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ALD Trow
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The Trow Scholarship is an award for outstanding undergraduate members of Alpha Lambda Delta.
The National Council offers at least 35 scholarships each year. Recipients receive $3,000 in their
junior year. Consult USC ALD Chapter advisor for details.
ALD Trow
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American Association of
University Women Educational
Foundation Fellowships
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AAUW offers international fellowships for women of countries
other than the US, and the dissertation, professional degree, and
postdoctoral fellowships for American women who have provided
distinction or promise in their fields of scholarly work. Application
deadlines range from November to December.
AAUW
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American Chemical Society
Undergraduate Fellowships
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American Chemical Society Undergraduate Fellowships are available
to African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and American students who demonstrate:
high academic achievement in chemistry or science and evidence of financial need
(according to FAFSA form). High school seniors, or college freshman, sophomores,
and juniors who intend to, or are already, majoring in chemistry, biochemistry,
chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in
the chemical sciences or chemical technology are eligible.
American Chemical Society Undergraduate Fellowships
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American Hotel & Lodging (AHL)
Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships
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These awards are offered to undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a hospitality
career. AHLEF looks not only at GPA and financial need but also academics, hospitality work experience,
extracurricular/professional activities, awards, and personal attributes. Some awards require school nomination.
Contact the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management for details.
American Hotel & Lodging Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships
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American Institute of CPAs
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Provide support to students who are considering an accounting career as well as those who are majoring
in accounting, finance or information systems.
American Institute of CPAs
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American Meteorological
Society
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American Meteorological Society presents scholarships
available to undergraduate and graduate students, and
minorities who are interested in pursuing careers in
meteorology, climatology, hydrology, and oceanography.
American Meteorological Society
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American Psychological
Association Scholarships
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The American Psychology Association of Graduate Students (APAGS)
and the American Psychological Association (APA) sponsor a number of
scholarships that support students and researchers at the graduate,
undergraduate, pre-doctoral, doctoral, and post-doctoral levels.
American Psychological Association Scholarships
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American Occupational
Therapy Foundation Scholarship
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Scholarships are offered to occupational therapy students at the associate,
baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate certificate, professional master's,
post-professional master's and doctoral degree levels. Scholarships, ranging
in value from $150 to $5,000, are available for occupational therapy students
by applying to the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. All applicants must be U.S.
Citizens, be members of the American Occupational Therapy Association, and be
enrolled full-time if pursuing their first occupational therapy degree. Students in
post-professional graduate programs may be part-time students.
American Occupational Therapy Foundation Scholarships
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American - Scandinavian
Fellowship
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The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships
(up to $18,000) and grant (normally $3,000) to individuals to pursue
research or study for a well-defined research or study project that makes
a stay in Scandinavia essential. Applicants must have completed their
undergraduate education by the start of the project. Priority is given to
candidates at the graduate level for dissertation-related study or research.
American-Scandinavian Fellowship
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AT&T Labs Fellowship
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This three year research focused award supports women and minority students pursuing Ph.D. studies
in computer science, math, statistics, electrical engineering, operations research, systems engineering,
industrial engineering, or related fields. Recipients work closely with a mentor
and participate in a
summer internship during the first summer.
AT&T Labs Fellowship
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The Blakemore Foundation
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The Blakemore Foundation was established to encourage the advanced study of Asian languages
and to improve the understanding of Asian fine arts in the United States. Provides several different
types of language grants to students with an undergraduate degree and an advanced command of the language.
The Blakemore Foundation
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Boren Scholarships and
Fellowships
(NSEP)
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These awards offered by the National Security Education Program (NSEP)
supports outstanding 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. Undergraduate applicants must
be evaluated by a University committee.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Graduate Fellowships
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Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
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The US-Japan Bridging Foundation awards scholarships to US undergraduate students for one semester
or academic year in Japan. The Foundation aims to expand the opportunities for study abroad in Japan
to help prepare America's young people to assume future global leadership roles. USC
Contact: The Study Abroad Office, Legare College, phone 777-7557.
