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The Awards
The following are descriptions of the prestigious awards that the ONCA or other offices at Ohio University can help you apply for. Please note that the deadlines below are approximate, as the actual date changes each year. For exact dates, or if you have any additional questions about the awards, please refer to the web sites or contact us!
If you are in the process of applying for a competitive award, or you would like to see what the applications for some prestigious awards look like, you can download many of the applications online.
American Psychological Association Minority Fellowships
The MFP's objective is to increase the knowledge of issues related to ethnic minority mental health and to improve the quality of mental health treatment delivered to ethnic minority populations. The American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) has created five programs to support the training of researchers and practitioners.
Eligibility: Varies according to program; see applications for details
Application: Application materials for each award can be retrieved at http://www.apa.org/mfp/apps.html
Approximate Deadline: January
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
American Political Science Association Minority Fellowships
APSA Minority Fellowships are designed to increase the number of minority Ph.D. candidates in political science. Awards include $6000 stipends for one year of study.
Eligibility: Applicants must be US citizens; African-American, Latino, or Native American; graduates of US baccalaureate institution who plan to enroll in a doctoral program the following year; and exhibit potential for success in graduate studies and financial need.
Application: See web site for materials.
Approximate Deadline: November
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
American Sociological Association Minority Fellowship Program
The MFP fellowship is a predoctoral training program intended for underrepresented minorities primarily interested in mental health issues and research. An annual stipend of $15,060 is provided for the ASA/NIMH fellowships; the general ASA fellowships are a minimum of $11,496. Also, arrangements for the payment of tuition will be made with universities or departments. Approximately 10-12 new awards are made each year. The MFP Fellowship Program provides a package of additional training and mentoring in addition to the stipend.
Eligibility: Fellows must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted to the Unites States for permanent residence and have in their possession an Alien Registration Card, and must be accepted and/or enrolled in a full-time Sociology doctoral program in the United States. In addition, applicants must be members of a racial and ethnic group, including Blacks/African American, Latinos (e.g., Chicano, Cuban, Puerto Rican), American Indians or Alaskan Natives, and Asians (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian) or Pacific Islanders (e.g., Hawaiian, Guamanian, Samoan, Filipino).
Application: Check with HTC office. Also, see web site (http://www.asanet.org/student/mfp.html).
Approximate Deadline: January
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Scholarships offers scholarships to American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan.
Eligibility: Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and must be enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States.
Application: Consists of application form, transcript, letter of recommendation, and essay.
Approximate Deadline: early October
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632
British Marshall Scholarship
The British Marshall Scholarship, which provides funding to study in the United Kingdom, stands along with the Rhodes in its exceptional prestige and competitiveness. The award covers living expenses, tuition, books, and airfare for two years, with a possible renewal for a third year.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen under 26 years old who has graduated from a U.S. college or university; GPA of 3.7 on academic coursework taken after the freshman year.
Application: Includes a description of proposed study, two letters of reference, and a university endorsement.
Approximate Deadline: Fall; most candidates apply during their senior year.
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Collegiate Inventors Competition
Awards of $20,000 for original inventions by undergraduate or graduate students.
Eligibility: Must have been enrolled in a college or university for at least part of the 12-month period prior to the date the entry is submitted.
Application: See web site.
Approximate Deadline: June
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities
Awards fellowships of $15,500 and other benefits to minority students in research-based PhD or ScD programs leading to careers in teaching and research at college level.
Eligibility: Must be US citizen who is Alaskan Native, African American, Mexican American, Native American, Native Pacific Islander, or Puerto Rican.
Application: Visit web site and select the Ford Foundation application. See site for complete list of materials.
Approximate Deadline: November
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Freeman Asia Award
Provides funding to undergraduates for study in East and Southeast Asia.
Eligibility: US citizens with verifiable need for financial assistance who wish to study in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.
Application: See web site
Approximate Deadline: March for summer, April for fall, November for spring
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Fulbright Awards for Graduate Study Abroad
One of the most widely recognized academic honors, the Fulbright awards provide support for graduate students and young professionals to study abroad. Awards include full grants for an academic year of study or research, travel grants and teaching assistantships in English.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen; senior, recent graduate, or graduate student. NOTE: Students may begin the application process as juniors or seniors and are strongly encouraged to begin well in advance of the deadline.
