Girls Going Places http://www.girlsgoingplaces.com/
The Girls Going Places Scholarship program is an annual
initiative for girls ages 12-18 who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship,
taking the first steps toward financial independence, and
making a difference in their schools and communities.
How does Girls Going Places work? It’s simple.
A girl is nominated by an adult who must submit an essay of
750-1000 words, endorsing the candidate as an accomplished
young female entrepreneur. $30,000 in scholarships will
be rewarded to 15 winners. There is no cost to participate.
Recipients are awarded scholarships to pursue further education
and support their entrepreneurial pursuits.
Nominations must be postmarked by February 25, 2005.
Marshall Scholarships http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
The British Marshall Scholarship, which provides funding
to study in the United Kingdom, stands along with the Rhodes
in its exceptional prestige and competitiveness. The award
covers living expenses, tuition, books, and airfare for two
years, with a possible renewal for a third year.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen under 26 years old who has graduated
from a U.S. college or university; GPA of 3.7 on academic
coursework taken after the freshman year.
Application: Includes a description of proposed study, two
letters of reference, and a university endorsement.
Approximate Deadline: Fall; most candidates apply during
their senior year.
Collegiate Inventors Competition http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
Awards of $20,000 for original inventions by undergraduate
or graduate students.
Eligibility: Must have been enrolled in a college or university
for at least part of the 12-month period prior to the date
the entry is submitted.
Application: See web site: http://www.invent.org/collegiate/entry.html
Approximate Deadline: June
Fulbright Awards for Graduate Study Abroad http://www.cies.org/
One of the most widely recognized academic honors, the Fulbright
awards provide support for graduate students and young professionals
to study abroad.
Awards include full grants for an academic year of study
or research, travel grants and teaching assistantships in
English.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen; senior, recent graduate, or graduate
student.
NOTE: Students may begin the application process as juniors
or seniors and are strongly encouraged to begin well in advance
of the deadline.
Application: Includes two-page proposal, autobiographical
statement, three letters of recommendation, language proficiency
evaluation, and interview.
Approximate Deadline: September
The Gates Cambridge Scholarships http://www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/
Scholarships cover University and College fees for graduate
study or a second bachelor’s degree at the University
of Cambridge in England. Also provides a maintenance allowance,
a contribution toward return airfare, and other discretionary
allowances.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold, or expect to be able to
obtain before October of year of application, a first class
or exceptionally high second class honors degree; gain admission
to the University of Cambridge and to a constituent college;
and be able to meet the conditions set by the University for
admission.
Application: Applicants must first apply to and be accepted
to the University of Cambridge. Upon acceptance, students
will be sent a Gates Cambridge application form.
Approximate Deadline: February
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship http://www.act.org/goldwater/
The Goldwater Scholarship rewards math, science, and engineering
majors of outstanding potential with support for the completion
of undergraduate studies. It covers tuition, fees, books and
room and board.
Eligibility: Full-time sophomore or junior; B average and
upper fourth of class; U.S. citizen, permanent resident who
intends to gain citizenship, or U.S. national.
Application: Includes a statement of purpose and an essay
that describes a significant issue or problem and outlines
a research project addressing that problem.
Approximate Deadline: Early winter
The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Fellowships
http://www.hertzfndn.org/
Offers merit-based, annually renewable graduate fellowships
that consist of a cost-of-education allowance and a $25,000
personal stipend to students of applied physical sciences.
Eligibility: US citizens or permanent residents studying
applied physical science who are “willing to morally
commit to make their skills available to the United States
in time of national emergency.” See web site for factors
determining granting of awards.
Application: Apply online at http://www.hertzfndn.org/app.html
Approximate Deadline: November
Lucent Technologies - Bell Laboratories Fellowship
and Research Programs for Women and Minorities http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/
Cooperative Research Fellowship Program (CRFP) for minorities
awards tuition and university fees, a stipend of $17,000 per
year, and travel expenses during academic year to outstanding
beginning graduate students pursuing doctoral degrees in scientific
and technical disciplines.
Graduate Research Program for Women (GRPW) is comparable
but not identical program. See Web sites for details.
Summer Research Program for Minorities and Women (SRP) offers
research opportunities for minorities and women with research
scientists and engineers.
Eligibility: Varies with award; see Web site: http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/
Application: Available for download at web site. Approximate
Deadline: January for CRFP and GRPW; December for SRP
James Madison Memorial Fellowship http://www.jamesmadison.com/
The Madison Fellowship supports future teachers for one or
two years of graduate study leading to a master’s degree
in American history or political science, or in education
with a concentration in a related field. It provides a stipend
for up to two years of master’s level graduate study.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen; senior, recent graduate, or graduate
student.
