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Current Scholarship List
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Please Note:
The Scholarships listed on this page are randomly posted.
Application deadlines and procedures vary by scholarship sponsor.
Refer to each link for specific details.
JSRI only provides these links as resources for interested students.
The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
at the University of Vermont
USDA Multicultural Fellowships
The Rubenstein School is a multi-disciplinary academic unit that strives to integrate across the disciplines to create knowledge and develop solutions to a broad array of environmental issues. Fellows will pursue research on any of a range of topics related to healthy forested ecosystems in Vermont and elsewhere.
MASTERS PROGRAM
STUDY ECOSYSTEM HEALTH
BENEFITS
The fellowship will provide:
1) a full tuition scholarship for the two-year program ($34,860)
2) two years of health insurance ($3,792)
3) a two-year stipend of $36,000 ($18,000/year)
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the fellowships, multicultural* candidates should be citizens or nationals of the United States as determined in accordance with Federal Law. Candidates should not have completed two semesters or equivalent hours of full-time graduate study or been previously enrolled in an academic program at the master’s degree level. Completed applications must be submitted by Feb. 1, 2010. Please contact Carolyn Goodwin Kueffner (cgoodwin@uvm.edu, 802-656-2511) for instructions.
PH.D. PROGRAM
STUDY ECOSYSTEM HEALTH
BENEFITS
The fellowship will provide:
1) a full tuition scholarship for three years (approx. $52,300)
2) three years of health insurance (approx. $5,700)
3) a three-year stipend of $73,500 ($24,500/year)
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the fellowships, multicultural1 candidates should be citizens or nationals of the United States as determined in accordance with Federal Law, have, or be near completion of an MS degree in a related field. Completed applications must be submitted by Feb. 1, 2010. Please contact Carolyn Goodwin Kueffner (cgoodwin@uvm.edu, 802-656-2511) for instructions.
*USDA definition: "Multicultural means the variety of interests, talents, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds of students that enhance the overall educational experience of all students."
NEW LISTINGS POSTED Nov. 10, 2009
Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program
The Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program combines a paid public policy internship with two career skills seminars and weekly policy lectures. You’ll gain real-world experience, take a crash course in market-based policy analysis, and hone your professional skills. The intensive ten-week program begins in June and includes a $1,500 stipend and a housing allowance.
Deadline: Jan 31, 2010
Link: http://www.theihs.org/ContentSelectionList.aspx?id=924
CIEE Scholarships
For many students, a study abroad experience is only possible with financial assistance. Each year CIEE awards scholarships and grants to students who plan to study overseas. Please read the eligibility criteria and the application procedures for each scholarship carefully.
Deadline: April 1, 2010
Link: http://ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarships,
Internships,
and Fellowships
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute offers undergraduate and graduate scholarships for "Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future."
Deadline: Scholarship deadline: April 16, 2010
Internship deadlines: Spring: Nov. 13, 2009
Summer: Feb. 10, 2010
Fall: April 30, 2010
Fellowship deadline: February 19, 2010
Link: http://www.chci.org/scholarships/, http://www.chci.org/internships/, http://www.chci.org/fellowships/
Department of Commerce Internship for Post Secondary Students
Provides opportunities to participate in hands-on education and training related to the Department of Commerce. Interns work in the Department of Commerce headquarters, division offices, and filed centers in Washington D.C., Georgia, and Illinois. Undergraduates receive a $500 monthly stipend and graduate students receive a $600 monthly stipend along with a $150 housing stipend.
Deadline: Dec. 31, 2009 for Fall internship
Jan. 19, 2010 for Summer internship
July 30, 2010 for Fall internship
Link: http://see.orau.org/ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10038
FastWeb Scholarships
Realize your dream of an education by searching for college scholarships! With the price of college soaring to new levels, FastWeb has the most comprehensive awards database available to students, parents, and educators. With 1.5 million college scholarships and grants worth more than $3.4 billion, FastWeb allows you to spend more time pursuing your educational goals and less time worrying about rising tuition costs.
