Office of Nationally Competitive Awards: 2019-2020 Application Cycle
Welcome! This guide is meant to serve as a jumping off point for UTSA students to explore awards and fellowships. The list of awards in this document are organized alphabetically and are coded with the following markers: Class-year eligibility Academic area emphasis Research emphasis Service or Leadership emphasis Experiential learning emphasis Internationally-hosted
Students are encouraged to work with the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards and Fellowships as early as possible to discuss the application process. Preparation of materials for major award may take months of preparation, and application materials should reflect this high level of preparation. Letters of recommendation should be substantive reflections on the student that emphasize their competitiveness for the award.
If you have questions about this process, please contact Andrew Chapman, Honors College, Director of Nationally Competitive Awards and Fellowships at [email protected].
Intuitional Endorsements for National Awards and Fellowships
Some awards may require an institutional endorsement. To request an endorsement, students should first meet to signal intent to the listed advisor in this guide or the advisor listed on the national award website. In order to receive an institutional endorsement, students should submit copies of all application materials, including letters of recommendation and required essays, no later than 30 days prior to the published deadline for the award. Please include your student ID and current contact information when submitting the application materials. The letter of endorsement, in most cases, will be a short statement that indicates
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the student, based on assessment of application materials, has the support of the institution. It should not substitute as a letter of recommendation. Please note that for some awards, the institution may have a quota of the number of students that it can nominate or the institution may determine not to nominate a student for further consideration. All requests will be considered by a committee made up of faculty and administrators.
List of Scholarships and Fellowships Requiring Institutional Endorsement Goldwater Scholarship Killam Fellowships Program Marshall Scholarship Maryland-HHMI Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program Mitchell Scholarship NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Boulder) NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Gaithersburg) Rhodes Scholarship Truman Scholarship Udall Scholarship
List of Scholarships and Fellowships Requiring Institutional Certification Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
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List of Scholarships and Fellowships applicable before senior year Amgen Scholars U.S. Program Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Boren Scholarship Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program The Critical Language Scholarship Program DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship DAAD University Summer Course Grant Davis – Putter Scholarship Fund Fellows for Peace Freeman-Asia Fulbright Commission UK Summer Institutes Goldwater Scholarship Hollings Scholarship Humanity in Action Killam Fellowships Program Maryland-HHMI Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Boulder) NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Gaithersburg) PPIA Fellowship Obama Foundation Fellowship Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Truman Scholarship Udall Scholarship
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Amgen Scholars U.S. Program • 2nd-4th year • STEM • Research • Experiential
Science and Biotechnology Summer Research Program for Undergraduates: Students are hosted at one of 13 institutions in the United States (Cal Tech, Columbia/Barnard, Duke, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, National Institutes of Health, Stanford, Cal Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Francisco, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale). Amgen Scholars study any disciplines related to the discovery, development, manufacture and delivery of human therapeutics, as well as the overall biomedical and biotechnology enterprise
Award: Financial support varies by institution
Requirements Sophomores (at least 3 semesters of college experience), Juniors, and non- graduating Seniors U.S. Citizen or permanent resident Undergraduate enrolled in a four-year college or university in the United States, Puerto Rico, or other U.S. Territories Cumulative GPA average of 3.2 or higher Seeking a Ph.D. or M.D. – Ph.D. Institutional endorsement required: No
Deadline: Varies by institution; typically early February
More info: http://www.amgenscholars.com/us-program
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Boren Fellowship • M.A./Ph.D. • All academic disciplines • Language • Research • International
An initiative of the National Security Education Program that funds U.S. graduate students seeking to study less commonly taught languages underrepresented in study abroad. Students in graduate Cyber Security programs are especially encouraged to apply.