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
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Carnegie Endowment
for International Peace Fellowships
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Each year the Endowment offers 8-10 one-year fellowships to uniquely
qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past
academic year. Carnegie Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates.
Students who have started graduate study are not eligible.
Applicants must be nominated by the University in the fall semester.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Fellowships
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Carpe Diem Foundation Scholarships
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The Carpe Diem Foundation Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who have completed
no more than their junior year and have demonstrated outstanding achievement, exceptional
leadership ability, and a serious commitment to community service. Priority among
equally
qualified applications will be given to students whose parents are employed in education,
government, social services, public health, the administration of justice or the fine arts.
Carpe Diem Foundation Scholarships
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Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
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Funded by the Department of Energy, Office of Defense Programs and Office of Science,
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.
Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Scholarships
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For Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented
activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future
may apply for these scholarships. Students with excellent leadership potential are
encouraged to apply. Applicants must be US Citizens.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Scholarships
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The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
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The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management is an alliance of fourteen schools
of business in partnership with corporate America, working to facilitate the entry of
minorities into managerial positions in business. The Consortium recruits college-trained
African American, Hispanic American, and Native American United States citizens and
invites them to compete for merit-based fellowships for graduate study leading to a
Master's Degree in Business.
The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
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The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Graduate Arts Award
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This award for up to $50,000 enables students or recent alumni with exceptional artistic or creative promise
and significant financial need to pursue up to three years of study at an accredited graduate institution
in the US or abroad. Candidates must be evaluated by a USC committee for nomination in early January.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
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Critical Language Scholarships
for Intensive Summer Institutes
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Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes are part of a U.S. government
interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering
critical need foreign languages. Scholarship recipients - U.S. citizen undergraduate,
Master's and Ph.D. students and recent graduates - receive funding to participate in beginning,
intermediate and advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers
and affiliated partners.
Critical Language Scholarship Program
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DAAD Grants
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DAAD grants (e.g. DAAD Study, DAAD RISE) are availble
for study, research and/or internships in Germany for faculty and students in the United States.
Scholars participate in a wide variety of academic activities
to promote international academic relations and cooperation. German language skills necessary
vary by competition (including several with no German required).
Application deadlines vary.
DAAD Grants
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Davis Putter Scholarship Fund
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This need-based award provides grants to students who are able to do academic
work at the university level and who are part of the progressive movement for
peace and justice on the campus and in the community.
Davis Putter Scholarship Fund
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Environmental Protection
Agency's (EPA) STAR Fellowship
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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.
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Fellowships
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The Erasmus Mundus Programme
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The Erasmus Mundus Programme is a cooperation and mobility programme in the field
of higher education that aims to enhance the quality of European higher education
and to promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures through cooperation
with Third-Countries. Erasmus Mundus provides support to individual students, researchers
and university staff who wish to spend a study/research/teaching period in the context
of one of the above mentioned joint programmes or cooperation partnerships.
The Erasmus Mundus Programme
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The Ertegun Graduate
Scholarship Programme in the Humanities
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The Ertegun Programme annually provides fifteen full time graduate scholarships
in the humanities of between one and three years of support, including tuition
fees, college fees and a generous cost of living stipend, at Oxford University.
Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities
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Ford Predoctoral
Diversity Fellowships
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The Ford Foundation seeks 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. Approximately
60 predoctoral fellowships are awarded, providing three years of support for graduate study
leading to a researched-based Ph.D. or Sc.D. in specified fields. All citizens or nationals
of the United States regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability,
or sexual orientation are eligible to apply. Applications are due in November.
Fellowship Programs
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Foster Scholarship Program
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The Foster Scholarship is open to those currently pursuing or intending to pursue a masters or doctoral
level degree in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology, including the curation, preservation,
and display of maritime artifacts.
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
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Through the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program, the Association of Certified Fraud
Examiners supports the education of collegiate accounting and criminal justice students who may
become Certified Fraud Examiners in the future.
Fraud Examiners - Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
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Freeman-ASIA
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Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S.
undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in
East or Southeast Asia.
