Scholarship Listings
DAVID L. BOREN/NSEP UNDERGRAD
www.iie.org/programs/nsep/nsephome
Campus deadline: January 15
The Boren scholarship is designed to equip Americans with an
understanding of less commonly taught languages and cultures and enable
them to become integrally involved in global issues, to build a
critical base of future leaders, both in the marketplace and in
government service, who have cultivated international relationships and
worked and studied alongside foreign experts, to develop a cadre of
professionals with more-than-traditional knowledge of language and
culture, who can use this ability to help the United States make sound
decisions and deal effectively with global issues. This is for
“non-traditional” destinations; the following countries are
specifically excluded as study abroad sites: Australia, Austria,
Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom
The amount of a Boren scholarship award is based on financial need,
up to $10,000 for one semester; minimum award is $2,500 for the summer,
$4,000 for one semester, or $6,000 for an academic year. Boren
scholarship recipients are eligible to apply for a Federal Internship
Award. This award provides support for recipients who wish to seek an
unpaid federal internship. You will be eligible to apply for an
internship award once you have completed your study abroad program.
Freshmen and sophomores are eligible to apply for scholarships for summer,
semester, and full year programs. Juniors and seniors are eligible to
apply for semester and full year programs. Juniors and seniors majoring
in an applied science or engineering may apply for NSEP funding for
summer study abroad
DONALD STRAUSS SCHOALRSHIP
www.straussfoundation.org
Campus deadline: February
The Strauss Foundation will award scholarship to junior class level
students (at pre-selected California colleges – LMU in on the list!)
who have demonstrated an interest in public service, have outstanding
leadership potential, have developed and can demonstrate effective
communication skills, wish to “make a difference” in local, regional,
or national communities. The Strauss Foundation will award at least
fifteen $10,000 scholarships each year, which will be used to pay for
some of the costs of the public service project, as well s for tuition,
fees, books, room and board. Recipients are eligible for one year of
scholarship support to be used in their senior year. LMU nominates
three candidates; at least one is chosen. Visit the site for an idea of
funded projects, ranging from lifeguard training programs in inner-city
LA to environmental education projects in Ecuador.
UDALL SCHOLARSHIP
www.udall.gov
Campus deadline: January 15
The Morris K Udall Scholarship honors Mo Udall and his legacy of
public service. His career was distinguished by civility, integrity and
consensus. His work impacted this nation’s environment, public lands,
natural resources/ Consistent with these values, the Udall Scholarship
pays tribute to his leadership, courage and vision. College sophomores
and juniors who have outstanding potential and who study the
environment and related fields are nominated by their universities. LMU
may nominate up to six wall-qualified students each year. 80 scholars
are named ($5000 stipend) and 30 honorable mention recipients ($500).
Sophomores can reapply as juniors. There really is no “typical” Udall
Scholar. Major represented include: environmental science/engineering,
biology, cultural studies, philosophy, English, theater, sociology. In
addition to the stipend, scholars also benefit from the annual Udall
Orientation meeting, a chance to meet other Udall scholars and learn
more about this extraordinary American
CAPITAL FELLOWS PROGRAM
www.csus.edu/calst
Deadline: February
Collectively known as the Capital Fellows Programs, four distinguished paid internships are available at our state capitol: Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship, Executive Fellowship, Judicial Administration Fellowship, and California Senate Fellows
programs. The 18 Assembly Fellows, 18 Senate Fellows, 18 Executive
Fellows and 10 Judicial Administration Fellows receive an outstanding
opportunity to engage in public service and prepare for future careers,
while actively contributing to the development and implementation of
public policy in California. The ranks of former fellows and associates
include a Justice of the California Supreme Court, members of the
United States Congress and the State Legislature, a deputy director of
the Peace Corps, corporate executives, and local government and
community leaders. Fellows in each program work for 11 months, receive
health benefits and a monthly stipend of $1882 and are considered
employees of the California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). They
work as full-time members of a legislative, executive, or judicial
branch office, and are typically given assignments with a significant
amount of responsibility and challenges. Fellows also enroll as
graduate students at CSUS and receive 12 graduate credits from the CSUS
Government Department or Public Policy and Administration Program.
