Below is a partial list of scholarship and fellowship opportunities. These are nationally competitive awards and require a great deal of preparation. Students should check the website for requirements and level of competitiveness and then discuss with your Department Chair or Academic Advisor eligibility and potential and then contact the Emmanuel representative. General questions? Please contact Prof. Laurie Johnston, Director of Scholarships & Fellowships, at johnsla@emmanuel.edu
GENERAL HONORS Name
British Marshall Scholarship www.marshallscholarship.org/
Type Graduate study in the United Kingdom at one of many universities listed Covers 2 years of tuition, room & board, books, travel & exp.
Year of Application
Field
Selected Requirements
All
Senior or Graduate Student Deadline: 1st week of Oct.
U.S. citizen GPA 3.7
Member of underrepresented group; U.S. citizen or national; Superior academic achievement
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships http://www.nationalacademies.org/fordf ellowships
Graduate fellowships for study in a PhD program $20,000/year for up to 3 years
Any
Senior Deadline: Nov. 1
Fulbright Program for U.S. Students http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
Graduate; Grants for U.S. students to study overseas, conduct research or teach for one academic year Tuition, travel, books, health benefits, maintenance stipend
Any
Senior or Recent Graduate Deadline: Oct. 15
Gates Cambridge Scholarships www.gatesscholar.org
Graduate; All tuition, fees, expenses and travel for graduate study at Cambridge University
Any
Senior or Graduate Deadline: Oct. 15
U.S. citizen
Must gain admission to Cambridge University
Comments/ Contacts Emmanuel’s designated representative are Dr. Sally Dias & Dr. Frank Scully
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Lisa Falvey
Emmanuel’s Fulbright Program Advisor is Dr. Caroline Reeves
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Sally Dias
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George J. Mitchell Scholarship www.usirelandalliance.org/wmspage.cfm?parm 1=34
Rhodes Scholarships www.rhodesscholar.org
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans www.pdsoros.org
Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
http://www.deewr.gov.au/INTERNAT IONAL/ENDEAVOURAWARDS/
Graduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland for a Master’s degree at any institution Covers 1 year of tuition, and all expenses incl. travel Two year scholarships to the University of Oxford; tuition, room & board, books, travel & expenses
Any
Senior or Graduate Deadline: Oct. 4
Any
Senior or Graduate Deadline: Oct.4
Grants for up to 2 years of graduate study in the U.S. Half tuition plus $20,000
Any
Senior or Graduate Deadline: Nov.1
$130,000- $230,000 for a M.A. or Ph.D. program in Australia
Any
Senior or recent grad Deadline: June 30
U.S. citizen High academic achievement and strong leadership Institutional endorsement U.S. citizen; literary & scholastic attainments; energy to use talents; integrity of character and respect for fellow human beings; ability to lead Resident Alien, a naturalized U.S. citizen or child of 2 parents who are both naturalized citizens Scores from any graduate aptitude test superior academic achievement and community service; must gain admission to an Australian MA or PhD program
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Sally Dias
Emmanuel’s representative is Sr. Susan Thornell
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Sally Dias
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Laurie Johnston
HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES Name
Type
Field
American Graduate Fellowships Council of Independent Colleges
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
www.cic.edu/projects_services/grants/ americangrad.asp
Josephine De Karman Fellowship www.dekarman.org
Graduate fellowship for one academic year $22,000 for study in the U.S.
