Below is a partial list of scholarship and fellowship opportunities. These are nationally competitive awards and require a great deal of preparation. Students should first check the website for requirements and level of competitiveness and then discuss with your Department Chair or Academic Advisor eligibility and potential before contacting the Emmanuel representative. Please note that application materials must be submitted to the Emmanuel College contact / representative at least two months prior to the application deadline.
GENERAL HONORS Name
British Marshall Scholarship www.marshallscholarship.org/
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/jk cf_web/content.aspx?page=SchProg
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fo rdfellowships
10/8/2009
Field
Year of Application
Selected Requirements
Comments/Contacts
Graduate study in the United Kingdom at one of many universities listed Covers 2 yrs of tuition, room, board, books, travel & exp.
All
Senior Graduate Student Deadline: 1st week of October
U.S. citizen GPA 3.7
Emmanuel’s designated representative are Dr. Sally Dias & Dr. Frank Scully
Graduate Up to $50,000/yr depending on financial need for a max of 6 years
Any
Senior or Recent Graduate Deadline: March 14
GPA 3.5 Have unmet financial need
Ms. Maia Kelley is the Emmanuel College Faculty Representative
Any
Senior Deadline: November 15
Member of underrepresented group U.S. citizen or national Superior academic achievement
Type
Graduate fellowships for study in a PhD program - $20,000 per year for up to 3 years
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Lisa Falvey
GENERAL HONORS Name
Fulbright Program for U.S. Students http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
Gates Cambridge Scholarships http://trust.gatesscholar.org
George J. Mitchell Scholarship www.usirelandalliance.org/wmspage.cfm?par m1=34
Rhodes Scholarships www.rhodesscholar.org
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans www.pdsoros.org
10/8/2009
Type Graduate Grants for U.S. students to study overseas, conduct research or teach for one academic year Tuition, travel, books, health benefits, maintenance stipend
Graduate All tuition, fees, expenses and travel to Cambridge University Graduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland for a Master’s degree at any institution of higher education Covers 1 yr of tuition, room, board, books, travel & expenses
Two year scholarships to the University of Oxford; tuition, room, board, books, travel & expenses
Grants for up to 2 years of graduate study in the U.S. Half tuition plus $20,000
Field
Year of Application
Any
Senior or Recent Graduate Deadline: October 15
Any
Any
Any
Any
Senior or Graduate Deadline: October 15
Senior or Graduate Deadline: October 5
Senior or Graduate Deadline: October 1
Senior or Graduate Deadline: November 1
Selected Requirements
Comments/Contacts
U.S. citizen
Emmanuel’s Fulbright Program Advisor is Dr. Caroline Reeves
Must have gained admission to Cambridge University
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Sally Dias
U.S. citizen High academic achievement and strong leadership Institutional endorsement
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Sally Dias
U.S. citizen Four standards: literary & scholastic attainments, energy to use talents, integrity of character and respect for fellow human beings, ability to lead
Emmanuel’s representative is Sr. Susan Thornell
Resident Alien, a naturalized U.S. citizen or child of 2 parents who are both naturalized citizens Scores from any graduate aptitude test
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Sally Dias
HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES Name
American Graduate Fellowships Council of Independent Colleges www.cic.edu/projects_services/grants /americangrad.asp
Josephine De Karman Fellowship www.dekarman.org
Galbraith Scholars Program www.ksg.harvard.edu/inequality/Sum mer/Summer.htm
Jacob K Javits Fellowships Program www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits
10/8/2009
Type
Field
Graduate fellowship for doctoral studies in the humanities Up to $50,000 in initial year including tuition, fees & stipend for living expenses & research costs
History Philosophy Literature & Languages Fine Arts
Graduate fellowship for one academic yr $10,000 for study in the U.S.
