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American Political Science Association Minority Fellows Program : The American Political Science Association Minority Fellows Program was established in 1969 in an effort to increase the number of minority scholars in Political Science. The Program is designed primarily for minority students applying to enter a doctoral program in Political Science for the first time. Awards are based on the students’ undergraduate course work, GPA, GRE scores, extracurricular activities, and recommendations from political science faculty. Twelve stipend scholars are designated each year and receive a $4,000.00 fellowship that is disbursed in two $2,000.00 payments –one at the end of the first graduate year and one at the end of the second year on the condition that students remain in good academic standing. Additional applicants who do not receive funds from the Association may be recognized and recommended for admission and financial support into graduate political science programs.

http://www.aspanet.org/conent_3284.cfm

Beinecke Scholarship Program : The Beinecke Scholarship Program supports students of exceptional promise who intend to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Applicants must be college juniors and must present evidence of having received need based financial aid during their undergraduate years. Each scholar receives $4,000.00 prior to entering graduate school and an addition $34,000.00 while pursuing their advanced degree. The Beinecke Scholarship Program has an approved list of participating institutions, each of which may nominate one student. The three CUNY approved institutions are Brooklyn, Hunter, and Queens Colleges. Application materials are submitted through the campus liaison.

http://www.beineckescholarship.org

NSEP/David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship : The National Security Educational Program (NSEP) is a unique scholarship opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to gain knowledge of languages and cultures in areas of the world less frequently studied. The NSEP awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East). The NSEP aims to build a strong base of future leaders with expertise in critical areas, as well as professionals in both the public and private sectors who have the international experience and language skills necessary for competitive performance and visionary leadership in the global arena. Duration of study may be a summer, semester or a full academic year; awards range from $6,000.00 to $20,000.00 for a full academic year.

http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/undergraduate/default.htm

Google Anita Borg Scholarship : The Google Anita Borg Scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Anita Borg, founder of the Institute for Women and Technology, who devoted her life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and advocating on behalf of women and minorities in the computer and technology fields. In the spirit of furthering Dr. Borg’s vision and values, Google is pleased to support the Anita Borg Scholarship through which Google hopes to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become role models and leaders.

Candidates must be full-time students entering their senior year or be enrolled in a graduate program in the United States in the fields of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Candidates are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. A group of female undergraduate and graduate student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. All recipients and finalists will be invited to visit Google headquarters for a networking retreat.

http://www.google.com/intl/en/anitaborg/

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program : The program provides one year fellowships to graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year. Students who have begun their graduate studies are not eligible. Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment’s senior associates working on such projects as non-proliferation, democracy building, trade policy, China-related issues, Russian-US relations, terrorism, etc.

There is a list of participating universities which nominate the candidates. No applications are accepted directly from students. CUNY participating institutions are Brooklyn College, City College, and Hunter College as well as the CUNY Baccalaureate Program. Eight to Ten fellows are selected each year. The Fellow positions are paid, full-time positions for one year with a gross salary of $33,000.00 a year plus a full benefits package.

http://www.carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=jrFellows

Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship : The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation awards approximately 50 scholarships to outstanding students for graduate study. Each award covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, and other required fees for the length of the approved graduate degree program up to six years. The maximum award available per student is $50,000.00. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Each institution may nominate 2 candidates. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. Applicants may be citizens of any nation.

http://www.jkcf.org

Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship : Each year the Foundation awards approximately 50 scholarships to students attending community colleges or two year institutions in the US who plan to transfer to four-year institutions. Each award covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, fees and books for the final two or three years of undergraduate study. Award amounts vary depending on the cost of attendance, the length of the program and the amount of aid received from other sources. The maximum award is $30,000.00 per year. Students must have sophomore status by December of the year in which they apply and must be nominated by the campus Jack Kent Cooke Foundation representative. Students may not apply directly to the Foundation.

http://www.jkcf.org

Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs : The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs is the oldest and most well known of the Coro Programs. It consists of a nine-month, full-time, post-graduate experiential leadership training program. Each year, 64 diverse individuals committed to excellence in public affairs are chosen from across the country to serve as Coro Fellows at one of the Coro Centers in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and San Francisco. Coro Fellows become engaged full-time in individually tailored field assignments in a business, labor union, a government agency, a non-profit agency, or on a political election campaign. In addition, Fellows participate in special individual and group projects and consultancies seeking to translate their ideals for improving their communities into action.

http://www.coro.org

Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowships for Minorities : Through its program of Diversity Fellowships, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s colleges and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. The pre-doctoral fellowships provide three years of support for graduate study leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree. Awards include an annual stipend of $20,000.00, an award to the institution in lieu of tuition and fees of $2,000.00, expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows and access to Ford Fellows Liaisons, a network of former Ford fellows who have volunteered to provide mentoring and support to current fellows.