Award: Up to $24,000 for overseas study of 9-12 months
Requirements Students interested in working with Federal National Security Commit to working in the federal government for a minimum of 1 year after graduation U.S. Citizen Enrolling in an overseas program in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand Enrolled or applying to a graduate program in a U.S. college or university Must not graduate until completion of fellowship Institutional endorsement required: No
Deadline: End of January
More info: https://www.borenawards.org/fellowships/boren-fellowship-basics
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected]); UTSA Education Abroad Services, [email protected], 210-458-7204
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Boren Scholarship • 1st-3rd year • All academic disciplines • Language • International
An initiative of the National Security Education Program that funds U.S. undergraduate students seeking to study less commonly taught languages underrepresented in study abroad. Students in Cyber Security programs and STEM programs are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to look at Flagship Initiatives in African, Indonesian, South Asian, and Turkish languages.
Award: $8000 for a summer program (STEM); $10,000 for a semester (STEM); $20,000 for a 6-12 month period
Requirements Students interested in working with Federal National Security Commit to working in the federal government for a minimum of 1 year after graduation U.S. Citizen Priority for applicants seeking a minimum of 6 months overseas Summer Program must be a minimum of 8 weeks and limited to science, technology, engineering and mathematics students Enrolling in an overseas program in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand Enrolled in an undergraduate program in a U.S. college or university Institutional endorsement required: No
Deadline: End of January
More info: https://www.borenawards.org/scholarships/program-basics/boren- scholarship-basics
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected]); UTSA Education Abroad Services, [email protected], 210-458-7204
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Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program • Graduate • International Affairs • International • Experiential
This transatlantic initiative offers the opportunity to complete a comprehensive professional development program in Germany to 15 unique students for a duration of 8 months (July – February) or 11 months (July – May). Bosch Fellows act as consultants in their field of expertise at leading public or private institutions in Germany. In addition, they participate in professional seminars, where they travel to meet and exchange ideas with experts and decision makers from Germany and Europe. Bosch Fellows receive private tutoring prior to their departure for Germany and participate in 8 weeks of intensive language courses in Berlin. Fellows are from the fields of public policy and administration, foreign and security policy, urban and regional planning, business, journalism and communications, law, or cultural and arts management (ex. museum, theater, orchestra).
Award: Fully funded participation in the program
Requirements U.S. Citizen only Age 40 or younger upon application deadline Preference for graduate students 5 years of full-time paid professional experience in a preferred field Online application form, short essay responses, resume, university transcripts, and two letters of recommendation Institutional endorsement required: No
Deadline: early November
More info: http://culturalvistas.org/programs/abroad/robert-bosch-foundation- fellowship/
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The Critical Language Scholarship Program • 1st- Ph.D. • All academic disciplines • Language • Experiential • International
A selective domestic and overseas summer language and cultural immersion program aiming to broaden the base of Americans studying and mastering of critical need languages. Provides opportunities at every level of language learning. For programs in which the student is required to have prior knowledge of the language, the student should demonstrate that they have taken advantage of opportunities to study that language at their home institution or elsewhere.
Award: Almost fully-funded participation in the program
Requirements Undergraduate (freshman – seniors) and Graduate students in every field o Must be seeking a degree o Must be enrolled in a U.S. institution U.S. Citizen 18 years of age or older Ability to acquire a visa from desired country of study Applying for a language not a country Institutional endorsement required: No
Deadline: early November
More info: http://www.clscholarship.org/information-for/applicants
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected]), Office of Nationally Competitive Awards
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DAAD RISE Internship • 2nd-3rd year • STEM • Research • Experiential • International
A summer internship program for undergraduates from the United States, Canada and the UK in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering and computer science. It offers completion of a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions for a duration of 10 weeks to 3 months.
Award: A monthly scholarship of 750 Euros for one full month; DAAD provides health insurance, accident and personal liability insurance.
