Scholarship Listings: Junior
David L. Boren/NSEP Undergraduate Scholarship
Campus Deadline: January 15
Purpose: to develop Americans into global leaders with superior understanding of unfamiliar languages and cultures
Amount: up to $10,000 per semester; minimum $2,500 per summer, $4,000 per semester, or $6,000 per academic year
Location: "Non-traditional" destinations (excludes certain countries)
Eligibility: Freshman or sophomore (summer, semester, and full year programs); junior or senior (only semester and full year programs)
Link: http://www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarshipContinue the Journey
Deadline: Varies by campus
Purpose: to cultivate students as researchers and prepare them for the admission process to doctoral academic programs
Amount: stipend of $2,500, a limited travel allowance, and on-campus housing for the summer
Location: "Non-traditional" destinations (excludes certain countries)
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen or permanent resident; CGPA of 3.0; junior-level student
preferred; senior or graduate student can be accommodated; interest in
pursuing doctoral study
Link: http://www.ucop.edu/journey
Barry Goldwater Scholarship
Campus Deadline: December 1
Purpose:
to provide a continuing source of highly-qualified individuals to the
fields of science, mathematics, and engineering by enabling them to
succeed academically
Amount:
up to $7,500 annually to cover eligible educational expenses over 2
years for junior-level recipients and 1 year for senior-level recipients
Location: Varies
Eligibility: Sophomore or junior; intention to pursue a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering
Link: http://www.act.org/goldwater
Donald Strauss Scholarship
Campus Deadline: February
Purpose:
to support an outstanding student leader's public service project that
aims to make a difference locally, regionally, or nationally
Amount: $10,000 to cover project, tuition and fees, books, room ,and board
Location: Varies
Eligibility: Junior at a pre-selected California college/university; to be used for senior year
Link: http://www.straussfoundation.org
Truman Scholarship
Campus Deadline: December 1
Purpose: to fund students pursuing graduate study in public service fields
Amount: up to $30,000 in funding
Location: Varies
Eligibility:
Junior or senior-standing in third year of undergraduate study; U.S.
citizen or forthcoming U.S. citizen; meets academic and service
requirements
Link: http://www.truman.gov
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
Campus Deadline: January 15
Purpose: to encourage students with outstanding potential who study the environment and related fields
Amount: $5,000 (scholar) or $500 (honorable mention)
Location: Varies
Eligibility: Sophomore or junior
Link: http://www.udall.gov