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

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

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/

Emerging Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program

The Emerging Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program is intended to train scientists for careers in public health while supporting infectious disease research. Two different kinds of fellowships are offered: Advanced Laboratory Training Fellowships and Postdoctoral Laboratory Research Fellowships.

The Advanced Laboratory Training Fellowship is a one year program intended for bachelor's or master's level scientists. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of methods and technology.

The Postdoctoral Laboratory Research Fellowship is a two year program intended for doctoral level scientists. Emphasis is placed on research and professional development in the field of infectious disease.

• Eligibility: Candidates for the Advanced Laboratory Training Fellowship must have received a bachelor's or master's level degree in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, virology, related scientific disciplines, or an accredited medical technologist program. Candidates for the Postdoctoral Laboratory Research Fellowship must have received a Ph.D, MD, DVM, or have completed all requirements for such a degree before entering the program. For either fellowship, applicants must be US citizens.
• Deadline: Applications must be received by February 13, 2009.
• Website: http://www.aphl.org/profdev/fellowships/eid/Pages/default.aspx
• Contact:
  Fellowship Program Manager
  (240) 485-2778
  fellowships@aphl.org

El Pomar Fellowship

This is a two-year post-graduate program in leadership development and community service. Fellows work throughout the state of Colorado with the Foundation's grant-making program, operating programs, and outreach programs. Through their work in the community and numerous opportunities in professional development, Fellows learn about the nonprofit sector as well as the role of foundations.

• Deadline: January 14, 2009.
• Website: http://www.elpomar.org/

Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs

The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a full time, graduate-level experiential leadership training program that introduces a diverse group of young professionals to all aspects of the public affairs arena. Each year about 64 participants are selected from a national pool of applicants to serve at one of the following locations: Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Pittsburgh and San Francisco. For nine months, Coro Fellows spend at least 50 hours a week in a unique series of field assignments, site visits, interviews, public service projects and seminars. Fellows are encouraged to view the program as their laboratory; to experiment with and experience life in the public affairs arena.

• Deadline: January 23, 2009, however many of the scholarships will vary.
• Website: http://www.coro.org/site/c.geJNIUOzErH/b.2086429/