Student Academic Grants and Awards
2009-2010 Application Deadlines
National Fellowship Deadlines
Programs listed below with an * require applicants to be nominated by the Undergraduate Awards Committee
| Scholarship | Description | Campus Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAMC MD-PhD Resources | Funding MD/PhD Dual Degree Training. | Varies, consult the website | |
| ADB - Japan | ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| AFLSE | Full-tuition to American citizens (or permanent residents) for one year graduate study at the London School of Economics. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| AIGC | For Native American students. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Allen Lee Hughes | Individuals interested in artistic and technical production, arts administration and community engagement. Fellowship provides a modest stipend. | December 15, 2009 Spring March 1, 2010 Summer May 1, 2010 Fall/Seasonal | |
| All-USA | Recognition program for exceptional full-time undergraduates at four-year institutions in the USA and its territories. | November 30, 2009 | |
| Alpha Lambda Delta | For initiated members of Alpha Lambda Delta, funding to obtain professional or graduate degrees. | January 31, 2010 | |
| American Council of Learned Societies | For study in humanities and related social sciences. | Varies, consult the website | |
| American Graduate Fellowship | For students pursuing doctoral degrees. The program has been suspended for 2009-2010; check next year for possible reinstatement. | ||
| American Progress | August 1, 2009 December 1, 2009 March 1, 2010 | ||
| American Scandinavian Foundation | Funding for students from Scandinavian countries to study in the US. | November 3, 2009 By 3am EST. | |
| Anchor | Funds graduate school for Environmental Science majors and related fields with emphasis in aquatic/waterfront areas. | November 1, 2009 | |
| Annie's Homegrown | For graduate or undergraduate students in Environmental Science. | October 31, 2010 | |
| APAICS | Four fellowships. | Varies, consult the website | |
| API American Scholarship Fund | Various Scholarships. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Asian Cultural Council | For non-US students to study in the United States. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Asian Women in Business Foundation | Funding for female students from Asia. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Astraea | Funding for projects addressing LGBT issues/organizations. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Audria M. Edwards | Funding for LGBT students/ children of LGBT parents. | May 1, 2010 all materials must be received by this date. | |
| AWIS | For women enrolled in college courses. Various Scholarships. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Bayliss Radio | Funding for students majoring in Broadcast Communications. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Beattie | Funds graduate student research on rare or endangered US plants. | December 15, 2009 | |
| Better Chance | Funding for Native American students. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Bibliographical Society of America | For bibliographical research and inquiry. | December 1, 2010 all materials must be RECEIVED by this date | |
| Bread and Roses | Funding for gay men from the five-county Philadelphia region. | January 15, 2010 | |
| Breakthrough Collaborative | Six-week program for college-aged teachers. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Brower Youth Awards | April 15, 2010 | ||
| Brown and Caldwell | For students pursuing degrees in Environmental Sciences. | January 3, 2010 Eckenfelder March 1, 2010 Minority | |
| BUNAC Blue Card | Opportunity to work as an intern in the UK. Requires additional Funding. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Campus Ecology Program | Support and funds for grads and undergrads for sustainability projects. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Canon Collins | For nationals from Southern African Countries to pursue postgraduate degrees in the UK or southern Africa. | ||
| Canon National Park | For Ph.D. students conducting research critical to conservation of national parks. | Not taking fellows at this time, check website for updates. | |
| CAPAL Scholarships and internships | For Asian Pacific Americans. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Capital City | For recent graduates from masters degree programs in public administration, public policy, urban planning and related fields. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Carnegie | Politics, International Relations | December 10, 2009 | January 15, 2010 |
| Carpe Diem | The Carpe Diem Foundation awards scholarships to students "who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, exceptional leadership ability and a serious commitment to community service." | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Cartland Shackford Medical | For women studying medicine. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Center for Urban Redevelopment | 2-year Fellowship projects in redevelopment. | Varies, consult the website | |
| CESRI | Support for US graduate students studying sciences and engineering. | February 1, 2010 | |
| Charnon | Funding for undergrads. | March 31, 2010 | |
| CHCI Fellowships | Funding for Latino students. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| CHCI Scholarships | Funding for Latino students. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| CHCI Scholarships | Funding for Latino students. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Chevening | Scholarship schemes, all fields, for study in the UK. | Varies, consult the website | |