The eligibility requirements for the Fellowship are as follows: Candidates must be citizens or nationals of the United States regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Applicants must provide evidence of superior academic achievement; be committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level; and be enrolled or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree at a U.S. educational institution.

The Fellowship supports students engaged in graduate study in certain disciplines and related interdisciplinary fields. Individuals enrolled in practice-oriented programs are not supported by the fellowship. Please see Ford Foundation Predoctoral Diversity Fellowship website for the lists of eligible and excluded fields of study.

Application may be made on-line. A paper application may be obtained by submission of a written request. Applications are evaluated by panels of distinguished scholars. The panels will consider academic records, essays, letters of recommendation, the application itself, and other appropriate materials as the basis for determining the extent to which candidates meet the eligibility requirements and the selection criteria.

http://www7.nationalacademies.org/FORDfellowships/Fordpredoc.html

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-Asia) : The primary goal of the Freeman Awards for Study in Asia is to increase the number of U.S. undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia, by providing them with the information and financial assistance they will need to do so. Recipients are expected to share their experiences with their home campuses with the goal of encouraging others to study abroad in East and Southeast Asia.

Applicants must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents at the time of application and must be undergraduates in good standing, pursuing his or her first bachelor’s degree at a two year or a four year institution of higher education in the United States.

In addition, applicants must be currently receiving need-based financial aid or be able to demonstrate a verifiable need for financial assistance to participate in the proposed study abroad program More specifically, applicants are required to submit the Estimated Family Contribution figure, calculated through FAFSA with the Statement of Financial Need through the on-line Freeman-Asia application.

Another requirement is that applicants must have applied or have been accepted to study abroad in: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Freeman-Asia supports three types of study abroad programs: 8 weeks or more with the start date between May-July; 10 weeks or more programs with a start date between August – November, and 10 weeks or more programs with a start date between December – April.

NOTE: The Institute of International Education has announced that the Spring 2009 competition is the last in the generous grant program sponsored by the Freeman Foundation. Freeman-Asia awards will not be available for Summer 2009 and beyond.

http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/

Fulbright Grants : Fulbright grants support graduate study and research in over 100 foreign countries. Candidates must be U.S. citizens who will hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent prior to receiving the grant. To be competitive, candidates should have a GPA of at least 3.3. College and university students must apply through their campus Fulbright Program advisor. Grants provide funds for transportation, language or orientation courses, where appropriate, tuition, books, maintenance for one academic year, and limited health and accident insurance.

http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

Gates Cambridge Scholarships : The Gates Cambridge Scholars Program was established in 2000, by a substantial gift from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Its aim is to create a network of outstanding scholars from around the world who will become leaders in addressing global problems related to health, social equity, technology, and learning. The scholarships cover fees at Cambridge, living costs and other necessities as well as a contribution toward airfare. The annual value of the scholarship is in excess of $30,000.00 and may be renewed for four years for students wishing to obtain a Ph.D.

Scholarship candidates are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic and intellectual achievement and are students who “have leadership potential and a commitment to serve their communities.” Candidates may study for a graduate degree in any field or a second bachelor’s degree but should have a convincing academic reason for pursuing their studies at Cambridge. In addition, candidates must be admitted to Cambridge University through the normal admissions procedures. There is no citizenship requirement for this award.

http://www.gatesscholar.org/

The Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarships : The Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarships are awarded for one year of study at Churchill College, Cambridge in a variety of fields in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The scholarship covers tuition and fees and provides a living allowance and an allowance for travel to and from the United Kingdom. Applicants are expected to be students of exceptional academic achievement with outstanding personal qualities and with a demonstrated capacity to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their chosen field of study. Only students from the approved list of participating institutions may apply. CUNY applicants must be students in the Macaulay Honors College.

http://www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org/Scholarships.html

The Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) : The Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study is a program of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, a medical research organization dedicated to biomedical research and education. The Fellowship is named in honor of the late James H. Gilliam Jr., a charter Trustee of HHMI who was committed to fostering a diverse scientific community. Each year HHMI awards 5 Gilliam fellowships.