Application: Includes two-page proposal, autobiographical
statement, three letters of recommendation, language proficiency
evaluation, and interview.
Approximate Deadline: Early fall
George J. Mitchell Scholarships http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html
The George J. Mitchell Scholarships provide tuition and room
for study at one of several institutions of Ireland and Northern
Ireland. An $11,000 stipend to cover additional expenses and
a travel stipend are also provided.
Eligibility: Applicants must be US citizens, aged 18 or over
but not yet 30 on October 1 in the year of application. They
must also have academic standing sufficient to assure completion
of a Bachelor’s degree before they begin study under
the Mitchell Scholarship.
Application: Includes an institutional endorsement, academic
transcript, birth certificate, 1000-word essay, description
of activities during college years, and at least five letters
of recommendation. Approximate
Approximate Deadline: October
National Physical Science Consortium Graduate Fellowships
in the Physical Sciences http://www.npsc.org/
Provides tuition and fees plus $12,500-$15,000 per year stipend
and summer employment for graduate students studying astronomy,
chemistry, computer science, geology, materials science, math,
physics, and subdisciplines.
Eligibility: US citizen; undergraduate academic standing
as a senior with at least 3.0 gpa; must be undergraduate senior
or completing Master’s degree at institution that does
not have Ph.D. program in your discipline, or possess a degree
and have been out of school at least one year; must be eligible
to pursue graduate study at a participating NPSC member Ph.D.
granting university or college.
Application: Apply online at http://www.npsc.org/
Approximate Deadline: November
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
http://www.nsfgradfellows.org/
Minority Graduate Research Fellowships
Provides stipend of $18,000 for a 12-month tenure and an
annual cost-of-education allowance of $27,500 for graduate
students in science.
Eligibility: Must be US citizens, nationals, or permanent
residents; college seniors, first-year graduate students.
Application: Register online at FastLane web site.
Approximate Deadline: Fall
NIH Predoctoral Fellowship Awards for Minority Students
Offers up to 5 years of support for research training leading
to the Ph. D. or equivalent research degree; combined M.D./Ph.D.;
or other combined professional degree and research doctoral
degree in biomedical, behavioral sciences, or health services
research.
Eligibility: Must be US citizen or national, be from underrepresented
racial or ethnic group, and currently enrolled in a Ph.D.
or other equivalent research degree; combined M.D./Ph.D.;
or other combined professional degree and research doctoral
degree program.
Application: Download from http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm
Approximate Deadline: May and November
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/
Offers scholarship awards to students from disadvantaged
backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical research.
Awards of up to $20,000 per academic year.
Eligibility: Must have gpa of 3.5 or be within top 5% of
class, be from disadvantaged background, be enrolled or accepted
for enrollment as full-time student at undergraduate instituion,
and be US citizen, permanent resident, or national.
Application: Apply online at http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/applying.htm
Approximate Deadline: April
NSEP Scholarship http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/nsephome.htm
The National Security Education Program provides scholarships
to U.S. undergraduate students for study abroad in world areas
critical to U.S. National Security. Recipients incur an obligation
to work either for an office or agency of the Federal Government
involved in national security affairs or in higher education.
Eligibility: Undergraduate student, U.S. citizen, planning
to study abroad before graduation.
Application: Includes a statement of purpose, which consists
of two portions, each two pages typed.
Approximate Deadline: February
Pfizer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
http://www.pfizer.com/
Undergraduate summer research fellowships provide stipend
of $5000 for research and living expenses. Students design
own research projects and conduct research under guidance
of a faculty member on their campus.
Eligibility: All undergraduates; preference given to college
seniors.
Application: E-mail Johanna_A_Rice@groton.pfizer.com
Approximate Deadline: None specified
Rhodes Scholarship http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
The Rhodes is one of the most competitive and prestigious
awards available to students anywhere. It includes all fees,
travel expenses, and a yearly stipend for two years of study
at Oxford, with a possible renewal for a third year.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen between 18 and 24 years old at
time of application; must have graduated by October of the
year in which study at Oxford is begun.
Application: Includes a 1,000-word personal essay, five to
eight recommendations and a university endorsement.
Approximate Deadline: Early fall
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
http://www.pdsoros.org/
The Fellowships are grants for up to two years of graduate
study in the United States. The recipients are chosen on a
national competitive basis. Thirty Fellowships will be awarded
each year.
Eligibility: Must be a New American (see office for details);
must have bachelor’s degree or be in final year of undergraduate
study; must be no older than 30 years of age as of 11/30/99.
Application: Consists of one form and two essays.
Approximate Deadline: End of November
We are grateful to the following resource while compiling
this information: Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, Ohio
University http://www.onca.org/