Deadline: please check different scholarships deadlines
Link: http://www.fastweb.com/content/college-scholarships
Film and Fiction Scholarships
Film & Fiction Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded by the Institute for Humane Studies to students pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree and who share an appreciation for the potential and promise of a free society. During the past ten years, IHS has awarded more than $270,000 in scholarships.
Deadline: Jan. 15, 2010
Link: http://theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=468
HACU National Internship Program
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is currently recruiting undergraduate and graduate
students for summer- and semester-long paid internships at federal agencies and private corporations in Washington, DC, and throughout the country. These 10- and 15-week internship programs are designed to allow
college students to gain professional development experience that will enable them to make career choices. This
program provides over 600 internship opportunities annually with nearly 40 federal agencies and major
corporations.
Deadline: Spring Internship: November 6, 2009
Summer Internship: February 26, 2010
Fall: June 18, 2010
Link: www.hnip.net, http://www.hnip.net/intern/contentID.10/intern.asp
Hayek Fund for Scholars
The Hayek Fund for Scholars provides awards of up to $1,000 to graduate students and untenured faculty members for career-advancing activities. The award is open to graduate students who intend to pursue academic careers and untenured faculty members whose academic work contributes to the understanding of the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society or to the understanding of the classical liberal or libertarian tradition.
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Link: http://theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=516
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Internship
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund has created LOFT (Latinos On Fast Track) to "systematically identify, prepare and place emerging Latino professionals in industry specific jobs to bolster the Latino management presence in America’s workforce“.
Deadline: please check website for different scholarships deadlines
Link: www.hispanicfund.org or www.hispanicheritage.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education.
Founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing
college education among Hispanic Americans.
Deadline: Dec. 15, 2009
Link: http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx, http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=424
Humane Studies Fellowships
Scholarships up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad. Humane Studies
Fellowships are awarded by the Institute for Humane Studies to students interested in exploring the principles,
practices, and institutions necessary for a free society through their academic work.
Deadline: Dec. 31, 2009
Link: http://theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=491
Institute of International Education Internships
The Institute of International Education (IIE) administers scholarship programs funded by the Ford, Goldman Sachs, and General Electric foundations in Mexico and Brazil. Intern responsibilities include assistance in promotional activities, communication with universities and with Mexican students, response to requests for information, and management of on-line applications and Access databases. In addition, interns are involved in program development initiatives that include research, proposal writing and budget preparation. This program is open to students from U.S. universities who have either recently graduated (with an undergraduate degree), or are enrolled in a graduate program. No specific field of study is required.
Deadlines: Spring: Nov. 30, 2009
Summer: May 15, 2010
Fall: July 1, 2010
Link: http://www.iielatinamerica.org/cgi-bin/contenido.pl?p=internship
Institute for Humane Studies Journalism and Production Internships
Apply now for a fall internship in journalism or production. Placements available across the county. All positions are paid and include a travel and housing allowance.
Deadline: Spring: Nov. 15, 2009
Summer: Jan. 31, 2010 (journalism), Feb 15, 2010 (production)
Fall: July 1, 2010
Link: http://www.theihs.org/
Institute for Humane Studies Scholarships
Humane Studies Fellowship grants scholarships of up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad. Scholarships up to $10,000 to support the study of filmmaking or creative writing. Graduate research fellowships come with a $3,000 stipend and an opportunity to present work at two academic seminars.
Deadline: please check different scholarships deadlines
Link: http://www.theihs.org/ContentSelectionList.aspx?id=924
Institute of International Education Internships (in International Non-Profit Organizations)
The Institute of International Education (IIE), Office for Latin American in Mexico City, has hosted an internship
program for over 25 years for undergraduate or graduate students who wish to gain experience in an international non-profit organization. The office seeks candidates for the internship program in two separate administrative offices within IIE/Latin America: the Scholarship Division and the Educational Advising Division.
Deadline: Summer: March 15, 2010
Fall: June 15, 2010
Link: http://www.iielatinamerica.org/cgi-bin/contenido.pl?p=internship
Institute of International Education Scholarships
Administration, promotion and development of scholarship programs with academic, corporate and institutional
managers. Current scholars, candidates and applicants: please write to us or visit scholarships section for more
information.