Requirements Undergraduates studying at a North American, British or Irish University Full-time student majoring in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences or engineering (or a closely related field) Will have completed at least 2 years of a degree program by the time of the internship placement Prove that you will maintain undergraduate status after the internship has taken place Institutional endorsement required: No
Deadline: Application portal opens early-November and closes mid-December
More info: https://www.daad.de/rise/en/
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Davis – Putter Scholarship Fund • 1st-3rd year • All academic disciplines • Service • Experiential • International
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund aids people active in movements for social and economic justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement. Early recipients worked for civil rights, against McCarthyism and for peace in Vietnam. Recent grantees have been active in the struggle against racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of oppression; building the movement for economic justice; and creating peace through international anti-imperialist solidarity. Applicants must have participated in activities in the US, and there is a strong preference for applicants who plan on working in this country.
Award: Maximum amount of $15,000 per year (from July 1 through June 30)
Requirements Must be living in the United States All undergraduates and graduates enrolled in an accredited school. History and experience in progressive activism Personal statement FAFSA Worksheet 2 Letters of Recommendation Institutional Endorsement Required: No
Deadline: Late March
More info: http://www.davisputter.org/apply-for-scholarships/
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Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program • 4th year- Graduate • All academic disciplines • Service and Leadership • Experiential
Based in Washington D.C., the Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program trains 16-20 future young aspiring community leaders committed to racial equity and social justice. Fellows are placed for the first five months of their fellowship with community-based organizations across the country. Each host organization identifies specific goals and outcomes for the fellows and provides the supervision and resources necessary to accomplish them. Partner organizations include: grassroots organizing groups food banks economic development agencies city governments food policy councils local advocacy organizations.
In mid-February, the Fellows regroup in Washington, D.C. to debrief and share their field experiences and participate in an extensive policy training to learn about national anti-hunger and anti-poverty policy work. Fellows then work at national policy organizations (advocacy groups, think tanks, and government agencies).
Award: awards typically range from $38,000-$43,000 for the duration of the program
Requirements: U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
Deadline: mid-January
More info: https://www.hungercenter.org/fellowships/emerson/apply/
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Freeman-Asia • 1st-3rd year • All academic disciplines • Experiential • International-Asia
A need-based scholarship fund for undergraduate students seeking to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Sponsored by Freeman Foundation with the goal of developing ties between Americans and East Asians through a greater respect for Asian culture, history, and institutions.
Award: Maximum of $3,000 for summer abroad; Maximum of $5000 for a semester abroad; Maximum of $7,000 for an academic year abroad
Requirements Any undergraduate level seeking a bachelor’s degree Must be a US citizen or permanent resident Currently be a recipient of need-based financial aid Minimum GPA of 2.8 Must have applied or been accepted to a study abroad program in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Little or no history in the country of preference for the abroad program Institutional Endorsement Required: Yes
Deadline: Application opens in January each year for Summer, Fall, Spring and AY programs
More info: https://www.iie.org/Programs/Freeman-ASIA
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected]); UTSA Education Abroad Services, [email protected], 210-458-7204
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Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Awards •4th year-Graduate • All academic disciplines • Service • International • Experiential •Teaching
The English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Programs place Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to the local English teachers. ETAs help teach English language while serving as cultural ambassadors for the U.S. The age and academic level of the students varies by country, ranging from kindergarten to university level. Applicants for ETA Programs can apply to only one country. This award is not just for future teachers, but rather helps students across disciplines develop skills in intercultural communication and mutual understanding.
Award: Awards vary, but generally cover room and board, international airfare, and all living costs with a modest stipend. Federal loan deferment is also offered.
Requirements U.S. citizen Academically strong (3.5+ GPA) Must have a clear idea of how time will be spent in the UK and what will be accomplished Expected to or have acquired an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year institution in the United States Foreign university institutional endorsement: Not required Institutional Endorsement Required: Highly recommended
Deadline: Varies per award
More info: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/types-of-awards/english- teaching-assistant-awards
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected]); UTSA Education Abroad Services, [email protected], 210-458-7204
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Fulbright Open Study/Research Award •4th year-Graduate • All academic disciplines • Research • Service • Experiential • International • Funded Graduate Study
The Fulbright Open Study/Research Awards Program allows students to enroll in a postgraduate degree in any designated subject or conduct research at a sponsoring institution that provides a letter of affiliation. Applicants for study/research awards design their own projects and will typically work with advisers at foreign universities or other institutes of higher education. The study/research awards are available in approximately 140 countries.
