Alpha
Lambda Delta Graduate Fellowships
Each year National Alpha Lambda Delta awards one $7,500 fellowship,
seven $5,000 fellowships and fifteen $3,000 fellowships. These fellowships
have been established to help qualified members obtain graduate or professional
degrees. Candidates will be considered on the basis of merit. Any initiated
member of Alpha Lambda Delta who has maintained the cumulative average
of Alpha Lambda Delta initiation standard (i.e., 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
or the equivalent) until graduation is eligible to apply. Selection
will be based on academic records, recommendations submitted, the applicant's
stated purpose, and campus and community.
American Council of Learned Societies
The American Council of Learned Societies provides a series of
fellowships and grants for study in the humanties and related social
sciences, including language study programs in several countries.
Bibliographical Society
of America Fellowship Program
Short-term fellowship program supporting bibliographical inquiry as well
as research in the history of the book trades and in publishing history.
Council
of Independent Colleges American Graduate Fellowships
Two fellowships annually of up to $50,000 each will be available to students
from eligible institutions who enroll in doctoral programs at any of 23
leading independent research universities in the United States, Great
Britain, and Ireland. Eligible fields of study include history, philosophy,
literature and languages, and fine arts.
El
Pomar Foundation Fellowship
El Pomar is a general-purpose foundation that supports Colorado nonprofit
organizations involved in health, human services, education, arts and
humanities, and civic and community initiative. The El Pomar Fellowship
brings together highly qualified college graduates with diverse backgrounds
and interests. Fellows spend two years developing and honing their leadership
skills in a dynamic, active, hands-on program designed to provide them
with a 360-degree view of the nonprofit world.
Gilder
Lehrman History Scholars Program
The program, based in New York City, provides undergraduates who have
demonstrated superb research and writing skills in the field of American
history with an opportunity to engage in discussions with eminent scholars
and in primary-source research. The program provides 15 scholarships
that include a six-week, all-expenses-paid, scholarly research program,
including a stipend of $2,400, along with room, board, and travel expenses
for a six-week program in New York City. Scholars conduct primary-source
research to prepare historical materials for publication. Up to 50 runners-up
will be named Finalists and invited to an all-expenses-paid, one-week
program.
Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government Merit Fellowships (MPA,
MPP, MPI/ID)
The Kennedy School offers a number of competitive fellowships
based on merit. The school offers masters degrees in Public Administration
Program (MPA), Public Policy Program (MPP), and MPA/ID (International
Development). Applicants complete an application and an essay of not
more than 250 words. Fourteen different fellowships are targeted for
students who are interested in a variety of public service fields: business,
law, medicine, journalism, women's leadership, United Nations, and public
international agencies. There are also a number of restricted scholarships
for both US residents and international students.
Institute for Humane Studies Fellowship
The Humane Studies Fellowships are awarded by the Institute for Humane
Studies to support the work of outstanding students interested in the
classical liberal/libertarian tradition. The core principles of this
tradition include: the recognition of individual rights and the dignity
and worth of each individual; protection of these rights through the
institutions of private property, contract, and the rule of law, and
through freely evolved intermediary institutions; voluntarism in all
human relations, including the unhampered market mechanism in economic
affairs and the goals of free trade, free migration, and peace. Awards
of up to $12,000 are available to applicants who demonstrate superior
academic or professional performance, the relevance of their work to
the advancement of a free society, and potential for success. Applications
will be considered from undergraduates with junior or senior standing,
who have a clearly demonstrated interest in the classical liberal/libertarian
tradition of individual rights and market economies, and are interested
in applying the principles of this tradition in their work.
Institute for Women's
Policy Research
The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) is a non-profit, scientific
research organization that works primarily on issues related to equal
opportunity and economic and social justice for women. IWPR works with
policymakers, scholars, and advocacy groups around the country to conduct
research, disseminate its findings, and build a network of individuals
and organizations concerned with policy issues for women. During the
fall and spring 2003-2004 semesters, the institute offered internships
in Research, Communications and Outreach, and Development
International Dissertation
Field Research Fellowships
Up to 50 fellowships to support social scientists and humanists conducting
dissertation field research in all areas and regions of the world.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship
Jacob K Javits Fellowship
Program
Administered by the U.S. Department of Education, the Jacob K. Javits
Fellowship Program assists students who have demonstrated superior ability
and achievement, exceptional promise, and financial need to pursue graduate
programs leading to a doctoral degree or Master of Fine Arts (MFA).
The Department awards fellowships in selected fields in the arts, humanities,
and social sciences.Eligible applicants must be planning to enter graduate
school the following year, or be in their first year of graduate study.
In addition, they must be eligible to receive a federal grant, loan,
or work assistance. Awards are made for one year, and are renewable
up to four years. The approximate value of the scholarship is $27,000
per year.
James
Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
Japan-IMF
Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies
Nationals of IMF Asian member countries interested in studying for their
doctorates in economics in order to work in an international financial
institution (such as the IMF or the World Bank) or in their home administrations.