The enrollment fees are paid by the programs. The selection process for
the fellows programs starts in the late fall when the application
period opens. Anyone with a degree from a four-year college or
university is eligible to apply. Fellows are selected in the spring and
start their programs in the early fall with an intensive four-week
orientation conducted by the program faculty advisors, after which they
interview with various offices before being placed. They attend weekly
graduate seminars conducted by their program's academic advisors.
CONTINUE THE JOURNEY
www.ucop.edu/journey/summerprograms
Deadlines: vary by campus
University of California campuses offer summer research
opportunities to students who have an interest in pursuing doctoral
study. These internship programs provide students with one-on-one
mentorship and the chance to work on research projects in a "graduate
school" setting. Most of these summer programs are designed primarily
for rising juniors; in some cases, seniors and master's-level students
may be accommodated. Some examples: SUPERB (UC Berkeley) is an
eight-week research-intensive program in the College of Engineering.
The program is designed to instruct junior-level students in
engineering research methodology and to encourage the pursuit of
advanced study in engineering. Students engage in research projects
under the direction of a faculty advisor and a graduate student mentor.
Students are provided a stipend, a travel allowance (within program
limits), and dormitory-style room and board. At UC Davis, the Alliance
for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) at UC Davis is
designed to prepare students for the competitive admissions process in
science, technology, mathematics or engineering doctoral programs.
Students participate in a two-week summer internship under the
direction of a faculty mentor. Students gain research experience,
attend a weekly seminar and a GRE prep course, and present their
findings at an end-of-summer symposium. Students earn academic units
and are provided newly built campus housing and meals. In addition,
advising, computer, library and recreational resources, and cultural
enrichment events are available. Students in UCI’s eight-week program
work closely with faculty on research projects of mutual interest. This
program is designed to increase the level of diversity among students
who enter Ph.D. programs and encourage them to pursue careers in
university teaching and research by providing research opportunities to
undergraduates who have been underserved. Students from educationally
disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds are especially encouraged
to apply. The program features workshops and seminars on writing and
research skills, applying and preparing for graduate school, and GRE
test preparation. Research opportunities are available in virtually all
academic fields. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent
residents and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Participants
receive a stipend of $2,500 and on-campus university housing. The cost
of round-trip travel to UCI is also covered within program limitations.
There are programs with varying requirements and emphases at each UC
campus.
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
Campus deadline March 1
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program will
award approximately 35 scholarships to college seniors or recent
graduates to attend graduate programs in fall 2004. The scholarship
awards will provide funding for tuition, room and board, books, and
other required fees for the length of the graduate degree program, up
to six years. The amount and duration of awards will vary by student,
based on the cost of attendance and length of the program as well as
other scholarships or grants received. The maximum award per student is
$50,000 per year. Candidates for this scholarship must be nominated by
the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their
undergraduate institution (at LMU that is Beyond LMU; we are allowed
only one nominee). In addition to academic excellence and leadership,
the campus and national committees take into account unmet financial
need, a determination to success, and an appreciation for the
humanities.
CORO FELLOWS PROGRAM
www.coro.org
Deadline: January
The Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a nine-month,
full-time, post-graduate experiential leadership training program which
introduces diverse, intelligent and driven young public servants to all
aspects of the public affairs arena. Field assignments, site visits,
interviews and special individual and group projects and consultancies
prepare Coro Fellows to translate their ideals into action for
improving their own communities. Sixty-four Fellows are chosen annually
each year through a highly competitive selection process. They
represent a broad range of cultural, racial and economic backgrounds,
ages, interests, and academic and work experience, but all are
committed to excellence in public affairs. The Fellows Program in
Public Affairs is conducted in San Francisco, Los Angeles, St. Louis,
New York and Pittsburgh. This intensive nine-month, full-time,
graduate-level program is unconventional by traditional academic
standards, yet rigorous and demanding. Coro provides an unparalleled
opportunity for personal and professional growth. Each year, after a
rigorous national selection process, sixty-four Coro Fellows are chosen
from across the country to serve as Coro Fellows. As a Coro graduate,
you will be able to analyze the resources, needs and goals of different
institutions and organizations, communicate effectively with members of
diverse communities, build consensus among individuals with differing
viewpoints and agendas., understand the dynamics of working with groups
and individuals, promote effective decision-making and build and
maintain a career network. The vantage point of the Coro experience
cannot be overestimated. In the program, you will learn to see the big
picture - the community as a whole - and appreciate the varying
perspectives that characterize our cities, states and nation. As we
approach the 21st century, it is clear that the long-term vitality of
our democracy is more reliant than ever on leaders who can skillfully
bridge the competing concerns of an increasingly diverse constituency
in a world of constant change, varying resources and increased
globalization. Coro graduates are these leaders. If you want to make a
difference in your community, organization or industry, and have an
interest in civic affairs, then Coro can help you develop marketable
skills for effective leadership.
