These scholarships enable students to study a wide range of subjects for an advanced degree at any of Britain’s universities and business schools. The scholarships are awarded annually to up to forty young US citizens who are college graduates and include tuition fees, a living allowance, travel fares between the US and Great Britain, and a book grant. The selectors are looking for students who plan to take up careers not only in higher education, but in commerce and industry, the arts and professions and public life in general. Candidates may be nominated by the University at Buffalo and may not apply directly. The application deadline is October 4, 2007. This scholarship is extremely competitive. For more information visit the Marshall Scholarships site.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) realizes that the country’s strong science and technology community provides a critical advantage in the development and implementation of counter-terrorist measures and other DHS objectives. The DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program is intended for both undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission. This education program is intended to ensure a diverse and highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives. Areas of study that are eligible include: physical sciences, mathematical sciences, computer and information sciences, life sciences, social sciences, psychology, selected humanities, and engineering. For more information visit Department of Homeland Security Scholarship and Fellowship Program site. Deadline to apply is January 1, 2008.
The Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships seek 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.
To facilitate this goal the Fellowship grants awards at the Predoctoral, Dissertation and, Postdoctoral levels to students who demonstrate excellence, a commitment to diversity and a desire to enter the professoriate. For more information visit the Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs site. The application deadline is November 15, 2007.
Created by the US Congress, this program provides various grants to study abroad and interact with other cultures while completing coursework, research or other special projects. Dr. Patrick McDevitt is UB’s Fulbright Program Advisor. The campus deadline is September 24, 2007 for Fall 2008 participation. If interested, please contact Dr. McDevitt as soon as possible. For more information visit UB Fulbright Program site and the Fulbright Program site.
The German Academic Exchange Service, or “DAAD” as it is known by its German acronym, provides support for over 70,000 people every year, making it the largest international exchange organization in the world. They offer grants and scholarships for undergraduates through faculty members to spend time in or conduct research in Germany. Some programs include intensive language grants, support for conferences, and the “High Tech in Germany” summer program for engineers, graduate grants for research/study, a study scholarship for graduating seniors, and much more. For more information visit the German Academic Exchange Service site. Deadline to apply varies depending on program; see website for details.
The Gates Cambridge Trust provides scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students to study at the University of Cambridge for up to 4 years. The scholarship offer is contingent upon admission to the University of Cambridge. For more information visit the Gates Cambridge Scholarships site. The deadline to apply is October 1, 2007.
This scholarship is awarded to sophomores and juniors who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue advanced degrees in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. Students who plan to study medicine are eligible only if they plan a research career rather than a career in private practice. This scholarship covers expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to $7,500 annually. Sophomore level recipients receive two years of support, and Junior level recipients receive one. Candidates must have mathematics/science/engineering research experience. Up to 4 candidates may be nominated by the University at Buffalo and may not apply directly. The deadline for campus nomination is October 1, 2007. For more information visit the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program site.
The Hertz Foundation is a private foundation which provides fellowships that can be used at three dozen of the nation’s finest universities for graduate work leading to award of the Ph.D. degree in applications of the physical sciences. The fields of study include – applied physics, applied chemistry, applied mathematics, applied modern biology and all areas of engineering which apply results from the basic physical sciences. The award, which is based on merit (not need), consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend ($25,000). The Fellowship award is renewable annually (upon a showing of satisfactory progress toward receipt of the Ph.D. degree) for a total Fellowship tenure of no more than five years. Fellows must attend one of the Foundation’s tenable schools. For more information visit the Hertz Foundation site.
The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Scholars Program awards up to 65 graduate scholarships annually to outstanding students across the nation who will be attending graduate school for the first time. Students must be nominated by their institutions. The awards provide funding for tuition, room and board, required fees and books. The maximum available per student is $50,000 per year and the maximum length is six years.. Scholars may use the award to attend any accredited graduate school in the US or abroad to pursue any graduate or any professional degree, including medicine, law, or business. Up to 2 candidates may be nominated by the University at Buffalo and may not apply directly. The deadline for campus nomination is October 1, 2007. For more information visit the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation site.
