Postgraduate and Undergraduate Fellowships
Below is a list of fellowships and their general application criteria and information. Please check the website or email the named DU contact person for more complete information.
Americorps
Boren Scholarships for Education Abroad
Davies-Jackson Scholarships
Fellowships from the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
Fulbright Grants
Golden Key Scholar Award
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program
Institute for Humane Studies – Humane Studies Fellowships
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program
James Madison Memorial Fellowships
British Marshall Scholarship
National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
National Institutes of Health—Graduate Partnerships Programs
National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships
National Science Foundation Minority Graduate Scholarships
Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships
Phi Kappa Phi National Fellowships
Rhodes Scholarship
Rotary Scholarship
Schmid Scholarship
Tolstoi Guild Endowed Scholarshi
Truman Scholarship
Udall Scholarship
Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation: Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Americorps
Eligibility
One year commitment
Awards and Benefits
Receive weekly living allowance, health coverage, and student loan deferment. Up to $4,725 for college, vocational school, graduate school, or to pay back student loans. To receive $4,725: must serve 1700 hours during 9 months to 1 year. To receive $2,362.50: must serve 900 hours during a period up to 2 years
Deadline
Year round
For More Information
Campus Contact
engage@du.edu
Boren Scholarships for Education Abroad
Purpose
To support the importance students place on overseas experience by offering scholarships to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students for study abroad.
Eligibility
U.S. citizens; most academic fields; appropriate language facility. Geographic areas emphasized include Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, Eastern and Central Europe, the Near East, South Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Awards and Benefits
Up to $20,000 depending on semester study, year study, or summer study.
Deadline
Undergraduate Fellowships – 13 February 2007 (contact Campus representative for on-campus deadline), Graduate Fellowships– 11 February 2009
For More Information on Undergraduate Fellowships
www.iie.org/nsep
For More Information on Graduate Fellowships
www.aed.org/nsep
Campus Contact
Tim Sisk (tsisk@du.edu)
Davies-Jackson Scholarships
Eligibility
Students who have demonstrated enthusiasm for and achievement in the humanities, social sciences and economics, and who wish to pursue further, substantive study in one of these areas are encouraged to apply for this 2 year, full scholarship to St. John’s College, Cambridge. Applicants should be among first in family to graduate from college.
Awards and Benefits
The scholarship covers all tuition, fees, and room and board during term-time, maintenance expenses during summer vacation, and travel to and from England.
Deadline
3 November 2006
For More Information
www.cic.edu/caphe
Fellowships from the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
Eligibility
Applicants must be African American, Hispanic American, or Native American, U.S. citizens, and must have a bachelor’s degree. Based on merit.
Awards and Benefits
Full tuition based scholarships that enable its Fellows to enroll in graduate business programs at its 11 member universities. Course study must begin in the fall even if student is admitted at a program mid-year.
Deadline
Fellowship application will re-open in Fall 2008
For More Information
www.cgsm.org/default.asp
Fulbright Grants
Purpose
To encourage study or research abroad, with interest in promoting mutual understanding among nations
Eligibility
Seniors and graduates in any field, artist, and young professionals with an interest in studying or conducting research abroad. Applicants must have proficiency in language of desired host country.
Awards and Benefits
Three different types of grants, each covering different expenses for study/research in another country
Number of Awards
Approximately 600 in U.S.
Deadline
Electronic deadline
October 20th, 2008
For More Information
www.iie.org/fulbright/us
Campus Contact
Carol Helstosky (chelstos@du.edu)
Golden Key Scholar Award
Purpose
To support Golden Key members in scholarship and service during graduate study.
Eligibility
Leaders in Golden Key Society who are Seniors and recent graduates with outstanding records of campus or community service (GPA 3.9 for national award)
Awards and Benefits
$10,000 National Award and $1,000 Research Awards and local scholarships
Number of Awards
Several
Deadline
20 January 2007
For More Information
http://goldenkey.gsu.edu/scholar/
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program
Eligibility
For college students who intend to pursue careers as scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. The awards will be made on the basis of merit to 2 groups of students-those who will be college juniors and those who will be college seniors. Applicants must have a “B” average and be a U.S. citizen.
Awards and Benefits
Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Up to a maximum of 2 years of scholarship support. Senior level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of scholarship support.
Nomination
February 2009
For More Information
www.act.org/goldwater
Campus Contact
Mike Keables (mkeables@du.edu), Susan Sadler (ssadler@du.edu)
Institute for Humane Studies – Humane Studies Fellowships
Purpose
To assist students interested in inquiring into the many aspects of individual liberty.