Award: Awards vary, but generally cover tuition, room and board, international airfare, and all living costs with a modest stipend. Federal loan deferment is also offered.
Requirements: U.S. citizen Academically strong (3.5+ GPA) Must have a clear idea of how time will be spent during the award period Expected to or have acquired an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year institution in the United States Foreign university institutional endorsement: Highly recommended Institutional endorsement required: Highly recommended
Deadline: Varies per award
More info: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/types-of-awards/study-research
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected]); UTSA Education Abroad Services, [email protected], 210-458-7204
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Fulbright Commission UK Summer Institutes •1st-2nd year • All disciplines • Leadership • Experiential • International
This three-to-four week summer program is for U.S. undergraduates seeking to study abroad in the United Kingdom. Students will be able to experience a rewarding academic program at a prestigious UK university, while also exploring the culture, heritage, and history of the UK. Students apply for a select theme. Past themes have been “Climate Change and the Environment, Understanding Ireland. Northern Perspectives,” “Arts, Activism and Social Justice,” and “Technology, Innovation, and Creativity.”
Award: Airfare costs, tuition and fees for the host university, room and board, and a small daily allowance for meals
Requirements U.S. citizen Must be 18 years or older Freshman – Sophomore Must have a passport or legal way of entering the U.K. Demonstrate leadership, initiative, academic success, upstanding character, adaptability, and in an interest in the U.K. and the culture. Have had little or no study/travel outside of the US or North America Minimum GPA of 3.7 Institutional Endorsement Required: No
Deadline: early February
More info: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/fulbright-awards/exchanges-to-the- uk/undergraduates
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected]); UTSA Education Abroad Services, [email protected], 210-458-7204
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship •4th-5th year • All academic disciplines • Research • Leadership • International • Funded Graduate Study
Scholarships awarded to outstanding students seeking a postgraduate degree in any subject at the University of Cambridge. Ideal candidates are academically outstanding and have the potential to leave an impact on the discipline being studied at Cambridge. A successful applicant must demonstrate an ability to be a future leader.
Award: Full cost of studying at Cambridge; additional discretionary funding depending on different criteria’s and circumstances
Requirements Citizen of any country outside the U.K. Applying for one of the following full-time residential courses of study o PhD (three-year research-only degree) o MSc or MLitt (two-year research-only degree) o One-year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.) Institutional Endorsement Required: No
Deadline: US citizens normally residing in the USA apply in mid-October.
More info: https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/ideal-candidate
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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program • 1st-3rd year • All academic disciplines • Service • Experiential • International
Sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education, The Gilman Scholarship is a grant program that provides students with limited financial means and often from underrepresented backgrounds with an opportunity to study, intern, or do service abroad. Students will gain critical skills pertaining to national security, such as the study of foreign languages.
Award: Up to $5,000 for a maximum of one academic year of undergraduate study abroad, with an additional $3,000 awarded to study a critical need language. Amounts will vary based on student’s rank in the selection process
Requirements U.S. Citizen Undergraduate in good standing at an accredited two-year or four-year institution in the United States Undergraduate receiving the Federal Pell Grant at a two-year or four-year institution Must be in the process of applying to or accepted to program The application must be certified by a financial aid and study abroad advisor Institutional Endorsement Required: No
Deadline: Summer Early Cycle (1st week in October); Summer Cycle (first week in March); Spring Cycle (first week in October); Fall /AY Cycle (first week in October)
More info: https:/www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/application-overview/
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected]); UTSA Education Abroad Services, [email protected], 210-458-7204
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Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation •2nd-3rd year • STEM • Research • Funded undergraduate Study
A scholarship for students seeking research careers in natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. In honor of Senator Barry Goldwater, the scholarship aims to ensure the U.S. produces highly-qualified professionals in the fields mentioned previously. Students must demonstrate significant research experience, which includes the development of original ideas and mastery of technique. This award will appeal to students who plan to later apply for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.