Any but special consideration to Humanities
Year of Application
Selected Requirements
Comments/ Contacts
Graduating senior or recent graduates Deadline: Oct. 15
U.S. Citizens
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Christopher Craig Fellowship for graduate studying at one of 23 research institutions
Senior Deadline: Jan. 31
Exceptional ability
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Lisa Falvey
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Jacob K Javits Fellowships Program www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Scholarship www2.jackkentcookefoundation.org
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: Sept. 30
U.S. citizens or nationals or permanent residents GREs
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Lisa Falvey
Graduate Up to $50,000/yr depending on financial need for a max of 3 years
Visual arts, performing arts, and creative writing
Senior or Recent Graduate Deadline: Feb. 10
GPA 3.2 Have unmet financial need
Emmanuel College Faculty Representative is Tom Schnauber
HISTORY/POLITICAL SCIENCE Name
Type
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Fellowships www.carnegieendowment.org
James Madison Graduate Fellowships www.jamesmadison.com
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship www.scoville.org
Paid fellowship opportunity in Washington DC to work as a Research assistant on Carnegie Endowment projects
Year of Application
Field Political and Social Issues
Senior Deadline: Jan. 15
Eligible to work in US
U.S. citizen Must attend 4 week summer institute at Georgetown Obligation to teach for at least one year for each year of the fellowship
$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
Teaching – American History, Government or Social Studies Grades (7-12)
Senior or Graduate Deadline: March 1
Six- nine month graduate fellowship of $2,400/mo. in D.C. as a junior staff member in a government organization
Any, but some background in peace and security issues
Senior Deadline: Jan. 18 and Oct.1
Harry S. Truman Scholarship www.truman.gov
Graduate scholarship of up to $30,000
Woodrow Wilson: Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship www.woodrowwilson\pickering fellowship.org
Fellowship award includes tuition, room & board, books, travel and fees for 2 years of graduate school
Public Service Field e.g. Government, Education, Non-profits, Advocacy
Public Policy, International Affairs, Public Administration
Selected Requirements
U.S. citizen
Comments/ Contacts Dr. Petros Vamvakas is the Emmanuel contact
Emmanuel contact is Sr. Karen Hokanson
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Petros Vamvakas
Junior Deadline: February 1
U.S. citizen Institutional nomination Active in student government and/or community service, political activities
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Sally Dias. Obligation to work in a public service field for three years
Senior or Graduate Deadline: Feb. 4
U.S. citizen GPA 3.2 Obligation to serve at least three years as a Foreign Service officer
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Caroline Reeves
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Coro Public Affairs Fellowship http://www.coro.org/
Intensive 9 month study and internship program in one of 5 cities; earn credit towards a Masters in public policy or MSW. Monthly stipend provided to those with need
Public Affairs and public service broadly defined
Jan. 14; senior or graduate of any age
Demonstrated leadership; interest in public affairs
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Laurie Johnston
MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE Name
Type
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship www.act.org/goldwater
National Science Foundation Fellowships www.nsfgradfellow.org Janet H. and C. Harry Knowles Foundation www.kstf.org National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship www.asee.org/ndseg
Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program www.orau.gov/NOAA/HollingsScholars hip/
Up to $7,500 for tuition, fees, books, room & board for a max of 2 years
Field
Year of Application
Selected Requirements
Comments/ Contacts
Mathematics, Natural Sciences or Engineering
Sophomore or Junior Deadline: Jan. 27
B average U.S. citizen & permanent resident
Graduate fellowships of $30,000 renewal stipend/year and $10,500 education costs/year for 1-3 yrs.
Science Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Senior or Graduate Deadline: early November
High GPA GREs U.S. Citizen Proposed research plan
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Todd Williams
Program tuition assistance and monthly stipend, room & board & travel Teaching fellowships for Graduate teacher preparation
Mathematics and Science
Senior Deadline: Jan. 12
Bachelors degree in Mathematics or science
Emmanuel contact is Ms. Maia Kelley
Senior or Graduate Deadline:Dec 17
U.S. citizen or national GRE required
Emmanuel contact is Ms. Maia Kelley
U.S. citizen GPA min 3.0 Major in mathematics
Emmanuel contact is Ms. Maia Kelley
Fellowship to US Institution of Higher Education Full tuition and fees; health ins. Stipend - $30,500
Undergraduate Up to $8,000 per school year for up to two years Paid summer internship including housing
Biosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering
Mathematics Teacher Education
Sophomore or Junior Deadline: January 30
Ms. Maia Kelley is the Emmanuel contact
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NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research www.training.nih.gov/student/sip
Jeong-Long Lin Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship http://www.bc.edu/schools/cas/chemistry/underg rad/linfellowship.html
Lupus Foundation Summer Student Fellowship: 2010 Gina M. Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship Program http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesn et/templates/new_researchlfa.aspx?articleid=328 &zoneid=31
Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP)
Monthly stipend of $2,000 provided for summer research and seminar program at NIH facilities for 8 weeks
Stipend is $4,000 for 10 weeks during the summer with a flexible start date.
