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National Competitive
Scholarships and Fellowships
(note: this is not an
exhaustive list of awards, see CSURF for more information)
Listings are in order by application
deadlines, with the closest deadlines at the beginning:
Rhodes
Scholarship
Scholarship to study at the University
of Oxford, including tuition, fees, and a maintenance allowance for
a maximum of three years. Awarded to students with proven intellectual
ability and academic achievement. An applicant must be 18
- 23 years old by the application deadline in October, 2008, and they must be able
to receive a bachelor's degree before October 2008.
DEADLINE: October 6, 2008.
British
Marshall Scholarships
Scholarships to study at
any British university for two years, including tuition and fees,
a living allowance, books, and travel to the UK. Any field of study,
but preference given to students who combine high scholastic achievement
and leadership qualities. An applicant must have completed a four
year college or university degree before starting the scholarship
program.
DEADLINE: October 4, 2008.
Fulbright
U.S. Graduate Student Program
Grants fund a full academic
year of study or research abroad in all disciplines to students
who demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken
language of the intended host country. This merit-based grant funds
round-trip international travel, a monthly stipend for living
expenses, and supplemental insurance. Applicants must complete a
bachelor's degree or equivalent before the beginning date of the
grant.
DEADLINE: October 20, 2008
national deadline (campus deadline is earlier, check with campus advisor) CONTACT: UNCW Advisor Theodore
Burgh (burght@uncw.edu)
U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) Scholars Internship Program
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and
Education is currently recruiting students for the new U.S. Department
of Energy DOE Scholars Internship Program. Benefits to student interns
will include
Ten-week appointments at DOE offices, laboratories, or facilities;
Weekly stipend payments of $550 for undergraduates or $600 for
graduate students; Round-trip travel from home or institution to the
appointment site, and; Opportunities to apply academic studies to DOE
programs in science, engineering, safety, finance, project management,
policy, planning, and other professional areas.
DEADLINE: Applications
still being accepted for Fall 2008.
Barry
M. Goldwater Scholarship
Created to award study in
the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering, the scholarship will cover eligible expenses for tuition, fees,
books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7500 annually. Applicants
must be a matriculated sophomore or junior level student with a
GPA of at least a B average. University nomination required.
DEADLINE: Online application by
January 31, 2008. Supporting documents by February 1, 2008.
Phi
Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship
Active members of Phi Kappa
Phi (or initiated by June 30, 2008) who will be entering a graduate program are eligible for either
$5,000 or $2,000 competitive awards. Each chapter may nominate one student for
the national competition. All national nominees receive a one-year
active membership in Phi Kappa Phi.
DEADLINE: February 1, 2008.
Harry
S. Truman Scholarship
Awarded on the basis of merit
to students who will be college seniors and who wish to pursue
graduate study in public service fields. Covers eligible expenses
for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to $3000 a year for
undergraduate education and $30,000 for graduate studies. An
applicant must be a full-time junior level student at the time of
application.
DEADLINE:
February 5, 2008. Campus deadline may be earlier.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings
Undergraduate Scholarship Program
The National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration is accepting applications for a
scholarship that will provide approximately 100 college
undergraduates up to $29,000 to further their academic studies
related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology,
policy, management, and education activities; and to offer a related
summer internship designed to provide “hands-on” multi-disciplinary
training.
DEADLINE:
February 9, 2008.
National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarships
Awards scholarships to
students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests
(including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin
America, Caribbean and the Middle East). NSEP provides
undergraduates with the resources and encouragement they need to
acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the
future of U.S. interests, in exchange for a commitment to seek work
in the federal government. The amount of the scholarship is
based on financial need as well as the cost of the study abroad
program selected (must be UNCW-approved). Maximum is $10,000 per
academic term.
DEADLINE: February
13, 2008.
Phi Kappa Phi Undergraduate
Study Abroad Grant Competition
50 grant awards for $1000
for 2008 are available. The competition is open to all
undergraduates in all fields and is available for both members and
non-members. Students must have at least two semesters remaining at
their home institution after completing the study abroad experience
and you must take the study abroad between May 1, 2008 and June 30,
2009.
DEADLINE: February
18, 2008.
National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Graduate
Fellowships
The Graduate Research
Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study
leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees and is
intended for students who are at the early stages of their graduate
study. Multiple disciplines are eligible for the fellowships - check
the website for more detailed information.
DEADLINE: Please
contact NSEP at nsep@iie.org or 1-800-618-NSEP for questions or
materials about the 2008 application cycle.
The James Madison Memorial
Fellowship Foundation
If you're a secondary school teacher (or planning to become one) of
social studies or American history, you may be eligible to apply for
a graduate fellowship program that emphasizes the study of the U.S.
Constitution and offers up to $24,000. Fellows may attend any
accredited institution of higher education in the U.S. for either a
Master of Arts, a Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of
Education, with an emphasis on American history, government, or
political science.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2009.
Morris
K. Udall Scholarships
Scholarships awarded to sophomores
and juniors in the current academic year who have outstanding potential,
and who study the environment and related fields. Each scholar
receives up to $5,000, or the cost of tuition, fees, books, and
board, which ever is less. Scholarship recipients are eligible for
one year of support per application year on the undergraduate level.
Nomination required. An applicant must be a matriculated sophomore
or junior level student with a GPA of at least a B average
DEADLINE: January 26, 2009.
Jack
Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship program will award approximately 65 scholarships
to college seniors or recent graduates who will attend graduate
school for this first time next fall. The awards will cover a portion of educational
expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees and
books for the selected graduate degree program. The amount and
duration of awards will vary by student, and the maximum award per student is $50,000 per year.
DEADLINE: The deadline for the 2008
Graduate Scholarship has passed. Material for the 2009
competition will be posted in the fall of 2008.
-For additional scholarships and
fellowships and deadlines, click here.
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