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The following are scholarship or fellowship opportunities for advanced study or research: American Graduate Fellowships - Sponsored by The Council of Independent Colleges. For graduates from liberal arts colleges to pursue a Ph.D. in the humanities (history, philosophy, literature and languages, and fine arts). Pays up to $50,000 for two years of study. Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies - For one year of graduate study at most U.S. and Canadian universities for students preparing for careers in college teaching and scholarship in humanistic fields of study (but not the creative and performing arts). Must be citizen or permanent resident of U.S. or Canada, college senior or recent graduate who has not yet begun graduate study. GRE scores required. 85 scholarships nationwide. Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships - For undergraduates preparing for research-based careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or resident aliens and must be currently enrolled sophomores or juniors in the top quarter of their class with at least a 3.0 GPA. Pays up to $7,500 for up to two years. Approximately 300 given nationwide. Beinecke Scholarship Program - For graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Applicants must be outstanding juniors, US citizens or nationals, and have received need-based financial aid. Amount of award is approximately $32,000. 22 awards nationwide. Carnegie Endowment for Peace Junior Fellows Program - Supports one year at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington D.C., conducting research and outreach on policy issues. Applicants must be seniors or have graduated within the past year, have strong academic records and substantial coursework in such areas as international affairs, political science, economics or history. 10 awards nationwide. Ford Foundation International Fellows Program - For three years of graduate study leading students to further development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide. For international citizens/residents. Must demonstrate superior academic achievement and leadership potential and have substantial experience in community service. Fulbright
Program - For one year of graduate study
or research in one of approximately 100 foreign countries. Applicants
must be U.S. citizens with the majority of their undergraduate education
in the U.S.; must have language proficiency; must have a bachelor's
degree by the beginning of the award. Harry S. Truman
Scholarships - For undergraduate through
graduate study leading to a career in government, non-profit, or
advocacy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, currently enrolled juniors
in the upper quarter of their class, and should have a strong record
of public and community service. Truman Scholars receive up to $3,000
for the senior year and up to $27,000 for graduate/professional
school. Approximately 80 scholarships awarded nationwide. James Madison
Graduate Fellowships - For two years of
study in the U.S. in a master's degree program leading to a career
in secondary school teaching of American history, government, or
social studies. Graduate program must include coursework in constitutional
history. Must be U.S. citizen or national. Approximately 24 fellowships
to new and recent college graduates nationwide. Marshall Scholarships - For two years of study at any British university, leading to graduate or second undergraduate degree. Must be U.S. citizen with undergraduate degree completed by the beginning of the award. May not be more than two years beyond graduation. Requires 3.7 GPA beyond freshman year. Up to 40 scholarships awarded annually. National Scholars Honor Society - Open to undergraduate and graduate students in all areas of study. One application covers four scholarships: Abraham Lincoln Scholarship ($5,000) , the Alexander Bell Scholarship ($4,000) , the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship ($5,000), and the Benjamin Franklin Scholarship ($5,000). No pre-set GPA requirement. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships - For three years of graduate study leading to master's or doctoral degree in mathematics, science (physical, biological, behavioral and social), or engineering. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at or near the beginning of graduate study. Approximately 1,100 fellowships given nationally. Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans - For up to two years of graduate study in the United States, in any field, for New Americans (i.e. resident alien with more than 1 year of IRS filings, a naturalized US citizen, or the child of two parents who are naturalized citizens). Must also be under 31 years old at time of application and hold bachelor's degree or be in final year of study. Must submit scores from appropriate graduate aptitude test (GRE, GMAT, MCAT or LSAT). 30 fellowships given annually. Rhodes
Scholarships - For two years of study
at Oxford University, leading to graduate or second undergraduate
degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must hold a bachelor's
degree by the beginning of the award. 32 scholarships nationwide. |
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