Any but special consideration to Humanities
Year of Application
Selected Requirements
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Christopher Craig
Graduating senior or recent graduates Deadline: October 15
U.S. Citizens
Senior Deadline: January 31
Exceptional ability
Undergraduate fellowships to attend a 5 day session at Harvard University to explore a range of social policy issues
Any
Sophomore, Junior or Senior Deadline – Early April
Graduate fellowships for study at the PhD or MFA level Tuition, fees & max stipend of $30,000 for up to 4 years
Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
Senior Deadline: October 15
Comments/Contacts
Fellowship for graduate studying at one of 23 research institutions
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Lisa Falvey
Interest in issues of inequality and social policy
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Christopher Craig
U.S. citizens or nationals or permanent residents GREs
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Lisa Falvey
HISTORY/POLITICAL SCIENCE Name
Type
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Fellowships
Paid fellowship opportunity in Washington DC to work as a Research assistant on Carnegie Endowment projects
www.carnegieendowment.org/about/i ndex.cfm?fa=jrFellows
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History – History Scholars Program www.gilderlehrman.org
James Madison Graduate Fellowships www.jamesmadison.com
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship www.scoville.org
Undergraduate fellowships to attend a 5 week primary source research program in NYC All tuition, books, field trips, travel, room & board plus a $2,200 stipend Graduate $24,000 over period of study; no more than $12,000 per academic year for a Master’s degree in American history, government political science, with focus on the constitution Six to nine month graduate fellowship of $2,100/mos. in D.C. as a junior staff member in a government organization
Harry S. Truman Scholarship www.truman.gov
Woodrow Wilson: Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship www.woodrow.org/publicpolicy/graduate.php
10/8/2009
Graduate scholarship of up to $30,000
Fellowship award includes tuition, room, board, books, travel and fees for 2 years of graduate school
Field
Year of Application
Selected Requirements
Comments/Contacts
Political and Social Issues
Senior Deadline: January 15
Eligible to work in US
Dr. Petros Vamvakas is the Emmanuel College Nominating Official
American History or American Studies
Sophomore or Junior Deadline: March 3
American History or American Studies major
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Caroline Reeves
Senior or Graduate Deadline: March 1
U.S. citizen Must attend 4 week summer institute at Georgetown
Sr. Karen Hokanson is the Emmanuel College Faculty Representative Obligation to teach for at least one year for each year of the fellowship
Teaching – American History, Government or Social Studies
Any, but some background in peace and security issues Public Service Field e.g. Government, Education, Non-profits, Advocacy
Public Policy, International Affairs, Public Administration
Senior Deadline: February 8 and October 15
Junior Deadline: End of February
Senior or Graduate Deadline: February 4
U.S. citizen
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Petros Vamvakas
U.S. citizen Institutional nomination Active in student government and/or community service, political activities
Emmanuel’s designated faculty representative is Dr. Sally Dias. Obligation to work in a public service field for three years
U.S. citizen GPA 3.2
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Caroline Reeves Obligation to serve at least three years as a Foreign Service officer
MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE Name EPA Environmental Education Fellowship www.epa.gov/enviroed/students.html
Alvan T. – Viola D. Fuller American Cancer Society Research Fellowship www. cancer.org
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship www.act.org/goldwater
Janet H. and C. Harry Knowles Foundation www.kstf.org/teaching_fellowships_h ome.aspx
Clare Booth Luce Program www.hluce.org/cblprogram.aspx National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship www.asee.org/ndseg
10/8/2009
Type Paid fellowships for full time summer or part time school year research in DC or regional EPA offices/laboratories
Fellowship for undergraduate students to participate in summer laboratory research w/accomplished investigators A stipend of $4,500
Undergraduate Up to $7,500 for tuition, fees, books, room and board for a max of 2 years Teaching fellowships for Graduate teacher preparation Program Tuition assistance and monthly Stipend Room, board & travel to annual Fellows’ meetings Renewal for up to 5 years Undergraduate scholarships Graduate fellowships Professorships Fellowship to US Institution of Higher Education Full tuition and fees; health ins. Stipend - $30,500 1st yr $31,000 2nd yr $31,500 3rd yr
Field
Environmental Issues
Science
Year of Application Undergraduate or graduate Deadline: January 22
Junior or Senior Deadline: February
Selected Requirements
Comments/Contacts
U.S. citizen GPA 3.0 Must have completed at least 4 courses related to the field of environmental studies
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Sally Dias
Undergraduate students who are residents of New England w/favorable weighting given to those with advanced science course work Lab skill & interest in research required
Mathematics, Natural Sciences or Engineering
Sophomore or Junior Deadline: January 31
B average U.S. citizen & permanent resident
Mathematics And Science
Senior Deadline: January 14
Bachelors degree in Mathematics or science
Phys Sciences Mathematics Engineering
Undergraduate Graduate
Female U.S. citizen
Senior or Graduate Deadline: January 7
U.S. citizen or national GRE required
Biosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Todd Williams
Ms. Maia Kelley is the Emmanuel Faculty Representative; can nominate up to 4
Emmanuel contact is Ms. Maia Kelley
Emmanuel is applying to be an approved program
Emmanuel contact is Ms. Maia Kelley
MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE Year of Application
Name
Type
Field
National Science Foundation Fellowships
Graduate fellowships of $30,000 renewal stipend/yr and $10,500 education costs/yr for 1-3 yrs.
