Prestigious Scholarships
Contact the campus representatives listed below and FSO before beginning the application process. Many prestigious awards have campus deadlines to meet.
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Beinecke Memorial Scholarship Program
Carnegie Mellon may nominate one junior who is planning to attend graduate school in humanities, social sciences or Arts. Winners receive $2,000 upon entering graduate school and up to $30,000 while attending.
Campus Deadline: February 1, 2008
Foundation Deadline: March 1, 2008
Campus Representative: Ari Blackford
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellowship Program
For graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year who have not yet begun graduate studies. Non-U.S. citizens attending universities in the United States are eligible. Positions are paid, full-time positions for one year beginning August 1. Fellows receive $2,750/month and a full benefits package.
Foundation Deadline: January 15, 2009
Campus Representative: Judy Zang
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Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarships
For graduate work in engineering, mathematics and science at Churchill College, Cambridge University. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award covers all Cambridge University fees & tuition, plus a living allowance and travel expenses, with a total value between $48,000 and $50,000.
Campus Deadline: October 1, 2008
Foundation deadline: November 12, 2008
Campus Representative: Kunal Ghosh, Judy Zang
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Fellowship Program
Carnegie Mellon may nominate 2 students. Must be a senior or have graduated in the last five years. Non-U.S. citizens ARE eligible. Any discipline. May use this scholarship at an approved institution abroad or in the U.S. Winners receive a maximum of $50,000/year for a maximum of 6 years of study.
Campus Deadline: February 1, 2008
Foundation Deadline: March 15, 2008
Campus Representative: William Alba
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Department of Defense Fellowship Programs: NDSEG - National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program
For study and research leading to doctoral degrees in engineering, math, and sciences. Award covers full tuition and fees, plus a stipend for 12-month tenures: 1st year- $30,500; 2nd year- $31,000; 3rd year- $31,500.
Application Deadline: TBA
Campus Representative: Judy Zang (8x1969)
Department of Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Undergraduate scholarships are for sophomores majoring in the physical sciences, mathematical sciences, computer and information sciences, life sciences, social sciences, psychology, or engineering with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.30 or higher. Must be a U.S. citizen. Winners receive $1,000/month for 9 months during the academic year and $5,000 for the 10-week summer internship, for the duration of two years.
Foundation Deadline: January 23, 2008 for electronic application; January 30 for reference report forms and transcript
Campus Representative: Judy Zang
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Department of Homeland Security Graduate Fellowship Program
Graduate fellowships are for students pursuing a doctoral or master’s degree with a thesis requirement in the physical sciences, mathematical sciences, computer and information sciences, life sciences, social sciences, psychology, or engineering. Graduating college seniors are eligible. Applicants must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA and cumulative graduate GPA (if enrolled) of 3.30 or higher. Must be a U.S. citizen. Fellows receive $2,300/month for 12 months and full tuition and all non refundable fees paid. Appointments are for up to 3 years. A 10-week, off campus internship at DHS or a DHS-affiliated facility is required during the summer between fellows’ first and second year appointments.
Foundation Deadline: January 23, 2008 for electronic application; January 30 for reference report forms, transcript, and GRE scores
Campus Representative: Judy Zang
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Freeman - ASIA Study Abroad
$3,000-$7,000 for undergraduate students to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia during the Spring, Summer, or Fall semester. Freeman-ASIA is designed to support American undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning on studying overseas in East or Southeast Asia. Freeman-ASIA Award recipients are expected to share their experiences with their home campuses to encourage study abroad in Asia by others, and to spread greater understanding of Asian peoples and cultures within their home communities.
Deadline for Spring: October 15, 2008
Deadline for Summer: March 5, 2008
Deadline for Fall: April 2, 2008
Campus Representative: Julia Spencer (8x9987)
Fulbright Scholarships
A study abroad scholarship program for seniors, graduate students, and alumni. Take a look at the excellent work of our two current Fulbright students!
-Justin Hakuta in the Philippines
-Bum Lee in South Korea
Campus Deadline: September 18, 2008
Foundation Deadline: October 20, 2008
Campus Representatives: Judy Zang
The Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Scholarships for graduate study for American students at the University of Cambridge. Award covers full cost of study at Cambridge plus airfare to and from the U.K.
Campus Deadline: September 15, 2008 (to discuss with Judy Zang)
Application Deadline: TBA
Campus Representatives: Judy Zang
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Glamour's Top 10 College Women Competition
For female college juniors in all fields of study who exhibit academic excellence, leadership experience, and involvement in campus and community affairs. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible. Winners receive $3,000, recognition in a Glamour issue, and a trip to New York City.
Campus Deadline: (none, see Judy Zang ASAP if interested)
Foundation Deadline: December 1, 2008
Campus Representative: Judy Zang
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Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Sophomores and juniors who plan to be scientists, mathematicians, or engineers. Winners receive up to $7,500 annually to help cover tuition, fees, books, room & board.
Campus Deadline: November 29, 2007
Foundation Deadline: January 21, 2008
Campus Representatives: Tony Rollett
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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Up to $5,000 to students in any field who have already been accepted to a study abroad program. $3000 Critical Need Language Supplements are available for students studying a critical need language for a total possible award of $8000. A list of eligible languages can be found on the Gilman website. Students must receive a Federal Pell Grant to be eligible. U.S. citizenship required.
Application Deadline-Spring: October 10, 2008
Application Deadline-Fall: TBA
Campus Representative: Julia Spencer (8x9987)
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Scholarships
For seniors or current grad students pursuing a Ph.D. degree in applications of the physical sciences (also for grad students enrolled in a Ph.D. program). Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Award covers full tuition plus a $28,000/9-months stipend, renewable up to 5 years.
Application Deadline: November 2, 2007
Campus Representative: Judy Zang
Humanity in Action
For sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent graduates (May 2006 or later) in all fields of study interested in study in Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, or the United States. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible. HIA will cover travel and accommodations expenses related to the HIA educational program.
Campus Deadline: (none, see Judy Zang ASAP if interested)
Foundation Deadline: February 7, 2008
Campus Representative: Judy Zang
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program
Seniors, alumni, or first year graduate students in selected fields of study of the arts, humanities and social sciences. U.S citizens or nationals, permanent residents, or citizens of any of the freely Associated States. Winners receive tuition and stipend with a total value of up to $30,000 to work towards a PhD or Master's degree (if Master's is highest degree offered in the field).
Application Deadline: Early Oct. 2008 (tentative)
Campus Representative: Tim Haggerty
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The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship
Seniors, alumni, or graduate students at any academic level. Any discipline. Must be a U.S. citizen. Winners receive tuition plus an $18,000 stipend. Contact the FSO office for details.
Campus Deadline: December 15, 2008
Foundation Deadline: January 30, 2009 (tentative)
Campus Representatives: Judy Zang
Luce Scholars Program
Stipends and internships for seniors, graduate students, alumni to study in an East or Southeast Asian country.
Campus Deadline: October 19, 2007
Foundation Deadline: December 3, 2007
Campus Representative: Nancy Klancher
James Madison Fellowships
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, and a teacher or planning to be a teacher of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level. Winners receive a maximum of $12,000/year for up to 2 years to help cover tuition, fees, etc.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2009
Campus Representative: Judy Zang
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Marshall Scholarships
Seniors and graduates who are U.S. citizens to study in the U.K. Award covers university fees, tuition, books, a thesis grant, research & daily travel, plus fares to & from the U.S.
Campus Deadline: September 3, 2008
Application Deadline: October 2, 2008
Campus Representatives: Judy Zang
The George J. Mitchell Scholarships
Seniors, alumni, and graduate students no older than 30 to study in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Award covers tuition, housing, a $12,000 living expenses stipend, and international travel.
No campus deadline, but the Mitchell Scholarship Committee expects applicants to work with the university advisors for support and advice in preparing the application.
Campus Deadline: September 8, 2008
Foundation Deadline: October 6, 2008
Campus Representative: David W. Miller
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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships Program
For seniors and graduate students, the Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are in the early stages of their graduate study. The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) invests in graduate education for a cadre of diverse individuals who demonstrate their potential to successfully complete graduate degree programs in disciplines relevant to the mission of the National Science Foundation.
Multiple Deadlines by Discipline:
Interdisciplinary: November 1, 2007
Math Sciences/ Computer & Information Sciences & Engineering: November 2, 2007
Social Sciences/ Psychology/ Geosciences: November 6, 2007
Life Sciences November 7, 2007
Engineering: November 8, 2007
Chemistry/ Physics/ Astronomy: November 9, 2007
Campus Representative: Judy Zang
National Security Education Program David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
Undergraduates who are U.S. citizens and are interested in study abroad in areas other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Winners receive a maximum of $20,000/academic year.
Campus Deadline: January 14 , 2008
(to participate in the competition, candidates MUST submit complete applications to Judy Zang by 1/14/08)
Deadline: February 12, 2008
Campus Representative: Judy Zang
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National Security Education Program David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships
Seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens who are interested in study abroad in areas other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Winners receive a maximum of $30,000 for domestic and overseas study.
Foundation Deadline: January 30th, 2008
Campus Representative: Judy Zang
(though there is not a campus process or deadline for the graduate award, for application advice, please contact the campus representative)
Rhodes Scholarship Program
Seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens to study at Oxford. Award covers all educational costs, tuition, fees, and travel.
Campus Deadline: September 3, 2008
Foundation Deadline: October 1, 2008
Campus Representatives: Judy Zang
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Rotary
3-month, 6-month, 1-year, & 2-year scholarships abroad to promote international understanding.Undergraduate and graduate students (must have completed at least two years of university coursework or equivalent professional experience prior to beginning scholarship studies).
Foundation Deadline: varies by club and district
Campus Representative: Judy Zang
Click Here (PDF file) for an informational handout on Rotary Foundation Scholarships (provided by the Pittsburgh Rotary District).
Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program
The SMART Defense Education Program is a scholarship/fellowship for service program in which academically excellent students pursuing degrees in disciplines of particular interest to the Department of Defense receive funding for full tuition, related educational fees, and living expenses and are then placed in civilian laboratory positions upon graduation.
Foundation Deadline: December 2008 (anticipated deadline - check back in August 2008)
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
For graduate study in the United States. Any field. Seniors and students already pursuing graduate study (if not past second year) are eligible (a "new American" has applied for naturalization, has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen, or is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens). Award covers 1/2 university tuition plus a $20,000/year grant.
Foundation Deadline: November 1, 2007
Campus Representative: Judy Zang (8x1969)
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Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
Must be a junior interested in a career in the public sector. Funding is for graduate or professional schools in the United States or foreign countries. Winners receive up to $30,000 for 2-3 years of graduate study.
Campus Deadline: November 3, 2008
Foundation Deadline: February 1, 2009
Campus Representative: Judy Zang (8x1969) or Stephanie Wallach (8x5702)
Truman Registration Form due July 1
The Morris K. Udall Foundation :
1) Undergraduate Scholarships - Sophomores and juniors are eligible (including those in the 4th year of a 5th year track) from a variety of fields related to the environment, including natural and social sciences, as well as fields related to health care or tribal policy for Native American and Alaska Native applicants. Winners receive up to $5,000.
Campus Deadline: February 7, 2007
Foundation Deadline: March 4, 2008
Campus Representatives: Cliff Davidson (8x2951), Peter Madsen (8x5703)
2) Native American Congressional Internships- for Native American junior, senior, graduate student, law student, or graduating from a tribal college (applications from freshmen and sophomore students will be considered on a case-by-case basis). Ten week internship in congressional offices, the White House, and federal agencies.
Foundation Deadline: January 31, 2008
3) Ph.D. Dissertation Fellowships - Each year the Foundation awards two Ph.D. dissertation fellowships of $24,000 to students whose work is in the areas of environmental public policy or environmental conflict resolution. Recipients must be in the final, writing year of their Ph.D. work and must submit a copy of their dissertation to the Udall Foundation at the end of the award year.
Foundation Deadline: February 21, 2008
Campus Representatives: Cliff Davidson (8x2951), Peter Madsen (8x5703)
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USAToday All-USA College Academic Team
For undergraduates of at least junior standing in all disciplines. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible. Winners receive $2,500 in cash. Applicants must be nominated by someone (but not necessarily the university); the nomination is simply a third letter of recommendation that "officially" nominates you.
Foundation Deadline: November 30, 2007
Campus Representative: Judy Zang
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