Awards and Benefits
Many undergraduate and graduate scholarships up to $12,000; filmmaking and creative writing; journalism; summer seminars.
Number of awards
90-100
Deadlines
December 31, 2008
For More Information
www.TheIHS.org
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program (Javits Fellowships)
Purpose
To assist students with superior accomplishment who will earn a Ph.D
Eligibility
Seniors or graduates, with fewer than 20 graduate hours, in pursuit of Ph.D in humanities, arts, social sciences, and architecture. Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
Awards and Benefits
Up to $64,000
Number of Awards
150
Deadline
October 2008, exact date has yet to be determined. Applications available August 2008.
For More Information
www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html
James Madison Memorial Fellowships (Madison Fellowships)
Purpose
To help students planning to teach in high school strengthen their knowledge of the Constitution
Eligibility
Seniors or graduates who plan to pursue master’s degrees and teach history, social studies, or government in American high schools
Awards and Benefits
Up to $24, 000
Number of Awards
53 or more
Deadline
March 1st, 2009. No later than March 1 of each year.
For More Information
www.jamesmadison.com
British Marshall Scholarship
Purpose
To strengthen British-American ties and enable outstanding U.S. students to study at a university in the United Kingdom
Eligibility
For seniors or post-graduates in all majors, minimum GPA of 3.7
Awards and Benefits
Expenses for studying in U.K. for 2-3 years
Number of Awards
Up to 40
Deadline
October 4th, 2008
For More Information
www.marshallscholarship.org
Campus Contact
Carol Helstosky (chelstos@du.edu)
George J. Mitchell Scholarship
Eligibility
Students with bachelor’s degrees who have shown academic distinction and potential for leadership. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30.
Awards and Benefits
Scholarship covers tuition, room, assistance with travel to and from Ireland, and an $11,000 stipend paid in 2 equal parts directly to scholar in addition to IRL 750 travel stipend to be used for travel within Ireland and Europe.
Deadline
October 2008
For More Information
www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html
Campus Contact
Bridget O'Meara, Undergraduate Research Center (bomeara@du.edu)
Jack Kent Cooke
Eligibility
College seniors and graduates within 5 years with exceptional academic ability and promise (minimum GPA 3.5) and demonstrated financial need. Students must be nominated by the Foundation's Faculty Representative at DU.
Awards and Benefits
up to 50,000 per year for up to 6 years for
Number of Awards
up to 50
Deadline
March 10, 2009
For More Information
http://www.jkcf.org/
Campus Ccontact
Carol Helstosky (chelstos@du.edu)
National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)
Purpose
To support the development of outstanding students to excel in biomedical research
Eligibility
Students who are enrolled in an accredited undergraduate institution with a GPA above 3.5 or are in the top 5% of his or her class should apply. The student must demonstrate extreme economic need or come from a disadvantaged background. The student must also be willing to fulfill a year of full time employment with NIH in Maryland for each year of support.
Awards and Benefits
Up to $20,000 per year, 10 weeks of paid laboratory experience, and a science mentoring that helps the student develop skills and knowledge.
Deadline
February 2009
For More Information
ugsp.info.nih.gov
National Institutes of Health—Graduate Partnerships Programs (GPP)
Purpose
To support the development of outstanding students to excel in biomedical research
Eligibility
Graduating seniors interested in doctoral work in biomedical research
Awards and Benefits
Graduate students who have applied to and are now enrolled in NIH-University partnership programs receive an NIH Intramural Research Training Award for stipend, health benefits, and tuition support as needed. This award is renewable up to five years based on the student’s progress toward degree. The Fall 2005 stipend level is $24,000.00. Stipend levels increase yearly. Student studies at both a home university and at NIH.
Deadline
Each program has an individual deadline, for both the home university application and GPP portion of application
For More Information
http://gpp.nih.gov/admissions/index.html
National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships
Purpose
To aid the progress of natural sciences, social sciences and engineering (medicine not included)
Eligibility
Senior and graduate students with fewer than 20 graduate hours should apply. Outstanding GRE and GPA in natural sciences, engineering, math and social sciences.
Awards and Benefits
Many awards and grants available, depending on the year.
Deadline
Numerous deadlines
For More Information
www.nsf.gov
National Science Foundation Minority Graduate Scholarships
Purpose
To encourage beginning graduate students in science and engineering
Eligibility
Seniors and beginning graduate students in sciences or engineering
Awards and Benefits
$19,500
Number of Awards
Many
For More Information
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
P.O. Box 3010
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-3010
Ph# (423) 241-4300
Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships
Purpose
Designed to encourage original and significant study of ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences.