Application: Includes two-page proposal, autobiographical statement, three letters of recommendation, language proficiency evaluation, and interview.
Approximate Deadline: September
Contact: Beth Clodfelter, Cutler Hall 314, 593-2302.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Scholarships cover University and College fees for graduate study or a second bachelor's degree at the University of Cambridge in England. Also provides a maintenance allowance, a contribution toward return airfare, and other discretionary allowances.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold, or expect to be able to obtain before October of year of application, a first class or exceptionally high second class honors degree; gain admission to the University of Cambridge and to a constituent college; and be able to meet the conditions set by the University for admission.
Application: Applicants must first apply to and be accepted to the University of Cambridge. Upon acceptance, students will be sent a Gates Cambridge application form.
Approximate Deadline: February
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Goldwater Scholarship
The Goldwater Scholarship rewards math, science, and engineering majors of outstanding potential with support for the completion of undergraduate studies. It covers tuition, fees, books and room and board.
Eligibility: Full-time sophomore or junior; B average and upper fourth of class; U.S. citizen, permanent resident who intends to gain citizenship, or U.S. national.
Application: Includes a statement of purpose and an essay that describes a significant issue or problem and outlines a research project addressing that problem.
Approximate Deadline: Early winter
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632. Additional Contact: Karen Eichstadt, Department of Chemistry, Clippinger Labs 198, 593-1739.
Hertz Foundation Fellowships
Offers merit-based, annually renewable graduate fellowships that consist of a cost-of-education allowance and a $25,000 personal stipend to students of applied physical sciences.
Eligibility: US citizens or permanent residents studying applied physical science who are “willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency.” See web site for factors determining granting of awards.
Application: Apply online at http://www.hertzfndn.org/app.html
Approximate Deadline: November
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Howard Hughes Fellowships
Offers annual stipend of $18,000 and annual cost-of-education allowance of $16,000 for study toward Ph.D. or Sc.D. in biological sciences.
Eligibility: Must have completed less than one year of study toward an MS, PhD, or ScD in biological sciences.
Application: Visit web site and select the Hughes Fellowships application.
Approximate Deadline: November
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Institute for Women's Policy Research/George Washington University Fellowships
Provides a stipend of $10,000 and 18 hours of tuition credit at The George Washington University. Fellows participate in research the IWPR during the fellowship year while enrolled as a full-time graduate student at The George Washington University.
Eligibility: Students enrolled in or applying to any of the graduate programs at GWU are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to advanced graduate students, particularly to Ph.D. students in the Gender and Social Policy concentration.
Application: Check with HTC office.
Approximate Deadline: March
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Jacob Javits Fellowship Program
Provides financial assistance to students to undertake study at doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in selected fields of the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Awards vary, between $10,000 and $15,000.
Eligibility: US citizen, national, or permanent resident, or citizen of one of Freely Associated States who have completed less than 1 year of graduate study.
Application: Materials available in HTC office. Includes a personal statement.
Approximate Deadline: November
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program
Provides up to $50,000 for six years of graduate study to students of exceptional academic ability and financial need in a variety of disciplines.
Eligibility: Must be nominated by representatives at an accredited institution.
Application: See the website for more details
Approximate Deadline: March
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Joyce Foundation Grants
Provides grants for projects related to education, employment, the environment, gun violence, money and politics, and culture in the Great Lakes region.
Eligibility: Open to all
Application: Includes grant proposal and downloadable cover sheet, which can be obtained on web site (http://www.joycefdn.org) under heading “Formal Proposals.”
Approximate Deadline: August, December, April (corresponds to Joyce Foundation board meetings)
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Lincoln Electric Company Awards for College Engineering & Technology Students
Students submit papers representing work on design, engineering, or fabrication problems relating to any type of building, bridge, or other structure, or machines/mechanical apparatuses, or arc welding research. First prize is $2000, second is $1000.
Eligibility: Any student in an undergraduate or graduate engineering or technology course in any US college or university is eligible. Group projects with no more than 5 participants are also permitted.
