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AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program- For undergraduate seniors, recent graduates, and graduate/PhD students in the fields of the natural, physical, health, engineering, computer, or social sciences or mathematics. Participants serve a 10-week fellowship in a newsroom, helping to spread science knowledge to the public and enhance coverage of science-related issues in the media.
- Award: $450 weekly stipend for the duration of the program, as well as travel expenses.
- Deadline: Last deadline was January 15, 2012.
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For U.S. citizens or permanent residents who will have earned a Bachelor's or Master's degree by the start of the program in September 2012. Requires a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated interest in the political process, public policy, and Asian American and Pacific Islander issues. Provides exceptional graduates and young professionals with an opportunity to work on policy issues as full-time staff members of a Congressional office, Federal agency, or non-profit community organization in Washington D.C.
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Award: 9-month fellowship includes program stipend, round-trip flight fare, and a notebook computer.
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Deadline: March 31, 2012
- The Gilman Scholarship is open to all U.S. citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria listed below. The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of their study abroad.
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The applicant is studying in the fall, spring, or academic year terms including winter inter-sessions. Summer only programs are not eligible.
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Award: Over 2,300 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded each year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000.
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Deadline: March 1, 2012 for summer and fall 2012 programs.
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Outstanding graduating seniors and recent graduates who have not started graduate school and who are interested in serving as research assistants to Carnegie Endowment Associates. Criteria: essay, academic record and recommendations. Need not be a citizen but must be eligible to work in the U.S.
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Award: 1-year fellowship provides a stipend of $33,000 and the opportunity to assist with Carnegie Endowment Projects, including non-proliferation, democracy training, trade, China-related issues, etc. 8-10 fellowships/ year.
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Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellows Program- For graduate students who will soon be finishing a degree related to international development or business, or undergraduate students soon to finish their Bachelor's degree who have at least 5 years of experience in management or international development. Applicants must have professional proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese and be interested in a future career with Catholic Relief Services. See website for more details about ideal applicants.
- Award: Participants receive a stipend, housing, transportation to and from the country to which they are assigned, medical insurance, and more.
- Deadline: Last deadline was December 7, 2011.
- Graduate students in a Master's program preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Must be recommended by an academic advisor or dean of graduate program. For citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada.
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Award: $10,000 award. Scholarship winner is invited to attend the Government Finance Officers Association national conference, where the award is presented.
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Deadline: February 24, 2012
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Sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in a science, technology, or mathematics discipline and pursuing research in homeland security area. (See website). Minimum GPA: 3.3. Must commit to a summer internship and a 1 year service requirement in an approved institution after graduation. For U.S. citizens.
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Award: Two year appointments provide full tuition and a stipend of $1,000/month for 9 months during the academic year as well as a $5,000 stipend for the mandatory 10-week summer internship.
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Deadline: Last deadline was January 5, 2011. There will be no fellowship program in 2012 due to budget cuts. Check back for future developments.
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Emerging social entrepreneurs who are interested in starting up and leading innovative, replicable, and sustainable public service projects and organizations.
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Award: 2-year fellowships, which include grants of up $60,000 for individuals and $90,000 for 2-person partnerships and a stipend.
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Deadline: Last deadline was January 9, 2012.
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Accomplished and promising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have demonstrated an interest in issues of social policy and inequity. Students of limited economic means and students from diverse ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Award: Full fellowship for a five day seminar at Harvard in June. Social policy issues are considered through presentations, discussions, fieldtrips, and workshops. In addition, participants learn about graduate and career options.
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Deadline: This program has not been offered since 2008. Check website in January 2012 for information about the program possibly being offered again.
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Seniors and graduate students interested in studying at Cambridge in disciplines related to health, equity, technology, and learning. Applicants must have a 3.7 GPA, significant leadership experience, and the desire to use their knowledge to improve the lives of others. Applicants may not be citizens of the U.K.
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Award: Enables student leaders from around the world to obtain graduate degrees in critical areas of interest at Cambridge University. Covers tuition, living expenses and international transportation. About 80 scholarships/year.
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Deadline: Last deadlines were October 15, 2011 for U.S. citizens; December 2, 2011 for non-U.S. citizens.Next program cycle begins in September 2012.
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Minority undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning about philanthropy, voluntarism, and nonprofit organizations. Must have a background in the humanities or social sciences, possess outstanding writing, research and communication skills and demonstrate financial need. For U.S. citizens.