Eligibility
Must have completed all pre-dissertation requirements by the end of November of the year in which they plan to apply. Must be writing on a topic of ethical or religious values, be enrolled in a graduate school in the U.S., must expect to complete Ph. D. by August 2 years after they apply for the fellowship.
Awards and Benefits
Winners will receive $18,500 for 12 months of full-time dissertation writing. Graduate schools will be asked to waive tuition for Newcombe Fellows. These grants are non-renewable.
Number of Awards
28
For More Information
www.woodrow.org/newcombe
Phi Kappa Phi National Fellowships
Purpose
To encourage graduate study at university of student’s choice
Eligibility
Seniors or graduate students who are or are willing to become Phi Kappa Phi members should apply (membership is attainable during application process). An approximate GPA of at least 3.9 and a record of leadership are important. Student needs to have already submitted an application to graduate school
Awards and Benefits
$7,000
Number of Awards
Approximately 50
Deadline
February 1, 2009
For More Information
www.phikappaphi.org
Rhodes Scholarship
Purpose
To prepare scholar-leaders for service to others
Eligibility
Under 25 years of age; outstanding academic record, leadership, energy, and service. Scholars should be intellectually, morally, and physically capable of leadership in any field.
Awards and Benefits
Expenses for 2 or 3 years of study at Oxford
Number of Awards
32
Deadline
September 2008
For More Information
www.rhodesscholar.org
Campus Contact
Carol Helstosky (chelstos@du.edu)
Rotary Scholarship
Purpose
To further international understanding during nine months of study abroad
Eligibility
Undergraduates who are under 25 and unmarried should apply. Graduates who are under 31 should apply. Must have language skills for proposed country and be articulate and well informed. Applicants must show scholarship and leadership.
Awards and Benefits
Expenses for studying abroad for one year
Number of Awards
3 main awards
Deadline
Applicants should complete the 2009-2010 application between January – July 15th, 2008.
For More Information
www.rotary.org/foundation/education/amb_scho/index.html
Schmid Scholarship (DU Honors Program Students Only)
Purpose
The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide financial support (up to $2,500) to undergraduate Honors Program students pursuing their senior thesis/project work; preference is given to those who have an unmet financial need, but who fail to qualify for adequate traditional sources of aid.
Eligibility
Must be an undergraduate student at DU, currently enrolled in the Honors Program.
Awards and Benefits
Up to $2500
Deadline
1 December 2008
For More Information
Download Schmid Scholarship Application
Campus Contact
Shawn Alfrey (salfrey@du.edu)
Tolstoi Guild Endowed Scholarshi (DU students only)
Purpose
To assist current DU students with unmet financial need
Eligibility
The Tolstoi Guild Endowed Scholarship Fund is available to undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens and residents of Colorado, have a grade point average of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, have demonstrated leadership abilities or potential, and have some financial need.
Awards and Benefits
Tolstoi scholars may receive awards up to $1000.
Deadline
May 2008
Number of Awards
4
For More Information
Download Tolstoi Guild Application
Campus Contact
Linda Olson (linda.olson@du.edu)
Truman Scholarship
Purpose
To recognize leaders who will enter public service and to provide them with funds for their senior year and up to 3 years of post graduate education
Eligibility
College juniors who plan to pursue careers in government or public service.
Awards and Benefits
Leadership training and up to $30,000 in financial support
Deadline
Deadline for foundation receipt of application and nomination materials: February 4, 2008. Note to nominees: your campus will likely have an earlier deadline for submission of materials, please make sure to see your campus representative (Campus Deadline January 4, 2008).
Number of Awards
85
For More Information
www.truman.gov
Campus Contact
Rick Caldwell (rcaldwel@du.edu)
Udall Scholarship
Purpose
To honor former Congressman Morris K. Udall of Arizona
Eligibility
Open to college sophomores and juniors preparing for careers related to the environment or related to Native American health care or tribal public policy.
Awards and Benefits
$5,000 award
Campus Deadline
March 2009
For More Information
www.udall.gov
Campus Contact
Mike Keables (mike.keables@du.edu)
Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation: Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Purpose
The program 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.
Eligibility
The Fellow must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international studies at one of the graduate schools identified by the WWNFF. Participating graduate schools provide financial support in the second year of graduate study based on need. Each participant is obligated to perform four and one half years appointment as a Foreign Service Officer
Awards and Benefits
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 with reimbursement for books and one round-trip travel.
Number of Awards
150
For More Information
www.woodrow.org/public-policy/award.html
