Nationally Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships

Dr. Lew Irwin, Faculty Advisor Duquesne University Department of Political Science Irwinl@duq.edu......412-396-1844 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellowships http://fellowships.aaas.org Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Scientists and engineers interested in public policy Must hold a PhD, MD, DVM, DSc, or PharmD All fields of science, medicine, and engineering Numerous types, including congressional fellowships 1-year fellowship with $65,000 stipend and benefits December 20th

American Physical Society (APS) Congressional Science Fellowships

http://www.aps.org/policy/fellowships/index.cfm

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Scientists interested in public policy Ordinarily requires PhD, but requirement can be waived Physical sciences Approximately 25 fellowships per year 1-year fellowship with $50,000 stipend and benefits January 15th

American Political Science Association (APSA) Congressional Fellowships http://www.apsanet.org/content_3031.cfm Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Scientists interested in the United States Congress PhDs and graduate students near completion of the PhD Communications, journalism, political science, and others Approximately 25 fellowships in a variety of fields 9 month fellowship with $38,000 stipend and benefits November 1st

American Psychological Association (APA) Congressional Fellowships

http://www.apa.org/about/awards/index.aspx

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Psychologists interested in public policy Must hold a PhD Psychology Unspecified Between $60,000 and $75,000 for 1-year fellowship January 3rd

American Sociological Association (ASA) Congressional Fellowships http://www.asanet.org/funding/cf.cfm Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Scholars in sociology who are interested in public policy Must hold a PhD in sociology Sociology A few fellowships per year $20,000 for a 6-month fellowship; $30,000 for 1-year February 1st

Carnegie Junior Fellowships for Graduating College Seniors http://www.carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=jrFellows Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Graduating seniors interested in working at Carnegie E.P.I Open to all graduating seniors Carnegie Endowment Peace Institute research fellowships Approximately 10 research fellowships per year $2,750 per month for one year plus full benefits January 15th

Jack Kent Cooke Graduate, Undergraduate, and Transfer Scholarship

http://www.jkcf.org/

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Outstanding young scholars with financial need Graduate, undergraduate, and transfer students Various About 75 for graduate + 35 undergraduate scholarships yearly $50,000 for graduate students and $30,000 for undergrads March 15th

Center for the Study of the Presidency Fellows Program

http://www.thepresidency.org/what-we-do/current-programs/presidential-fellows-program

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Students interested in the Presidency and public service Graduate and undergraduate students Various, related to the executive branch and public service 65 one-year fellowships to graduates and undergraduates 1-year non-resident fellowship covering travel and seminars Rolling deadline

Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) American Graduate Fellowships

http://www.cic.edu/programs-and-services/programs/pages/American-Graduate-Fellowships.aspx

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Graduates of small-and mid-sized liberal arts colleges Undergraduates and graduates interested in graduate study Humanities Two fellowships per year Up to $50,000 per year, renewable for a second year October 17th

DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service

https://www.daad.org/page/scholarship/index.v3page

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Davies-Jackson Scholarship

Undergraduate or graduate students interested in Germany Undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral students Various areas of research and study in Germany Numerous Various, depending upon length of travel, study program Rolling deadline

http://www.cic.edu/programs-and-services/programs/pages/Davies-Jackson-Scholarship.aspx

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Talented undergraduates interested in study in England Graduating seniors, preferably first in family to attend Wide variety of sciences, social sciences, and humanities Varies from year-to-year Full two year graduate scholarship, valued at $50,000 November 13th

Diplomatic Graduate Fellows Program

http://www.careers.state.gov/professional-fellowships

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Undergraduates interested in foreign service careers All undergraduates Internships, scholarships, and fellowships Numerous Depends upon the nature of the program and its length Rolling deadlines

The East-West Center Graduate Research Fellowship

http://www.eastwestcenter.org/scholarships-fellowships

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Students interested in Asian-Pacific/American studies Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students Various social sciences, emphasis on Asian-Pacific affairs Varies from year-to-year 2-year graduate fellowship for study at the EWC in Hawaii November 1st

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

http://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Students interested in international graduate study Upper-level undergraduates and recent graduates Sponsored by the U.S. State Dept., various fields of study Numerous grants and awards for research and study Depends upon program of study, location, length of travel October 20th

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

http://www.gatescambridge.org/

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Students interested in international study and research Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students Wide variety of fields About 230 scholarships/year, University of Cambridge Tuition, stipend, and airfare for duration of study program Various, depending upon the degree sought

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program

http://www.act.org/goldwater/

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Undergraduate students in math, science, and engineering Sophomores and juniors can apply Mathematics, the physical sciences, and engineering 300 scholarships per year $7,500 per year for up to two years of study February 1st

Hertz Foundation Fellowship

http://www.hertzfoundation.org/default.aspx

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Students interested in graduate study in the sciences Seniors and new graduate students Physical sciences Varies from year to year Full scholarship with up to $35,000 stipend per year, 5 yrs. October 27th

Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeships (IGERT) from NSF

http://www.igert.org/

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Luce Scholars Program

Rising scholars and leaders in science and technology Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students Science, mathematics, engineering, and technology Numerous Varies by program, but includes stipend and tuition Rolling deadlines

http://www.hluce.org/lsprogram.aspx

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: James Madison Scholarship
http://www.jamesmadison.com/

Graduates interested in Asian affairs, international study Must have a graduate degree, be younger than 29 Wide variety of fields, study is in Asia 15 awards per year Depends upon religion, but includes stipend and housing Early December

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Students who want to teach American government Upper-level undergraduates and graduates (teachers) American national government, U.S. Constitution At least 50 (one per state), includes undergrad and graduate Supports study for Masters degree March 1st

Johnson and Johnson Graduate Dissertation Grants in Womens and Childrens Health
http://www.cornell.edu/search/?q=johnson+and+johnson+graduate+dissertation+grants&tab

(link through Cornell Univ.) Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Marshall Scholarship
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/

Scholars interested in womens/childrens health issues Supports graduate study A variety of health fields Unspecified Supports completion of the doctoral dissertation Unspecified

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Rising leaders and scholars interested in study in the U.K. Graduating seniors Various fields At least 40 scholarships per year Full tuition and stipend, travel allowance October 4th

George J. Mitchell Scholarship http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Supports graduate and undergraduate study in Ireland Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students Various 12 scholarships per year Tuition, housing, and a $12,000 stipend October 6th

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Graduate and Postdoctoral Fellowships http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/fellowship-programs-independent-research-institutions Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Undergraduates and graduates interested in graduate study Upper-level undergraduates and graduates, postdoctoral Various fields within the humanities Numerous Varies by program Rolling deadlines

National Research Council (NRC) Postdoctoral Research Associateship Programs http://www.training.nih.gov/postdoctoral/nist.asp Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Early career, postdoctoral scholars/practitioners Must have PhD or equivalent Health sciences Numerous Varies depending upon program, research assistantships Rolling deadlines

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship http://www.nsfgrfp.org Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Students and young scholars from a variety of fields Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students Wide variety of physical and social sciences Numerous Graduate research fellowships and tuition grants Generally November, varies by area of study/research

National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Graduate and Undergraduate Fellowships http://www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Students interested in foreign areas vital to U.S. interests Undergraduates and graduate students Wide variety of fields related to economics and diplomacy Numerous, with expectation of service in U.S. government Varies by program Rolling deadlines

Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Graduate Fellowships in Ethical or Religious Values http://www.woodrow.org/newcombe/ Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Students interested in graduate study in religion and ethics Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students Religion, ethics, and related fields 30 fellowships per year Full tuition with $17,500 stipend per year November 7th

Rhodes Scholarships www.rhodesscholar.org Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Rising leaders interested in study at Oxford University Graduating seniors and recent graduates Wide variety of fields About 40 scholarships per year Full tuition, stipend, and travel allowance October 2nd

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship

http://www.rotary.org/en/ServiceAndFellowship/MakeConnections/RotaryFellowships/Pages/ridefault. aspx

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Students interested in international affairs and initiatives Undergraduates and graduate students Language, foreign affairs, foreign area studies, etc. About 800 per year Up to $26,000 per year, depends upon the program Depends upon the program

The William E. Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose

http://home.isi.org/programs/fellowships

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Students interested in American and Western studies Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students American studies, Western studies, related fields Varies from year to year, dozens per year Varies by program, ranging up to $20,000 per year Generally around February 15th, varies by program

Teach for America Teaching Jobs for Graduating College Seniors and Recent College Graduates https://www.teachforamerica.org/why-teach-for-america/how-to-apply Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Students and graduates interested in teaching Open to all fields and all backgrounds Education, with the goal of teaching and leading Varies from year to year Fellowship, stipend, expectation of 2 years of service Rolling deadline

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation www.truman.gov Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Rising leaders in public service College juniors Various fields of study Approximately 40 scholarships Up to $30,000 per year for two years of graduate study February 6th

Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy http://www.udall.gov Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Sophomores or juniors interested in environmental studies Sophomores and juniors Environmental policy, Native American health policy 80 awards per year $5,000 per year for up to two years March 6th

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Public Service Leaders Scholarships

http://www.hsi.usda.gov/Students/PSLS.htm

Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline:

Undergraduates and graduates, for agricultural policy study Undergraduates or graduate students Fields related to agriculture and agricultural policy Numerous, separate programs by ethnic background Depends upon the program of study or research Rolling deadline

U.S. Department of Education Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program http://www2.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application Deadline: Students interested in teaching/education as a profession Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students PhD, MFA, other graduate degrees in education Numerous Varies depending upon length and type of program Rolling deadline

The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship Program www.watsonfellowship.org Targeted Group: Eligibility: Fields Supported: Number of Awards: Level of Support: Application deadline: Graduating seniors interested in international study Graduating seniors Various Approximately 40 per year $25,000 per fellow for independent study and travel abroad November 7th