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Award: Provides a summer internship with the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund in Washington, DC (a grant making program of the Aspen Institute). Stipend ranges from $2,000 to $4,000.
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Deadline: March 16, 2012 for summer 2012.
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Outstanding juniors, seniors, and graduate students interested in researching the intellectual and institutional foundations of a free society. Criteria: academic performance, potential for success in scholarly field, and relevance of work to fellowship mission. Requires a $25 application fee. Fellowships generally awarded to citizens of U.S., Canada, and U.K.
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Award: 120 awards provide up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad.
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Deadline: Last deadline was December 31, 2011.
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For graduating seniors who want to develop and engage in a public service project before pursuing graduate school or a career. Awards based on proposal, academic record and other personal achievements. Non-citizens must be graduating seniors from a U.S. college or university.
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Award: $10,000 stipend for one year of public service anywhere in the world.
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Deadline: Last deadline was January 18, 2012.
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For sophomores of color interested in pursuing a Master's degree in international affairs. Applicants must possess excellent critical analysis and leadership skills and commit to a multi-year education and training program. Minimum GPA: 3.2. For U.S. citizens or legal residents.
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Award: Supports Sophomore Summer Policy Institute, Junior Year Abroad, Junior Summer Policy Institute, Summer Language Institute, IIPP Internship, and Master's Degree Program in International Affairs.
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Deadline: February 15, 2012 Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace - Middlebury Language Schools- For all students studying or wanting to begin studying Arabic,
Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, or Russian. Applicants must also
submit an application to one of the Middlebury Language Schools.
Intended for students with demonstrated interest in one of the following
areas (although students studying other subjects are still invited to
apply): international, global, or area studies;
international politics and economics; peace and security studies; and/or
conflict resolution.
- Award: Covers the full cost of summer language study at a Middlebury Language School, including tuition, room, and board.
- Deadline:
Last deadline was January 30, 2012, but applicants were encouraged to send in their
admission applications to one of the language schools far in advance of
that deadline.
- For U.S. citizens who will have earned a Bachelor's degree by the time they begin the fellowship. Requires "advanced low" proficiency in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, or Persian. A two-year program involving intensive language study at a domestic Flagship institution and an overseas immersion program, which culminates in a Master's degree.
- Award: Covers tuition, a modest stipend for living expenses, support for travel costs, and health insurance coverage.
- Deadline: Last deadline was January 12, 2012.
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High achieving graduating seniors and graduates who are planning to teach American history, government, or social studies at the secondary level. Must commit to teaching for a minimum of one year after completion of degree. Applicants compete with applicants from home state: one chosen/state. For U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals.
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Award: Fellowship supports the completion of a Master's or MAT at any accredited school in the U.S. Provides tuition and living expenses for two years: up to $12,000 per academic year and $24,000 total.
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Deadline: March 1, 2012
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For juniors and seniors at U.S. universities with an interest in economics and international finance who have been accepted for study in Japan for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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Award: Two awards of $7,500 to assist in expenses.
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Deadline: April 6, 2012
National Bureau of Asian Research - Next Generation Fellowship- For second-year graduate students or recent Master's degree recipients who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Participants serve a year-long fellowship in Seattle.
- Award: A $32,500 fellowship award, including benefits, and reimbursement for some relocation expenses.
- Deadline: Next deadline for 2012-13 fellows has not yet been announced.
For sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students who are U.S. citizens and are studying one of the following languages: Chinese,
Korean, Arabic, Pashto, Persian-Farsi, Russian or Urdu. Requires a 3.0
GPA, with a 3.5 GPA in language studies preferred, and students must
continue to take at least one language course each semester. A 12-week
summer internship program that may continue for a second summer, and may
also include a conditional job offer from the National Security Agency
after graduation. Award: Participants
receive a salary throughout the course of their internship.
Participants who travel to the internship from an out-of-state school
are eligible for travel reimbursement. - Deadline: Applications are accepted September 1st - November 15th each year.
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Exceptional undergraduates from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to biomedical, behavioral, and social science health related research careers. Minimum GPA: 3.5. Must commit to an internship and one year full time employment at the NIH. For U.S. citizens, national, or qualified noncitizens.
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Award: 1-year appointment, renewable to up to 4 years. Stipend provides up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition and living expenses.
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Deadline: Last deadline was February 1, 2012 for 2012-2013 academic year.
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Graduate students (enrolled or recently graduated) who are eligible for high-level security clearance and have a career interest in nuclear nonproliferation and U.S. national security interests. U.S. citizenship required.
