Alpha Lambda
Delta
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 Association of
University Women
The AAUW offers funds for women degrees in a range of disciplines, including
fields in which women are traditionally underrepresented.
Amelia Earhart Fellowships
(Zonta International Foundation) http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer
Women of any nationality with a superior academic record and a bachelor's
degree in science or engineering.
Fellowships carry a stipend of $6,000; approximately 35 are awarded annually.
Deadline: mid November.
Association
for Women in Science Educational Foundation http://www.awis.org/careers/scholarships.html
Female students enrolled in a behavioral, life, physical, or social science
or engineering program leading to a Ph.D. degree. Graduate fellowships
in the amount of $1,000 are awarded each year. Deadline: January
Budweiser Conservation
program
This program supports and promotes innovative research or study that
seeks to respond to today’s most pressing conservation issues.A
minimum of ten scholarships of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to
cover students’ expenses for tuition, fees, books, room and board
and other direct expenses related to their studies. Awards will be made
based on merit and will take into consideration the student’s academic
achievements and their ability and commitment to develop innovative
solutions that are designed to address real and pressing issues affecting
fish, wildlife and plant conservation efforts.
Central Europe Summer Research Institute
CESRI will provide awards for U.S. graduate students in the sciences and
engineering with a high-quality international summer research experience
in Austria, The Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland,, or Slovakia.
The CESRI program will be 8 weeks in length, with the first week spend
as a group in Budapest, Hungary in a specially designed cultural and academic
orientation to the region. Participants will spend the remaining 7 weeks
working in individually-arranged placements in university labs or other
appropriate sites where they can participate in creative research activities
under the supervision of European mentors. All applicants must have U.S.
citizenship or permanent residence in the U.S., and be a current Master's
or Ph.D. student at an American University in one of the following fields:
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental
Science, Mathematics, or Physics. Deadline: February 6.
Christine Mirzayan
Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
Designed to engage graduate science, engineering, medical, veterinary,
business, and law students in the analysis that informs the creation of
science and technology policy and to familiarize them with the interactions
of science, technology, and government.
Department of Energy, Computational
Science Fellowship Program
The program provides support for graduate students pursuing work in
mathematics, computer science, and science/engineering fields.
Department
of Energy, High-Performance Computer Science Fellowship The program
provides support for graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in computer
science with an emphasis on high-performance computing.
Exploration Fund of the
Explorers Club
$1,200 grants in support of exploration and field research. Funds given
primarily to graduate students.
Goldwater
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program was created in 1986 to encourage
outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences,
or engineering, and to foster excellence in those fields. Up to 300
Goldwater Scholarships are awarded each year, for up to $7,500.Nominees
for Goldwater Scholarships must include in their nomination materials
a statement of interest in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering,
detailing how their academic program and their overall educational plans
will prepare them for their chosen career goal. Most Goldwater Scholars
plan to pursue Ph.D.'s in their chosen field. Students who intend to
study medicine are eligible only if they plan a research career rather
than a career as a medical doctor in a private practice.
A strong candidate will have had the opportunity to participate in research,
either at their own institution, in local industry, or in a national
research facility. Students who have not participated in formal research
can demonstrate intellectual curiosity through independent investigation
of a theory or issue related to their fields of interest. Abilities
and potential are also shown through meeting significant responsibilities,
involvement in science-related organizations, and accomplishments outside
the classroom.
John and Fannie Hertz Foundation
The Hertz Foundation's Graduate Fellowships are merit-based, and consist
of a cost-of-education allowance (paid to the school attended by the
Fellow) and an additional personal stipend. The Fellowship is renewable
annually (upon satisfactory progress toward receipt of the Ph.D. degree)
for a total of no more than five years. Successful applicants will show
" evidence of exceptional creativity, broad understanding of physical
principles, and outstanding potential for innovative research."
