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American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, Inc. (AAHHE)
The American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) and Educational Testing Service (ETS) are proud to sponsor their annual Outstanding Dissertation Competition (ODC). AAHHE and ETS recognize the significant need to increase the number of Hispanics receiving doctoral degrees, entering higher education on the tenure track, and eventually serving in faculty leadership and administrative roles. The competition is open to any Latinx who has completed a dissertation as part of a doctoral degree program in the social sciences, broadly defined, and/or anyone whose dissertation research conducted as part of a doctoral degree program in the social sciences focuses on the Latinx community. See website for additional details.
American Association of University Women Dissertation Fellowship
Disciplines: education research fields and other fields and disciplines engaged in education-related research, including economics, political science, psychology, sociology, demography, statistics, public policy, and psychometrics; Use of quantitative methods to examine large-scale, education-related data; advance fundamental knowledge of relevance to STEM policy, foster significant science using education data, and build research capacity in education and learning;
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Award: $25,000 stipend, conferences, events, opportunities to present
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Citizenship: US Citizen, permanent residents, international students
American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowship (Study in Scandinavia)
This scholarship provides assistance for individuals to pursue research, study or creative arts projects in one more Scandinavian country for up to one year. Open to all majors, must be US citizens or permanent residents and have completed undergraduate education by the start of a project in Scandinavia. Applicants must have well-defined research, study or creative arts project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential. Team projects are eligible, but each member must apply as an individual, submitting a separate, fully-documented application. First priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received an ASF award. Only in exceptional cases will a third award be considered. Deadline: November 1 annually, decisions announced April 15
The American Australian Association awards individual Fellowships for advanced study for Australian citizens to the US, or US citizens to Australia of up to US$40,000 each year. The Fellowships build on existing strong social and economic partnerships and foster intellectual exchange between the United States and Australia. Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or US citizen or permanent resident.
Scholarships to Study in Australia
Find scholarships and resources for studying at the graduate and undergraduate level in Australia.
Beckman Center Dissertation Fellowship
Disciplines: history and social studies of chemistry, chemical engineering, and life sciences
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Award: $27,500 stipend, 9 month residency in Philadelphia, conferences, presentation opportunities, University of Pennsylvania privileges, health insurance allowance, travel allowance
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Citizenship: US Citizen, international student
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Academic Profile: PhD students with dissertation topic accepted by home university
Blue Waters Graduate Fellowships provide Ph.D. students with a year of support, including a $38,000 stipend, up to $12,000 in tuition allowance, an allocation of up to 50,000 node-hours on the Blue Waters supercomputer, and funds for travel to a Blue Waters-sponsored symposium to present research progress and results. Applicants should be in the second or later year of their graduate program with a well-developed, related research proposal. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S. by the time of the application deadline.
Canadian Studies Grant Program
This page contains a collection of resources regarding various Canadian Studies Grant Programs available to students.
Chateaubriand Fellowship (research in France)
This fellowship offered by the Embassy of France in the United States supports outstanding doctoral students who wish to conduct research in France for a period of 4-9 months. Chateaubriand fellows are selected through a merit-based competition, through a collaborative process involving expert evaluators in both countries. There are two subprograms: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math & Health // Humanities & Social Sciences. Applicants must be current doctoral students and enrolled in American universities (US citizenship is not required). For further information on eligibility, please view the requirements for each subprogram under How to Apply. Deadline: Mid-January annually
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)
The CHCI Graduate Fellowship Program (GFP) seeks to enhance participants leadership abilities, strengthen professional skills, and produce more competent and competitive Latino professionals. This nine-month paid program offers exceptions Latinos, who have earned at least a master's degree within three years of the program start date, unparalleled exposure to hands-on experience in the following public policy areas: Education, Housing, Health, Law, STEM.
DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service
If you are a graduating senior or already hold a Bachelor’s degree from a US-American higher education institution and are looking to continue your education in Germany, DAAD offers opportunities from study stays, to longer research periods, as well as scholarship opportunities for full degrees. Deadlines are varied.
Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
This fellowship is for exceptional undergraduate seniors or first or second-year graduate students planning full-time study toward a Ph.D.. in the physical, engineering, computer, mathematical, or life sciences.
This fellowship is for exceptional graduate students planning full-time study toward a Ph.D. in the areas of interest to stewardship science, such as high-energy density physics, low-energy nuclear science, or properties of materials under extreme conditions.
Education New Zealand and New Zealand tertiary institutions are supporting Generation Study Abroad students with excellence and travel awards. There are three different scholarships available for semester study in New Zealand.
Education New Zealand Study Abroad Travel Awards (ENZTA)
As a country partner to the Generation Study Abroad initiative, Education New Zealand offers US$2,000 to help students fund their flight to New Zealand.
Generation Study Abroad New Zealand Universities Excellence Awards (NZUEA)
All eight (8) New Zealand Universities offer $500 Excellence Awards to US students studying for a semester at the universities.
Generation Study Abroad New Zealand Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics Excellence Awards (NZITPEA)
Participating New Zealand Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics offer $500 Excellence Awards to US students studying for a semester at an Institute of Technology/Polytechnic.
Eligibility
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Be a US Citizen or hold US Resident status
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Be at least 18 years at the time of application
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Be currently enrolled at a tertiary institution in the United States of America
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Be enrolled at a New Zealand University or Institute of Technology or Polytechnic through a study abroad or exchange programme
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Hold a minimum equivalent GPA of 3.0 in tertiary studies to date (4.0 scale)
Deadline: Applications accepted twice per year; see website for details
Disciplines: engineering, economics and management, sciences (chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, life sciences, earth, environmental, space, nano and biotechnologies, information sciences and technologies and communication)
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Award: ~$1400.00/month to study 1-3 years in French institutions
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Citizenship: US Citizen or international student except French citizens
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Academic Profile: graduate student will be recommended by a French college upon acceptance into their program.
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships
These fellowships are designed to increase the diversity of the nation's college 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.
Freeman-ASIA (Study in Asia)
U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. The program’s goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures. Summer awards are up to $3,000, Quarter awards up to $5,000, and Academic Year awards up to $7,000. Open to all majors, for more on eligibility please see Freeman-ASIA Eligibility. Deadline: March (summer programs) // April (fall/academic year programs)/
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
To apply for this fellowship you must be a doctoral student who is conducting research studying modern foreign languages and area studies in another country for six to twelve months.
Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the US study abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting minority, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs.
FEA administers both general and dedicated scholarships. Applicants are automatically considered for all available scholarships (general and dedicated) based on answers provided in the online application.
Eligibility
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U.S. citizen or permanent resident
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Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the U.S. (graduate students are not eligible)
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Study abroad program must be eligible for credit at the student’s home institution
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Study abroad program must be at least 4 weeks (28 days) in country/countries
Deadline: See the FEA website for application cycles
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
GKS offers opportunities for master's degree studies in top South Korean universities. The scholarship offers the opportunity for full support of tuition costs, round-trip airfare, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, Korean language training, and research and thesis support. Scholars of this program have the potential to be offered sponsorship and career opportunities in technology and business sectors from companies like Samsung, Hyundai, LG, and Kia.
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
Disciplines: related to nuclear nonproliferation and weapons of mass destruction, climate security, disaster response, peacebuilding and conflict resolution, AI, cyber warfare, satellite technology, space biosecurity, pandemics, and global health security. • Award: $3,600 per month stipend for 6-9 month fellowship working with nonprofit, public interest organizations dealing with peace and security issues in Washington D.C. • Citizenship: US Citizens, permanent residents, international citizens • Academic Profile: Individual with undergraduate degree or graduate degree
The Humphrey Fellowship Program, a Fulbright Exchange, builds connections between the US and foreign leaders to advance solutions to global challenges, like climate change, protecting human rights, increasing access to education, and building global health security. This is a ten-month fellowship for mid-career professionals to come to the United States to participate in independent non-degree study at a US university. Check eligible participating countries: Humphrey Fellows Participating Countries.
IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program
Each summer, the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) near Vienna, Austria, hosts a selected group of graduate students, primarily doctoral, from around the world in its Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP). These students work closely with IIASA's senior scientists on projects within the Institute's 3 theme areas of Natural Resources & Environment, Population & Society, and Energy & Technology. The U.S. Committee for IIASA provides airfare and a modest living allowance for the applicants from American institutions who are selected to participate.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship
OSU seniors and recent graduates are invited to apply for a Jack Kent Cooke scholarship to support graduate study. The Cooke Scholarship can provide funding for tuition, fees, living expenses and books for the time needed to complete the graduate degree. A maximum of $75,000 annually is available for the winners provided they maintain standards of excellence and progress as defined by the Cooke Foundation. Application packets can be obtained from the University Honors College.
Killam Fellowship for undergraduate study in canada (Open competition)
The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in the United States to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in Canada. All American applicants for the Killam Fellowships Program must be U.S. citizens; full-time undergraduate students in good standing at a fully accredited degree-granting college or university in the United States; have met the eligibility requirements of their home university (as they relate to the participation in international exchange programs); be fluent in the English language (and/or French, where appropriate);have a superior and competitive academic record; complete the application process prior to the published deadlines. Deadline: January annually
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
MMEG awards grants to women studying at accredited universities in the US, Canada, France, and South Africa, and select universities in Latin America and the Caribbean. This award provides educational grants to women from developing countries whose graduate studies and plans aim to benefit women and children in their respective regions. Commitment to this goal is an essential selection criterion.
National Nuclear Security Administration
The National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Nonproliferation Graduate Fellowship Program is a highly specialized program that provides unique hands-on experience to prepare exceptional graduate students for a career in nuclear nonproliferation or national security. The 12-month, full-time, salary-plus-benefits fellowships focus on NNSA programs designed to detect, prevent, and reverse the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Working alongside NNSA experts in the Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, fellows make direct contributions to reducing threats to U.S. and global security, while gaining excellent training and experience with extensive opportunities for networking, career mentorship, and international travel. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen eligible for a high-level security clearance. Desirable academic specializations include: International Relations; Security Studies; Nonproliferation Studies; Political Science; Public Administration; Economics; plus a foreign language. Applications are accepted through late October, and fellowship terms begin the following June.
Oregon Consular Corps Scholarship
Two $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to juniors or seniors at Oregon State University in academic programs and majors with an international focus. Scholarship funds may be applied to cover tuition and other university costs, and/or costs associated with an approved university study abroad or credited international internship.
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Currently enrolled in an academic program that involves an international focus in any
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Be a junior or senior in good academic standing
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Have a cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher
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Must have full-time student status at the time of application and during the academic year of the award.
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Must demonstrate or possess a second language proficiency, equivalent to that attained at the end of the
second year of studies.
Apply through Scholar Dollars
P.D. Soros Fellowship for New Americans
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a $90,000 merit-based fellowship exclusively for immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing graduate school in the United States. The program draws more than 1,800 applications annually for just 30 fellowships.
Awarded to undergraduate candidates for up to $42,000 annually to cover situation, room and board, books, mandatory fees and some travel expenses for the senior year of undergraduate studies and the first year of a master's program in fields related to Foreign Service such as business administration, economics, public policy, international affairs, and other relevant fields.
Awardees participate in two summer internships, one at a domestic office of the Department of State in Washington, DC and one overseas at a US embassy or consulate. The program provides stipends, transportation, and housing for these internships. Employment in the Department of State Foreign Service is offered to those who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements.
The Pickering Fellowship is one of the State Department's premier recruitment programs aimed at increasing diversity among US Foreign Service officers. The Fellowship is deigned to attract outstanding individuals from all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career with the US Department of State. Women and members of minority groups who are historically underrepresented in Foreign Service and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. It is a competitive program with an obligation of five years Foreign Service work after graduation.
