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AAUW Fellowships and Grants Program
Deadline: Varies
One of the world's largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women, the AAUW Educational Foundation supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.
Fellowship and Grant program information. Please refer to each program for application details, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.
- American Fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations and scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave or for preparing completed research for publication. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. One-year postdoctoral research leave fellowships, dissertation fellowships, and summer/short-term research publication grants are offered.
- Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor's degree and who are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Community Action Grants provide seed money to individual women, AAUW branches and AAUW state organizations, as well as local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- International Fellowships are awarded for full-time graduate or postgraduate study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Supplemental grants support community-based projects in the fellow's home country.
- Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who intend to pursue a full-time course of study (during the fellowship year) in designated degree programs where women's participation traditionally has been low.
For more information and to follow up on Grants and Fellowships, please go to: AAUW Fellowships and Grants Program
American Library Association Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 1, 2009
Librarianship is one of the most diverse professions you can find. Today's librarians are information specialists, Internet guides, educators, public administrators, children's services specialists, reader's advisors--the choices and career directions are boundless. However, it is a reality that library staff do not always reflect the communities they serve. Spectrum specifically addresses the underrepresentation of librarians of color within the current workforce. To this end, over 415 students from traditionally underrepresented groups have received scholarships, leadership training, professional networking and mentoring in order to build a diverse pool of talented and trained individuals reflective of the populations served by all libraries. If you would like to join this extraordinary group and you are committed to best serving your own diverse community, a Spectrum Scholarship can position you for success.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for a Spectrum Scholarship:
- Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada.
- Applicant must be American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander.
- Applicant must attend an ALA-accredited graduate program in library and information studies or an ALA-recognized NCATE School Library Media program.
- Applicant shall have completed no more than a third of the credit requirements toward her/his MLIS or school library media degree at the time of award, June 1st.
- Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited program and begin school no later than September 1st or the Fall Semester immediately following the award.
- Applicants may have full or part time status.
Spectrum provides a one-time, non-renewable $5,000 scholarship award paid in two installments directly to the recipient. Recipients must begin a program by the fall semester following the award, funds will be forfeited if enrollment is delayed. Recipients must be enrolled at the time of the second installment, or they will forfeit this portion of the award. Recipients are announced at the ALA Annual Conference in June, two $2,500 installments are awarded in September and January. For more information and to down load a scholarship application please go to: Spectrum - Scholarship
ASME Scholarships
Deadline: March 15, 2009
ON LINE APPLICATION AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1, 2009Nearly $100,000 in academic scholarships are awarded annually to ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Student Members worldwide. The program is a collaboration between the ASME Center for Education and the ASME Foundation.
All ASME Scholarships have specific eligibility requirements. Those that have no geographic or citizenship requirement are noted at the end of the scholarship description. You must be a current ASME Student Member to login to the online application system.
To apply for ASME scholarships (except the ASME-ASME Auxiliary FIRST Clarke Scholarship for incoming first year students), please complete the online application form, available from February 1 thru March 15 available on: ASME Details and Requirements.
For a listing of scholarships available that require the above on line application form please go to: ASME For Graduate Students.
AT&T Labs Fellowship Program
Deadline: January 31, 2009
An AT&T Labs Fellowship is the opportunity of a lifetime. Fellowships are available to outstanding under-represented minority and women students who are U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and who are pursuing Ph.D. studies in computer and communications-related fields. If you really want to make a difference as a professional scientist, we can help you get started.
The ALFP program awards a three-year fellowship and is contingent on an annual review demonstrating that the recipients are making satisfactory progress toward their PhD. Each fellowship recipient participates in a research summer internship during their first summer in the program. During the summer, students work as a part of research teams on various projects within AT&T Labs. You can learn about AT&T Research by viewing our current research areas and sample projects from prior years.
Eligibility
- Students must be seniors graduating in the current academic year or in their first or second year of grad school.