Student fellows receive $2,000 for work completed during summer 2010.
http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/shur pintro.html
Harvard Medical School Four Directions Summer Research Program www.fdsrp.org
Senior or Graduate Deadline: March 1
Chemical Sciences
College students finishing their sophomore and junior years is 15 March, but might be extended,
Basic, clinical, translational, epidemiological,o r behavioral research relevant to lupus
Deadline: March 5, 2010 at 5 p.m. EST
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Faina Ryvkin
Persons with disabilities; economically disadvantaged backgrounds; underrepresented racial and ethnic groups
Emmanuel contact is Caroline Reeves
Undergraduates may apply but preference is given to graduate students or medical students who have already earned a baccalaureate degree
Emmanuel contact is Faina Ryvkin
U.S. citizen or permanent resident African American, Mexican American, Native American Or Puerto Rican B average or better 3.5 or higher
Emmanuel contact is Faina Ryvkin
Weekly stipend, travel and housing for 10 week program
Physical or biological sciences
Sophomores, juniors and nongraduating seniors Deadline: Feb. 5th
Stipend of $325.00 per week 10 weeks summer research in a variety of biological and biomedical sciences. Housing, course related expenses, travel included.
Biological or biomedical research sciences
Current undergraduates Deadline: Feb. 1
Undergraduates of under-represented minority groups in science
Emmanuel contact is Faina Ryvkin
Undergrads with interest in Native American health; Deadline: Feb. 12
Mush have completed one semester of introductory biology
Emmanuel contact is Faina Ryvkin
http://web.mit.edu/gso/admissions/summer.html
Harvard Medical School Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program
Biology, Chemistry
8 week program pursuing graduate studies in medicine (either MD or PhD programs)
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Undergraduate Fellowships for Minorities http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=9121
The American Physiological Society: Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship http://www.the-aps.org/education/ugsrf/
8-10 week program. Stipend of $468.00 per week, housing provided, travel support offered
Physical or natural science, mathematics, engineering, or marine policy.
$4,000.00 Stipend 10 week program Between May & August
Biochemical research
Darling Marine Center Summer REU Fellowships http://www.thenucleus.org/research/Detail.cfm?id=126
EPA Environmental Education Fellowship www.epa.gov/enviroed/students.html
Alvan T. – Viola D. Fuller American Cancer Society Research Fellowship www.alvantviolafullerscholarship
Fellows receive $3,820 for committing 10 weeks.
Paid fellowships for full time summer or part time school year research in DC or regional EPA offices/laboratories
Stipend of $3000.00 Fellowship for undergraduate students to participate in summer laboratory research w/accomplished investigators
Undergraduate Deadline: Feb. 15, 2010
Deadline: Feb. 1
Biology, Chemistry, Geology and environmental science, with an interest in marine studies
Undergraduate students Deadline: Feb. 15
Environmental Issues
Undergraduate or graduate Deadline: Jan. 22
Science
Sophomores and juniors Deadline: Feb. 12
Minority undergraduates who are enrolled in U.S. colleges or universities Completed at least one year of undergraduate study
Emmanuel contact is Faina Ryvkin
full-time undergraduate students
Emmanuel contact is Faina Ryvkin
Must have completed Sophomore Year
Emmanuel contact is Faina Ryvkin
U.S. citizen GPA 3.0 Must have completed at least 4 courses related to the field of environmental studies
Seniors and juniors from New England are eligible, and preference is given to those with advanced science/public health course work
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Sally Dias
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Faina Ryvkin
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Academy of Natural Sciences research Experience for Undergraduates Website: http://www.ansp.org/research/opportunities/reu. php
American Heart Association Summer Student Fellowship Research Program www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Affiliate
Research Internships for Science & Engineering (RISE) in Germany (DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service)
Offers stipend, housing and travel. Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) internships for the Summer of 2011
Biogeochemistry to paleontology (please refer to website for complete list of subjects).