Candidates for the Gilliam Fellowship are drawn from students selected to participate in the HHMI Exceptional Research Opportunities Program which offers students from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to gain experience in the labs of HHMI investigators and professors. The Fellowship provides full support for up to five years of study toward a Ph.D.

http://www.hhmi.org

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship : The Gilman International Scholarship Program sponsors a competition for awards in support of study abroad. The scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to enable them to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. Over 800 scholarships of up to $5,000.00 will be awarded each year for U.S. citizens to study abroad. Award amounts vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000.00.

www.iie.org/gilman

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship : The Goldwater Scholarship provides up to $7,500.00 per year for educational expenses to 300 juniors and seniors. The purpose of the award is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. Junior award winners receive two years of aid, seniors receive one year. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to be competitive. Most award winners have substantive, supervised undergraduate research experience. Candidates must be nominated by their college. Contact the Goldwater representative on your campus to begin the application process.

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

The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Fellowships : The Hertz Foundation Fellowship is focused on supporting innovative young leaders in the applied sciences and engineering fields and offers fellowship support lasting up to five years. Valued at over $250,000.00, Hertz Fellowships allow exceptional applied scientists and engineers the freedom to innovate. Hertz Fellows pursue their own ideas with financial independence, mentored by distinguished professors at the country’s best universities.

Applicants must be students in the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States and who are willing to make a moral commitment to make their skills available to the country in time of national emergency. College seniors wishing to pursue the Ph.D. in any of the fields of particular interest to the Foundation and graduate students already pursuing an advanced degree may apply.

The Foundation’s tenable fields of study include Aeronautics/Astronautics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Applied Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth and Geo Sciences, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Quantitative Biology and Bio-Engineering. The Foundation website notes that the list “is an illustrative (but not exclusive) list of the fields in which we have recently supported Hertz Fellows. Note, however, that it is up to each fellowship applicant to advocate to us his or her specific field of interest as an applied field of study.”

http://www.hertzfoundation.org/dx/Fellowships/

Hispanic Scholarship Fund : The Hispanic Scholarship Fund seeks to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees by providing a wide range of scholarship aid. The Fund supports Hispanic undergraduate students at all levels including community college students and transfer students as well as graduate students. Students must be of Hispanic heritage, be American citizens or legal permanent residents. A 3.0 GPA is required and students must plan to enroll full time in a degree seeking program. Students must also apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA. The amount of the awards varies by scholarship. Successful candidates are selected on the basis of academic achievement and financial need as well as personal strengths and leadership. Students may apply to as many scholarships for which they are eligible but may receive only one HSF scholarship per academic year.

http://www.hsf.net/

Humanities and Medicine Program of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine : The Mount Sinai’s School of Medicine Humanities and Medicine Program is designed to attract highly motivated undergraduates majoring in the Humanities and the Social Sciences to a career in medicine. Successful completion of program requirements qualifies students for admission to the Mount Sinai School of Medicine upon graduation from their undergraduate institution. Students apply to the program in the first semester of their sophomore year and are notified of their admission to the program before the beginning of the next (spring) term. MCATs are not required but students must submit SAT scores, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation and written application materials. A personal interview at Mt. Sinai is required. Students are also expected to have one year of biology and one year of chemistry. The program provides an 8 week Summer Program at Mt. Sinai between the junior and senior year which includes clinical service rotations, an organic chemistry/physics course, free housing and weekly ethics discussions.

http://www.mssm.edu/medschool/humed

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship : The Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program is designed to provide selected undergraduates with a scholarship award of up to $8,000.00 for two academic years of full time study and a ten week internship during the summer at a NOAA facility. The internship takes place between the first and second years of the award. The scholarship program seeks to increase training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology and education and to foster multidisciplinary training opportunities consistent with the NOAA mission which focuses on ecosystems, climate, weather and water and environmentally sound commerce and transportation.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled as a full-time second year student in a four year institution or a full-time third year student in a five year program at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S territories. Students must earn and maintain a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and have declared a major in a discipline including but not limited to, oceanic, environmental biological and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences, including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that supports NOAA’s programs and missions. Typically there are about 100 Hollings Undergraduate Scholars in any given year.