Freeman-ASIA
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Fulbright Grants
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Fulbright Grants are available to graduating
seniors and graduate students who present a
clear program of study to be carried out in a
particular academic setting abroad. The grant
allows students to conduct research or advanced
study, or undertake teaching assistantships, for
one year in a foreign country. Candidates must be evaluated
by a USC committee for nomination early in
the fall semester.
Fulbright Program
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Gates Cambridge
Scholarship Program
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program is an
international competition open to every
country in the world except for the United
Kingdom. Candidates are expected to have
evidence of continued academic excellence
as well as references that are able to
speak knowledgeably and clearly about the
applicant's performance and potential.
Applicant's may need to undertake a GRE
exam, and must be admitted to Cambridge through
the university's normal application procedures.
Application materials are due near the end of October.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program
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GEM Fellowships
National Consortium for Graduate Degrees
for Minorities in Engineering and Science
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The GEM Fellowship programs are designed to offer opportunities for
underrepresented minority students to obtain MS degrees in engineering and Ph.D.
degrees in engineering and the natural and physical sciences through a program
of paid summer internships and graduate financial assistance.
GEM Fellowships
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Gilman Scholarship
for Study Abroad
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Gilman Scholarships expand opportunities for study abroad for students whose demonstrated financial need might
otherwise preclude them from such an experience. The program recruits a diversity of participants and encourages
participation by students in a broad range of fields of study in a wide range of countries. Students who have
not studied abroad previously are encouraged to apply. USC
Contact: The Study Abroad Office, Legare College, phone 777-7557.
Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad
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Glamour Top Ten College Women
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Glamour's Top 10 College Women Awards spotlight college women from across the United States
with an annual competition that recognizes leadership, involvement on campus and in the
community, excellence in your field of study, and unique, inspiring goals. Each winner receives
$2,000 cash prize, a trip to New York, opportunities to meet with top professionals in a variety of fields,
and national recognition in the magazine.
Glamour Top Ten College Women
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Golden Key
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Graduate Scholar Award gives twelve $10,000 scholarships used for
post-baccalaureate or professional study at accredited institutions of higher
learning (does not have to be in the US or have a Golden Key chapter). Judging
criteria include academic merit, campus/community/work commitments and significant
involvement in local Golden Key chapter. Recipients must plan to enroll in
graduate school in the fall of year received. Members do not have to be a U.S. citizen;
member can apply up to five years after graduation; applicants may continue to re-apply
as long as they are eligible, but previous recipients may not re-apply.
Golden Key Scholar Awards
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Barry M. Goldwater
Scholarship in Science,
Math, and Engineering
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Sophomore and junior students pursuing a bachelor's
degree in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering
and intending to earn a graduate degree in these fields and
pursue a career in research and/or college level teaching
are eligible to apply. Application materials are available
early in the fall semester. Students may not apply directly
for the scholarship but must be nominated by the institution.
Goldwater Scholarship
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Government Accounting Scholarship
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The Greathouse Scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students preparing for a career
in state and local government finance and the Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
recognizes outstanding performance by minority students in this field.
Government Accounting Scholarships
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The Harvey Fellows Program
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The Harvey Fellows Program seeks to encourage Christian graduate students to integrate
their faith and vocation and pursue leadership positions in strategic fields where Christians
tend to be under-represented. The program provides financial support to Christian graduate
students who possess a unique vision to impact society through their fields and are pursuing
graduate studies at premier institutions (top five) in their disciplines in the United State
or abroad. Fellowships are not awarded for study at theological schools or for non-degree or
part-time graduate programs. Applications are due in late October.
Harvey Fellows Program
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Frannie and John Hertz
Foundation Fellowships
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Fellowships support postgraduate study for excellent students who are likely to become leaders in scientific and technological advances, exemplary teachers in the applied physical sciences, and key contributors to the technological capability on which the nation's well being depends. Applications must be submitted to the Hertz Foundation in late October.