DAVIES JACKSON SCHOLARSHIP
www.cic.edu/caphe/assistance/davies.asp
Deadline: November
The Davies-Jackson
Scholarship presents a unique opportunity for students with exceptional
academic records, who are among the first in their families to graduate
college, to participate in a course of study at St. John’s College
at the University of Cambridge. After two years of study, candidates
are awarded a Cambridge B.A. degree, often referred to as the Cantab
degree, which is the equivalent of a masters degree in the U.S.
Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to immerse themselves
in the rich educational environment of St. John’s, which was founded in
the 16th century, by reading in one of the following subjects: Archaeology and Anthropology, Classics, Economics, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Modern and Medieval Languages, Music, Philosophy, or Social and Political Sciences.
Applications and scholarship information are available from Beyond LMU
or at the site noted above. Only students form 159 institutions,
including of course, LMU, are eligible to apply.
FORD MINORITY PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/fordpredoc
Deadline: mid-November
60 Ford Fellows designated each year receive a stipend of $17,000
and a cost-of-education allowance of $6,000; the award is renewable.
Fellows also participate in an annual conference. In addition to the
unique Ford Conference, this program has established a network of
former Ford Fellow Liaisons, who have volunteered to provide mentoring
and support to current fellows. The program’s commitment to the success
of its fellows is more than financial Eligibility is limited to
citizens or nationals of the United States (must have become a citizen
by the application deadline date:) and members of the following groups:
Alaska Natives (Eskimo or Aleut); Black/African Americans ; Mexican
Americans/Chicanas/Chicanos; Native American Indians; Native Pacific
Islanders (Polynesian/Micronesian); Puerto Ricans. Awards will be made
for study in research-based Ph.D. or Sc.D. programs that include the
following major disciplines and related interdisciplinary fields:
Archaeology, Anthropology, Art History, Astronomy, Chemistry,
Communications, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics,
Engineering, Ethnomusicology, Geography, History, International
Relations, Life Sciences, Linguistics, Literature, Language,
Mathematics, Performance Study, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science,
Psychology, Religion, Sociology, and Urban Planning. Individuals
enrolled in the following practice-oriented programs will not be
supported: education, business, management and administration,
occupational health, nursing, home economics, library and information
science, speech pathology, audiology, personnel, guidance, social work,
social welfare, fine arts, filmmaking, and performing arts. In
addition, awards will not be made for work leading to terminal master's
degrees, doctorates in education (Ph.D. or Ed.D.), Doctor of Fine Arts
(D.F.A.) degrees, professional degrees in such areas as medicine, law,
or public health, or for study in joint degree programs such as the
M.D./Ph.D., J.D./Ph.D., and M.F.A./Ph.D
FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP/US STUDENT PROGRAM
www.iie.org
Campus deadline: September 15
The Fulbright Program offers a variety of grant opportunities, including comprehensive Fulbright grants and Fulbright travel grants. Additional grants are available on a country-by-country basis, including opportunities in teaching and business.
IIE also conducts, simultaneously with the competition under the
Fulbright Program, the competitions for various programs supported by
foreign governments and private donors, such as the French government’s
teaching program. There is a single application form for
all grants described. All sections of the application must be completed
for all grants. Most of the grants described will be awarded for
programs of study or research that will require one academic year.
However, where sufficient justification is provided, very advanced
doctoral candidates and candidates in the creative and performing arts
may submit requests for grants of not less than six months. Specific
academic qualifications are contained in the Individual Country Summaries.
Applications will be considered from candidates in all fields, except
as otherwise stated in the Individual Country Summaries. There is a
mandatory campus review process before you can submit your application.
GATES-CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP
www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk
Campus deadline: Sept. 15
The Gates Cambridge scholarship is a relatively new endowment that
creates an international scholarship program enabling outstanding
graduate students from outside the United Kingdom to study at the
University of Cambridge. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of a
person’s intellectual ability, leadership capacity and desire to use
their knowledge to contribute to society throughout the world by
providing service to their communities and applying their talents and
knowledge to improve the lives of others. About 100 new scholars are
named annually.