$5,000 stipend for the summer research 10 week program. MayAugust
Field of cancer research
Stipend, German rail pass, health & other insurance Summer research internship with PhD student in Germany
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science & Engineering
Contact the REA coordinator reacoordinator @ansp.org Deadlines vary see NSF website
Deadline: Feb. 15
Sophomore or Junior Deadline: Jan. 31
www.daad.de/rise
Undergraduates in the study of natural sciences
Undergraduates enrolled in a fouryear program and first-year medical or graduate students in the U.S.A. in good standing who can participate in a research project at an institution in the Cleveland, Ohio Passport Apply to individual research project & PhD student Internship begins May 15 with meeting in Hiedelberg
Emmanuel contact is Faina Ryvkin
Emmanuel contact is Faina Ryvkin
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Laurie Johnston
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Selected Requirements
Type
Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace Investing in the Study of Critical Languages www.middlebury.edu
Full cost of summer language study – grant covers tuition, room & board at the Middlebury summer Language Schools
Foreign langugae
Deadline: Jan. 31
Completed one year of college level study
Funding to participate in a month-long seminar on human rights in either Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, or Warsaw
Any major; interest in human rights, minority groups, & discrimination
Deadline: Jan. 10
sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent grads
Humanity in Action Fellowship Program http://www.humanityinaction.org/apply/usa
Field
Year of Application
Name
Comments/ Contacts
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History – History Scholars Program www.gilderlehrman.org\\education\hs-overview
Undergraduate fellowships for 5 week primary source research program in NYC tuition, books, field trips, travel, room & board plus $2,200 stipend
American History or American Studies
Sophomore or Junior Deadline: Feb. 15
Any
Sophomore, Junior or Senior Deadline – Early April
Galbraith Scholars Program www.ksg.harvard.edu/inequality/Summer/Summ er.htm
Undergraduate fellowships to attend a 5 day session at Harvard University to explore a range of social policy issues
American History or American Studies major Interest in issues of inequality and social policy
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Caroline Reeves
Emmanuel contact is Dr. Christopher Craig
NOTE: Not likely to be offered in 2011
STUDY ABROAD Below are a few study abroad scholarship opportunities. There are numerous possibilities, many directly through the program you study abroad with. Please contact Fern MacKinnon, Director, Intl. Programs, for information. Year of Selected Name Type Field Comments/Contacts Application Requirements Boren Awards for International Study www.borenawards.org
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program www.iie.org/programs/gilman
Glimpse Correspondents Program http://glimpse.org
Undergraduate scholarships up to $20,000 to study in areas of the world critical to U.S. interests & underrepresented in study abroad.
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)
$600 stipend to selected students to work as correspondents while abroad. Guaranteed publications on Glimpse.org & Matador Network
See website for specifics
Any
Any
Undergraduate Deadline: Feb. 10th Graduate Fellowships options available
Sophomore or Junior Deadline: October 7 & March 1
Deadline: November 28th
U.S. citizen engaging in study abroad outside western Europe, Canada, Australia or New Zealand
Preference given to study abroad for more than 1 semester with strong commitment to immersion in less common languages; math and science students ONLY may also use it for summer study
U.S. citizen Recipient of Pell Grant
Must be accepted to a study abroad program for credit and spend at least 4 weeks in one country, either during a semester or summer
U.S. or NonU.S.citizen studying outside home country for at least 10 weeks, 18+ year old, regular access to email & willing to commit to a professional editorial process
Support from team of editors, career training in writing & photography
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Killam Fellowship www.killamfellowships.com
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
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
www.rotary.org Freeman Asia Freeman Awards for Study in Asia http://www.iie.org/programs/freem an-asia
Critical Language Scholarship Program, US Dept. of State http://clscholarship.org/
Funding to spend a semester, year or summer abroad $3000 – summer $5000 – semester $7000- year Full funding for in-country summer Language Study in: Arabic, Persian: Advanced beginning, intermediate or advanced level; Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu: Beginning, intermediate or advanced level; Chinese, Japanese, Russian: Intermediate or advanced level.
Any
Leading to careers in business or the professions
Any
Any
Undergrad Student Deadline: January 31 Sophomore for undergrad. fellowship; Senior or Graduate for graduate fellowship Deadline varies Undergrad Deadline: Feb. 15 for summer April 1 for fall Oct. 12 for spring
Undergrad or grad; deadline is Nov. 15
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
U.S. citizen or permanent resident with demonstrated financial need
US citizen
Participants must plan to continue studying the language after the program concludes
Additional resources: A handbook for writing personal statements (with examples of winning essays from many major scholarship competitions): https://www.e-education.psu.edu/writingpersonalstatementsonline/node/1984
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