Hertz Foundation
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
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This organization offers a wide range of funding to strengthen the country by
advancing college education among Hispanic Americans.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
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Indian Health Service Scholarship Program
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This program offers three separate programs for Native American and Alaska Native
undergraduate and graduate students seeking degrees and careers in the healthcare industry.
Indian Health Service Scholarship Program
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The Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) Fellowship Program
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The IIPP Program provides underrepresented minority college students with summer policy institutes,
a study abroad experience, intensive language training, internships, graduate study, and student services.
Program begins the summer after sophomore year, and applications are due the spring semester of a student's
sophomore year.
Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship Program
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Insurance Scholarship
Foundation of America
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The Insurance Scholarship Foundation of America - NAIW Education Foundation scholarships are
available to all students majoring or minoring in insurance, risk management, or actuarial
science who are completing their sophomore year or higher and have successfully completed or are
currently enrolled in two insurance, risk management, or actuarial science courses.
Insurance Scholarship Foundation of America
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Knowles Science Teaching
Fellowship
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Teaching fellows who have received a Bachelor's or advanced degree in science, engineering or
mathematics who now want to teach high school science and/or mathematics. The Fellowship supports
them professionally and financially for up to five years through a teacher preparation program to
eligibility for tenure.
Knowles Science Teaching Fellowship
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James Madison Fellowship
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These fellowships support the graduate study of
American history by aspiring and experienced
secondary school teachers of American history,
American government, and social studies. Fellowships
fund up to $24,000 of each Fellow's course of study
toward a master's degree. The program must include
a concentration of courses on the history and principles
of the United States Constitution. Applications are due in February.
Madison Fellowship
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Marshall Scholarships
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A highly competitive scholarship, the Marshall provide
for two years of study at a university in Great Britain.
Candidates must have superior academic ability, a record
of service and leadership and be will-informed on global
issues. Candidates must be evaluated by a USC committee
for nomination in early September.
Marshall Scholarships
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EPA Marshall Scholarship Program
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To be eligible for the EPA Marshall Scholarship, applicants must
first by selected as Marshall Scholars, applying in the usual way,
and must be pursuing a graduate degree in one of the following areas:
physical, life or systematic sciences; engineering and technology; economics;
social and behavioral sciences; urban and regional planning; and communication
sciences. The Marshall Commission will pay for the first two years of the
Scholarship and the Scholar will spend this time in the UK,
and the EPA will pay for up to three
additional years of study, which can be spendt in the UK or the US, providing
this research culminates in a doctoral degree.
EPA Marshall Scholarship Program
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George J. Mitchell
Scholarships
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George J. Mitchell Scholarships are for students interested
in studying in Ireland. Mitchell Scholars are expected to
have a record of academic excellence, leadership, and
extracurricular interests as well as exhibit personal characteristics
of honesty, integrity, and personal service to others.
Candidates must be evaluated by a USC Committee for nomination in early September.
George J. Mitchell Scholarships
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Monbukagakusho Scholarship (MEXT)
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The Japanese Government Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology awards this scholarship
to undergraduates majoring or minoring in Japanese or Asian Studies to further their study of language
and culture. Graduate students wishing to conduct research at a Japanese university are also eligible
for this scholarship which includes language study.
Monbukagakusho Scholarship (MEXT)
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NASA Space Grant
Funding Opportunities
for Graduate and Undergraduate Students
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The South Carolina Space Grant Program supports undergraduate and graduate research
opportunities in the space sciences and related fields with various programs. Each year,
undergraduates and graduates have the opportunity to participate in research during the summer
and/or throughout the year in ongoing projects sponsored by NASA. The different programs are
listed below:
The Graduate Student Research Program
Graduate students must submit a research proposal for a NASA-related project to be conducted
over a 12-month period.
The Undergraduate Research Program
SC Space Grant will award up to 10 undergraduate awards for either summer or academic year
NASA-related research project for 10 weeks.
The Kathryn Sullivan Science and Engineering Fellowship
Program awards one fellowship every year to an exceptional undergraduate student.