In selecting Gates Cambridge Scholars, the
committee looks for students of exceptional academic achievement and
scholarly promise for whom advanced study at Cambridge would be
particularly appropriate. The committee is especially interested in
making a good match between the applicant’s qualifications and
aspirations and what Cambridge has to offer. Successful applicants will
have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline
while in Cambridge, with a strong aptitude for research, analysis and a
creative approach to defining and solving problems.
Over time,
Gates Cambridge Scholars will form an integral and dynamic part of the
University’s influential international alumni network, bringing vision
and new ideas to improving the lives of citizens throughout the world.
Cambridge alumni take the lead in applying knowledge and skill to major
problems in every walk of life: Gates Cambridge Scholars are thus
expected to use their education for the benefit of others and to
improve
society as a whole.
BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP
www.act.org/goldwater
Campus Deadline: December 1
The purpose of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship is to alleviate a
critical current and future shortage of highly qualified scientists,
mathematicians, and engineers. A more realistic statement of the
purpose, in today's terms, is to provide a continuing source of highly
qualified individuals to those fields of academic study and research.
Undergraduate scholarships are awarded to outstanding students for
their junior and/or senior years 2006-2007 academic year. The awards
will be made on the basis of merit to two groups of students. Goldwater
scholars have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in
mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. LMU is eligible to
nominate up to four students. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses
for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500
annually. Junior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a
maximum of two years of scholarship support, and senior-level
scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of
scholarship support.
Since the program was created to encourage outstanding students to
pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering and
to foster excellence in those fields, students who are sure they want
to attend medical school, and ONLY medical school, shouldn’t seek LMU
endorsement. However, the intention to pursue an MD/PhD is acceptable.
A key qualification is experience outside of class, such as research or
internships, but all nominees for Goldwater Scholarships must include
in their nomination materials a statement of interest in a career 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. It is expected that students selected as
scholars will pursue advanced degrees.
JACOB JAVITS FELLOWSHIP
www.ed.gov/programs/javits
Deadline: mid-November
Javits Fellowships program provide financial assistance to students
who have demonstrated superior academic ability and achievement,
exceptional promise, and
financial need to undertake graduate study leading to a doctoral
degree or a master's degree in which the master's degree is the
terminal highest degree in the selected field of study. The Department
of Education awards fellowships in selected fields of study of the
arts, humanities and social sciences. Panels of experts appointed by
the Javits Fellowship Board (Board) select fellows according to
criteria established by the Board. Students must demonstrate financial
need by filing the free application for Federal Student Aid. The
selected fields of study supported by the Javits Fellowship Program
encompass the arts, social sciences, and the humanities. Subject to the
availability of funds, a fellow receives the Javits fellowship annually
for up to the lesser of 48 months or the completion of their degree.
The fellowship consists of an institutional payment (accepted by the
institution of higher education in lieu of all tuition and fees for the
fellow) and a stipend (based on the fellow's financial need as
determined by the measurements of the Federal Student Assistance
Processing System. In Fiscal Year 2003, the institutional payment was
$11,296 and the maximum stipend was $21,500.
JAMES MADISON FELLOWSHIP
www.jamesmadison.com
Deadline: March 1
The James Madison Junior Fellowships are awarded to students who are
about to complete, or have 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.
James Madison Fellows may attend any accredited institution of higher
education in the United States. Each individual entering the James
Madison Fellowship Program will be expected to pursue and complete a
master’s degree in one of the following (listed in order of the
Foundation's preference): Master of Arts (MA) in American history or in
political science (also referred to as "government and politics" or as
"government"); Master of Arts in Teaching (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 (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 Fellow’s proposed plan of graduate study should
contain substantial constitutional course work. Fellows are encouraged
to choose institutions that offer courses that closely examine the
origins and development of the U.S. Constitution, the evolution of
political theory and constitutional law, the effects of the
Constitution on society and culture in the United States, or other such
topics directly related to the Constitution. Whatever institution and
whichever degree a Fellow selects, at least 12 semester credits (or 18
quarter credits) of constitutional study must be part of the Fellow’s
program. Six of these semester credits will be earned at Georgetown
University by the Fellow at the Foundation’s Summer Institute on the
Constitution. The maximum amount of the award is $24,000.
MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
www.marshallscholarship.org
Campus deadline: Sept. 15
Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to
study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to forty Scholars are
selected each year to study either at graduate or occasionally
undergraduate level at an UK institution in any field of study. The
scheme allows the Scholars, who are the potential leaders,
opinion-formers and decision-makers in their own country, to gain an
understanding and appreciation of British values and the British way of
life. It also establishes long-lasting ties between the peoples of
Britain and the United States. Each scholarship is held for two years.
In appointing Scholars the selectors will look for distinction of
intellect and character as evidenced both by their scholastic
attainments and by their other activities and achievements. Preference
will be given to candidates who display a potential to make a
significant contribution to their own society. Selectors will also look
for strong motivation and seriousness of purpose, including the
presentation of a specific and realistic academic program.
MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP
www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships
Campus deadline: Sept.15
The George J. Mitchell Scholarships are named in honor of the former
United States Senator who served as Chairman of the peace negotiations
in Northern Ireland. Senator Mitchell’s life and career have embodied a
deep commitment to public service. The commitment to serve community
and country, along with his characteristics of intellectual
distinction, leadership, integrity, excellence, and fairness are the
qualities the US-Ireland Alliance seeks in Mitchell Scholars. The
Scholarship funds one year at an institution in Ireland or Northern
Ireland, normally a one-year Master’s or similar program. On average,
12 Scholars are selected.
While there isn’t a mandatory GPA as a scholarship prerequisite,
applicants should exhibit academic excellence in their undergraduate
work as well as strong preparation for the proposed field of graduate
study. The selection committee is looking for persuasive, documented
evidence of achievement in three areas: academic, leadership, and
community service. Some applicants have impressive academic credentials
but lack a credible record of achievement in leadership and service.
All three fields are equally important criteria for the Mitchell
Scholarship.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS
www.orau.org/nsf/nsffel
Deadline: Early November
The NSF offers many graduate research fellowships for students in
all disciplines and special programs for women in engineering and
computer and information science awards. The National Science
Foundation (NSF) seeks to ensure the vitality of the human resource
base of science, mathematics, and engineering in the United States and
to reinforce its diversity. A competition is conducted for Graduate
Research Fellowships, with additional awards offered for women in
engineering and computer and information science. NSF Graduate
Fellowships offer recognition and three years of support for advanced
study to approximately 900 outstanding graduate students in the
mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and behavioral and
social sciences, including the history of science and the philosophy of
science, and to research-based PhD degrees in science education.
Approximately 90 awards will be in the Women in Engineering (WENG) and
Women in Computer and Information Science (WICS) components. Awards
that were made in March 2003 carry a stipend for each fellow of $27,500
for a 12-month tenure (prorated monthly at $2,291 for lesser periods)
and an annual cost-of-education allowance of $10,500, paid to the
Fellow's institution in lieu of tuition and fees. Note that the stipend
for all Graduate Research Fellows for the 2003-2004 0 fellowship year
was increased to $27,500 a year (prorated at $2,291 a month for lesser
periods). The Fellowship program offers a one-time international
research travel allowance for fellows who plan to study or do research
full-time at a foreign site for at least 3 continuous months. For
fellows wishing to conduct research in close cooperation with a host
country investigator, the NSF Division of International Programs will
consider additional support for foreign travel and subsistence and for
other expenses related to the international collaboration. Please refer
to the Eligibility Guidelines set forth in the FY 2004 Graduate Research Fellowship Program Guidelines (NSF 03-050). The guidelines address separately each of the following items: citizenship; field; degree program; and research topics
RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
www.rhodesscholar.org
Campus deadline: Sept 15
The Rhodes scholarship funds study at the University of Oxford. It
may be held for a minimum of two years and for a maximum of three
years. Thirty-two Scholarships are assigned annually to the United
States, but the Rhodes scholarship includes other students from former
Commonwealth countries such as India, Canada, or South Africa.
In considering applications, Committees of Selection are especially
interested in those qualities which Cecil Rhodes expressly listed in
order to define the type of Scholar he desired: Proven intellectual and
academic achievement of a high standard is the first quality required
of applicants, but they will also be required to show integrity of
character, interest in and respect for their fellow beings, the ability
to lead, and the energy to use their talents to the full.