Award: Maximum of $7,500 for each year remaining of undergraduate degree
Requirements US citizen or permanent resident Full-time Sophomore or Junior Plan to pursue a research career in natural sciences and mathematics, or engineering (students planning to enter any medical professional fields should not apply unless their future work heavily focuses on research). Minimum GPA of 3.8 Institutional Endorsement Required: Yes
Deadline: late January
More info: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman
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Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship •2nd year • STEM • Research • Funded undergraduate Study
This scholarship program provides awards such as academic assistance for full- time students, 10-week full-time paid summer internship, and a second scholarship for full-time students who qualify. Students will experience hands on training in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities.
Award: Maximum of $9,500 for academic assistance; paid full-time internship at $700 per week; a second scholarship opportunity with $9,500 for academic assistance
Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen Sophomores only Minimum GPA of 3.0 (Cumulative, Semester, and Major) Seeking a major in mathematics, engineering, computer science, information science, biology, social and physical sciences, or teacher education Institutional endorsement required: No
Deadline: late-January
More info: http://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship
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Humanity in Action •2th-5th year • International Affairs • Leadership • International
Fellowship programs in multiple locations including: Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Copenhagen, Sarajevo, and Warsaw. Described as intensive and demanding, the Humanity in Action Fellowship gathers groups of international students and graduates to explore national histories of discrimination and resistance that affect minority groups today. The programs aim to educate, connect, and inspire the future leaders in the fields of human rights and social justice. Students of minority backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.
Award: Costs of participation and accommodation, need-based assistance for roundtrip airfare and food stipend
Requirements U.S. and international students Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Recent Graduates Institutional endorsement required: No
Deadline: early January
More info: https://www.humanityinaction.org/programs/14-humanity-in-action- fellowship
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The Killam Undergraduate Fellowship for Americans •2th-5th year • International Affairs • Leadership • International
The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity to study at a prestigious Canadian university as a directly enrolled student in order to explore and experience Canadian culture. Students have the option of attending a host university for the duration of a semester or a full academic year.
Award: $5,000 per semester, allowance to assist with health insurance costs. Eligibility to apply for an additional $800 mobility grant
Requirements U.S. citizen Full-time undergraduate student Institutional Endorsement Required: No
Deadline: late January
More info: http://www.killamfellowships.com/programs/killam-fellowships.html
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Marshall Scholarship •4th year-5th year • All academic disciplines • Service and Leadership • International • Funded Graduate Study
Marshall Scholarships fund an opportunity to study in the United Kingdom for young highly qualified Americans seeking a graduate degree. Every year 40 applicants are chosen to be graduate scholars at a UK institution in any field. Scholars are expected to be future leaders with a lasting understanding of British society and will strengthen the bond between British and American peoples.
Award: Full cost of studying at a UK institution, alongside additional funds depending on criteria and qualifications including: annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, air fare roundtrip from the U.S. to the UK; and, if applicable funds for the support of a dependent spouse
Requirements US citizen Acquired an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year institution in the United States Minimum GPA of 3.7 from completed undergraduate degree Graduated after April 2016 Institutional Endorsement Required: Yes
Deadline: early September (UTSA), late September (National)
More info: http://www.marshallscholarship.org/about/generalinfo
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The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program •4th year-5th year • All academic disciplines • Service and Leadership • International • Funded Graduate Study
The Mitchell Scholarship Program is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland for a one-year Masters degree program at one of nine eligible institutions.
Award: Full tuition for a one-year Master’s degree at one of the nine eligible institutions in the Republic of Ireland, campus housing, monthly stipend, round- trip travel between the United States and Ireland
Requirements: U.S. Citizen Must be between 18 and 29 during the year of application Have a Bachelor’s degree by the time of attendance Institutional endorsement required: Yes
Deadline (campus): September 1
More info: https://www.us-irelandalliance.org/mitchellscholarship
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NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Boulder) • 1st-4th year • STEM • Research • Experiential
The Boulder, Colorado, Laboratories’ National Institute of Standards and Technology summer research program for students majoring in science, mathematics, and engineering. Students with physics, materials science, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, or engineering majors are encouraged to apply.