Science Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Senior or Graduate Deadline: early November
Biology, Chemistry
Senior or Graduate Deadline: March 1
www.nsfgradfellow.org
NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research www.training.nih.gov/student/sip
Research Internships for Science & Engineering (RISE) in Germany (DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service)
Summer research and seminar program at NIH facilities for 8 weeks Monthly stipend of about $2,000 provided
Summer research internship with PhD student in Germany Stipend, German rail pass, health & other insurance
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science & Engineering
Sophomore or Junior Deadline: January 31
www.daad.de/rise
Morris K. Udall Scholarship www.udall.gov
Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program www.orau.gov/NOAA/HollingsScholarshi p/
10/8/2009
Undergraduate Scholarships of up to $5,000 for - students committed to careers related to the environment -Native American and Alaska Native students committed to careers related to tribal policy or Native health care
Undergraduate Up to $8,000 per school year for up to two years Paid summer internship including housing
Field related to the environment or to Native policy or health
Mathematics Teacher Education
Selected Requirements U.S. citizen High GPA GREs Proposed research plan
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Passport Apply to individual research project & PhD student Internship begins May 15 with meeting in Hiedelberg
Comments/Contacts
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Todd Williams
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Todd Williams
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Todd Williams German language skills not required; opportunity available for language preparation
Sophomore or Junior Deadline: March 4
U.S. citizen B average Must attend Scholar Orientation in Tucson, AZ for 4 days in August
Dr. Sally Dias is the Emmanuel faculty representative
Sophomore or Junior Deadline: January 30
U.S. citizen GPA min 3.0 Major in mathematics
Emmanuel contact is Ms. Maia Kelley
STUDY ABROAD Below are a few study abroad opportunities. However, there are numerous possibilities and Ms. Diane Bissaro is the Contact Person. Please contact her for more information. Name Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program www.iie.org/programs/gilman
Killam Fellowship www.killamfellowships.com
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships www.rotary.org
10/8/2009
Type Undergraduate scholarships of up to $5,000 to study abroad + possible $3,000 critical need language supplement (Ex. Arabic, Chinese, Turkic, Persian, Indic, Korean, Russian) Canada/U.S. exchange program $10,000 - 2 semesters $5,000 – 1 semester travel, health insurance
Graduate and undergraduate scholarships to finance foreign study abroad experiences for one year
Field
Any
Any
Leading to careers in business or the professions
Year of Application Sophomore or Junior Deadline: October 7 & April 15
Undergrad Student Deadline: January 31
Sophomore for undergraduate fellowship; Senior or Graduate for graduate fellowship Deadline varies
Selected Requirements
Comments/Contacts
U.S. citizen Recipient of Pell Grant
Must be accepted to a study abroad program Summer programs not supported
U.S. citizen Superior academic record
U.S. citizen Be proficient in language of country proposed
Study must be in country where there is a Rotary Club; must apply through a local Rotary Club