http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html

Jacob Javits Fellowship : The Program provides Seventy-five fellowships each year up to a maximum of $30,000.00 for graduating seniors and graduates to support study at the doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in the humanities, social sciences, and the arts. The program provides assistance to students of superior academic ability with a history of demonstrated achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise. A panel of experts, appointed by the Javits Fellowship Board, select fellows according to criteria established by the board. Students must demonstrate financial need by filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

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

Kaplan Leadership Associate’s Degree Scholarship : Established in 2006, The Kaplan Leadership Associate’s Degree Scholarship offers financial and academic support, including individualized academic advising, transfer counseling, college tours, mentoring opportunities, leadership training and development etc. to high potential associate degree students with unmet financial need who are also members of underrepresented populations in higher education. Scholarships for associate’s degree candidates can be up to $3,000.00 and for bachelor degree candidates up to $25,000.00 per year plus additional funding to assist with living expenses.

Three letters of reference are required, one of which must be from a college professor or high school teacher who has taught the student in the last two years. There is also an optional nomination form that must be completed by a member of the faculty, staff or administration at the student’s current college.

http://www.kaplanedfoundation.org

Marshall Scholarships for graduate study in the United Kingdom : The Marshall Scholarships were established in 1953 by the British government to express the gratitude of the British people for the Marshall Plan. The main objective of these scholarships is to enable intellectually distinguished young Americans to study in the UK.

The Scholarships support 44 scholars for two years of study towards degrees in any university in the United Kingdom. Several Partnership Scholarships are available to specific institutions. Marshall Scholarships pay tuition and fees, personal travel and book allowances, and a living stipend. They may be renewed for a third year for certain programs. Candidates must be U.S. citizens who will have earned bachelor’s degrees by the following spring or have been graduated within the past three years. A grade point average of 3.7 or higher is mandatory.

http://www.marshallscholarship.org

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund : The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, named for the late U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice, was established in 1987 to carry on Justice Marshall’s legacy of equal access to higher education by supporting outstanding students attending America’s public historically black colleges and universities. Forty seven public HBCU’s and six historically Black Law Schools participate in the program.

The average scholarship is $22,000.00 per student per semester. Scholarships are not awarded directly to students but to the member college or university to which a student has been accepted. Applicants must be citizens of the U.S and full-time students pursuing a degree at one of the Fund’s participating institutions. Criteria for selection include a commitment to academic excellence, community service, a high school GPA of not less than 3.0, and demonstrated financial need. Since its inception, the Fund has awarded more than fifty milllion in scholarships to more than 6,000 students.

http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/

Merage Foundation American Dream Fellows Program : The Merage Foundation sponsors the American Dream Fellows Program which supports exceptional immigrant students who are US citizens or permanent residents and are full-time students with senior class status. Selection is based on an applicant’s academic record, their leadership, their ethical behavior, the clarity of their American Dream, and their potential to make significant contributions to America. Fellows receive two year stipends of $20,000.00 ($10,000.00 each year.) The Foundation also supplies mentoring services and access to leaders in each recipient’s chosen field. Eligibility is restricted to nominations from participating institutions. The CUNY participating institution is Hunter College.

http://www.meragefoundations.com

George J. Mitchell Scholarship : The Mitchell scholarship is a national competitive fellowship sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance. The Mitchell Scholarship, named to honor the former U.S. Senator’s pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering leadership and a commitment to public service and community. Twelve Mitchell Scholars between the ages of 18 and 30 are chosen annually to study in any discipline offered by higher education institutions in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition, housing, a living expenses stipend and an international travel stipend.

Prospective Scholars apply directly to the US-Ireland Alliance which administers the Mitchell Scholarship program. A preliminary elimination will be made on the basis of submitted written materials. A selection committee will determine – based on the student’s academic transcripts, a brief essay prepared by the applicants, and the applicant references – those students who will be invited to Washington, D.C., for an interview before the selection committee. The US-Ireland alliance will pay round-trip transportation costs for applicants invited to be interviewed.

http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship : The Department of Defense offers National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowships to individuals who have demonstrated special aptitude for advanced training in the sciences and engineering. The goal of this program is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and nationals trained in science and engineering disciplines of military importance. The program is administered by ASEE, the American Society for Engineering Education. Applicants must be enrolled in their final year of undergraduate studies or have completed no more than the equivalent of one academic year of full-time graduate study in disciplines of interest to the Department of defense. See the NDSEG web pages for the full list of approved disciplines.