Traditionally, we’ve thought of Rhodes scholars as scholar-athletes,
but participation in organized sports is not essential today if
applicants are able to demonstrate in other ways the “physical vigor”
that will enable them to make an effective contribution to the world
around them. Rhodes Scholars “esteem the performance of public duties
as [their] highest aim”; they are expected to play an influential part
in the betterment of society, wherever their careers might take them.
Much of the distinctiveness of the Rhodes scholarship arises from
this comprehensive set of criteria. Intellectual excellence is
obviously required, but not in isolation from other qualities. Rhodes
Scholars are more than “mere bookworms;” their intellectual talents
must be combined with concern for others. Thus the Committees of
Selection assign the highest importance to this blend of character with
intellect.
PAUL AND DAISY SOROS SCHOLARSHIP FOR NEW AMERICANS
www.pdsoros.org/
Deadline: November 1
The Soros Fellowships for New Americans are grants for up to two
years of graduate study in the United States. Each year, 30 recipients
are chosen on a national competitive basis. A New American is
an individual who (1) is a resident alien; i.e., holds a Green Card or,
(2) has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen or (3) is the child of two
parents who are both naturalized citizens. The Program is open to
individuals who retain loyalty and a sense of commitment to their
country of origin as well as to the United States, but is intended to
support individuals who will continue to regard the United States as
their principal residence and focus of national identity. To be
eligible you must not be older than thirty years of age as of NOVEMBER
1, 2004. Candidates must demonstrate the relevance of graduate
education to their long-term career goals and potential in enhancing
their contributions to society. Fellowships are not solely awarded on
the basis of academic record. A successful candidate will give evidence
of at least two of the following three attributes or criteria for selection: (1) creativity, originality, and initiative, demonstrated in any area of her/his 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 U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
The third criterion 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. Each year the Fellow receives a maintenance grant of $20,000
(paid in two installments) and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition
cost of the U.S. graduate program attended by the Fellow. A Fellow may
pursue a graduate degree in any professional field (e.g., engineering,
medicine, law, social work, etc.) or scholarly discipline in the Arts,
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences. The Fine and Performing Arts
are included. The Trustees strongly encourage applications from
candidates who have not yet begun their graduate studies.
TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
www.truman.gov
Campus deadline: December 1
The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in funding to students
pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. The Foundation also
provides assistance with career counseling, internship placement,
graduate school admissions, and professional development. Scholars are
invited to participate in a number of programs: Truman Scholar
Leadership Week, The Summer Institute, The Truman Fellows Program, and
the Public Service Law Conference. Please visit the For Scholars
section of the website for an overview of the programs the Foundation
currently offers for Scholars. Truman Candidates are invited to browse
through the Advice & Guidance
section. This section includes advice on completing the application as
well as suggestions on how to prepare for interviews. Candidates should
also be mindful of the Important Dates for the 2006 Competition. Students who are new to the site should review How to Become a Truman Scholar
for a step-by-step discussion of the Truman process. All Candidates
should be aware that the Truman Scholarship has a newly instituted
service requirement. Scholars selected from 2005 on are required to
work in public service for three of the seven years following
completion of a Foundation funded graduate degree program as a
condition of receiving Truman funds. In addition to outstanding
academic performance, competitive nominees are campus leaders with a
record of community service. LMU nominates up to four candidates.
THOMAS R PICKERING UNDERGRADUATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP
www.woodrow.org/public-policy/undergraduate.php
Deadline: February
The Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
program provides funding to participants as they are prepared
academically and professionally to enter the United States Department
of State Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups
historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with
financial need are encouraged to apply.
The Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship seeks to
recruit talented students in academic programs relevant to
international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration,
management, and science policy. The goal is to attract outstanding
students from all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds, who have an
interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of
State. The Program develops a source of trained men and women from
academic disciplines representing the skill needs of the Department,
who are dedicated to representing America's interests abroad.
The fellowship award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory
fees during the junior and senior years of college and during the first
year of graduate study. Each year’s award also includes reimbursement
for books and for travel (one round trip per academic year, up to a set
maximum amount). The Fellow must commit to pursuing a master’s degree
in international studies at one of the graduate schools participating
in the program. Participating graduate schools provide financial
support in the second year of graduate study based on need.