- They must be female or members of a minority underrepresented in science fields (Hispanic, African-American, or Native American).
- They must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a graduate school program leading to a PhD.
- They must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.
- The student's major field must be in computer science, math, statistics, electrical engineering, operations research, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or related fields.
What the Fellowship Provides
- All educational expenses during the school year, including tuition, books, fees, and approved travel expenses.
- Education expenses for summer study or university research.
- A stipend for living expenses (currently $2380 per month, paid for 10 months of the year, plus a $500 book allowance).
- Support for attending approved scientific conferences.
- A summer internship during the student's first summer in the program.
- A mentor who is a staff member at AT&T Labs. The program emphasizes personal interaction with your mentor. For the typical recipient, this component of the program is often the most important one of all.
Applications are accepted beginning November 1. The on-line application form must be submitted and all supporting materials must be mailed by January 31. For more information please go to: AT&T Labs Fellowship Program.
Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program
Deadline: November 15, 2008
Since 1928, Zonta International has addressed challenges to women's equality in science, business, public affairs and government by providing critical financial support through programs aimed at furthering women's education, leadership and youth development. Only qualified candidates of the Amelia Earhart Fellowships, Women in Business Scholarships, and Young Women in Public Affairs Awards are eligible for financial awards. These are the only academic awards currently funded at the International level.
Women of any nationality are eligible. Defense-related and post-doctoral research programs are not eligible. Members and employees of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation are also not eligible.
To apply, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be registered in an accredited Ph.D./doctoral program in a qualifying area of science or engineering closely related to advanced studies in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering. A letter of acceptance or verification of enrollment must be submitted with the application.
- Demonstrate a superior academic record at a recognized university or college with accredited courses in aerospace-related studies as verified by transcripts and recommendations.
- Provide evidence of a well-defined research program in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering as described in the application essay, research and publications.
- Clearly demonstrate the relationship of the research to aerospace and furnish verification of her research program through at least one of the reference letters required with the application [i.e. research supervisor or advisor must be one of the referees].
- Applicant must be registered in a Ph.D./doctorate program by the time the Fellowship is awarded.
Award
The Fellowship of US $10,000 may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees. Students must be registered in a Ph.D./doctoral program when funds are received. Current fellows may apply to renew the Fellowship for a second year and will undergo the same application and evaluation procedures as first-time applicants. To download an application please go to: Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program
Feldman Fellowship for Graduate Studies in Journalism
Deadline: May 1
The National Press Club offers a one-year stipend of $5,000 to defray post-graduate tuition costs for graduate students in journalism. The fellowship is named for Dennis Feldman, a club member who had a long career as a journalist and public relations adviser after putting himself through grad school at night.
To Qualify Applicants must:
- Have applied to or be enrolled in an accredited graduate program in journalism.
To Apply:
Forward THREE COPIES of the following:
NOTE: All information must be included in one package – newspaper articles must be reduced to 8.5 by 11 sheets.
- The NPC Scholarship/Fellowship application form.
- Three letters of recommendation (none may come from family members).
- A financial statement and/or copies of any documents you are providing to your university to qualify for financial assistance.
- A statement describing your course of study. Indicate whether you will attend full-time or part-time and when you will complete your program.
- A list of schools where you have applied, or the name of the graduate program you are attending.
- A brief biographical statement, explaining why you wish to obtain a graduate degree in journalism.
- OPTIONAL: Work samples including newspaper articles (no more than five; reduced to 8 1/2" by 11" size), audio or video tapes.
The National Press Club realizes that some journalism grad school applicants are seeking to change careers and therefore may not have clips or tapes. You will not be penalized. But judges would like to see some work samples from applicants with journalism experience.
