This Document Is a List of External Scholarship, Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, and Gap Year Opportunities
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This document is a list of external scholarship, study abroad, internship, volunteer, and gap year opportunities. Please note: This is not a complete list of all scholarships available. We are willing to work with students on other opportunities as well. Our mission is to help students develop the vision, experience, and skills to be independent, engaged scholars. Please contact us. (P) 270.745.5043 (A) 1906 College Heights Blvd. #31082 (E) [email protected] Audra Jennings, Interim Director, Office of Scholar Development, [email protected] Table of Contents: Category: Page: Undergraduate 02 External Scholarship, Study Abroad, Teaching, Grant, and Fellowship Opportunities 02 Gap Year, Volunteer, Service, and Teaching Opportunities 70 Internships/Summer Opportunities 78 Graduate (ugrad. juniors and seniors are STRONGLY encouraged to look at this list too) 97 External Scholarship, Study Abroad, Teaching, Grant, and Fellowship Opportunities 97 Gap Year, Volunteer, Service, and Teaching Opportunities 177 Internships/Summer Opportunities 187 UNDERGRADUATE: External Scholarship, Study Abroad, Teaching, Grant, and Fellowship Opportunities A. Patrick Charnon Scholarship Deadline: Post Marked on or after January 15 and on or before March 31, 2010 Description: They support students who have demonstrated their commitment to build communities. The selection committee looks for candidates who value tolerance, compassion, and respect for all people in their communities and who have demonstrated their commitment to these values by their actions. Value: $1,500/ year, and it can be reapplied for each year. Eligibility: Recipients must be admitted or enrolled in a full‐time undergraduate program of study in an accredited four‐year college or university in the United States. They must maintain good academic standing and make progress toward a degree. Area(s) of study: Open to all fields How to apply: Download application and complete; essay; three letters of recommendation; transcripts Website: http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html Abbot and Fenner Business Consultants Deadline: June 19 Description: Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. Value: Scholarship award is up to $1,000 each year. Eligibility: Available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution; between the ages of 16 and 30. Area(s) of study: Open to all areas How to Apply: Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics listed on the scholarship page of the website. Website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Alliance for Young Artist & Writers Description: This site has scholarships for student pursuing research to advance equality for women. Website: http://www.aauw.org/education/fga//fellowships_grants/career_development.cfm American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Description: Founded in 1900, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) is the national organization representing pharmacy education in the United States. Through their website they detail information about scholarship opportunities and funding for pharmacy school. Area(s) of study: pharmacy Website: www.aacp.org American Association of University WomenMaster’s and First Professional Awards Deadline: January 10, 2010 (2011 deadline not released yet) Description: These fellowships are awarded to women who intend to pursue a degree in one of the designated degree programs where women's participation traditionally has been low. Plus women of color who are pursuing a MBA, JD, MD, or OD. Value: Award is $5,000 ‐ $12,000 for the year. Eligibility: College senior or first year graduate student; U.S. citizenship; Woman Area(s) of study: Architecture, Computer/Information Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics How to apply: Nomination not required; applications are available Aug. 1‐ November 15 Website: http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/selected.cfm American Astronomical Society Description: AAS offers many grants, prizes, and awards. Please view the site below for a comprehensive list. Website: http://aas.org/grants American Bar Association Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund Deadline: March 1 Description: The mission of the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund is to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to them. In addition to whether the applicant is a member of a racial and/or ethnic minority that has been underrepresented in the legal profession, the applicant's financial need; personal, family, and educational background; personal statement; and participation in community service activities will be considered. Value: $5,000 for financial assistance. An award made to an entering first‐year student may be renewable for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during his or her time in law school. Eligibility: College seniors; U.S. citizenship; Under‐represented minority Area(s) of study: Law How to apply: Students apply directly; no nomination requirement Website: http://www.abanet.org/fje/losfpage.html American Chemistry Society Description: ACS is a congressionally chartered independent membership organization that represents professionals at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry and sciences that involve chemistry. Through this site there are numerous grants, fellowships, awards, internship, scholarships, and study abroad opportunities for those in the chemistry and sciences fields. Click on the site below for an entire list, and find one for you. Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_FUNDING&node_id=136&use_sec =false&__uuid=b89792a6‐3a3e‐492c‐9dc8‐90ac11c75d52 American Copy Editors Society Description: College juniors, seniors and graduate students who have demonstrated an interest in and aptitude for copy editing have until Nov. 15 to apply for several scholarships awarded each year by the ACES Education Fund, an affiliate of the American Copy Editors Society. Website: http://www.copydesk.org/edfund/index.php#aubespin American Indian Science and Engineering Society Description: The AISES mission is to increase substantially the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science and other related technology disciplines. The site lists several internship and scholarship opportunities. For a complete list please see the site below. Website: http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships American Institute of Certified Public Accounts Description: The AICPA is committed to promoting awareness and integration of the accounting profession to ethnically diverse populations. To achieve its goals, the AICPA Minority Initiatives Committee oversees a comprehensive program of scholarship support, faculty development, and partnerships with outreach organizations. Through this site there are numerous grants, fellowships, and workshop opportunities for those in the Political Science fields. Click on the site below for an entire list, and find one for you. Website: http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/index.htm American Musicological Society Description: This society offers many scholarships, awards, travel grants, and publishing grants. Website: http://www.ams‐net.org/index.php American Philosophical Society Description: The APS has assisted thousands of scholars in the past and encourages all eligible candidates to apply for our grants and fellowships. We are accepting applications across seven programs from predoctoral and postdoctoral applicants in a wide range of fields in the humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences. Complete program, eligibility, and application details are given below and on the individual program pages. Website: http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/ American Political Science Association Description: The American Political Science Association, founded in 1903, is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 15,000 members in over 80 countries. With a range of programs and services for individuals, departments and institutions, APSA brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors within and outside academe in order to expand awareness and understanding of politics. Through this site there are numerous grants, fellowships, and award opportunities for those in the Political Science fields. Click on the site below for an entire list, and find one for you. Website: http://www.apsanet.org/content_3115.cfm American Psychological Foundation grants Description: APF is seeking to seed innovation through supporting projects and programs that use psychology to solve social problems. APF grants align with our mission of enhancing psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential. We offer grants for Early Career Funding and Seed Grants for Research and for Targeted Programs. Website: http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/grants/index.aspx AmericanScandinavian Foundation Awards Deadline: November 1 Description: Offers fellowships and grants to individuals who wish to pursue interests in research, study, or creative arts in one or more Scandinavian countries for up to one year. Value: Fellowships (up to $20,000) Grants (normally $4,000) Eligibility: Graduating seniors (or graduates); U.S. citizenship; some ability with language of host country Area(s) of Study: Open to all