The Fellowship offers support for 36 consecutive months including the payment of full tuition and required fees (not including room and board) and fellows receive a living stipend. Selection is based on the applicant’s academic record, personal statements, recommendations, and GRE scores. A panel with expertise in the science or engineering discipline of the applicant’s advanced degree program evaluates the applications.

http://www.asee.org/fellowships/ndseg/preface.cfm

National Institutes of Health-Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program : The NIH together with Oxford and Cambridge Universities have established a collaborative, individualized doctoral training program for outstanding sciences students committed to biomedical research. Students typically spend two years in England at either university, pursuing tutorials and research on a collaborative project with an NIH intramural scientist. They then spend two years in Bethesda, Maryland continuing their thesis project at the NIH with either a D.Phil or a Ph.D. awarded at the end by either Oxford or Cambridge Universities. Students receive a yearly stipend, health and travel benefits and other academic support including tuition and lab fees. Students may also pursue combined M.D./Ph.D. training through partnerships the program maintains with a broad range of American medical schools.

http://oxcam.gpp.nih.gov

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship: : The Graduate Research Fellowship recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in the relevant science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. See the NSF website for the list of supported fields. NSF Graduate Fellowships are intended for students at or near the beginning of their graduate study. Eligibility is limited to those individuals who, at the time of application, have completed no more than 20 semester hours or equivalent of graduate study in the fields supported by the program. In most cases, an individual has two opportunities to apply: during the senior year of college and in the first year of graduate school. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States.

Applications are reviewed by disciplinary panels of scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. Panelists will consider the strength of the academic record, the proposed plan of research, previous research experience, the appropriateness of the choice of references and the extent to which they indicate merit, GRE general and subject test scores, and the appropriateness of the choice of institution for fellowship tenure relative to the proposed plan of research. The panelists may also consider contributions to the community, both social and scholarly as well as the unique characteristics of each applicant’s background including, personal, professional, and educational experiences.

http://www.nsfgradfellows.org

Newcombe Scholarships for Mature Women Students : The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation supports a scholarship program for adult women students. This scholarship was created in 1981 to enable recipients to offset reliance on student loans, which can be critical as returning women students or second career students attempt to manage the costs of tuition, housing and caring for family members. Awards are made directly to colleges and universities and are limited to selected institutions that the Foundation trustees consider render exceptional service to mature women students.

The Newcombe Foundation does not participate in the selection of individual scholarship recipients. This is done in the participating institutions and individuals may not apply directly to the Foundation. The designated CUNY college is Hunter College. For application materials and information on eligibility requirements, contact Myrna Fader in the Office of Student Services.

http://www.newcombefoundation.org/scholarship_mws.html

Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship : The goal of this program is to support outstanding students who enroll in two-year master’s degree programs in public policy, international affairs, public administration, and other academic fields who represent a diversity of backgrounds and who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. The fellowship provides funding for tuition, room, board and mandatory fees during the first and second year of graduate school. The award also includes reimbursement for books and a travel allowance. In addition fellows receive stipends during participation in one domestic summer internship between the first and second year of graduate study and one summer overseas internship following the second year of graduate school.

Each successful candidate agrees to provide a minimum of three years’ service as a Foreign Service officer.

http://www.woodrow.org/fellowships/foreign_affairs/pickering_grad/program.php

Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship : The fellowship program is funded by the United States Department of State and administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.

The program seeks to recruit talented students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy. The goal is to attract outstanding students from all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. Applicants must be in the sophomore year of study, be U.S. citizens and have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. Consideration will be given to qualified applicants, who, in addition to outstanding leadership skills and academic achievement, demonstrate financial need. The number of fellowships varies from year to year, depending on available funding.

http://www.woodrow.org/fellowships/foreign_affairs/pickering_undergrad/program.php

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship : The Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding young people who have an interest in pursuing a career in the Foreign Service of the Department of State. The Rangel Program encourages the involvement of members of minority groups and those with financial need. In this manner, it advances the goal of Secretary Rice and Congressman Rangel to create and excellent and diverse U.S. Foreign Service.

In 2008 the Program will award up to twenty fellowships of up to $28,000.00 annually toward tuition, room, board, books and mandatory fees for completion of a two year master’s degree. At the conclusion of the two years of study, the Rangel Fellow is expected to have obtained a degree in international affairs or another area of relevance to the work of the Foreign Service (such as public administration, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, political science, or communications) at a graduate or professional school approved by the Ralph J. Bunch International Affairs Center of Howard University. Awardees are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 throughout the period of study.