Deadline: NA
Link: http://www.iielatinamerica.org/cgi-bin/contenido.pl?p=contacto_becas
Inter-American Foundation’s Grassroots Development Fellowship Program
IAF's Fellowships are intended to increase awareness of grassroots development efforts while building a community of professionals and scholars knowledgeable in the subject. Fellows examine the efforts of the rural and urban poor to improve their lives, their methods of organization and production, and the policies and programs designed to alleviate their poverty. The IAF disseminates research findings of its Fellows to a broad audience concerned with development.
Deadline: Dec. 31, 2009
Link: http://www.iie.org/Website/WPreview.cfm?WID=187
International Atlantic Economic Society Paper Competition
The Atlantic Economic Society is encouraging undergrad students to submit a paper on economics. Winners will
receive a $500 check, a plaque, and a complementary publication in the Atlantic Economic Journal.
Deadline: 2010 dates unavailable
Link: http://www.econsources.com/econsources_bestundergraduatepapercompetition.asp?PageID=139
IUPLR Summer Workshop on Health and Obesity – University of Notre Dame
The Inter-University Program for Latino Research (IUPLR) is holding its eighth annual 3-day workshop on Latino
health and obesity at the University of Notre Dame from July 13-15. This IUPLR Summer Research Workshop will
build on the success of last years’ workshop and focus on skill building. This workshop is aimed at new researchers interested in building their network to develop research collaborative proposals. While the conference is oriented primarily toward faculty, we will also consider advanced graduate students at the dissertation stage. For more information, please see the link below, or contact María Elena Bessignano by e-mail at bessignano.1@nd.edu .
Deadline: 2010 dates not available
Link: http://www.nd.edu/~iuplr/workshop.htm
The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) helps ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in the U.S. and abroad. The NSF welcomes applications from all qualified students and strongly encourages under-represented populations, including women, under-represented racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities, to apply for this fellowship.
Deadline: Nov. 2-12 depending on field of study
Link: http://www.nsfgrfp.org/
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy Doctoral Fellowships
University of New Mexico
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Center for Health Policy at the University of New Mexico will be awarding up to ten new fellowships of $24,000 each with full tuition remission and student health insurance for a total value of more than $31,000 (for nonresident students) and three or more new dissertation fellowships of $12,000 with similar benefits for the academic year 2010-11. All awards are annual (twelve months) with the possibility of renewal for students in good academic standing. Nominees for the fellowship must demonstrate an interest in health services research or policy analysis that aligns with the mission of the Center. Students must be accepted or currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in a social science department at UNM to be eligible for this award. At least half of the new awards are reserved for students in a Ph.D. program in Economics, Political Science, or Sociology. Prospective and current students should contact their department graduate committee chair or the department chair to discuss eligibility for the award.
Application Procedure. To apply students should submit a copy of their application to (or letter of acceptance in) a Ph.D. program in the social sciences at UNM, copies of all college transcripts, a current Curriculum Vita, 3 academic letter of reference, and a written statement (maximum of 2 pages) that highlights any prior experience or background in the research or study of health services or policy analysis as it relates to the mission of the Center.
Other Benefits. The RWJF Center for Health Policy provides fellows with opportunities to engage in a variety of experiences that will enhance their scholarship skills, including travel for research purposes and/or to attend national meetings and to engage in a wide variety of research programs and project. The particular program of study is designed by each Fellow as part of an educational plan developed in consultation with the Fellows’ department advisor and Center staff prior to the start of the award year. All students accepting RWJF Center awards for 2009-10 must be enrolled full-time in their department (minimum nine graduate credit hours for doctoral fellows and three
graduate credit hours as ABD for Dissertation Fellows).