Eligibility
At the end of the application, candidates must be in the junior year of undergraduate studies or seeking admission to enter a two-year graduate program. Candidates must hae a GPA average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale and be a US citizen.
Deadline: September annually
Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship Program
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi currently awards 54 Fellowships of $8,500 each, six at $20,000 each, and two at $35,000 each to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study. Each active Phi Kappa Phi chapter may select one candidate from among its local applicants to compete for the Society-wide awards.
The Pride Foundation is proud to host some of Oregon’s longest standing scholarships. This need-based scholarship program is supported by members of the LGBTQ and allied community who are committed to assisting students of all ages to fund their education. The scholarships support students with a variety of interests and backgrounds, such as activists working to advance LGBTQ rights, students majoring in fine arts and humanities, and LGBTQ adults who are have gone back to school.
The Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI)
OSRI awards up to three graduate fellowships a year on a competitive basis to students admitted to or enrolled full time in a masters or doctorate program at an accredited college or university. Students receive up to two years for masters-level research or four years for doctoral level research. Awards typically provide $30,000 per year for tuition and research-related expenses.
The Quad Fellowship sponsors exceptional master's and doctoral students to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the United States. The fellowship supports students from the four Quad countries – Australia, India, Japan, and the United States and expands this year to include sponsorship of students from the ASEAN countries.
Research Fellowships at the Library and Museum of the American Philosophical Society
Disciplines: research in any of the above 3 areas (3 distinct fellowships)
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Award: 1 year appointment as resident fellow at the APS Library in Philadelphia Pennsylvania,
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$25,000 stipend; health insurance stipend, travel, participation in seminars and programming
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Citizenship: US Citizen, national, permanent resident
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Academic Profile: PhD student for dissertation research
Disciplines: social and environmental policy including agriculture and food
systems, forests, resilience, climate change, health, science and technology,
environment and natural resources, oceans and coasts, water
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Award Placement as project associate and fellow at Meridian in either Dillon Colorado or Washington D.C., 2 years, $50,000 stipend
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Citizenship: US Citizen, permanent residents, international
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Academic Profile: Bachelor’s complete by summer of application year
Smithsonian Institution Fellowships
The Smithsonian Institution offers fellowships for research and study in the following fields: Animal behavior, ecology, and environmental science, including an emphasis on the tropics; Anthropology, including archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, and physical anthropology; Astrophysics and astronomy; Earth sciences and paleobiology; Evolutionary and Systematic Biology; Folklife; History of science and technology; History of art, especially American, contemporary, African, and Asian art, twentieth-century American crafts, and decorative arts; Materials Research; Molecular Biology; Social and cultural History of the US.
Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowship for Education Related Research
These fellowships support individuals whose dissertations show potential for bringing fresh and constructive perspectives to the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education anywhere in the world. Although the dissertation topic must concern education, graduate study may be in any academic discipline or professional field. All applicants must document that they will have completed all pre-dissertation requirements by June 1 of the year in which the fellowship is awarded. An award will be given to support the completion of the dissertation.
Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship
Disciplines: nuclear security, history, internationals relations, any well positioned to address nuclear security issues.
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Award: 1 year in Santa Monica CA, Washington DC or Pittsburgh PA, $65,000 stipend, independen research, potential publication, weekly collaboration with experts
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Citizenship: US citizen, international student
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Academic Profile: PhD student with three dissertation chapters complete, well developed research proposal
Williams College- Gaius Charles Bolin Dissertation Fellowships
These fellowships were designed to promote diversity on college faculties by encouraging able minority students to complete the doctoral degree and to pursue careers in college teaching.
Institute for Citizens and Scholars Fellowships
Founded in 1945, the Institute for Citizens and Scholars is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement of excellence in education through the identification of critical needs and the development of effective national programs to address them. This combination of analysis and translation into action is the Foundation's unique contribution. The Foundation's three broad areas of concern are: A Liberal Arts Renaissance, Access, and Opportunity, and Partnerships for Learning. Its programs include fellowships for graduate study, professional development for teachers, educational opportunities for women and minorities, relating the academy to society, and national service. Through its programs, the Foundation seeks to encourage a new generation of leaders.