Application: Visit web site, click on registration form link.
Approximate Deadline: June
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Luce Scholars Program & Asia Project Grants
The Luce Scholars Program provides stipends and internships for eighteen young Americans to live and work in Asia each year. Dating from 1974, the program's purpose is to increase awareness of Asia among future leaders in American society. The Asia Project Grants provide opportunities to improve understanding between the United States and the Asia-Pacific region. These grants typically support advanced scholarship, create new resources, or promote the exchange of ideas and information between Americans and Asians.
Eligibility: Those who already have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies are not eligible for the Luce Scholars Program. Candidates must be American citizens who have received at least a bachelors degree and are no more than 29 years old on September 1 at the beginning of the program. Nominees should have a record of high achievement, outstanding leadership ability, and a clearly defined career interest with evidence of potential for professional accomplishment. Asia Project Grants are limited to the humanities and social sciences and are typically for longer-term programs or projects. Most awards are made to United States-based universities and organizations dealing with the countries and cultures of East and Southeast Asia.
Application: Application instructions can be obtained at http://www.hluce.org/2hafm.html
Approximate Deadline: Early December
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Lucent Technologies-Bell Laboratories Fellowship and Research Programs for Women and Minorities
Cooperative Research Fellowship Program (CRFP) for minorities awards tuition and university fees, a stipend of $17,000 per year, and travel expenses during academic year to outstanding beginning graduate students pursuing doctoral degrees in scientific and technical disciplines. Graduate Research Program for Women (GRPW) is comparable but not identical program. See web sites for details. Summer Research Program for Minorities and Women (SRP) offers research opportunities for minorities and women with research scientists and engineers.
Eligibility: Varies with award; see web site
Application: Available for download at web site
Approximate Deadline: January for CRFP and GRPW; December for SRP
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
James Madison Memorial Fellowship
The Madison Fellowship supports future teachers for one or two years of graduate study leading to a master's degree in American history or political science, or in education with a concentration in a related field. It provides a stipend for up to two years of master's level graduate study.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen; senior, recent graduate, or graduate student.
Application: Includes two-page proposal, autobiographical statement, three letters of recommendation, language proficiency evaluation, and interview.
Approximate Deadline: Early fall
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Mitchell Scholarships
The George J. Mitchell Scholarships provide tuition and room for study at one of several institutions of Ireland and Northern Ireland. An $11,000 stipend to cover additional expenses and a travel stipend are also provided.
Eligibility: Applicants must be US citizens, aged 18 or over but not yet 30 on October 1 in the year of application. They must also have academic standing sufficient to assure completion of a Bachelor's degree before they begin study under the Mitchell Scholarship.
Application: Includes an institutional endorsement, academic transcript, birth certificate, 1000-word essay, description of activities during college years, and at least five letters of recommendation.
Approximate Deadline: October
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
National Physical Science Consortium Graduate Fellowships in the Physical Sciences
Provides tuition and fees plus $12,500-$15,000 per year stipend and summer employment for graduate students studying astronomy, chemistry, computer science, geology, materials science, math, physics, and subdisciplines.
Eligibility: US citizen; undergraduate academic standing as a senior with at least 3.0 gpa; must be undergraduate senior or completing Master's degree at institution that does not have Ph.D. program in your discipline, or possess a degree and have been out of school at least one year; must be eligible to pursue graduate study at a participating NPSC member Ph.D. granting university or college.
Application: Apply online at http://www.npsc.org
Approximate Deadline: November
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships & Minority Graduate Research Fellowships
Provides stipend of $18,000 for a 12-month tenure and an annual cost-of-education allowance of $27,500 for graduate students in science.
Eligibility: Must be US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; college seniors, first-year graduate students.
Application: Register online at FastLane web site.
Approximate Deadline: Fall
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Nelson Mandela Scholarship
Awarded to African American students who have been accepted into and enroll in a US law school with a National Black Law Students Association chapter. Awards provide tuition support of no less than $1000.
Eligibility: Student must attend college or university with NBLSA chapter and must demonstrate financial need.
Application: Visit web site, click “Application Form” at bottom of page.