Award: housing
Requirements U.S. Citizen and permanent residents Undergraduates with a technical major Health insurance coverage through their school or family GPA of 3.0 or higher Institutional Endorsement Required: Yes
Deadline: early March
More info: https://www.nist.gov/surf/surf-boulder/application
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NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Gaithersburg) • 1st-4th year • STEM • Research • Experiential
A program sponsoring an 11-week summer internship program for undergraduates majoring in chemistry, computer science, engineering, materials science, fire research, nanotechnology, information technology, mathematics, biology, manufacturing, statistics, or other STEM discipline. Students are provided with hands on research experience under the mentorship of a NIST scientist or engineer in Gaithersburg, MD.
Award: Students who complete the full 11-week program will receive a $5,500 stipend. Students that cannot make the full 11-week program are paid $500 per week. Students are awarded for travel, housing, and additional funds for commuting students (as needed)
Requirements U.S. Citizen and U.S. permanent residents Undergraduates who are considering pursuing a graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) GPA of 3.0 or higher Institutional Endorsement Required: Yes
Deadline: early March
More info: https://www.nist.gov/surf/surf-gaithersburg/overview
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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program •4th year-5th year • STEM • Research • Experiential • Funded Graduate Study
A fellowship program recognizing and supporting outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (relevant to NSF) disciplines, who are seeking research based master’s and doctoral degrees at an accredited United States institutions. The program aims to increase the diversity of studied science and engineering fields by encouraging underrepresented groups to apply.
Award: Three-year annual stipend of $34,000 and a $12,000 allowance for the tuition and fees. Approximately 1,600 are awarded nationwide
Requirements Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are highly encouraged to apply Beginning a graduate career or having just entered a Ph.D. program Potential to advance knowledge through research Potential to benefit society and contribute to desired social outcomes Acquired an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year institution in the United States by start of graduate program Institutional Endorsement Required: No
Deadline: Depends on discipline; mid- October to early November
More info: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/applicants
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected])
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NSF REU Sites Program • 1st-4th year • STEM • Research • Experiential
Funding for a wide array of research opportunities for undergraduate students. REU site consists of about ten undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Students collaborate closely with faculty and researchers on a specific research project.
Award: Varies per program; most awards include stipends with possible assistance for housing and travel expenses
Requirements US citizens or Permanent residents Institutional Endorsement Required: No
Deadline: Varies per program site; sites typically announced in October
More Info: https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected])
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Obama Foundation Fellowship • 4th year-Graduate • All academic disciplines • Funded Graduate Study
The Obama Foundation Fellows are a diverse set of 20 individuals that have the potential to be future stars including organizers, inventors, artists, entrepreneurs, journalists and many more leaders working to find creative and impactful solutions to crucial public problems. The Fellowship is a two-year non-residential program that will provide firsthand experience, resources, and leadership development. Included in the two-year experience are four multi-day seminars for fellows to collaborate with each other.
Award: Transportation and accommodation costs to four (4) in-person gatherings
Requirements Must be fluent in spoken and written English Applicants must be age 18 or older Institutional endorsement required: No
Deadline: mid-September
More Info: https://www.obama.org/fellowship/apply/
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected])
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Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellowship Program •4th year-Graduate • International Affairs • Service • International • Experiential • Funded Graduate Study
Fellows have the opportunity to work as Foreign Service Officers, serving in Washington, DC or at a U.S. embassy, consulate, or diplomatic mission around the globe. The program seeks to prepare outstanding young people, based on financial need, who represent ethnic, gender, social, and geographic diversity and have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State.
