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

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

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

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

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