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Award: The fellowship is a 12-month appointment in Washington, D.C. Fellows participate in daily activities to support NNSA's global nonproliferation programmatic work. Annual salary of $49,000 ($59,000 for post-doctoral fellows), and a $3,000 signing bonus. Benefits include health and dental plans, paid vacation, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
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Deadline: Last deadline was October 2, 2011. Next application cycle begins in May 2012.
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Undergraduates applying to study abroad in a country critical to U.S. interests. (See website.) Preference is given to students planning to study for one year abroad. Must demonstrate language aptitude and commit to a service requirement with the federal government. For U.S. citizens.
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Award: Provides up to $20,000 towards a study abroad program that includes language training.
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Deadline: February 9, 2012
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For juniors and prospective graduate students pursuing a foreign service career and demonstrating outstanding leadership and academic achievement. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. Must commit to graduate studies. Minimum GPA: 3.2. For U.S. citizens.
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Award: Provides tuition and living expenses during the junior and senior years of college or for the first two years of graduate school.
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Deadline: February 3, 2012 for undergraduates; January 30, 2012 for graduate students.
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Graduate students who will be completing their program either in the fall 2010 or spring 2011 semester, a clear interest in public service and one to three years of work experience and/or internships in public service, transportation, or related fields.
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Award: Two-year, fast-track, rotational program offers fellows on-the-job experience in planning, financial, and facility operations functions. Competitive compensation and benefits program including health, dental, life insurance, vacation, holidays, and tuition assistance.
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Deadline: Last deadline was November 28, 2011.
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Juniors committed to pursuing a Master's degree in public or international affairs and a career in public service. Must demonstrate an involvement with underserved populations or an interest in international affairs. For U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
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Award: Provides full tuition for 7 week intensive Junior Summer Institute at elected institutions plus a stipend and other benefits. Prepares students to become more competitive applicants for graduate degrees and provides at least $5,000 towards graduate school tuition. Fellows are also eligible for paid internships and other opportunities for professional development.
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Deadline: Last deadline was November 1, 2011.
- Graduating seniors and recent graduates pursuing a graduate degree in international affairs or another area relevant to the work of the Foreign Service. Minimum GPA: 3.2.
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Award: Up to $35,000 annually towards tuition and living expenses for completion of a two-year Master's degree. Successful fellows will receive an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer.
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Deadline: Last deadline was January 20, 2012.
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Graduating seniors and recent graduates with a strong record of academic achievement, peace or security related studies, and public-interest activism or advocacy. U.S. citizenship not required.
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Award: Placement for six to nine months in Washington as a project assistant in a participating organization selected by the applicant. Provides a monthly stipend.
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Deadline: October 1, 2012 for spring 2013 program.
State Policy Fellowship Program- For graduate students in the fields of public policy, public affairs, economics, social work, public health, or related fields who have recently completed their Master's degree, or will complete it before the start of the program. International students may apply, but they must be eligible to work in the U.S. for the duration of the 2-year fellowship. Applicants should have a strong academic record, an interest in state fiscal policy, and a commitment to improving the welfare of low- and moderate-income households. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with, or demonstrate a strong interest in, working with diverse communities. Participants serve 2-year fellowships in independent, highly respected think tanks located in state capitals, analyzing the impact of state budget and tax policy choices on low-income residents and promote positive reforms.
- Award: A salary of $45,000 - $50,000 per year, and health benefits. Also includes a career development program.
- Deadline: Last deadline was January 13, 2012.
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Juniors with at least a 3.6 GPA and superior service and leadership abilities. Application includes a policy proposal. For US citizens or US nationals. Requires SHU nomination.
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Award: Supports the graduate education of students who aspire to be “change agents” in government or public service careers. Up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. Between 75-80 awards/ year.
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Deadline: Last deadline was February 2, 2012 (Check with Mr. Hynes for internal deadline, which will be about a month earlier.).
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Sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated a commitment to a career related to the environment. Must demonstrate leadership, community service and a strong academic record. Udalls are also awarded to Native Americans or Alaska natives studying tribal health care or Native public policy. Minimum GPA: 3.0. Open to U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, or U.S. nationals. Requires SHU endorsement.
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Award: Up to $5,000 for tuition and other expenses. Udall Scholars must attend an orientation in August to meet other award winners, elected officials, and environmental and tribal leaders. About 80 awards/year. 50 students/year receive an honorable mention award of $350.
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Deadline: March 5, 2012
Updated 2/2/12
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