Prestigious Scholarships

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Humanistic Studies

Deadline: November
Amount of Award: $17,500 stipend, plus full tuition and fees
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: Supports the first year of graduate funding to help students pursue advanced study in the disciplines of the humanities. Please check site for funding in current year.
Additional Information:

Website: http://www.woodrow.org/mellon

Astronaut Scholarship

Deadline: March
Amount of Award: $10,000
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: Originally created by the surviving astronauts of the Mercury Seven, the foundation was created to ensure that the U.S. would maintain leadership in science and technology. The Astronaut Scholarship provides financial support for promising students in engineering and physical sciences. NOTE: Students pursuing a practice in professional medicine are not considered.

Please stop by 212 Boucke for application materials. Campus deadline March 7, 2008; National deadline April 1, 2008.

Additional Information:

Website: http://www.astronautscholarship.org

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

Deadline: December
Amount of Award: up to $7,500 per year, for up to two years
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: One or two years of scholarship support for outstanding students with research experience who intend to pursue advanced degrees in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. GPA requirement includes being in the upper quarter of the class.
Additional Information: Nomination materials are available on-line at http://www.act.org/goldwater/

Website: http://www.act.org/goldwater/

Beinecke Scholarship Program

Deadline: February
Amount of Award: $34,000
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: The program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduated course of study. Two years support for graduate study in the arts, humanities and social sciences. The Penn State campus deadline is February 15. Please read directions on, "How to Apply" from Beinecke website. Download the application.
Additional Information: Each school invited to participate in the Beinecke Scholarship Program is permitted to make a single nomination each year. Visit the University Fellowships Office to apply for nomination. A minimum 3.5 GPA is typical.

Website: http://www.beineckescholarship.org/

British Marshall Scholarship

Deadline: September
Amount of Award: University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: For leaders with outstanding academic ability to do two or three years post graduate study in any field at any British university. Visit the University Fellowships Office to apply for nomination.

Additional Information: Visit the University Fellowships Office to apply for nomination.
Online Application: http://www.marshallscholarship.org/comp.html
The Marshall, Mitchell, and Rhodes scholarships have a Spring Deadline of April 14

Website: http://www.marshallscholarship.org

Churchill Scholarship

Deadline: October
Amount of Award: $44,000 to $50,000
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: University and College tuition and fees (currently about $25,000). In addition, students receive a living allowance of £10,000 if enrolled in a nine-month academic program and £12,000 if enrolled in a full-year academic program. They also receive an allowance of up to $1,000 for travel to and from the United Kingdom. The Foundation also offers the possibility of a Special Research Grant of up to $2,000; this grant may cover travel for presentations at international conferences, short stays at another university or institute
Additional Information: Visit the University Fellowships Office for nomination.

Website: http://www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org/Index.html

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Deadline: October
Amount of Award: Full cost of study at Cambridge for a single person - namely, all approved University and College tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, a further discretionary allowance for study-related activities,and one return economy airfare between the UK and the Scholar's normal country of residence.
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: Numerous scholarships cover between one and four year graduate study at Cambridge University. It is anticipated that Gates Cambridge Scholars will become leaders in helping to address global problems related to health, equity, technology, and learning.
Additional Information:

Website: http://www.gatesscholar.org/

George J. Mitchell Scholarships

Deadline: September
Amount of Award: varies
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: These Scholarships support one year of graduate study in any discipline offered by an institution of higher learning in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Scholars must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program offered at the institution. The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition, housing, a living expenses stipend, and international travel. Applicants must be graduates under the age of 30 by the start of their year in Ireland. Scholarships are awarded for academic ability and public service.
Additional Information: Visit the University Fellowships Office to apply for nomination.
Online Application: https://apply.embark.com/foundation/mitchell/scholarships/13/

Website: http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=34

Harry S. Truman Scholarship

Deadline: December
Amount of Award: Up to $30,000
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: Presigious Scholarship for student leaders with outstanding academic ability who seek careers where they serve the public. This scholarship requires that the recipient work at least three years in public service, non-profit or government or they will have to repay the scholarship that was awarded to them.
Additional Information: Visit the University Fellowships Office to apply for nomination.

Website: http://www.truman.gov

Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Fellowship

Deadline: February
Amount of Award: $50,000 year maximum
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: This will fund tuition and fees for students who show eceptional promise and intend to pursue a graduate or professional degree full time. Applicants must meet the GPA requirement and must be nominated by his/her undergraduate institution.
Additional Information: Visit the University Fellowships Office to apply for nomination.