The Pre-Service Teacher Awards
SC Space Grant will award up to 5 students (graduate and undergraduate) $2,000 studying
mathematics or science education.
NASA Space Grant Applications for
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NOAA Ernest F. Hollings
Undergraduate Scholarship Program
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Eligible undergraduates studying oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences,
mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography,
physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission are encouraged
to apply in the spring semester. Scholarships are for the junior and senior years and include a 10 week
paid summer internship.
NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program
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National Federation for the Blind
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The National Federation of the Blind has the largest scholarship program for legally blind
post-secondary students in the country. The Federation grants thirty scholarships annually to
legally blind persons in higher education from college freshmen to doctoral candidates ranging
in value from $3,000 to $12,000.
National Federation for the Blind
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National Community Pharmacist
Association Foundation
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This award supports pharmacy students who exhibit leadership (leadership qualities,
demonstrated interest in pharmacy, involvement in extracurricular activities) and
academic achievement.
National Community Pharmacist Associate (NCPA) Foundation
Presidential Scholarships
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National Health Service Corps
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Scholarship supports students pursuing careers (MD, DO, DDS, DMD, nurse practioner, certified nurse-midwife
and physician assistant (in primary care). In return, students commit to serve in the Corps for two to four
years in an underserved community upon their graduation and licensure.
National Health Service Corps
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National Italian American Foundation
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The National Italian American Foundation awards scholarships and grants to outstanding
students who are either Italian American students or students from any ethnic background
majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a
related field.
National Italian American Foundation
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National Student Nurses Association Scholarships
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The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association offers scholarships for students
pursuing degrees in nursing. Students can be either enrolled in state-approved nursing schools
or in pre-nursing associate, baccalaureate, diploma, generic doctorate, and generic master's programs.
Graduate study funds are available in the graduate degree is the first one sought in nursing.
RN to BSN/MSN and LPN/LVN to RN students may also apply.
National Student Nurses Association Scholarships
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NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
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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.
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
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NIH Medical Research Scholars
at Oxford and Cambridge
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The NIH, and Oxford and Cambridge Universities in Britain, have established a collaborative
graduate program in biomedical sciences for students interested in combining the Ph.D. program
with a MD from a US medical school. For further information see:
University of Oxford - NIH Program
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National Physical Science
Consortium Graduate
Fellowships for Minorities
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The National Physical Science Consortium is offering
graduate fellowships, open to all eligible students,
with special consideration given to underrepresented
minority groups and females physical science and
engineering students.
National Physical Science Consortium
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National Science
Foundation (NSF)
Graduate Research
Fellowships
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NSF awards are for study and research in the sciences or
in engineering leading to master's or doctoral degrees in
the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, behavioral
and social sciences, and in the history and philosophy of
sciences. Applicants must have a high GPA and high GRE scores
in the General Test and the Subject Test in the field most closely
related to their chosen area of graduate work or the area of
their greatest or most relevant expertise. Students apply
directly to NSF in early November.
National Science Foundation
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Phi Beta Kappa Jensen Scholarship
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The Walter J. Jensen Fellowship is awarded for at least six months of study in France.
Applicants must be a current member of Phi Beta Kappa and must have earned a Baccalaureate degree
from an accredited four-year institution. They must demonstrate superior competence in French, according
to the standards established by the American Association of Teacher of French. Preference may be given
to members of Phi Beta Kappa and educators at the secondary school level or above.
Phi Beta Kappa Jensen Scholarship
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Thomas R. Pickering
Foreign Affairs Fellowships
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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.
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowships
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Undergraduate Fellowships
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Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program
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The Rangel Program seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in
the for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. The Program encourages
the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service as
those with financial need. There are two major components to the Rangel Program: an International Affairs
Graduate Fellowship Program that provides supports for graduate school, professional development, and entry
into the U.S. Foreign Service, and an undergraduate International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program that
provides undergraduates with the opportunity to enhance their skills, knowledge and understanding about
U.S. foreign policy.