The program provides a stipend of $18,000 and tuition and fees for up to two years for students of superior ability in doctoral studies or an MFA in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Students must also demonstrate financial need by filling out an application for Federal Student Aid. The application deadline is October 1, 2007. For more information visit the Jacob K. Javits Fellowships Program site.
The Killam Fellowships Program is a scholarship program which allows undergraduate students from accredited degree granting colleges and universities to participate in a bi-national residential exchange program between Canada and the United States of America. Scholarship recipients spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in the other country.
The program is designed to encourage exceptional undergraduate students in the two countries by providing a unique opportunity for academic exchange. Students can apply either to the direct exchange program, which is limited to the participating university partners, or to the open competition, allowing for participation from (and to) any accredited degree granting college or university in either country.
All applicants for the Killam Fellowships Program must:
For more information visit the The Killam Fellowships Program site. The application deadline is January 31, 2008.
Junior Fellowships are awarded to students who are about to complete, or have recently completed, their undergraduate course of study and plan to begin graduate work on a full-time basis. Junior Fellows have two years to complete their degree. The Fellowships are intended exclusively for graduate study leading to a master’s degree in one of the following (listed in order of preference): Master of Arts degree (MA) in American history or in political science (also referred to as “government and politics” or as “government”); Master of Arts in Teaching degree (MAT) concentrating on either American Constitutional history (in a history department) or American government, political institutions and political theory (in a political science department); Master of Education degree (MEd) or the Master of Arts or Master of Science in Education, with a concentration in American history or American government, political institutions, and political theory. The maximum amount of each award is $24,000, prorated over the period of study. For more information visit the James Madison Graduate Fellowships site.
The George J. Mitchell scholarship will allow American post-graduates to pursue one year of study at institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. There are no restrictions for academic fields of study. Candidates may be nominated by the University at Buffalo and may not apply directly. The application deadline is October 5, 2007. For more information visit the US-Ireland Alliance site.
The Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP) links the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with universities in the graduate level training of students. Through university partnerships (refer to website for details on University Partnerships) the NIH strengthens and expands its role as a provider of excellent training for the biomedical scientists of the future. Participants are provided with a stipend, medical insurance, and tuition as appropriate.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have an undergraduate degree and plan on pursuing a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences, and must meet the admission deadlines established by each program. Students submitting an application may select up to five National University Partnerships and up to three International University Partnerships. For more information visit the Graduate Partnership Programs site. Deadline to apply varies depending on program; see website for details.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Disadvantaged background means that your financial aid office has certified you as having “exceptional financial need” (EFN), as defined by the Federal Government. Applications are due in late February. For additional information visit the NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program site.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings (Hollings) scholarship program is designed to: (1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; (2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; (3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with NOAA and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and (4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States. For more information visit NOAA – Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship program site. The application deadline is February 8, 2008.
The NSF awards three-year scholarships for graduate study in mathematical, physical, biological, engineering and behavioral and social sciences, including the history of science. There are Graduate Fellowships, women in engineering, and women in computer and information science awards. Applications are available online and Part One of the application is due in early November. This fellowship carries a stipend of $30,000 per year plus tuition wavers and fees for three years. Candidates must have research experience. For more information visit the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) site. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2007.
NSEP supports undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate high levels of academic performance and strong motivation to internationalize their education by developing expertise in the languages, cultures, and world regions less commonly studied by Americans. NSEP fellowship and scholarship recipients incur a service agreement. The application deadline February 1, 2008. For more information visit the Institute of International Education site.