Website: http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/jkcf_web/content.aspx?page=Grad&_redir=122

Jacob K. Javits Fellowships Program

Deadline: September
Amount of Award: $3000 - $42000
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: Up to four years support or graduate study in the arts, humanities and social services. Please Contact the Undergraduate Fellowships Office for applications and further information.
Additional Information:

Website: http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html

Morris K. Udall Scholarship

Deadline: February
Amount of Award: Up to $5,000
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: Prestigious Scholarship for students studying the environment and related fields. Campus deadline February. National deadline March.
Additional Information: Visit the University Fellowships Office to apply for nomination.

Website: http://www.udall.gov/udall.asp?link=200

National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowships (NDSEG)

Deadline: January
Amount of Award: Up to $31,500 annual stipend ; full tuition and fees
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: Three-year graduate fellowships for outstanding students to conduct study and research in pursuit of doctoral degrees. These portable fellowships allow the recipients to pursue their graduate studies at whichever U.S. institution they choose to attend. The DoD has awarded approximately 2,200 fellowships since the program's inception 17 years ago.
Additional Information:

Website: http://www.asee.org/resources/fellowships/ndseg/index.cfm

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Deadline: October
Amount of Award: $20,000 grant, plus half tuition
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: Prestigious Scholarship for graduate study in any subject at U.S. universities for either holders of Green Cards, naturalized citizens or children of two naturalized citizen parents. Graduate applicants must be in the first two years of their program.
Additional Information:

Website: http://www.pdsoros.org/

Rhodes Scholarship

Deadline: September
Amount of Award: The Scholarship pays academic fees plus an allowance to cover round trip fares and personal expenses.
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: The Rhodes Foundation awards thirty-two scholarships for two or three years of graduate study at Oxford University in any field. Applicants must be graduates under the age of 24 by the start of their year at Oxford. Four criteria govern selection: Scholarship, character, leadership, and energy to use one's talents to the full. Visit the University Fellowships Office to apply for nomination.

Additional Information:

Website: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/

Rotary Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: Varies
Amount of Award:
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: Three types of Rotary scholarships are awarded annually: Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies up to US$26,000 or its equivalent. Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are for two years of degree-oriented study in another country. Download the application.
Additional Information: Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club. Because application deadlines vary by club and district, only your local club can provide specific information on deadlines. Visit the Rotary website to locate your local club.

Website: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html

St. Andrew's Society of Philadelphia Scholarship Fund (St. Andrew's)

Deadline: April
Amount of Award: $15,000
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: For one year of study towards a master's degree at a Scottish University. Must be accepted into any Master's Degree program at the Universities of Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, or St. Andrew's in Scotland. Must be a resident of Eastern PA and live within 75 miles of Philadelphia.
Additional Information:

Website: http://www.standrewsociety.org/scholar.htm

St. Andrew's Society of the State of New York Scholarship Fund (St. Andrew's)

Deadline: November
Amount of Award: The scholarship provides funds to a total of $15,000 to be used initially against tuition, then board, transportation, and other expenses.
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: In recognition of the benefits of higher education, the Society provides significant funding for two Scottish graduate students to study in the United States and two Scottish-American students to study in Scotland. Initiated by the Society at its 200th anniversary, in the past fifty years the program has consistently attracted the top students from the most competitive institutions of learning. Must have some Scottish descent and live or attend school within 250 miles of New York state.
Additional Information: Only one applicant shall be considered from each institution per year.

Website: http://www.saintandrewsociety.org/scholarships.htm

St. Andrew's Society of Washington DC (St. Andrew's)

Deadline: April
Amount of Award: $15,000
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: The objectives of the Saint Andrew's Society are to afford charitable and educational assistance to Scotsmen, lineal descendants of Scotsmen, and to their widows and orphans, to perpetuate Scottish traditions and culture, and to promote social activities among its members. The Society maintains permanent trust funds for its charitable and educational purposes. Awards are made to scholars enrolled in US or Scottish institutions for the third or fourth year of College or University or full-time graduate study. In 2005-2006, there were six awards granted totaling $17,500. The size and total number of awards varies from year to year.
Additional Information: To be eligible, scholars must be of Scottish birth or descent. Applicants who are British subjects must have been born in Scotland. Applicants who are United States citizens must maintain their permanent residence in the Mid-Atlantic Region (defined here as comprising the District of Columbia, the States of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, West Virginia, and the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia).

Website: http://www.saintandrewsociety.org/

U.S. Student Fulbright Program

Deadline: September
Amount of Award: varies
Prestigious Scholarship: Yes

Description: One fully funded year in the country of choice for study, research or teaching in any field. Must have B.A or equivalent degree by the start of the grant. Campus deadline is September 21, 2007
Additional Information: Visit the University Fellowships Office to apply.
Online Application: http://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/usa/
Non US Student: http://www.iie.org/FulbrightTemplate.cfm?Section=Foreign_Student_Program

Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/home.php