Applicants must be students of the applied physical sciences, including
applied physics, applied chemistry, applied mathematics, applied modern
biology and all areas of engineering, "which apply results from
the basic physical sciences to generate solutions to problems of comparatively
near-term, widespread human interest."; citizens or permanent residents
of the United States of America; and must be "willing to morally
commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of
national emergency." College seniors wishing to pursue the Ph.D.
degree, and graduate students already enrolled in Ph.D. programs, may
apply. The Foundation does not support study for the M.D. degree, although
it will support the Ph.D. portion of a joint M.D./Ph.D. study program.
Application deadline is usually early November.
Howard Hughes Fellowships
For students beginning graduate study toward Ph.D. or CD in biological
sciences. 80 predoctoral fellowships, providing 3 years of study. Open
to US citizens and foreign nationals. Annual stipend $21,000, and a $16,000
annual cost-of-education allowance, for 3 years with extension possible
for 2 additional years, at US or foreign university. No citizenship requirements,
but foreign nationals must study in the US. National deadline is usually
early November.
ISA
Educational Foundation Scholarships
Various scholarships for students in the fields of automation and control.
Deadline: February.
King Faisal Foundation
Scholarship
Funding opportunity for Muslim students in medicine, engineering, and
sciences (Physics, Chemistry, and Geology) to study at an accredited European
or North American university.
L'Oreal USA
L'Oreal USA For Women In Science program grants 15 international fellowships
to promising young women scientists at doctoral or post-doctoral levels.
The company also provides postdoctoral fellowships to women pursuing
postdoctoral work in immunology, chemistry, earth science, epidemiology,
and medical field research.
Mayo Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship
The Mayo Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program, sponsored
by Mayo Graduate School, is a great way to build your skills as a young
scientist or test your inclinations toward research. Each year, 70-80
undergraduate students from around the United States come to Mayo Clinic
in Rochester, Minn., to work beside both young and established scientists
on a broad range of biomedical research questions. Up to ten fellowships
also are available at Mayo's campuses in Scottsdale, Ariz. and Jacksonville,
Fla. The program begins at the end of May and ends in early August.
Microsoft Scholarships
Four types of scholarships for undergraduate students interested in
computer science and related technical disciplines. One year award for
students attending institutions in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
All recipients of a scholarship will be required to complete a salaried
summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond,
Washington. Deadline: mid January.
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 Physical Science Consortium
The National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) sponsors a six-year
doctoral fellowship program in the physical sciences that targets underrepresented
minorities and women. Eligible fields include astronomy, chemistry,
computer science, geology, mathematical sciences, physics, and material
science. Total estimated value of the fellowhips can be up to $200,000,
depending on the university chosen by the fellow. Fellowships are tenable
only at NPSC-signatory institutions, which include most leading research
universities. Fellows receive tuition and fees from their universities,
as well as stipends of $12,500 a year for the first four years, and
$15,000 a year for the final two years, plus two summers of research
employment with NPSC corporate sponsors. NPSC welcomes applications
from all U.S. citizens, with continued emphasis toward the recruitment
of underrepresented minorities: African-Americans, Hispanic Americans,
Native Americans (Indian, Eskimo, Aleut), Pacific Islanders (Polynesian)
and/or women. Evaluation will be based on such factors as academic record
and concentration, research activities, honors, and awards.
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.
NSF
The National Science Foundation aims to ensure the vitality of the human
resource base of science, mathematics, and engineering in the U.S. and
to reinforce its diversity by offering approximately 900 graduate fellowships
each year, including awards for women in engineering and computer and
information science. Fellowships provide three years of support for
graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees
in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering that are supported
by the NSF, and are intended for students in the early stages of graduate
study. The approximate yearly worth of the scholarship is $27,000.
In considering applications, reviewers are asked to assess: intellectual
merit, which includes intellectual and scientific ability; the ability
to work as part of a team as well as independently; and the ability
to communicate, and to plan and conduct research, the broader impact
of the applicant's contributions to society, and commitment to diversity.
NSF, Integrative Graduate Education
and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program
The program trains graduate students pursuing Ph.Ds who are interested
in exploring interdisciplinary questions in mathematics, science and
engineering. They are especially interested in underrepresented groups
including women and minorities.