Deadline: Jan. 29, 2010
Link: http://healthpolicy.unm.edu
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships – University of New Mexico
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Center for Health Policy at the University of New Mexico will be awarding three or more new dissertation fellowships of $12,000 with similar benefits as the Doctoral Fellowships (see above) for the academic year 2010-11. All awards are annual (twelve months) with the possibility of renewal for students in good academic standing. Nominees for the fellowship must demonstrate an interest in health services research or policy analysis that aligns with the mission of the Center. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program at UNM and demonstrate an interest in health services research or policy analysis. Preference will
be given to students who are ABD (all coursework and qualifying exams successfully completed), and working on a dissertation that is associated with the mission of the Center.
Application Procedure. To apply students should submit a copy of their application to (or letter of acceptance in) a Ph.D. program in the social sciences at UNM, copies of all college transcripts, a current Curriculum Vita, three academic letters of reference, and a written statement (maximum of two pages) that highlights any prior experience or background in the research or study of health services or policy analysis as it relates to the mission of the Center.
Deadline: Jan. 29, 2010
Link: http://healthpolicy.unm.edu
Summer Undergraduate Minority Research (SUMR) program in Health Economics
To prepare top candidates to pursue research in health services and epidemiology, the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI) and the Health Care Management Department (HCMD) of the Wharton School are seeking applicants for our summer research program for underrepresented minority undergraduate students and interested others. Candidates from minority groups that are underrepresented in the field of health services (African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, and Pacific Islander) are particularly encouraged to apply. The Summer Undergraduate Minority Research (SUMR) program, in its eleventh year, provides rising sophomores, juniors and seniors with an opportunity to receive a generous monthly stipend to conduct health services research on a topic of their choice, under the guidance of Penn faculty. The purpose of SUMR is to prepare and encourage top minority students to pursue academic and research careers in health services research and epidemiology. In addition to conducting research, SUMR Scholars will participate in an orientation program, enroll in a GRE prep course, attend weekly seminars, attend a national conference in Boston, and network with health services researchers and epidemiologists. The program runs from late May through mid-August and currently is funded by LDI, HCMD and the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP). Past supporters, and/or supporters of individual SUMR Scholars, have included the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Penn’s Center for Diversity Health Education and Research, Penn’s School of Nursing, and the Provost’s Diversity Fund.
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2009
Link: http://www.upenn.edu/ldi/sumr/
Travel Award Programs
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Southwest Airlines are accepting applications for their travel award program. Roundtrip airline tickets will be given to students with socio-economic needs for travel to college this fall.
Deadline: 2010 dates unavailable
Link: http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Lanzate_EN.asp
RECURRING SCHOLARSHIPS
- Bell Labs Fellowships for Underrepresented Minorities
http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html2)
- Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate
- Student Video Scholarships
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
- Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships
http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html
- Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
http://holocaust.hklaw.com
- Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
http://www.aynrand.org/contests
- Gates Millennlum Scholarships (major)
http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12
- Xerox Scholarships for Students
http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp
- Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
- National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
- Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html
- Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm
- FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships
http://www.finaid.org
- Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships
- Microsoft Scholarship Program
http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp
- WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search
http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp
- Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits
http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope
- William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
- Multiple List of Minority Scholarships
http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/black.html
- Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
- BOEING scholarships (some HBCU connects)
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships
- Easley National Scholarship Program
http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
- Maryland Artists Scholarships
http://www.maef.org
- Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship
(S. Florida AA Students)
http://www.jackituckfield.org
- Historically B! lack College & University Scholarships
http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
- Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm
- International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org
- College Board Scholarship Search
http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
- Burger King Scholarship Program
http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org
- Siemens Westinghouse Competition
http://www.siemens-foundation.org
- GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds
http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
- CollegeNet's Scholarship Database
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
- Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
http://www.aflcio.org/scholarships/scholar.htm
- Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from
Black Excel http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
- Scholarship &Financial Aid Help
http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
- Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)
http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm
- FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com
- Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html
- Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies
http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm
- HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html
- Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html
- INROADS internships
http://www.inroads.org
- ACT-SO bEURoeOlympics of the Mind> ">B Scholarships
http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml
- Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp
- ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
- Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES
- RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html
- The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
http://www.roothbertfund.org/schol
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