no later than February 22, 2009. For the Summer Associates program, applications must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2009.
• Website: http://greenlining.org/index.php
• Contact: 1918 University Avenue 2nd Floor
  Berkeley, CA 94704
  Tel: (510)926-4001
  Fax: (510)926-4010
  info@greenlining.org

Goldwater Scholarship

Through the Congressional Memorial to Senator Barry Goldwater, these scholarships were created to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering and to foster excellence in those fields. The scholarship provides two years of funding to juniors or one year to seniors pursuing careers in research. In 2001, Sarah K. Gessford ('02) was awarded a Goldwater Scholarship.

• Eligibility: The College can nominate up to four students each year. Sophomores or junior who are American citizens, who have a "B" average and are in the top quarter of their class may seek nomination.
• Selection Process: The application consists of a nominee information form, an essay on an important issue in the nominee's field of study, a secondary school report, three letters of recommendation and a transcript. The written materials are evaluated by a state committee, which designates finalists, with final selections made by the Goldwater Board of Trustees.
• Deadline: January 30, 2009, and additional documents must be received by February 2, 2009. However, students should be prepared to submit materials to the faculty representative well in advance of the deadline.
• Website: www.act.org/goldwater

Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Scholarship

In memory of Dr. Robert H. Goddard, the National Space Club offers an annual scholarship of $10,000 to students of science or engineering. Recipients will be introduced to scientific, governmental, and industry leaders at the annual Goddard Memorial Dinner.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be US citizens in at least their junior year of study at an accredited university with the intention to pursue studies in science or engineering.
• Deadline: January 23, 2009
• Website: http://www.spaceclub.org/goddard.html
• Contact: National Space Club
  2025 M Street NW Suite 800
  Washington, DC 20006
  Tel: (202) 973-8661
  SpaceClub@courtesyassoc.com

Global Change Education Program

Funded by the Department of Energy's Office of Biological and Environmental Research, the Global Change Education Program(GCEP) promotes undergraduate and graduate education which relates to global change research. GCEP has two different awards: The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience and the Graduate Research Environmental Fellowships.

The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience aims to introduce students at the end of their sophomore or junior years to research in Biological and Environmental Research. This research continues during subsequent undergraduate summers. Recipients of this award are encouraged to apply for the Graduate Research Environmental Fellowships.

The Graduate Research Environmental Fellowships support research which is designed and conducted by graduate students, faculty advisers, and Department of Energy researches in collaboration. Research should be related to global change.

• Eligibility: The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program is open to college sophomores and juniors, while the Graduate Research Environmental Fellowships are only open to graduate students. All applicants must be US citizens.
• Deadline: February 2, 2009
• Website: http://www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEP/
• Contact: Jeffrey Gaffney at jsgaffney@ualr.edu, Nancy Marley atnamarley@ualr.edu, or Milton J. Constantin at milton.constantin@orau.org

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

This program offers a competition for awards for study abroad, for US citizen students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university. Recipients receive up to $5000 for living abroad.

• Eligibility: Applicant must be a citizen of the United States. Undergraduate student in good standing, and must receive a federal Pell Grant. Must have already been accepted to an overseas program.
• Deadline: For the Fall program, online applications must be submitted by April 7th and transcripts must be postmarked by April 10th. For the Spring program, online applications must be submitted by October 13th and transcripts must be postmarked by October 10th.
• Representative: Lucrecia Choto, Assistant Director of Overseas and Off-Campus Programs
• Website: http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/gilman/ default.htm
• Contact:
  Tel: 713.621.6300, ext 25
  Fax: 713.621.0876
  gilman@iie.org

German Chancellor Scholarships

“Since 1990, the AvH has awarded 10 German Chancellor Scholarships annually to prospective leaders from the U.S.A. (under 35 years of age) in the academic, economic and political fields, enabling them to carry out research projects of their own choice in Germany. During one-year research stays, scholars are also given an opportunity to gain an insight into the social, cultural, economic and political situation in Germany. German Chancellor Scholars also take part in a four-week introductory seminar in Bonn and Berlin in September, a fact- finding tour of Germany and an evaluation seminar in Bonn. In addition to the scholarship, the Foundation bears the costs for preparatory German language tuition and an intensive course of several weeks in Bonn.”