Approximate Deadline: Usually late March
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
New York Metropolitan Museum of Art Fellowships
The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers several art-related fellowships for students pursuing graduate or professional degrees in the arts: Theodore Rosseau Fellowships, Chester Dale Fellowships, and Jane and Morgan Whitney Fellowships. Fellowships are usually for up to one year of study, work, or research, with stipends in some cases of up to $18,000.
Eligibility: Applicants should be enrolled in an advanced degree program in art or an art-related field. Specific requirements/preferences vary by award.
Application: Usually includes a letter and resume. See specific award for details.
Approximate Deadline: Early November (Rosseau); None specified for other awards.
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
NIH National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellows
Provides predoctoral training support for doctoral candidates that have successfully completed their comprehensive examinations or the equivalent by the time of award and will be performing dissertation research and training.
Eligibility: US citizen or national; must have received baccalaureate degree by time of award and must be enrolled in a program leading to a research doctorate or a combined clinical and research degree.
Application: Download from http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm
Approximate Deadline: August and December
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
NIH Predoctoral Fellowship Awards for Minority Students
Offers up to 5 years of support for research training leading to the Ph. D. or equivalent research degree; combined M.D./Ph.D.; or other combined professional degree and research doctoral degree in biomedical, behavioral sciences, or health services research.
Eligibility: Must be US citizen or national, be from underrepresented racial or ethnic group, and currently enrolled in a Ph.D. or other equivalent research degree; combined M.D./Ph.D.; or other combined professional degree and research doctoral degree program.
Application: Download from http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm
Approximate Deadline: May and November
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Offers scholarship awards to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical research. Awards of up to $20,000 per academic year.
Eligibility: Must have gpa of 3.5 or be within top 5% of class, be from disadvantaged background, be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time student at undergraduate instituion, and be US citizen, permanent resident, or national.
Application: Apply online at http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/applying.htm
Approximate Deadline: April
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
NSEP Scholarship
The National Security Education Program provides scholarships to U.S. undergraduate students for study abroad in world areas critical to U.S. National Security. Recipients incur an obligation to work either for an office or agency of the Federal Government involved in national security affairs or in higher education.
Eligibility: Undergraduate student, U.S. citizen, planning to study abroad before graduation.
Application: Includes a statement of purpose, which consists of two portions, each two pages typed.
Approximate Deadline: February
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Organization of American States Fellowships
OAS offers fellowships for graduate study or research in the Americas in any field except medical and related fields and introductory language studies. Awards are tenable for at least 3 months and up to 2 years and provide travel expenses, tuition, special fees, study materials, and a subsistence allowance.
Eligibility: Applicants must have a university degree, know the language of their host country, and secure acceptance at chosen university, study center, or research site.
Application: Access details and application on the OAS web site.
Approximate Deadline: March
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Pfizer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Undergraduate summer research fellowships provide stipend of $5000 for research and living expenses. Students design own research projects and conduct research under guidance of a faculty member on their campus.
Eligibility: All undergraduates; preference given to college seniors
Application: Check with HTC office or e-mail Johanna_A_Rice@groton.pfizer.com
Approximate Deadline: None specified
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes is one of the most competitive and prestigious awards available to students anywhere. It includes all fees, travel expenses, and a yearly stipend for two years of study at Oxford, with a possible renewal for a third year.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen between 18 and 24 years old at time of application; must have graduated by October of the year in which study at Oxford is begun.
Application: Includes a 1,000-word personal essay, five to eight recommendations and a university endorsement.
Approximate Deadline: Early fall
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
This scholarship is for one academic year of full-time study at an institution assigned by The Rotary Foundation Trustees. Awards usually cover between $11,000 and $25,000. Multi-year scholarships are available as well.
Eligibility: Must have completed two years of university course work; must be a citizen of a country in which a local Rotary club exists (U.S. is included).
Application: Materials available online at www.rotary.org.
Approximate Deadline: Varies depending upon location; between March and July
Contact: Mary Anne Flournoy, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Smithsonian Institution Fellowships, Grants, and Internships
Smithsonian Institution offers support for research and study in fields actively pursued by its museums, research institutes, and research offices.