Charlotte W. Newcombe Fellowship
Religious commitments and ethical ideals can be found in every time and place. Newcombe Fellows are late-stage Ph.D. students in the humanities and social sciences whose research in some way attends to those commitments and ideals and seeks to understand the communities, social practices, and political arrangements that embody them. Fellows receive a $31,000 stipend to complete the writing stage of their dissertation.
UNCF Scholarships and Fellowships
These scholarships are designed to help African-Americans in pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees, along with early career support opportunities.
US-Japan Council Watanabe study abroad scholarship (Study in Japan)
The Toshizo Watanabe Endowed Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to undergraduates/graduate students for a semester or year-long study abroad program in either the United States or Japan.
Eligibility:
The scholarship will be awarded to college/university students who meet the following criteria:
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U.S. or Japanese citizens
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Currently in good academic standing at an accredited college or university in either the United States or Japan
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Has applied, been accepted or plans to apply to a college/university or approved academic center outside of their home country as part of a credit-bearing course of study
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Demonstrates financial need for international study (i.e. Without financial assistance or support, would not be able to study abroad)
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(Preferred) Applicants who have been raised by a single parent or who have lost both parents
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(Preferred) Applicants without significant international travel or study experience
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(Preferred) First in family to attend/graduate from college (i.e. first-generation)
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(Priority) The priority for the scholarship is undergraduates who are studying abroad for a year or less. Graduate students and international degree-seeking students may also apply, however the maximum amount of an award is $25,000 for one year.
Deadline: February annually
The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service supports students who have a passion for helping others, experience serving their communities, and can demonstrate an expansive view of what's possible through public service. Voyager offers a two-year leadership development and scholarship program. It provides college students with funding to alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences, and a network of mentors. Students may receive up to $50,000 in financial aid ($25,000 per year for junior and senior years), a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to pursue summer work-travel experience between their junior and senior year of college, a 10-year travel stipend, and an invitation to attend a fall summit during their junior year. College sophomores who are US citizens, nationals, permanent residents, or DACA recipients may apply. Application deadline: early April.
American Association of Teachers of German Summer Seminar
This three-week seminar in Leipzig is designed for undergraduate students (6+ semesters) and graduate students planning a career teaching German, and new teachers with 3 years experience or less. The seminar will be conducted in German. Program costs, materials, and accommodations including breakfast, as well as a small travel stipend are provided. Participation is limited to 20 AATG members. Must become an AATG member and complete the application form. There is a $50 application fee. Deadline: April annually
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) offers the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme. Under the initiative 60 scholarships will be provided for one year study at Bachelor, Masters or PhD levels to successful candidates who have an offer of a place at an eligible Irish higher education institution. The offer is open to students from non-EU/EEA countries and is applicable to all fields of study. Deadline: March annually
Payne Fellowship (Graduate Study)
Awarded for two year graduate degree programs relevant to the work of the USAID Foreign Service. Majors: International Development
Eligibility
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Applicants must be US citizens
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Applications must be seeking admission to enter graduate school in the fall for a two-year program at a US university. They can be in the senior year of their undergraduate studies, graduating by June, or they can be college graduates.
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Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
Deadline: January annually
Rangel International Affairs Program
The Rangel Program is a U.S. State Department program administered by Howard University that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. The Program seeks individuals interested in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world through formulating, representing, and implementing U.S. foreign policy. The Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.
Eligibility
ACM SIGHPC Computational & Data Science Fellowships
These fellowships provide up to $15,000 to support students pursuing graduate degrees in data science and computational science. Fellowships specifically prioritize women and students from racial or ethnic backgrounds that have not traditionally participated in the computing field and is open to graduate students matriculating in universities all over the world. Computational science encompasses any program where computational modeling and simulation serve as the primary methods for conducting research, typically in a field other than computer science. Preference is given to students early in their studies.
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Home Page
Currently a total of 116 fellowships are awarded annually in seven fields: chemistry, computational and evolutionary molecular biology, computer science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, and physics.