Fellows who successfully complete the Rangel Program and Foreign Service entry requirements will receive an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer. Each Rangel Fellow who obtains a master’s degree is committed to a minimum of three years of service as a Foreign Service Officer. Selection is based on outstanding leadership skills, academic achievement, and financial need. Finalists are invited to Washington for interviews and to prepare a writing sample. Only U.S. citizens are considered.

http://www.howard.edu/rjb/rangelprogram.htm

Rhodes Scholarship : Thirty-two scholarships are awarded for two or three years of study at Oxford University in a field of the candidate’s own choosing. The scholarship pays for academic fees, plus an allowance to pay for travel fares and personal expenses. Candidates should have a GPA of 3.75 or higher and are selected on the basis of intellectual distinction, leadership, and service. The scholarship is highly competitive.

http://www.rhodesscholar.org/

Jonas E. Salk Scholarship : Created by the Board of Estimate of the City of New York in 1955 to honor the City College graduate who developed the first anti—polio vaccine, the Jonas E. Salk scholarships are award annually to eight graduates of senior colleges of the City University of New York. The scholarships are awarded to students of sound character and high academic achievement who display the potential to make significant contributions to medical research. The scholarship winners receive a total of $8,000.00 ($2,000.00 per year for four-year medical schools) to help defray the expenses of study for the M.D., Ph.D. or D.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences or D.O. degree.

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Graduate Scholarship Programs : The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation’s Minority Ph.D. Program is managed by the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) whose mission is to provide leadership and support for the national effort to increase the representation of successful African American, American Indian and Latino women and men in engineering and technology, math- and science-base careers. The Program has two components: the Ph.D. component offers substantial scholarship support to underrepresented minorities who are beginning their doctoral work in engineering, natural science and mathematics. The smaller feeder component offers underrepresented minority B.S. or M.S. students access to select faculty and departments that have demonstrated success in sending their students on to doctoral programs. (This program is currently fully subscribed and the Foundation is not accepting new applications to participate at this time.) There is a list of approved, participating institutions and their programs of study. The City College of New York is on the approved list in the fields of Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The faculty members and departments participating in the Alfred P. Sloan Minority Ph.D. Program have been selected because they have demonstrated a commitment to educating African-American, American Indian, and Latino leaders. The Program encourages students to survey the departments sponsored by the Sloan Foundation program in their discipline. They should apply for admission to one of those departments. If accepted, the student becomes a candidate for a Sloan Scholarship.

The Sloan Foundation Program and the department work together to guarantee that the student receives financial support as long as he/she is making satisfactory progress toward the degree. Beyond the financial assistance, students receive the mentoring and guidance that are such crucial factors in assuring that a student completes his/her degree. To become a Sloan Scholar, you must apply to and be accepted in a recognized program supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Scholars are selected based on their application, faculty recommendation, appropriate field of study, and financial need. Awards are made on a rolling basis.

http://www.nacme.org/sloan/MPHDP/

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans : This fellowships program provides grants for up to two years of graduate study in the United States. Each fellow receives a maintenance grant of $20,000.00 and a tuition grant of up to half of the tuition costs up to a maximum of $16,000.00 per year. A Fellow may pursue a graduate degree in any field including law and medicine. Applications are accepted from candidates who have not yet begun their graduate studies and from candidates in their first or second year of graduate study as well. For the purpose of this fellowship, a New American is defined as an individual who is either a resident alien, a naturalized citizen, or is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens.

http://www.pdsoros.org

Thomas Tam Scholarship : Thomas Tam Scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Thomas Tam''s many contribution to the City University of New York The scholarship award is given to a qualified undergraduate student currently enrolled in any of the CUNY colleges, Asian or non-Asian "who has demonstrated creativity in the communication of the concerns of the Asian American community in areas such as Health, Education, and Culture."

http://aaari.info/tomtamscholar.htm

Harry S. Truman Scholarship : The Truman scholarship supports students who wish to pursue graduate degrees in public service fields. Each scholarship provides up to $30,000.00 for graduate study. Scholars also receive supplementary financial aid at leading graduate institutions, leadership training, career and graduate school counseling and special internship opportunities with the federal government. Applicants must have a strong academic and public service record and are required to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of their degree program as a condition of receiving Truman funds.

http://www.truman.gov/

Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship : The Morris K. Udall Foundation was established by an Act of Congress in 1992 to honor Morris Udall’s thirty years of service in the House of Representatives. Its purpose is to support “Scholarship and Excellence in national environmental policy.” Typically, the Foundation awards 80 scholarships on the basis of merit to outstanding sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers related to the natural environment; to Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy; or to Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated a commitment to careers related to Native American health care.