The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program awards over 100 fellowships each year to graduate students in the fields of science and engineering. Fellows may choose any accredited institution of higher education in the United States offering doctoral degrees in science or engineering. The tenure of the award is 36 months cumulatively, beginning in the fall of the year the fellowship is awarded. The evaluation of candidates will be based on all available evidence of ability, including academic records, recommendations regarding each applicant’s qualifications, and the score obtained on the GRE. The award includes full payment of tuition and required fees. In addition, fellows receive a stipend to cover related living expenses. For more information visit National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship site. Deadline to apply is January 7, 2008.
The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program provides undergraduate and graduate funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service. Fellowships fund up to two years of college and a year of graduate school, including tuition, room, board, books and fees. Fellows must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international studies at an approved institution. Second-year college students who are US citizens with minimum grade point averages of 3.2 are eligible to apply. Fourth-year students may be interested in the Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship also sponsored by the Department of State. For more information visit Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation site. Deadline to apply is February 1, 2008.
Rhodes Scholars are appointed for two years of graduate study in the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. The scholarships, which include all educational costs and living and travel allowances, are awarded to students who exhibit intellectual excellence, leadership, and concern for others. Candidates may be nominated by the University at Buffalo and may not apply directly. The Rhodes Foundation application deadline is October 1, 2007. Please note that nomination to this scholarship is highly competitive. For more information visit the Rhodes Scholarships site.
This is an academic year scholarship designed to promote international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Scholars complete one year of study while acting as ambassadors to the host country at formal and informal appearances. Applications should be obtained from the Rotary Club of your legal or permanent residence, and the deadlines (of applicants junior year) to apply varies depending on the program; see web site for details. This scholarship may cover up to $25,000 in expenses. For more information visit the Rotary Foundation site.
This scholarship recognizes three SUNY junior or senior level students who are interested in legal issues, or interested in pursuing a career in the legal field at a SUNY campus. For additional information please refer to the PDF.
The Fellowship is an unrestricted cash grant that will be awarded to those graduating college seniors who have demonstrated passion, dedication, a high capacity for self-direction, and originality in pursuit of a goal that will strengthen civil society. The University at Buffalo nomination deadline is October 1, 2007 and the Foundation application deadline is February 15, 2008. For more information visit the Intercollegiate Studies Institute site.
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports 30 individuals a year for up to two years of graduate study in any subject anywhere in the US. The Fellowship provides $20,000 maintenance and half tuition wherever the Fellow attends. Candidates must be either permanent residents, naturalized citizens, or children of two naturalized citizen parents. Candidates may be nominated by the University at Buffalo and may not apply directly. The Foundation application deadline is November 1, 2007. For more information visit the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans site.
These scholarships are awarded to junior-level college students preparing for careers in public service. Truman Scholars are eligible to receive up to $30,000 for graduate study. Candidates may be nominated by the University at Buffalo and may not apply directly. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or nationals. Resident aliens are not eligible. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.7 or higher and have public service related experiences and goals. The Truman Foundation defines public service as employment in government at any level, uniformed services, public-interest organizations, nongovernmental research and or educational organizations, public and private schools, and public service oriented nonprofit organizations. This scholarship is extremely competitive. Candidates may be nominated by the University at Buffalo and may not apply directly. The University at Buffalo nomination deadline is October 1, 2007 and the Foundation application deadline is February 5, 2008. For more information visit the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation site.
The Foundation awards approximately 75 scholarships to outstanding students on the basis of merit to two groups of students: 1. Students who are college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year have outstanding potential, and who study the environment and related fields. 2. Native American and Alaska Native students who are college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year have outstanding potential, and are in fields related to health care or tribal public policy. To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university using the official nomination materials provided to each institution. Each scholar receives up to $5,000, or the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board, whichever is less. Scholarship recipients are eligible for one year of scholarship support per application year. Up to three candidates may be nominated by the University at Buffalo and may not apply directly. The University at Buffalo nomination deadline is October 1, 2007 and the Foundation application deadline is March 1, 2008. For more information visit the Morris K. Udall Foundation site.