Applicants design individual projects specific to Germany and decide at which institutions to pursue them. Scholarships average, for monthly stipend, from 2,000 to 3,500 Euros for 12 months, plus travel expenses and in-country language training.

• Eligibility: US citizen under 35 years of age. Applicants must have completed bachelor’s degree.
• Deadline: October 31
• Website: http://www.humboldt- foundation.de/pls/ web/wt_show.text_ page?p_text_id=4074

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Assists students to study at prestigious University of Cambridge in England. The scholarship covers the full cost of study at Cambridge for a single person - namely, all approved University and College tuition fees, a maintenance allowance [which for 2003-04 will be £ 8,000], a further discretionary allowance for study-related activities [which for 2003-04 will be £1,600], and one return economy airfare between Cambridge and home. 100 available scholarships to United States citizens, 230 worldwide scholarships.

• Eligibility: Must gain admission through Cambridge University’s regular admission.
• Selection Process: The Trustees Committee is required to “award scholarships on the basis of a person's intellectual ability, leadership capacity and desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout the world by providing service to their communities and applying their talents and knowledge to improve the lives of others.”
• Deadline: October 15, 2009, December 15, 2009, or January 30, 2010
• Internal Deadline: September 8, 2009
• Faculty Representative: Karen Gross, Department of English
• Website: http://www.gatesscholar.org/

Galbraith Public Policy Fellowship Program

The Galbraith Fellowship program is designed for recent college graduates and graduate students who exhibit special interest in developing careers in public policy or economics. Fellowships are provided for full-time work of four, six, eight, or twelve month periods under the sponsorship of the Americans for Democratic Action Education Fund. Fellows are awarded a $1,000 monthly stipend. Complete applications must be received no later than one month before the start of each Fellowship.

• Deadline: Six weeks before February, June or September, depending on desired starting month.
• Website: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/inequality/Summer/Galbraith.htm
• Contact: ADA Education Fund Secretary, Amy Isaacs, at (202) 785-5980 oradaction@ix.netcom.com.

Fusion Energy Sciences Fellowship Program

The Fusion Energy Sciences Fellowship Program is sponsored by the US Department of Energy's Office of Fusion Energy Sciences and administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education in order to support full-time study and research in the field of fusion energy sciences.

Fellowships last for one year, beginning September 1 and ending August 31, during which time the program fully funds tuition and fees. Fellows receive a $1,650 monthly stipend. Additionally, fellows are required to serve in a three month practicum. Fellowships must be renewed each year and are limited to a maximum of 3 years. Fellows are encouraged to seek employment with the Department of Energy or its contractors. Similar postdoctoral research programs are also available.

• Eligibility: Applicants must either be applying to or attending graduate school. At the time that the fellowship begins, they must not have progressed beyond the end of their 2nd year of graduate school. Applicants must have undergraduate degrees in engineering, physical science, mathematics, or related disciplines(see full list of appropriate majors).
• Deadline: January 31
• Website: http://www.orau.gov/fusion/Fellowship/ fellowship_intro.htm
• Contact: Debbie Alcorn at (865) 576-3428 or debbie.alcorn@orau.org. Make sure to identify the program name when requesting information.

Fulbright Fellowship

The US Congress created the Fulbright Program to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. Recipients apply for specific programs, which may include university course work, independent research, or other special projects.

• Eligibility: Seniors and recent graduate are invited to apply. In some countries, applicants must have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country to communicate with the people and to carry out the proposed study.
• Selection Process: Students must submit applications first to the L&C faculty representative. Applicants put forward by the College pass through the National Screening Committee to the supervising agencies abroad. Final selections are made by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
• Deadline: The on-campus deadline is mid-October, with applications transmitted to Fulbright approximately ten days later.
• Faculty Representative: Deborah Heath, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
• Website: www.iie.org/fulbright

Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship

The Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 awards four times each year to students of any field. International students will also be considered. The selection process will be based on an essay competition.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in or aspire to enroll in a postsecondary institution of any kind. Applicants may not be recipients of full-tuition scholarships or waivers.
• Deadline: January 14, April 14, July 14, and October 14.
• Website: http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarship/fridell/index.php
• Contact: A contact form is available here.

Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships

The Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships attempt to increase diversity in college and university-level teaching while maximizing the educational benefits of diversity. Each year, the Ford Foundation offers approximately 60 predoctoral fellowships($20,000 per year for up to three years), 35 dissertation fellowships($21,000 for one year), and 20 postdoctoral fellowships($40,000 for one year).

Fellowships are awarded to students who demonstrate excellence, commitment to diversity, and the desire to teach at the college or university level.

• Eligibility: Candidates must be a US citizen or national who are committed to a career in teaching at the college or university level. They must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D or Sc.D at a US institution and must not have previously earned a doctoral degree.
• Deadline: November 14, 2008 (Predoctoral) or November 28, 2008 (Dissertation or Postdoctoral).
• Website: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/index.html
• Contact: National Research Council of the National Academies
  Fellowships Office
  500 Fifth Street NW Suite K576
  Washington, DC 20001
  Tel: (202) 334-2872
  Fax: (202) 334-3419
  infofell@nas.edu

First in My Family Scholarship Program

Offered by Sallie Mae and the Hispanic College Fund, the First in My Family Scholarship Program awards between $500 and $5,000 to Hispanic students who are the first in their family to attend college. Preference is shown toward applicants who display financial need.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be of Hispanic background, demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and be the first in their family to attend college. Additionally, applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents who will attend an undergraduate institution in the US or Puerto Rico in the upcoming academic year.
• Deadline: April 15, 2009
• Website: http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/ first_family.html

EPA Greater Research Opportunities Fellowships

The US Environmental Protection Agency sponsors the Greater Research Opportunities Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study in order to increase interest, research, and trained personnel in the fields of environmental science, engineering, and policy.

Approximately 20 two-year fellowships will be awarded in 2009 to take place between fellows' junior and senior years. Fellows will receive up to $46,500: $19,250 per year to support their education(including tuition, expenses, and a monthly stipend) and $8,000 through a 3-month summer internship. Actual figures will vary year by year.

Recipients of this fellowship may not receive other federal fellowships.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students entering their last two years of college while studying a field related to the environment. Applicants must have an overall B average or better(see full list of eligibility requirements).
• Deadline: Pre-applications must be received by 4:00 pm EST on December 11, 2008.
• Website: http://es.epa.gov/ ncer/rfa/2009/2009_gro_undergrad. html
• Contact: Georgette Boddie: boddie.georgette@epa.gov or (202)343-9741

Emerson National Hunger Fellowship

The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship, a project of the Congressional Hunger Center, is a unique leadership development opportunity for motivated individuals seeking to make a difference in the struggle to eliminate hunger and poverty. Each year about twenty participants are selected for this twelve-month program. Fellows are placed for six months with urban and rural community-based organizations all over the country involved in fighting hunger at the local level, such as food banks, community kitchens, and local advocacy agencies. They then move to Washington, DC to complete the year with six months of work at national organizations involved in the anti-hunger and poverty movement, including national advocacy organizations, think tanks, and federal agencies. Through this unique program, the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program develops hunger-fighting leaders with a deep understanding of hunger and poverty at both the local and national level that enables them to find innovative solutions and create the political will to end hunger.

• Eligibility: Requirements: Commitment to social justice and demonstrated leadership qualities and skills, Bachelor’s degree, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, Flexibility and ability to adjust to new situations, Creativity and initiative in problem solving, Willingness to learn from experts in the field, and commitment to the search for new models in anti-hunger and anti-poverty work. Apply here.
• Deadline: January 22, 2009
• Website: http://www.hungercenter.org/national/national.htm
• Contact:
  Emerson Selection Committee
  Congressional Hunger Center
  Hall of the States Building
  400 North Capitol Street NW Suite G100
  Washington, DC 20001