Eligibility: Open to all
Application: Varies; see “Smithsonian Opportunities” guidebook available in HTC office for program specific details and application information
Approximate Deadline: January
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Society for the Psychological Study of Applied Social Issues Internships
Program designed to encourage research, intervention projects, nonpartisan lobbying for legislation, and writing and implementing public policy. Recipients awarded between $300 and $2500 to cover research costs, community, organizing, summer stipends, and other related expenses. Proposals are invited for applying social science principles to social issues.
Eligibility: Applicants may be from fields of psychology, applied social science, and related disciplines. College seniors and graduate students may apply.
Application: Includes 2-5 page proposal, resume, and letter from faculty and/or organizational sponsor. See website or ONCA notebook for specific details.
Approximate Deadline: May
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Soros Fellowships for New Americans
The Fellowships are grants for up to two years of graduate study in the United States. The recipients are chosen on a national competitive basis. Thirty Fellowships will be awarded each year.
Eligibility: Must be a New American (see office for details); must have bachelor's degree or be in final year of undergraduate study; must be no older than 30 years of age as of 11/30/99.
Application: Consists of one form and two essays; available in ONCA office.
Approximate Deadline: End of November
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Truman Scholarship
The Truman Scholarship assists future leaders in public service and government with funding for the senior year of undergraduate study and two or three years of graduate study.
Eligibility: Junior, B average and upper fourth of class; U.S. national; major and career interest leading to some area of public service.
Application: Includes a analysis of a public policy issue or problem, statement of interest in a career in government or public service, and three letters of recommendation.
Approximate Deadline: Early winter
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Udall Scholarship
The Udall Scholarship supports students who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in environmental public policy, or outstanding Native American and Alaska native students who demonstrate a commitment to pursue a career related to health care or tribal public policy. Students are awarded a stipend of $5,000 for their junior or senior year of undergraduate study.
Eligibility: Sophomore or junior standing, B average and upper fourth of class, U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien.
Application: Includes a 1,000-word personal essay, five to eight recommendations and a university endorsement.
Approximate Deadline: Early winter
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
US Department of Energy Undergraduate Fellowships
Provides summer and fall semester research opportunities at Department of Energy facilities for undergraduates in computer science, engineering, math, and physical and life sciences. Students work on individual projects with Energy Department staff. Program lasts 10 weeks for summer or 16 weeks for fall. A $300 per week stipend and certain travel expenses are provided.
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduates or recent graduates, at least 18, have a 2.5 GPA, and be US citizens or permanent residents.
Application: Apply online at https://applicationlink.labworks.org/erulf-app
Approximate Deadline: March
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
US Department of State Foreign Affairs Fellowships
The State Department Fellowships offer full funding for the junior and senior years of undergraduate study, paid internship with the State Department, fellowship support for a master's degree in international affairs, and a Junior Year Summer Institute on public policy and international affairs.
Eligibility: Applicants must be sophomores and must agree to four and one half years service as a Foreign Service Officer with the Department of State to begin after completion of a master's degree.
Application: Includes Fellowship application, application for employment with State Department, submission of ACT or SAT scores, personal statement, certification of citizenship, two letters of recommendation, official academic transcripts, and a financial aid statement.
Approximate Deadline: February
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics
Offers $5000 first prize, $2500 second prize, $1500 third prize, and 2 $500 honorable mentions for personal essays on ethics.
Eligibility: Undergraduates who are or will be registered as full-time juniors or seniors during fall semester of year of application.
Application: Application can be requested on web site
Approximate Deadline: January
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Women's Research and Education Institute Congressional Fellowships
Places graduate students in Congressional offices and on Congressional committee staffs. Fellows work 30 hours per week as legislative aide on policy issues affecting women. Stipend of approximately $10,000 is provided.
Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in master's or doctoral program in US or have completed such a program within the past 18 months.
Application: Includes 1500 word essay. Application forms available in HTC office.
Approximate Deadline: June
Contact: Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, (740) 597-1632.
Other Opportunities and Resources
Many other opportunities are available to exceptional students. Check our current listing of opportunities in the right-hand column or visit 35 Park Place to see what new awards are offered.
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