| City Year | Americorps program to build stronger democracy. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Clinton International. | Funding for study abroad. | Varies, consult the website | |
| COLAGE | People with one or more LGBTQ parent(s). | Varies, consult the website | |
| Commonwealth | For pursuit of a postgraduate or doctoral degree at Commonwealth universities. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Community Action Grants | For women, public impact | Varies, consult the website | |
| Consortium for Graduate Study in Management | For African American, Hispanic American, and Native Americans pursuing a Masters in Business. | ||
| CORO | Nine-month leadership training program in public affairs. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Cosmos Club | To meet specific research needs not covered by other supporting funds. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| CPL New Leaders Internship | Internship for students passionate about justice. | Rolling Deadline, beginning February 13th. | |
| DAAD | Funding to study in the Federal Republic of Germany. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Dam Scholarship | For grad students whose studies may help with dam-related issues. | Early 2010, check website for update. | |
| Datatel | Funding for undergraduates | January 31, 2009 (online) | February 15, 2010 |
| Daughters of the Confederacy | For graduates and undergraduates who are descendants of eligible Confederates. | ||
| Davies-Jackson | Funding to study at Cambridge. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Davis-Putter | For students working for peace and justice. | April 1, 2010 | |
| DHHS Emerging Leaders Program | Two-year paid internship with DHHS. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| DOE Computational Science | Support for grad students pursuing work in mathematics, computer science, and science/engineering fields. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| DOE High-Performance Computer Sci | Support for graduate students pursuing Ph.D. in Computer Science with emphasis on high-performance computing. | Currently not taking applications, check website for updated information | |
| Drum Major Institute | Public Policy with progressive attitudes and values. | ||
| Earhart | Funding for women pursuing a Ph.D./Doctoral degree in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. | November 15, 2009 | |
| Echoing Green | Two-year fellowship for sustainable public service projects. | ||
| Effective Writing and Scholarship Program | For LGBTQA High School students preparing for college. | 02-26-2010 | |
| Elie Wiesel Prize | Essay contest for analysis of urgent ethical issues. | ||
| El Pomar | Funds programs in leadership, community development, public, and nonprofit sectors. | Not taking fellows at this time, check website for updates. | |
| Emerson National Hunger | Programs to understand and eliminate hunger. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Environmental Research and Education Foundation | For work in waste management. | March 15, 2010 all materials must be RECEIVED by this date | |
| Equity Foundation | Several scholarships for LGBTQ students. | Varies, visit the website fore more information. | |
| Explorers | For pursuit of exploration and field sciences. | January 1, 2010 | |
| Film & Fiction | For students pursuing a full-time MFA interested in film-making and creative writing. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Ford Foundation | For students from minority or underrepresented groups. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Foundation for Sustainable Development (FDS) | Offers Volunteer and Intern abroad programs. Require additional Funding. | Varies, consult the website | |
| *Fulbright | Funds one year self-directed learning/research in over 150+ countries | September 21, 2009 | October 1, 2009 (online) October 21, 2009 (hard copy) |
| GAPA George Choy | Funding for LGBTQ Asian Pacific Islanders. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Garden Club | Various scholarships. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Gates-Cambridge | Funds research and studies addressing global problems. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Gates Millennium | Funding for minority students in college. | January 11, 2010 by 11:59 EST | |
| Generation of Change | Recruit, train, support social justice programs. | ||
| Gilder Lehrman | For undergrads in American History. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Gilman International | Funding for undergraduate study abroad. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Global Health Corps | Fully-funded, year-long fellowships in Social Justice. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Gloria Barron | For Graduate students researching the wilderness, especially conservation. | March 31, 2010 via email, by 5pm Eastern | |
| Goldwater | For sciences, math, or engineering students | December 1, 2009 | January TBA - online January TBA - supporting materials |
| Governor's Fellowship (Indiana) | 12-month training experience in Indiana State government. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Governor's Fellowship (Virginia) | For students from Virginia or studying in Virginia. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Greater Seattle Business Association | Undergraduate funding for LGBTQ students and allies. | Check Website | |
| Green Corps | Graduates - paid Environmental leadership program | Varies, consult the website | |
| Greenlining Academy | Leadership program. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Greenshields | Funding for traditional artists (not digital) to further training or other assistance. | Accepted throughout the year | |
| Hellenic Times | For undergraduate and graduate students of Greek descent, between the ages of 17 and 25. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Herbert Memorial Scholarship | "To further interest and research in the water Resources of Colorado" ~Website | June 15, 2010 | |
| Hertz | Funding toward Ph.D. degree in applied physical sciences. | October 30, 2009 | |
| HORIZONS | For women studying for national security, defense careers or related fields. | June 1, 2010 | |
| Howard Hughes | Funding for medical, dental, and veterinary students | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Humane Studies Fellowship | For undergrad, grad, law and professional students. | December 31, 2009 | |
| Humanity in Action | For students studying for understanding and working for human rights. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Huntington Public Service | Funding for gradating college senior to pursue public service worldwide. | February 15, 2010 all materials must be RECEIVED by this date | |
| IAPA | For young journalists. | December 31, 2009 | |
| IGERT | For grad students pursuing a Ph.D. who are interested in interdisciplinary research in mathematics, sciences, and engineering. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Independent Institute | Internships for graduates, undergraduates, and recently graduated in marketing, development, publicity and publishing. | applications accepted year round | |
| Insight Collaborative | One-year fellowship to study conflict management. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| International Dissertation Field Research | Graduate students in humanities and social sciences enrolled in doctoral programs in the USA. | November 3, 2009 | |
| IPVS Summer Program | Six-week program in service projects. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| IREX IARO | Varies, consult the website | ||
| IREX MENA | Support for journalists in the Middle East and North Africa. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| ISA | Various scholarships for students in fields of automation and control. | ||
| ISI Fellowships | Various Fellowships. | January 16, 2010 | |
| J.W. Saxe | Funding for work in Public Service. | http://www.jwsaxefund.org/index.php | March 15, 2010 |
| Japan/World Bank | Funding to study in a foreign country. | ||
| Japan-IMF Scholarship Program (JISP) | Funds training for Japanese nationals studying Economics. | December 31, 2009 Must apply directly to University | |
| JASSO | For students interested in studying or teaching in Japan. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Javits | Funding for the pursuit of a doctorate or masters in arts, humanities, and social sciences. | ||
| Jeanette Rankin Foundation | Funding for low-income women ages 35+ for college education. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Jennings Randolph Peace Scholar | Supports doctoral dissertations on peace. | ||
| Jordan - Health | For minority students studying health policy issues and legislative procedure. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| KAPF Scholarships | Various Scholarships | Varies, consult the website | |
| Karman | Recognize and assist students with great scholastic achievements | January 31, 2010 Postmarked by midnight | |
| *Kemper | Funding and internships for undergrads interested in administration/business | January 15, 2009 | March 15, 2009 |
| Kennedy Memorial Internships | Assist Advocacy Team. | May 1, 2010 all materials must be RECEIVED by this date | |
| Kennedy School of Government | For studies for a masters in MPA, MPP, and MPA/ID. | Varies, consult the website | |
| King Faisal | Funding for Muslim students in sciences. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Kinley Memorial Fellowship | Funds advanced study in fine arts. | December 3, 2009 all materials must be RECEIVED by this date | |
| Klausman Women in Business | For women of any nationality studying business. | April 1, 2010 | |
| Kosciuszko | For graduate programs in Poland. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| L'Oreal USA | For women in sciences, provides postdoctoral fellowships for women in specific fields. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Live Out Loud | For High School LGBTQ students. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Madison | Funds studies for teaching American Government, American History, Social Studies. | March 1, 2010 For the 2010 competition | |
| MALDEF Law | For Mexican-American students entering their second or third year of law school. | August 31, 2009 Directly to Finaid office | August 31, 2009 all materials must be RECEIVED by this date |
| Malyon Smith | Funds graduate study in psychology. | February 1, 2010 postmarked before or on. | |
| Markowski-Leach | Funding for specific colleges. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| *Marshall | Funds two years of graduate study at any UK university | September 10, 2009 | October 1, 2009 (online) |
| Matthew Shepard Foundation | Various scholarships. | Varies, visit the website fore more information. | |
| Mayo | For young scientists to build skills and test inclinations toward research. | February 1, 2010 | |
| MfA Newton | Master's level teacher training. | February 15, 2010 | |
| Microsoft | Scholarships for Undergraduate students studying computer science. | February 1, 2010 Postmarked by midnight | |
| Mirzayan Science & Tech Policy - Grad | For students to understand interactions of science, government, and technology. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| *Mitchell Scholarship | Funds two years of graduate study at any Irish university | September 10, 2009 | October 5, 2009 (online) |
| Muskie | Encourage economic and democratic growth in Eurasia. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Nat'l Gay and Lesbian Task Force | Internships. | ||
| National Academies | Fellowships for researchers in Academic, Federal, Industrial and International workforces. | Varies, consult the website | |
| National Black Law Students Association | For law students of African-American descent. | Varies, consult the website | |
| National Hispanic Scholarship Fund | For Hispanic-American students. | Varies, consult the website | |
| National Physical Science Consortium | Sponsors doctoral fellowship programs in the physical sciences. | November 5, 2009 | |
| Natl Gay Pilot Assoc | Funding for pursuit of aviation careers. | March 1, 2010 | |
| Natl GEM Consortium | Funding for minorities studying engineering and science. | Varies, consult the website | |
| NCAA | Grad school funding for athletes - Spring Sports | December 10, 2009 - Fall Sports February 25, 2010 - Winter Sports May 6, 2010 - Spring Sports | TBA |
| Nelson Mandela | For students wanting to study in the UK. | Currently not taking applications, check website for updated information | |
| NIH Undergrad | Funds students from disadvantaged backgrounds in biomedical or other health-related research. | February 20, 2010 all materials must be RECEIVED by this date | |
| NOAA Hollings Scholarship | Fund research in Oceanic and Atmospheric patterns. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| NPR Kroc | For students interested in radio journalism. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| #NSEP Graduate Fellowships | For students who want to emphasize international language. | January 28, 2010 For the 2010 Boren Fellowship | |
| #NSEP Scholarships | For students interested in international studies and language. | ||
| NSF, Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences | Funding for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral work. | Varies, consult the website | |
| NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program | Funding for studies in science and engineering. | November 2, 2009 | |
| NYC Urban Fellows | Nine-month program for young/aspiring public policy makers. | January 7, 2010 all materials must be RECEIVED by this date | |
| Oak Ridge Institute | Internships and scholarships for students of all ages in various science-related fields. | Varies, consult the website | |
| OAS Academic | To assist in academic studies. | Currently not taking applications, check website for updated information | |
| OAS Fellowships | Funding for graduate study. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Open Society Institute | Grants, Scholarships, Internships. | Varies, consult the website | |
| ORSAS | Funding for study abroad in the UK. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Partners in Health/Social Justice | Internship program focusing on issues in health/social justice. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Petrie | Funds master's study at Columbia Teachers Collegefor K-12 teaching in NYC | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| PFLAG scholarship program | Funding for LGBT students entering college for the first time. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Pickering Foreign Affairs | For students interested in foreign service. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Point Foundation | Various scholarships and programs. | February 1, 2010 | |
| Pride | Funding for college, LGBTQ encouraged. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Pride Law Fund | Funds post-graduate study in law. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Project 1000 | Funding for students from minorities and other underrepresented groups. | ||
| Public Allies | Ten month program with local nonprofit organizations. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Regan-Fascell | Support activists, practitioners, scholars from new and aspiring democracies. | November 2, 2009 | |
| Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) | Funding for research for undergraduates. | October 22, 2009 For all site proposals. Proposals requiring access to Antarctica: June 4, 2010. | |
| *Rhodes Scholarship | Funds two years of graduate or second-BA study at Oxford University. | September 10, 2009 | October 5, 2009 Submissions of Institutional Endorsement and Referee Letters are due no later than October 13th. |
| Rogers Memorial | Funding for media programming focusing on child/adolescent learning and personal growth. | February 20, 2010 | |
| Ron Brown | Funding up to four years for High School seniors. | November 1, 2009 to be considered for Ron Brown and forwarded to select additional scholarships January 9, 2010 to be considered ONLY for Ron Brown. | |
| Roosevelt Summer Academy | Ten-week, Full-time summer internship. | 02-25-2010 | |
| Roothbert | Funding for undergraduates or graduates. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Rotary Peace / International Ambassadorial | Funding for study at a Rotary Center for International Studies. | Varies, consult the website | |
| SACI - Florence | Study abroad in art/art history and Italian culture and language. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Scoville - Peace | Internship opportunity for college graduates to serve 6-9 months with a participating organization of their choice in Washington DC. | Varies, consult the website | |
| SDE/ GWIS | For female members of Sigma Delta Epsilon. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Seaspace | Funding students (mostly grad but undergrad as well) studying Marine-related fields. | February 1, 2010 | |
| SHEAR/Mellon | CHECK WEBSITE | ||
| Sildey Prelaw | Funding for prelaw students. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Skadden Fellowship Foundation | Funds graduating law students. | October 3, 2009 | |
| Smithsonian | Various fellowships and internships. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Society for Women Engineers | Funding for women pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees in engineering or computer science. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Soros Fellowships | Funds graduate study in any discipline or professional school, for students who have green cards, are naturalized citizens, or who have two parents who are naturalized citizens. | November 1, 2009 | |
| South Pacific and East Timor | Funds study in South Pacific and East Timor. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Spencer Dissertation | Funding pursuit of doctoral degrees at a grad school in the United States. | October 21, 2009 Must submit electronically by 5pm Central Time. | |
| Student Academy Awards. | Awards and cash grants offered for student films. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Surfrider | Funds undergraduate or higher in marine-related fields. | Currently not taking applications, check website for updated information | |
| Swiss Benevolent Society Scholarships | March 31, 2010 application deadline, supporting material can be received until the end of April | ||
| Talbots | For women returning to school at least 10 years after completion of high school | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Teach For America | To teach in inner-city or rural schools. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Templeton Essay Contest | For college students and young college professors. | May 3, 2010 by 11:59 EST | |
| The Environmental Leadership Program | Two-year leadership development program. | October 1, 2009 Possibly not taking fellows at this time, check website for updates. | |
| Tony Sparacino Memorial | Funds LGBTQ students in Philadelphia pursuing a degree in art. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| *Truman | Graduate school funding for careers in service, policy | April 7, 2009 sophomores; for nomination | January 2, 2010 Juniors |
| U Chicago OMSA | Funding for Minorities and multicultural students. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Udall | Environmental studies, Native American tribal policy | February 9, 2010 | March TBA, 2010 |
| UGRAD | Global program for study in the US. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| UNCF | Funding for African American students. | Varies, consult the website | |
| UNCF Merck | Funding for African-Americans interested in biomedical science education and research. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| UNESCO Keizo Obuchi | For young researchers from developing countries majoring in a specific area. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| United Way Summer Associates Program | CHECK WEBSITE | ||
| USDA Scholarship | Funds students studying agriculture, food, natural resource sciences at one of eighteen universities. | January 15, 2009 | |
| USDL Chao | Provides an opportunity to learn about the federal government. | Currently not taking applications, check website for updated information | |
| Venture Scholars | Coordinates opportunities for underrepresented minorities in foundations and organizations, in the biological and agricultural sciences. | Varies, consult the website | |
| Villers | Year-long fellowship at the Office of Families USA in Washington, D.C. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Wake Forest University Corporate Fellows | Funds tuition and a $21,000 stipend for their program. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Wellstone - Social Justice | Year-long fellowship position in healthcare advocacy. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| White House Fellows | Year-long fellowship as special assistants to senior White House Staff. | February 1, 2010 all materials must be RECEIVED by this date | |
| WILPF | Eleven-month internships for young women. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Windstar | Funding for students in Environmental and Earth sciences. | June 1, 2010 | |
| Women's Policy Research | Building networking with people concerned with policy issues for women. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Woods Hole | Fellowships in science and engineering. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| Worldstudio | Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in the fine or commercial arts, design or architecture. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| World Teach | Teach for one year in a different country. | CHECK WEBSITE | |
| WREI | Researching policies around and concerning women. | CHECK WEBSITE | |