Rangel Program
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Roothbert Fund
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The Roothbert Fund was created to provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values (no emphasis on
any particular form of religious practice or worship), and is given to a wide range of careers but preference is
given to those considering a career in education. Please note The Roothbert Fund does not make grants except to
applicants whose current or permanent address is located in one of the following states: Maine, New Hampshire,
Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Maryland,
District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, or North Carolina.
Roothbert Fund
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Rotary Foundation
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Rotary Foundation Global Grants fund scholarships with sustainable, high-impact
outcomes in one of Rotary's six areas of focus: peace and conflict prevention/resolution,
disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health,
basic education and literacy, economic and community development. They support graduate
level study during one academic year abroad and provide funding by a cash grant of $30,000
from which the applicant must provide for round-trip transportation, tuition and fees, room,
board and language training (if necessary) and living expenses. Undergraduates may
apply junior year or senior year. Applicants must apply through a local Rotary Club
during the spring semester.
Rotary Foundation
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Rhodes Scholarships
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A highly prestigious and competitive scholarship, the Rhodes
recognizes altruism and superior intellect. The scholarship
provides for two years of study at Oxford in any field. Candidates
must be 18-23 years old, have senior standing, superior academic
ability, a history of service and leadership, be well-informed on
global issues and proven physical vitality. Candidates must be
evaluated by a USC committee for nomination in early September.
Rhodes Scholarship
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SMART (Science, Math, and
Research for Transformation) Scholarship
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This scholarship, sponsored by the Department of Defense (DOD), provides an
opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM disciplines) to receive a
full scholarship and increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers
working at DOD laboratories.
SMART (Science, Math, and Research for Transformation) Scholarship
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Scotland Saltire Scholarships
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Scotland Saltire Scholarships (SSS) is a substantial program of scholarships, offered
on a matched funding basis between the Government and Scottish Higher Education
Institutions. The scheme offers up to 200 awards, each worth 2000 British pounds. These
are towards the tuition fees, for any one year of study, on an Undergraduate, Masters
or PhD at any of Scotland's higher education institutions.
Scotland Saltire Scholarships
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Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program
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The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program invites college graduates
to apply for full-time, six-to-nine month Fellowships in Washington, DC.
Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest
organizations addressing peace and security issues. Applications are especially
encouraged from candidates with a strong interest in these issues who have prior
experience with public-interest activism or advocacy and accepted twice a year.
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program
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Soros Fellowships
for New Americans
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Thirty Fellowships are awarded annually for up to two
years of graduate study in the United States. To be eligible
you may be a resident alien, have been naturalized as a US
Citizen, or are the children of two parents who are both
naturalized citizens. A successful candidate will give evidence
of at least two of the following three criteria for selection:
(1) creativity, originality, and initiative, demonstration in
any area of his/her life; (2) a commitment to and capacity for
accomplishment, demonstrated through activity that has required
drive and sustained effort; and (3) a commitment to the values
expressed in the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The
application and selection process will take place in the late
fall and winter.
Soros Fellowships For New Americans
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South Carolina Tax Council
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Several scholarships are given each year in $500 and $1,000 increments to accounting students attending South
Carolina Colleges, Universities, Junior Colleges, or Technical Colleges.
SC Tax Council
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Taiwan Scholarship Program
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The purpose of the Taiwan Scholarship Program is to encourage promising students from
foreign countries to pursue their studies in Taiwan and to enhance educational and academic exchange.
Taiwan Scholarship Program
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Tau Beta Pi Engineering
Honorary Fellowships
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Members of Tau Beta Pi with excellent academic records
are encouraged to apply for this fellowship which is
provided to advance the interest of the engineering
profession. Applicants may apply directly for the
fellowship. The application deadline is in early January.
Tau Beta Pi Graduate Fellowships
Tau Beta Pi Undergraduate Scholarships
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Undergraduate Theological Fellowship
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The Fund for Theological Education's Partnership for Excellence is an ecumenical effort to
identify, inspire, and nurture outstanding college undergraduates and first-year seminary students
pursuing vocations in ministry and theological scholarship. Together with seminaries, churches, non-profit
organizations, students, ministers and professors, Partnership for Excellence encourages excellence and
diversity in the next generation of leaders for the church.
