Scholarship Opportunities

Boren NSEP Scholarship
Purpose:	Allow U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests but underrepresented in study abroad.
Amount:	Up to $20,000
Eligibility:	U.S. citizen at the time of application. Applying to engage in a study abroad experience in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand that meets home institution standards. Planning to use the scholarship for study abroad, and the study abroad program ends before you graduate.
URL:	http://www.borenawards.org/
Application Deadline:	February
BSC Contact:	Anne Ledvina, Office of International Programs

Boren NSEP Fellowship
Purpose:	Fellowships enable both master's and doctoral level students representing a broad range of academic and professional disciplines to add a significant language and international dimension to their curricula. Boren Fellows study less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Swahili. Funding is available for both domestic and overseas support.
Amount:	Up to $30,000
Eligibility:	U.S. citizen at the time of application. Either enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university located within the United States.
URL:	http://www.borenawards.org/
Application Deadline:	February
BSC Contact:	Anne Ledvina, Office of International Programs

Carnegie Endowment's Junior Fellowship Program
Purpose:	Carnegie Junior Fellows work for one year as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates. Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for books, co-author journal articles and policy papers, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, activists, journalists and government officials.
Amount:	Positions are paid, full-time positions for one year. Junior fellows are currently paid a gross salary of $2,750 per month ($33,000 per year). A full benefits package is also provided.
Eligibility:	Graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year.
URL:	http://www.carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=jrFellows
Application Deadline:	Fall of senior year
BSC Contact:	Anne Ledvina, Office of International Programs

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship
Purpose:	Provides for low-income college seniors and recent college graduates to attend graduate school.
Amount:	Covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the graduate degree chosen. Maximum available per student is $50,000 and 6 years.
Eligibility:	Must have a G.P.A. above 3.5. Students must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their institution.
URL:	http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/
Application Deadline:	Mid-March
BSC Contact:	Michael McInturff

Council of Independent Colleges American Graduate Fellowships
Purpose:	To promote and support doctoral study in the humanities by accomplished graduates of small and mid-sized private liberal arts colleges.
Amount:	Two fellowships, worth up to $50,000 each and renewable for a second year, awarded annually for a period of five years. The first awards will be made in January 2007 for graduate study beginning Fall 2007.
Eligibility:	Students from eligible institutions who enroll in doctoral programs at any of 23 leading independent research universities in the United States, Great Britain, and Ireland. Eligible fields of study include history, philosophy, literature and languages, and fine arts.
URL:	http://www.cic.edu/projects_services/grants/americangrad.asp
Application Deadline:	October
BSC Contact:	Associate Provost

Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow
Purpose:	This Congressional Hunger Center project is a unique leadership development opportunity for motivated individuals seeking to make a difference in the struggle to eliminate hunger and poverty. Involves six months of field work with urban and rural community-based organizations and six months of public policy work with national organizations in D. C. Provides a deep understanding of hunger and poverty which helps participants to find innovative solutions and create a political will to end hunger.
Amount:	$14,500 for living expenses plus $3,500 end of service award.
Eligibility:	Any U.S. citizen with a Bachelor's degree, leadership experience, and a firm commitment to social justice.
URL:	http://www.hungercenter.org/national/national.htm
Application Deadline:	January of senior year
BSC Contact:	Kristin Harper

Fulbright Program for U.S. Students
Purpose:	Grants vary by country and type of grant. There are Full Grants to countries or regions around the world that allow for graduate study and research in a variety of disciplines the year following graduation, Teaching Assistantships in countries around the world and specialized grants in areas such as business, Islamic Civilization, and service.
Amount:	Full expenses or travel costs
Eligibility:	U.S. citizen with B. A. degree (or equivalent) who is in good health and has sufficient written and spoken proficiency in language of the host country.
URL:	http://us.fulbrightonline.org/about.html
Application Deadline:	October of senior year
BSC Contact:	Anne Ledvina, Office of International Programs

Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Purpose:	Graduate study at the University of Cambridge. Should be under age of 30 and can be from any country except the United Kingdom.
Amount:	Full cost of study at Cambridge – all approved University and College tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, a discretionary allowance for study-related activities, and one return economy airfare between the UK and the scholar's normal country of residence.
Eligibility:	Must be admitted to Cambridge through normal procedures (not through the Trust) and must apply for one of the full time residential courses as listed on the website.
URL:	http://www.gatesscholar.org/
Application Deadline:	Early October
BSC Contact:	Associate Provost

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Purpose:	To encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
Amount:	$7,500 annually
Eligibility:	Must be nominated by a Goldwater Faculty Representative at the student's institution.
URL:	http://www.act.org/goldwater/
Application Deadline:	January of sophomore or junior year
BSC Contact:	Laura Stultz

Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET)
Purpose:	Teaching English in Japan for one to three years, with possibilities of serving in local government organizations as well as public or private primary, junior high or senior high schools.
Amount:	$32,000 per year
Eligibility:	Have Bachelor's degree in any subject, excellent skills in designated language, keen interest in country and culture of Japan, and not lived in Japan for 3 or more of the past 8 years.
URL:	http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/jet/index.html
Application Deadline:	Fall of senior year
BSC Contact:	Anne Ledvina, Office of International Programs

James Madison Graduate Fellowship
Purpose:	For students pursuing a Master of Arts or Education in order to teach American History, American Government, or Social Studies in grades 7-12.
Amount:	Maximum award is $24,000 for two years
Eligibility:	Must be a current senior who plans to teach for the amount of years the Fellowship was used.
URL:	http://www.jamesmadison.com/
Application Deadline:	February of senior year
BSC Contact:	Louanne Jacobs

Marshall Scholarships
Purpose:	For two years of study at a British University in any discipline at the undergraduate or graduate level. Program helps Marshall Scholars gain an understanding and appreciation of contemporary Britain and motivates them to act as ambassadors between the USA and the UK.
Amount:	Full Expenses, including daily travel or research grants, travel to and from the US, annual book grant, university fees, etc.
Eligibility:	Must be a US citizen holding their first undergraduate degree by the time of receipt of the scholarship. Should have a 3.7 GPA in their degree and not have studied for or hold a degree (or equivalent) from a British University.
URL:	http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
Application Deadline:	October of senior year
BSC Contact:	John Tatter

George M. Mitchell Postgraduate Scholarship (The US-Ireland Alliance)
Purpose:	Provides stipend for one-year graduate study in any discipline offered at an institution of higher learning in Ireland and/or Northern Ireland.
Amount:	Tuition, housing, a living expenses stipend of $11,000, and international travel.
Eligibility:	Must be between 18-30 years of age.
URL:	http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=34
Application Deadline:	October 1st
BSC Contact:	Associate Provost

Rhodes Scholarship
Purpose:	For graduate study at Oxford University in England for up to three years.
Amount:	Full Expenses
Eligibility:	Applicants should be 18, but not yet 24. Students should be able to show high academic and intellectual achievement in combination with integrity of character, interest in and respect for fellow beings, ability to lead, and energy to use their talents to the fullest. In most years, a Rhodes Scholar is selected from an institution which has not formerly supplied a successful applicant.
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Application Deadline:	October of senior year
BSC Contact:	Mark Lester

Rotary Academic-Year and Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships
Purpose:	For 1 year or multi-year study in another country.
Amount:	Up to $12,000 for 3 months, $17,000 for 6 months, $25,000 for an academic year or $12,500 per year.
Eligibility:	For any of the Rotary scholarships, applicants must contact the local Rotary club to determine whether funds are available and when the deadlines are.
URL:	http://www.rotary.org
Application Deadline:	Spring of junior year
BSC Contact:	Associate Provost

Rotary Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship
Purpose:	For three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country.
Amount:	$12,000 for 3 months and $17,000 for 6 months.
Eligibility:	Applications are considered for candidates interested in studying Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Swedish.
URL:	http://www.rotary.org
Application Deadline:	Spring of junior year
BSC Contact:	Associate Provost

Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Purpose:	For graduate study leading to a career in government or elsewhere in public service and non-profit sector.
Amount:	$30,000
Eligibility:	Students must be nominated by their undergraduate institution. Should be highly involved with student government, community service-related activities not organized by the school, government internships, or partisan political activities and campaigns. Students should also be comfortable with working in public service for 3 of the first 7 years after completing a foundation funded program.
URL:	http://www.truman.gov/
Application Deadline:	January of junior year
BSC Contact:	Jeanne Jackson

Morris K. Udall Scholarship
Purpose:	To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; to Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy or to careers related to Native health care.
Amount:	$5,000
Eligibility:	Must be committed to one of the careers listed above, with at least a B equivalent GPA. Applicants are nominated by a faculty representative.
URL:	http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/MKUScholarship/MKUScholarship.aspx
Application Deadline:	March of each year (sophomore- or junior-level students)
BSC Contact:	Ed Brands

US 2 Program: United Methodist Church Global Ministries
Purpose:	Two-year post-graduate domestic service program through the United Methodist Church that encourages its participants to deepen their faith while learning from and serving with community based organizations. US-2's will boldly reexamine their role and participation in society as they struggle with hunger, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, illiteracy, children at risk, substance abuse, racism, domestic violence, and inadequate health care.
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Eligibility:	For students with a strong commitment to the Christian faith with indication of potential leadership in church and society. Prospective interns should have a willingness to adopt a subsistence lifestyle and to become part of a collective community of interns.
URL:	http://new.gbgm-umc.org/about/us/mp/missionaries/youngadults/us2/
Application Deadline:	February 1
BSC Contact:	Laura Sisson

The director of exploration term and contract learning serves as the college's resource for select postgraduate scholarships and coordinates the efforts of students seeking these scholarships with appropriate faculty. For more information, contact Katy Leonard at 226-4647 or kleonard@bsc.edu.