Applicants should have a GPA average of at least a “B” or the equivalent and should be pursuing a full-time course of study. Candidates must be U.S citizens, U.S. nationals or permanent residents.

http://www.udall.gov/

UNCF – Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards : The United Negro College Fund and the Merck Company Foundation jointly sponsor this program designed to increase the number of African Americans in the areas of biomedical science education and research. Each award consists of a scholarship of up to $25,000.00 and two summer internships mentored by Merck scientists with stipends totaling at least $10,000.00.

Candidates must be African Americans enrolled full-time in a four year college or university in the United States. They must also be juniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a major in the life or physical sciences and must have completed two semesters of organic chemistry. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply. A minimum GPA of 3.3 is required.

A UNCF – Merck selection panel consisting of educators and Merck scientists will evaluate the applicants. Award recipients will be selected based on their GPA, their demonstrated interest in their own scientific education and a career in scientific research and their ability to perform in a laboratory setting.

http://www.uncf.org/portal/seimerck/ScholarshipsInternshipsFellowships/tabid/93/Default.aspx

Urban Fellows Program : The Urban Fellows Program is sponsored by the City of New York and administered by the department of Citywide Administrative Services. The Program is designed to introduce outstanding college students and graduates to local government and public service. The rigorous nine month program combines full-time employment in the City government with a comprehensive seminar series exploring the mechanics of local government while exploring important issues facing the City. Fellows are paid a taxable stipend of $25,000.00 and receive a choice of paid health insurance plans. Housing is not included. Eligibility requirements for the 2008-2009 Program Year are as follows. Applications will be accepted from candidates who receive(d) their Bachelor’s Degree in the Spring of 2006, 2007, or 2008; who can commit to a nine month fellowship; who agree to suspend any graduate study or outside work for the duration of the fellowship and who are able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the United States after graduation and for the entire fellowship.

http://www.nyc.gov/fellowships

Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship : The Watson Fellowship is a program of the Thomas J. Watson Foundation. The Fellowships are named in honor of the founder of the Watson Foundation, Jeannette K. Watson whose husband, Thomas J. Watson, founded IBM. Candidates must be either second semester freshmen or sophomores at one of the ten invited colleges and must have at least four semesters of full-time academic work remaining after the term in which they apply. Students must be registered in a liberal arts track, demonstrate competence in college work, be not more than 25 years old on March 1, 2008 and be either American citizens or green card holders. The participating CUNY colleges are Brooklyn College, The City College, College of Staten Island, Hunter College, Lehman College, and Queens College. Each invited college may nominate up to four candidates to be considered by the Citywide Selection Panel.

The Watson Fellowship will begin in June 2008 and continue through August 2010. During this period candidates will be expected to successfully complete three summers of paid internships of up to 10 weeks that will enhance their vocational goals and personal interests. The 2008 summer will begin with a three day orientation. Internships, seminars and cultural events will extend through August 8, 2008. The stipend for the first summer is $5,000.00 and $6,000.00 for the second and third summers respectively.

http://www.jkwatson.org

Belle Zeller Scholarship Trust Fund : In 1979, the Professional Staff Congress at CUNY created this program to encourage and recognize excellence among students at the University. The scholarship honors the founding president of the Professional Staff Congress, Belle Zeller, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Brooklyn College, where she taught for over 40 years. The scholarship awards full tuition to registered full-time undergraduates carrying at least 12 credits and who shall have completed at least 16 credits at any branch of CUNY at the time of application. The award requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75, demonstrated evidence of good character, and significant service to CUNY, the community, and/or a particular CUNY college. Community College Belle Zeller Scholars will continue to receive awards if they transfer to four-year colleges within CUNY and remain in good standing.

http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/BZMaterials/bz.shtml

For additional information please contact your campus Distinguished Scholarship representatives and/or Dr. Jim Airozo, Director of Student Academic Awards and Honors, Office of Academic Affairs, City University of New York at james.airozo@mail.cuny.edu

         
 
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