Applications must be postmarked by MAY 1 and should be mailed to:
General Manager's Office
National Press Club
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20045
For more information and to download an application please go to: The National Press Club Scholarships
GEM Fellowship
Deadline: November 1
The National GEM Consortium's primary focus is to administer and award full fellowships with paid internships to highly qualified under-represented students who wish to pursue graduate studies in engineering or science. GEM's program activities, however, go beyond financial support by engendering student success in academic and professional environments. GEM has a solid success record in implementing effective programs to increase the recruitment, retention, and graduation of minority students.
GEM provides three Fellowship Programs
- MS Engineering Fellowship Program
The objective of this program is to promote the benefits of a masters degree within industry. GEM Fellows are provided practical engineering summer work experiences through an employer sponsor and a portable academic year fellowship of tuition, fees, and a stipend which may be used at any participating GEM Member University where the GEM Fellow is admitted. - $10,000 stipend over 3 semesters / four quarters
- a minimum of two paid summer internships with a GEM Employer Member
- full tuition and fees at a GEM Member University
- Ph.D. Engineering Fellowship Program
The objective of this program is to offer doctoral fellowships to underrepresented minority students who have either completed or are currently enrolled in a master's in engineering program. Fellowships may be used at any participating GEM Member University where the GEM Fellow is admitted.
During the first academic year of doctoral study, the GEM Consortium pays the stipend and a cost of instruction grant to the institution where the fellow is enrolled. Thereafter, the total fellowship cost is borne by the GEM University. Fellows are provided a practical summer work experience through the Employer Member for at least one summer. - Ph.D. Science Fellowship Program
The goal of this program is to increase the number of minority students who pursue doctoral degrees in the natural science disciplines -- chemistry, physics, earth sciences, mathematics, biological sciences, and computer science. Applicants to this program are accepted as early as their junior undergraduate year, as well as candidates currently enrolled in a Master's of Engineering program and working professionals. Fellowships offered through this program are portable and may be used at any participating GEM Member University where the GEM Fellow is admitted. - $14,000 stipend in year 1 of the PhD program
- GEM Member University support years 2-5, equivalent to other funded doctorate students in the department
- a minimum of one paid summer internship with a GEM Employer Member
- full tuition and fees at a GEM Member University
GEM MS Engineering Fellows receive:
Ph.D. Enginnering/Science Felows receive:
For Eligibility Requirements and Disciplines and to download an application please go to: The National GEM Consortium
Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship
Deadline: February 2, 2009
APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FALL 2008The Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship of $10,000 is available for award to a graduate student who is enrolled in full-time master’s study preparing for a career in state and local government finance. The winner of the scholarship is invited to attend the Government Finance Officers Association’s annual conference, where the award is presented. This scholarship is funded by the Girard Miller Foundation.
Eligibility:
- Currently a full-time student in a graduate program that prepares students for careers in state and local government finance and expecting to be enrolled in the spring semester of the year for which the scholarship is awarded (including graduates of that spring semester).
- Baccalaureate degree or its equivalent.
- Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
- Recommendation from student's academic advisor or dean of the graduate program.
- Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship administered by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Candidates are asked to complete the application, available in the Financial Aid Office, or on line at: Government Finance Officers Association and submit it, along with the other required supporting materials, in a single envelope, to:
Government Finance Officers Association
Scholarship Committee
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700
Chicago, Illinois 60601-1210
All Application must be postmarked no later than February 2, 2009. The winner will be informed and the award publicly announced.
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship
Deadline: February 2, 2009
APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FALL 2008The Government Finance Officers Association's Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship of $3,500 is available for award to one or more undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in full-time study preparing for a career in state and local government finance. The winner of the scholarship is invited to attend the Government Finance Officers Association's annual conference, where the award is presented.
Eligibility:
- Currently a full-time student in an accounting program who is preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Both advanced undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.
- Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
- Recommendation by student's academic advisor or the chair of the accounting program.
- Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship administered by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Candidates are asked to complete the application, available in the Financial Aid Office, or on line at: Government Finance Officers Association and submit it, along with the other required supporting materials, in a single envelope, to:
Government Finance Officers Association
Scholarship Committee
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700
Chicago, Illinois 60601-1210
All Application must be postmarked no later than February 2, 2009. The winner will be informed and the award publicly announced.
Kit C. King Graduate Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 1
Kit King was the chief photographer at The Spokesman-Review and Spokane Chronicle. He died in a fishing accident in the Snake River on Nov. 22, 1991. King's trademark was his gritty style of documentary photojournalism. He was recognized nationally by the Pictures of the Year Contest, the Society of Newspaper Design and the National Headliners Association. He twice won the title of Photographer of the Year in Region 11 of the National Press Photographers Association.He was a compassionate and thoughtful professional who cared about the people he photographed. For that reason his work touched and was admired by the readers of the Spokane newspaper.
Specific Rules for this scholarship
- This $1000 scholarship is open to anyone pursuing an advanced degree in journalism with an emphasis in photojournalism. The applicant must have some indication of acceptance to such an accredited graduate program in photojournalism.
- The applicant must present a portfolio that demonstrates talent and initiative in documentary photojournalism.
- The portfolio should be accompanied by a statement of goals and philosophy relating to documentary photojournalism.
For more information and to download an application, please go to: National Press Photographers Association.
James Madison Graduate Fellowships
Deadline: March 1, 2009
Applications available August 2008
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.
Applicants compete only against other applicants from the states of their legal residence. Applicants are evaluated on their demonstrated commitment to a career teaching American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level; demonstrated intent to pursue and complete a program of graduate study that emphasizes the Constitution and offers instruction in that subject; demonstrated devotion to civic responsibility; demonstrated capacity for study and performance as classroom teachers, and their proposed courses of graduate study. Applicants will be evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to apply for a fellowship, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
- Be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level (grades 7-12).
- Possess a bachelor's degree or plan to receive a bachelor's degree no later than August 31 of the year in which you are applying.
- Wait at least three years from the time that any previous graduate degree was awarded before applying for a James Madison.
The maximum amount of each award is $24,000, prorated over the individual period of study, thus making the James Madison Fellowship the leading award for secondary level teachers undertaking study of the Constitution. Fellowship payments cover the actual costs of tuition, required fees, books, and room and board but cannot exceed $12,000 per academic year. Normally, Fellows receive less than these maximum amounts.
After earning a master's degree, each James Madison Fellow must teach American history, American government, or social studies in grades 7-12 for no less than one year for each full academic year of study under the fellowship. Failure to complete the program requirements in a timely manner will necessitate repayment to the Foundation of all funds paid to the Fellow or on his or her behalf, plus interest.
For more information and to obtain an application, please go to: James Madison Graduate Fellowships.
Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program
Deadline: September 30, 2008
What could be more respectable than choosing to become a physician or dentist in today's world? Pursuing that honorable passion in today's Navy. Get through medical or dental school debt-free, then step right into a thriving and established practice where you can:
- Pursue any of a broad range of specialties and subspecialties.
- Avoid typical malpractice fees, start-up costs and operating expenses.
- Distinguish yourself as both a caregiver and an elite Navy Officer.
If you're currently a student, know that the Navy has generous financial assistance programs that can pay your way through a medical school or dental school of choice -
with no service obligation until after your schooling is complete. Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program: Covers 100% of tuition - plus offers a monthly allowance of $1,605 to cover living expenses for up to four years. And on top of that: there's a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.* Navy Health Services Collegiate Program:
Provides from $143,000 to $240,000. That includes a monthly salary – plus a housing allowance for up to 48 months (exact amount depends upon school location). A Navy Officer Recruiter can help you choose the program that offers the greatest advantage.
*Health Professions Scholarship Program recipients who sign up before 9/30/08 are eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. Contact a Navy Recruiter for details.
To learn more about becoming a Navy Physician or a Navy Dentist, visit Navy Healthcare.
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