Amelia Earhart Fellowship Awards
Provides 30 annual grants of up to $10,000 for women in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering.
American Epilepsy Society Predoctoral Research Fellowship
Disciplines: basic, translational, or clinical research with epilepsy relevant theme
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Award: $30,000 stipend, travel to AES annual meeting, membership
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Citizenship: US Citizen, permanent resident, international
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Academic Profile: PhD student
American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)
A national, nonprofit organization, AISES nurtures the building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values. Offers scholarships in the following disciplines: science, engineering, and technology areas.
American Meteorological Society
The AMS provides fellowships and scholarships offered for those who plan to be meteorologists, oceanographers, hydrologists, and climatologists.
American Public Power Association
The American Public Power Association awards scholarships each year as part of its DEED (Demonstration of Energy-Efficient Developments) Program. DEED also awards one Technical Design Project each year, which is intended to promote the involvement of students studying in energy-related disciplines. The award recipient(s) also receive funding for travel expenses to present their project during the annual APPA Engineering and Operations Technical Conference.
Amgen Scholars Program (Research)
Awarded for selected undergraduate students to engage in hands-on research experience at many of the nation's premier educational institutions. Currently, 10 institutions in the US host the summer research program. Opportunities are also available to US students in Japan, China, and Singapore.
Research Areas: Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biopsychology, Biotechnology, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry, Immunology, Medical Pharmacology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Neuroscience, Pathology, Physiological Psychology, Physiological Science, Statistics, Toxicology
Eligibility
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The US program is open to US citizens or permanent residents
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Undergraduate students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States, Puerto Rico or other US territories
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Sophomores (four quarters or three semesters of college experience), juniors or non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue undergraduate studies)
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A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above
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An interest in pursuing a PhD or MD-PhD.
Deadline: February 1 annually
The Association for Institutional Research (AIR)
Dissertation fellowships are available to doctoral students in all disciplines.
Department of Defense National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships
This award is for current senior college students and first-year graduate students and those who have received a bachelor's degree but not yet started graduate school. Applicants must be US citizens or US nationals.
Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF)
This fellowship is for undergraduate seniors or first or second-year graduate students planning full-time study toward a Ph.D.. in the physical, engineering, computer, mathematical, or life sciences. Recipients have an opportunity to complete a practicum at a national DOE laboratory. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Fellowship Program
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC) has established the DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship ( DOE SCGF) program to support outstanding students to pursue graduate training in basic research in areas of physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computational sciences, and environmental sciences relevant to the Office of Science and to encourage the development of the next generation scientific and technical talent in the U.S. The Fellowship award provides partial tuition support, an annual stipend for living expenses, and a research stipend for full-time graduate study and thesis/dissertation research at a U.S. academic institution for three years.
Department of Homeland Security Scholarship and Fellowship Applications
The Department of Homeland Security offers a number of programs to support students pursuing degrees in health and science-focused courses of study. These programs are designed to provide students with comprehensive, experimental, hands-on training in areas that support the mission and goals of the Department.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is offering Graduate Fellowships for master's and doctoral level students in environmental fields of study. Various grants are available on a rolling basis with different focus areas.
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation
This scholarship supports graduate students working towards the Ph.D. degree in the fields of applied physics, applied chemistry, applied mathematics, applied modern biology and all areas of engineering.
Graduate Women in Science Grants
Sigma Delta Epsilon fellowships are open to women in biological and chemical sciences as well as all natural sciences. A stipend is available for research and research support (not tuition or travel).
Disciplines: geo-information science and earth observation for environmental modelling and management
Award: Earn 2 Masters degrees concurrently attending while 2 universities in the European Union;
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~$1000 month living expenses, travel, Erasmus + scholarship for tuition
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Citizenship: US Citizen, international student
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Academic Profile: received bachelor’s degree by program start (September)
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Disciplines: computer science and related fields
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Award: Stipend, tuition, fees, health insurance, books, mentor for 3 years
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Citizenship: US Citizen, international students
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Academic Profile: PhD dissertation research, must be nominated by department chair
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Predoctoral Fellowships and Career Programs
HHMI fellowships support biomedical research, develop future leaders, and build inclusive learning environments. Opportunities vary and can support students at a graduate level or early career professionals.
Since 1951, the IBM PhD Fellowship Program has collaborated with faculty, students, and universities by recognizing and supporting exceptional PhD students that address focused areas of interest in technology.
Eligibility:
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Must be nominated by a doctoral faculty member; students cannot nominate themselves.
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Must be enrolled full-time in a PhD program over the academic year of the award or forfeit the fellowship.
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Should be within two years of their estimated graduation date at the time of the nomination.
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That are from U.S. embargoed countries or attending institutions located in U.S. embargoed countries are not eligible for the program.
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There is a limit of three nominations per department. Four nominations are allowed from each university. Faculty should coordinate their nomination(s) with their department chair. IBM encourages that Faculty will consider a diverse slate of candidates for nominating to the program.
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Receiving a comparable fellowship, internship, or support from another company or institution (except for academic scholarships) during the IBM PhD Fellowship funding period are ineligible for this award. IBM reserves the right to revoke nominee’s eligibility and withdraw the funding of the PhD award upon knowledge of such award.
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Must stay in the same program for the duration of the award —no transferring of departments or schools.
The quad fellowship is a joint initiative between four countries: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. This scholarship program provides a stipend for students in STEM fields to be used for academic expenses and networking opportunities with other Quad Fellows to engage in special programming with a special emphasis on cultural exchange. Eligibility: must be citizens of Quad countries (Australia, India, Japan, or the US) or any of 10 Southeast Asian countries, have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent by time of program start, academic achievement, and must have already applied to an eligible STEM graduate program in the US for the next academic year.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP)
A national award program given each year to a select group of master’s and doctoral students in science and engineering fields in recognition of academic and professional excellence. Students who receive the NSF-GRFP benefit from a generous stipend, opportunities for international research and professional development, and the freedom to conduct their own research at any accredited U.S. institution of graduate education to which they are accepted.
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The Quad Fellowship
The Quad Fellowship is a joint initiative between four countries: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. This scholarship program provides a stipend for students in STEM fields to be used for academic expenses and networking opportunities with other Quad Fellows to engage in special programming with a special emphasis on cultural exchange. Eligibility: must be citizens of Quad countries (Australia, India, Japan, or the US) or any of 10 Southeast Asian countries, have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent by time of program start, academic achievement, and must have already applied to an eligible STEM graduate program in the US for the next academic year.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP)
A national award program given each year to a select group of master’s and doctoral students in science and engineering fields in recognition of academic and professional excellence. Students who receive the NSF-GRFP benefit from a generous stipend, opportunities for international research and professional development, and the freedom to conduct their own research at any accredited U.S. institution of graduate education to which they are accepted.
Oregon Consular Corps Scholarship
Two $3,000 scholarships are awarded to juniors or seniors at Oregon State University each year in academic programs and majors with an international focus. Scholarship funds may be applied to cover tuition and other university costs, and/or costs associated with an approved university study abroad or credited international internship.
Apply through ScholarDollars.
Additional Resources at OSU
National and Global Scholarships Advising provides support for students and alumni seeking to apply for specific nationally and/or globally competitive external opportunities that provide unique experiences to enhance your studies. Check out these other OSU departments for other scholarships-related inquiries that may also suit your needs.
Scholarship Office: Find help with the ScholarDollars system and scholarships within this purview.
Financial Aid: Understand federal and state financial aid options, such as available grants and loans.
OSU GO Scholarships: Find additional OSU resources for support in studying abroad.
Scholarships for International Students: Find support as an international student at OSU.
Graduate School: OSU's Graduate School can help OSU graduate students find support for their studies at OSU and beyond.
CAFE: OSU's financial education and literacy center can help students with financial planning and wellness, as well as locating additional resources to help with college funding.