NSF Minority
NSF REU
The National Science Foundation makes possible a number of opportunities
for undergraduates to join research projects each summer. This allows
students to experience first-hand how basic research is carried out,
and to contribute consequentially. The principal support by NSF of such
activities is through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program.
REU "Sites" are established in all fields of science, mathematics,
and engineering. Each Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates,
who work in the research programs of the host institution. Students
are in general accepted from throughout the country. Each student is
assigned to a specific research project, where he/she works closely
with the faculty, post-docs, and graduate students. In addition, seminars,
lunch meetings, and social functions are organized to facilitate interaction
between the undergraduates.
Students are granted stipends, and in some cases assistance with housing
and travel. Students who are in those groups traditionally under-represented
in science (women, members of under-represented minorities, and those
with disabilities) are particularly urged to apply. Students with special
personal needs or requirements, or who can attend a Site only under
special conditions, are also encouraged to apply, and to discuss this
with Site Directors in advance of the application dates.
Organization
of American States (OAS) Fellowships
For graduate study or research in any field except medical sciences
or introductory language study. Deadlines vary.
Paul and Daisy Soros
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 Fellowships
The program offers scholarships through the Woodrow Wilson Foundation
for graduates interested in careers in foreign service, and carries
with it the obligation of at least three year's service as a Foreign
Service Officer after completion of graduate work. Tuition, room, board,
and mandatory fees are paid for the first year and 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.
The
Roothbert Fund Scholarship Program
Approximately 20 ($2,000-$3,000) awards are offered to students in the
U.S. in need of financial aid to further their education at the undergraduate
or graduate level.
Smithsonian
Fellowships
Unless noted otherwise, all Smithsonian fellowships (graduate, pre-doctoral,
post-doctoral, senior) opportunities are open to non-US citizens. Deadlines
vary.
Spencer
Foundation Dissertation Fellowship
Candidates for the doctoral degree at a graduate school within the United
States are eligible. Deadline: November 1.
Swiss Benevolent Society of New York Scholarships http://www.swissbenevolentny.com/scholarshipprograms.htm
Merit based awards for study at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional
levels both in the U.S. and abroad.
Seaspace Scholarships
Supports marine-related courses of study for undergraduate students
entering their junior or senior years and graduate students with an
overall GPA of at least 3.3/4.0 and demonstrating financial need. Deadline:
February.
Society
of Women Engineers
Various awards for women pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees
in engineering or computer science, as well as engineering and computer
science students enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs. Deadlines
vary.
United Daughters of the Confederacy
The United Daughters of the Confederacy gives scholarships to undergraduates
and graduate students who are the lineal descendant of an eligible Confederate
(that is, one who served honorably in the Confederate Army, Navy, or
Civil Service or who gave Material Aid to the Cause). An applicant who
is a collateral descendant must be a member of the Children of the Confederacy
or the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
United Negro College Fund/Merck
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and the Merck Company Foundation
fund programs designed to increase the number of African Americans in
the pipeline of biomedical science education and research. Undergraduate
fellowships offer up to a maximum of $35,000, including a tuition scholarship
of $25,000 and two summer research internship stipends totaling $10,000.
Dissertation fellowships offer a stipend up to $42,000 and a department
grant up to $10,000.
The
Ventures in Education Program
This program coordinates opportunities for underrepresented minorities
in foundations and organizations, in the biological and agricultural
sciences.
Woods
Hole Oceanographic Institution
The Institution offers two programs for undergraduates. Summer Student
Fellowships support science or engineering students interested in oceanography
or marine policy. Fellows pursue an independent research program at
Woods Hole for 12 weeks in the summer and receive a stipend of $3,900.
Undergraduates who have completed their junior or senior year of course
work are eligible. Traineeships in Oceanography for Minority Group Undergraduates
support minority students studying the physical or natural sciences,
mathematics, or engineering. Applicants must have completed at least
two semesters of college. The traineeship is for either a 10- or a 12-week
period during the summer or for a semester. Both awards may include
transportation to Woods Hole.
