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

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

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.

Claremont National Scholars Program

The Claremont National Scholars program is offered by Claremont Graduate University for doctoral students who are pursuing interdisciplinary studies. The program encourages students to transcend disciplinary boundaries while working towards a Ph.D in any of the subjects offered by Claremont Graduate University's graduate schools, including Arts and Humanities, Behavioral and Organizational Sciences, Community and Global Health, Educational Studies, Information Systems and Technology, Management, Mathematical Sciences, Politics and Economics, and Religion.

The program awards full tuition and a $20,000 annual stipend to several students who have achieved at about the summa cum laude level.

• Eligibility: Candidates should have or expect to have a bachelor's or master's degree from a US college or university by Fall of the year that they enter the program. Candidates should also have achieved a high level of academic success, particularly in regards to interdisciplinary research.
• Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by December 1, 2008 in order to begin full-time doctoral study in Fall of 2009.
• Website: http://www.cgu.edu/pages/3707.asp
• Contact: (909) 621-8069 or scholars@cgu.edu

Catching the Dream Native American Scholarships

Catching the Dream, formerly known as the Native American Scholarship Fund, offers three scholarship programs to those of Native American descent. The MESBEC program supports those who study math, engineering, science(including medicine), business, education, and computers. The Native American Leadership Education program is awarded to those seeking a career in education. The Tribal Business Management program attempts to sponsor tribal economic development by awarding scholarships to students studying business, finance, management, economics, banking, hotel management, and related fields. For all three programs, students must display clear goals which benefit the Native American community. Awards range from $500 to $5,000 per academic year, and 55% of applicants receive scholarships.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 1/4 Native American heritage and an enrolled member of a US tribe. Applicants must also be attending or planning to attend a US college or university at any level of college study. Students must have work experience, a record of leadership, commitment to their Native American community, and are expected to apply for all other sources of funding.
• Deadline: April 15th for the fall semester, September 15th for the spring semester, or March 15th for summer school.
• Website: http://www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm
• Contact: Catching the Dream
  Attn: Scholarship Affairs Office
  8200 Mountain Road NE., Suite 203,
  Albuquerque, NM 87110
  (505)262-2351 ext. 116
  NScholarsh@aol.com

American Institute for Economic Research Summer Fellowships in Economics

For more than 50 years the Institute has sponsored a variety of fellowship programs that provide direct training and financial support to advanced students of economics. The Institute awards a dozen or more Summer Fellowships each year to college and university seniors who will be entering a doctoral program in economics or affiliated program (e.g., law and economics, economic history, etc.). We also consider applications from those students enrolled in such programs for no more than two years. The program is not designed for students wishing to pursue graduate work in a business school program (e.g. MBA). Summer Fellows come to the Institute for a four-week period of study and are provided with room and board plus a $250 per week stipend. Those who demonstrate exceptional potential are awarded Fellowships in-absentia if they are enrolled in an accredited graduate-degree program in economics for the succeeding academic year. In-absentia Fellows receive full or partial payment of tuition or a monthly stipend for all or part of the academic year, or both. DURING THE PAST 5 years, in-absentia awards have averaged about $5,000.”

• Eligibility: To be eligible for the summer program, you must be a graduating college senior who will be entering a doctoral program in economics or affiliated program (e.g., law and economics, economic history, etc.). We also consider applications from those students who have been enrolled in such programs for no more than two years. The program is not designed for students wishing to pursue graduate work in a business school program (e.g. MBA.).”
• Deadline: The application must be received by March 20, 2009.
• Website: http://www.aier.org
• Contact: Director of Fellowship Programs
  American Institute for Economic Research
  PO Box 1000
  Great Barrington, MA 01230
  (413) 528-1216
  fellowship@aier.org