Award: 30 fellowships of up to $37,500 annually for a two-year period for tuition, room, board, books, and mandatory fees for completion of two-year master’s degrees. This award includes up to $21,500 per year for tuition and mandatory fees and an academic year stipend of $16,000
Requirements U.S. Citizen Must seek admission to a U.S. graduate school Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher Must enroll in a two-year, full-time, on-campus master’s degree program at a U.S.-based graduate institution Must obtain graduate degrees in international affairs or a related subject such as public administration, public policy, international relations, etc. at a graduate school approved by the Pickering Program Institutional Endorsement Required: No
Deadline: mid-September
More info: https://pickeringfellowship.org/graduate-fellowship/overview-and- eligibility/
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected])
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PPIA Junior Summer Institute •3rd year • All disciplines • Leadership • Experiential • International
The Public Policy and International Affairs Program is an intensive seven-week Junior Summer Institute, providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in graduate school and become future leaders. Students study a curriculum that includes economics, statistics, domestic/international policy issues, and leadership topics to sharpen their quantitative, analytic, and communication skills.
Award: Full tuition at a PPIA Junior Summer Institute; Assistance with travel expenses for those that qualify; maximum stipend of $1,500; housing and meal plan; and books and course materials. Minimum of a one-time $5,000 scholarship at a PPIA graduate school if admitted for a master’s degree
Requirements U.S. citizen or permanent resident Must be a junior at time of applying Must not have earned a bachelor’s degree before the start of the Junior Summer Institute Seeking a career in public service All majors welcome Obligated to complete a master’s program in public and/or international affairs at a PPIA graduate school Institutional Endorsement Required: No
Deadline: early November
More info: https://ppiaprogram.org/undergrad/jsi/
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected])
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Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program • 2st-3rd year • International Affairs • Experiential
A six-week summer program intended to provide undergraduates with a deep appreciation for current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the knowledge and skills to attain those careers. Applicants are selected yearly and live, attend classes, and participate in several programs with foreign affairs professionals at Howard University. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.
Award: $3,200 stipend, cost of tuition, travel, and housing, and two meals per day
Requirements U.S. Citizen Full-time undergraduate students with a minimum of sophomore status on the date of the application deadline GPA of 3.2 or higher Three letters of recommendation Interest Statement Institutional endorsement required: No
Deadline: First week of February
More info: http://www.rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/
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Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program •4th year • International Affairs • Funded Graduate Study
The Rangel Graduate Fellowship aims to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State in which they can help formulate, represent and implement U.S. foreign policy. Fellows who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers, in accordance with applicable law and State Department policy. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.
Award: 30 fellowships of up to $37,500 annually for a two year period for tuition, room, board, books and mandatory fees for completion of two-year master’s degrees. This includes up to $21,500 per year for tuition and mandatory fees and an academic year stipend of $16,000.
Requirements: U.S. Citizen Personal Statement Statement of financial need to pursue graduate study Student Aid Report (SAR) generated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form for the 2018-2019 school year Two letters of recommendation Five-year service obligation upon completion of program
Deadline: mid-September
More info: http://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program/
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The Rhodes Scholarship •4th-5th year • All academic disciplines • International • Funded Graduate Study
The oldest fellowship awards in the world selects 32 students from the United States to study at University of Oxford on a two year program. Rhodes Scholars must display outstanding academic achievements, honorable character, commitment to others and the common good, and the potential for future leaderships.
