University of Kansas Office of Fellowships Local, National, and International Fellowship Opportunities Scholarship Type Overview Opportunities Opportunities Summer for Continuing for Graduating Opportunities Students Students Opportunities for Continuing Students • Require a KU Nomination • Does not require a KU • Astronaut Nomination • Boren • Critical Language • Goldwater Scholarship • Truman • DAAD • Udall • Gilman Astronaut Scholarship For “outstanding students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional performance in the fields of engineering, mathematics, and natural or applied sciences. Award: $10,000 Requires KU Faculty Nomination Eligibility: • Major in Natural or Applied Science, Engineering, or Mathematics (biomedical research students are eligible, pre-med students are not) • Junior or senior at the beginning of the next academic year • Considerable amount of research experience • US citizen. Deadline: February 15, 2018 Boren Scholarship Boren Fellowships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad. Also funds studies for graduate students. Award: Up to $24,000 for overseas study for 3 months to a year and summer programs for STEM students. Eligibility: • US Citizen at time of application • Planning overseas study in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the US • Committed to working for at least one year for the government after graduation if selected Internal Deadline: Contact Jenna Hunter-Skidmore ([email protected]) National Deadline: Late January Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to serve as a living memorial to honor the lifetime work of Senator Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years in the U.S. Senate. Award: $7,500 for up to two years Eligibility: • US citizen or permanent resident • Sophomore or Junior in STEM field • Extensive research experience • High GPA (3.8 or higher) Internal Deadline: Late October National Deadline: Late January Harry S. Truman Scholarship The Truman foundation awards 60-65 scholarships annually to juniors interested in careers in public service and with the potential to be “change agents.” Award: $30,000 in support for graduate study and the opportunity to participate in a Truman Scholars Leadership Week and a Summer Institute in Washington, DC. Eligibility: • Junior status • US citizen • Excellent students (strong GPA, typically 3.7 or higher) • Strong records of both public service and leadership Internal Deadline: October of Junior Year National Deadline: Early February Udall Scholarship The Udall scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources. Scholarships are awarded in three categories: The Environment: U.S.-Citizen students of any ethnicity with a commitment to the environment and a good academic background are eligible for the scholarships in the environmental category. Tribal Public Policy: Native American or Alaskan Native students who plan careers related to Tribal Public Policy. Native Health Care: Native American or Alaskan Native students who plan careers related to Native Health Care. Award: $7,000 for undergraduate study to sophomores or juniors and participation in a Udall Scholarship Orientation in Tucson, Arizona. Internal Deadline: February 8 National Deadline: March Critical Language Scholarship The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. Award: International and domestic travel, visa fees, language instruction, room & board, program-sponsored travel. Eligible Languages: Azerbaijani, Bangla, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Swahili, TurKish, and Urdu (Beginning to advanced levels); Arabic and Persian (advanced beginning to advanced levels); Chinese, Japanese, and Russian (intermediate and advanced levels) Eligibility: • US citizen • At least one academic year completed by beginning of program • Specific language requirements National Deadline: Fall DAAD The German Academic Exchange Service offers a wide variety of scholarships for undergraduates and recent graduates for study in Germany. Programs include: DAAD-RISE: Summer internships for students in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and engineering Undergraduate Scholarships for students to study 4-10 months in Germany Intensive language courses in Germany EMGIP – Bundestag Internship for students fluent in German Visit www.daad.org for more information Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. Award: Up to $5,000 Eligibility: • US Citizen or US National • Must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application • For summer (21+ days), semester, or academic-year long study abroad opportunities in eligible countries • Be in the process of applying for or be accepted to a study abroad program meeting the above criteria National Deadline: Spring, Summer, and Fall Deadlines depending on start date of study abroad program Opportunities for Graduating Students • Require a KU Nomination • Does not Require a KU • Rhodes Nomination • Marshall • Gates Cambridge • Mitchell • Soros Fellowship for New • Churchill Americans • Fulbright • Ford Foundation Predoc Awards • Knight-Hennessy • Hertz • Schwarzman • NSF Graduate Research Fellowship • CEIP Gaither Junior Fellows • NIH-Oxford Cambridge Program • Yenching Academy Rhodes Scholarship “Rhodes Scholars are chosen not only for their outstanding scholarly achievements, but for their character, commitment to others and to the common good, and for their potential for leadership in whatever domains their careers may lead.” Award: One to two (occasionally three) years of study at Oxford University including living stipend. Eligibility: • US Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the US on April 15 on the year of application • At least 18 but not yet 24 years of age Campus Deadline: Late April National Deadline: Late September Marshall Scholarship Marshall Scholars strengthen the enduring relationship between the British and American peoples, their governments and their institutions. Selection criteria include an exceptional academic record, leadership, and potential to serve as a citizen ambassador to the UK. Award: One to two years of study in any field at any university in the United Kingdom Eligibility: • US Citizen • GPA greater than or equal to 3.7 • Not have studied for or held a degree from a British University or high school Campus Deadline: Late April National Deadline: Late September Mitchell Scholarship The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program, named to honor former US Senator George Mitchell's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service. Award: One year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland. Eligibility: • US Citizen • 18-30 years old by time of application • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university before beginning study Campus Deadline: Late April National Deadline: Late September Churchill Scholarship The Churchill Scholarship provides funding to American students for a year of Master’s study in science, mathematics, and engineering at the University of Cambridge, based at Churchill College. Award: One year master’s degree in STEM at the University of Cambridge Eligibility: • US Citizen • Exceptional GPA • Extensive research experience in a STEM lab Campus Deadline: Late April National Deadline: Late September Fulbright Scholarship The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs. A candidate will submit a Statement of Grant Purpose defining activities to take place during one academic year in a participating country outside the U.S. Award: Round-trip travel, maintenance, a research allowance and tuition waiver, if applicable. Most grants are for one academic year of study or research. Eligibility: • US Citizen • Bachelor’s degree by beginning date of grant • Sufficient proficiency in written/spoken language of host country Campus Deadline: Starting August National Deadline: Early October Knight-Hennessy Scholarship The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program will annually identify a group of up to 100 high-achieving students from around the world with demonstrated leadership and civic commitment to receive full funding to pursue a wide-ranging graduate education at Stanford, with the goal of developing a new generation of global leaders. Award: