Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship
These fellowships provide three years of support for individuals engaged in graduate study leading to a PhD or ScD. Annual stipend of $24,000 and expenses paid to at least one Conference of Ford Fellows.
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program
Goes By: Xerox Minority Scholarship
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
About this Fellowship
Provides a monetary award to qualified minorities enrolled in a technical degree program.
The Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program awards minority students with a one-time scholarship for studies in BS, MS, or PhD technical science fields.
Students must have demonstrated need (confirmation must be provided by the Financial Aid Office) and be enrolled full-time in one of the following programs: Chemistry, Information Management, Computing & Software Systems, Material Science, Printing Management Science, Laser Optics, Physics, Material Science, or Engineering (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Imaging, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Optical, or Software).
Award Value
One-time award between $1,000 and $10,000.
Eligibility Requirements
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Masters, Doctoral, Postdoctoral |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.0 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen, Permanent Resident |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: June 3, 2021
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