Award: Full financial support for scholars to pursue one or two degrees at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom
Requirements: US Citizen or Permanent Resident or US Resident with DACA status Citizens of other countries may apply in the international division by country or an open global competition. Deadlines vary by country. Must be at least 18 years, but must not be older than 23 on October 1 in the year of the application Outstanding academic performance Institutional endorsement required: Yes
Deadline: early October
More Info: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/applying-for-the-scholarship/
UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected]), John Phillip Santos ([email protected])
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Rotary Foundation Global Scholar Grant for Graduate Students •4th-5th year • All academic disciplines • Research • International • Funded Graduate Study
Global grants provide funds for graduate-level study or research in another country. Students must pursue studies in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus: Peace & Conflict Prevention or Resolution Disease Prevention & Treatment Water & Sanitation Maternal & Child Health Basic Education & Literacy Economic & Community Development
Award: Grants start at $30,000 and cover tuition, room & board, and other travel expenses
Requirements: Institutional endorsement required: Yes
Deadline: mid-October
More info: www.rotary5840.org/sitepage/foundation-2017-18/global-grant- scholarships
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Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans • 4th year-Graduate • All academic disciplines • Funded Graduate Study
A selective merit-based fellowship program honoring the contributions of immigrants and their children to the United States. The fellowship program selects annually 30 students, who are immigrants or the children of immigrants, seeking a full-time graduate school degree in the United States. Alumni of UTSA under 30 years old are encouraged to apply.
Award: $90,000 over two years Requirements New American Status (immigrant or the child of an immigrant) o Both birth parents must have been born outside of the US as non-US citizens o One of the following must also apply . Born in the US . Naturalized Citizen . Green Card holder . Born outside the US and adopted by American parents . DACA Enrolling or enrolled in graduate school as of the application deadline All fields of study are allowed to apply Age 30 or younger as of the application deadline Institutional endorsement required: No
Deadline: early November
More Info: https://www.pdsoros.org/fellowship
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Stanford University Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program •4th year-Graduate • All academic disciplines • Research • Service and Leadership • Experiential • Funded Graduate Study
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is a new initiative aimed at preparing the next generation of global leaders to address increasingly complex questions facing our world. Every year, up to 90 high-achieving students from around the world will receive full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford, including the DMA, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD programs, as well as joint- and dual- degrees. The program has a multidisciplinary focus, and will provide opportunities for leadership training, mentorship, and cohort-based experiential learning. Scholars are prepared to excel in business, government, academia, and the nonprofit sector.
Award: Full funding for tuition, on-campus room and board, books, supplies, health insurance and travel to Stanford
Requirements: All citizens welcome Must meet requirements of department/degree you wish to pursue and apply to that program First bachelor’s degree received 5 or later from application cycle date (e.g. applying in 2019, BA awarded no earlier than 2014)
Deadline: early October
More info: https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/
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The Harry S. Truman Scholarship •3rd year • All academic disciplines • Service and Leadership
President Truman did not want a bricks and mortar monument. Instead, he encouraged a living memorial that would give life to the values of service that had animated his career. In that spirit, the Truman Foundation is a place that nurtures and supports future generations who answer the call to public service leadership. The award is for students seeking a career in public service, broadly defined. The foundation selects 55-65 students annually. The Foundation only reviews approximately 600 nominated applications (not counting applications of those who compete at their campuses but are not nominated). UTSA is allowed to nominate 4 students each year for consideration and an additional 3 students who have spent their first one or two years at another institution. Award: Maximum of $30,000 for graduate school in any program except for an MBA
Requirements: U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Must be a junior at time applying Must be nominated by the university currently attended Must be committed to public service Obligated to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a Foundation-funded graduate degree program Institutional endorsement required: Yes
Deadline: early February
More info: http://www.truman.gov/candidates/how-become-truman-scholar/
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Udall Undergraduate Scholarship •2nd and 3rd year • All academic disciplines • Service and Leadership
Scholarships are awarded to students that uniquely demonstrate leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment, defined broadly. Students do not need to be environmental studies students. Examples from past recipients include students in fashion who did research incorporating recycled materials. Students should demonstrate working toward a career trajectory in any of the three areas: tribal health, tribal public policy, or the environment.
Award: Up to $7,000 used toward tuition, fees, books and supplies, and room and board
Requirements U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or U.S. Permanent Resident Sophomores or Juniors Must be nominated by the university currently attended Must be committed to public service Committed to a career related to the environment GPA of 3.0 or higher Full-time student Institutional endorsement required: No
Deadline: early March
More info: http://udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx
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