The Fund for Theological Education
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Truckload Carriers Association
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Truckload Carriers Association selects deserving students affiliated with the trucking industry
to receive college scholarship money. Any college junior or senior who is the child, grandchild,
or spouse of an employee or an employee of a trucking company or independent contractor affiliated
with a trucking company is eligible. Students pursuing transportation and business degrees will be
given special consideration
Truckload Carriers Association
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Harry S. Truman Scholarships
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The Truman solicits juniors to apply for this very
competitive scholarship. Successful applications will
possess superior academic ability and a strong record
of service and leadership (especially campus, community
volunteer work) and be planning a career in public
service. Candidates must be evaluated by a USC
committee for nomination in early October.
Truman Scholarship Foundation
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Tylenol Scholarships
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Tylenol Scholarships are available for undergraduates and graduate students who are pursuing
studies in a variety of health-related fields. Applications are due in the spring semester.
Tylenol Scholarships
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UK Summer Fulbright
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The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for US citizens to come to the
UK. These summer programs provide the opportunity for US undergraduates (aged over 18), with
at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete, to come to the UK on a three,
four, five or six week academic and cultural summer program.
UK Summer Fulbright
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Morris K. Udall Scholarships
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Sophomores and juniors with excellent academic records
and demonstrated interest in, and potential for, careers
in the fields of environmental public policy, health care,
and tribal public policy may apply for this scholarship.
Udall Scholarship
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UNCF Merck Undergraduate
Science Research Scholarships
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The United Negro College Fund, Inc. and The Merck Institute For Science Education
Research Laboratories have established scholarship awards for outstanding African
American students pursuing studies and careers in the field of biomedical science,
education, and research. Fifteen awards will be made to rising juniors who are U.S.
citizens or permanent residents, African Americans, majoring in life or physical
sciences interested in biomedical research (professional and engineering majors
are not eligible). Applications are due in December.
UNCF Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarships
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U.S. Department of Defense
(DOD) National Defense
Science and Engineering
Graduate Fellowships
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DOD Fellowships are awarded to increase the number of citizens
trained in disciplines of science and engineering of military
importance. These highly competitive fellowships are awarded to
individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude
for advanced training in science and engineering.
US Department of Defense (DOD) National Defense Science & Engineering Fellowships
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U.S. Department of Energy
Graduate Fellowships
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The Department of Energy (DOE) sponsors a variety of fellowships for students beginning or about to begin graduate study in the sciences at selected American universities. Fellowships are offered in the following field: applied health physics, civilian radioactive waste management, environmental restoration, fusion engineering, fusion science, health physics, industrial hygiene, and nuclear engineering. GRE scores are required for complete applications. Applications for each program are due in late January.
US Department of Energy Graduate Fellowships
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USA TODAY All-USA College Academic Award
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Sixty awards given among First, Second, and Third Teams. The top 20 students are designated members of the First
Team and will be featured in the newspaper and provided a $2500 cash award. The awards are open to full-time
undergraduates of at least junior standing at four-year institutions. Students must be nominated by their
schools. Criteria includes grades, academic rigor, leadership, activities and most important, the student's essay
describing his or her most outstanding intellectual endeavor as a college undergraduate.
USA
TODAY All-USA College Academic Award
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Whitaker International Fellows Program
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The Whitaker International Fellows Program awards year-long grants to students
with a BS or MS in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, or a demonstrated commitment
to the field of BME to study at an institution abroad within three years of their graduation.
Demonstrated language ability for the proposed country of study and a nomination letter from
the Biomedical Engineering Department are required. Application deadline is early February.
Whitaker International Fellows Program
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Wooddy Actuarial Scholarship
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The Wooddy Scholarship is awarded annually to college seniors who have successfully
completed at least one actuarial examination, rank in the top quartile of their class
and are nominated by a professor at their school. University nomination required.
Applications are due in early April.
Wooddy Actuarial Scholarship
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