National
Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA)
The NCAA offers graduate scholarships to athletes with outstanding academic
records and a significant record of community involvement. For more
information and application materials visit the website.
National Hispanic Scholarship
Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund was founded in 1975 to help Hispanic-American
college students complete their education. The scholarships are available
on a competitive basis for community college, four-year college, and
graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Awards generally range from
$1000 to $3,000. To be eligible you must: be of Hispanic heritage (one
parent must be fully Hispanic or both parents must be half Hispanic);
be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident; have earned at least 15 undergraduate
college credits in the U.S. or Puerto Rico with a minimum GPA of 2.7
on a 4.0 scale; attend an accredited U.S. college full-time.
National Science
Foundation, Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
The National Science Foundation, Directorate for Social, Behavioral,
and Economic Sciences offers funding for undergraduate, graduate and
post-doctoral work in a range of disciplines.
National Black Law Students Association
This site lists three named scholarships offered by the association,
and includes links to other scholarships.
Mexican-American Legal Defense & Education Fund Law School Scholarship
The MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program each year awards scholarships
to deserving Latino students entering their first, second, or third
year of law school. Awards range up to $2000 - $7000 and must be used
for full-time study. The scholarships are awarded to Latino students
based upon three primary factors: demonstrated commitment to serve the
Latino community through the legal profession; financial need; and academic
achievement.
Paul and Daisy Soros
Fellowships for New Americans
The purpose of the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished
New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The Program
is established in recognition of the contributions New Americans have
made to American life, and in gratitude for the opportunities the United
States has afforded the donors and their family.
In addition to demonstrated capacity to undertake advanced academic
work, a successful candidate will meet these criteria:
creativity, originality, and initiative, demonstrated in any area of
life;
accomplishment, activity that requires drive and sustained effort;
commitment to the values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and the
Bill of Rights, which includes activity in support of human rights and
the rule of law, in opposition to unwarranted encroachment on personal
liberty, and in advancing the responsibilities of citizenship in a free
society.
Eligible applicants are those with green cards, naturalized citizens,
or who have two parents who are naturalized citizens. Fellows may pursue
a graduate degree in any professional field (law, medicine, social work)
or scholarly discipline, and in the fine and performing arts.
The Petrie New York City Teacher Fellowship Program
The Petrie Fellowship Program will support 20 of the nation's most outstanding
and accomplished college graduates as they pursue master's degrees at
Teachers College, Columbia University and prepare for careers as New
York City K-12 teachers. Awards are based on academic accomplishments,
financial need, demonstrated potential for leadership, and a commitment
to service and a career as an urban teacher. The fellowships of $50,000
will cover the full cost of tuition and fees with any remainder applicable
to living expenses. Fellows must commit to teaching in New York City's
public schools for at least five years after graduation. Applications
are due January 15 and are available at the website.
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Graduate and
Undergraduate
The Pickering Graduate
Fellowship award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during
the second year of graduate study with reimbursement for books and one
round-trip travel. Graduate-level Fellows receive stipends during participation
in one domestic summer internship between the first and second year
of graduate school, and one summer overseas internship following the
second year of graduate school. Guidance from a Foreign Service Officer
is provided during graduate school. Fellows must meet Department of
State Foreign Service entry requirements. Each successful candidate
is obligated to a minimum of three years service in an appointment as
a Foreign Service Officer . Candidates who do not successfully complete
the Program and Foreign Service entry requirements may be subject to
a reimbursement obligation to the Department of State.
The Pickering Undergraduate
Fellowship award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during
the junior and senior years of college and during the first year of
graduate study with reimbursement for books and one round-trip travel.
The Fellow must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international
studies at one of the graduate schools identified by the WWNFF. Participating
graduate schools provide financial support in the second year of graduate
study based on need. Fellows meet annually in Washington, DC for a program
orientation. Program components include: Attendance is required between
the junior and senior years of college at one of five graduate schools
of public policy and international affairs. Graduate-level Fellows receive
stipends during participation in one overseas and one domestic internship
within the United States Department of State. By graduation, college
course work must be completed in the following or the equivalent: English
Composition, Western Civilization, U.S. Political Systems, Principles
of Economics, U.S. History, Modern Non-Western History, Comparative
Politics, International Trade or World Finance or Economic Development,
and Geography. Guidance from a Foreign Service Officer during the graduate
school segment of the program. Each successful candidate is obligated
to a minimum of four and one half years service in an appointment as
a Foreign Service Officer.
SHEAR/Mellon Undergraduate Fellowship
Program
Founded in 2005, the program is dedicated to providing talented, motivated
undergraduate scholars the opportunity to pursue original primary source
research in some of the finest archival collections relevant to early
American history.
Ten highly competitive fellowships are awarded annually to rising seniors
preparing to undertake thesis projects at liberal arts colleges. Undergraduate
fellows receive generous stipends, housing for the duration of the seminar,
and reimbursement for travel expenses to Philadelphia to fund three
weeks of intensive seminar sessions in historiography and critique and
individual archival research.
