National Awards

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Awards for Undergraduate Applicants

Alpha Lambda Delta Trow Scholarship
For members who have maintained the cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
American Meteorological Society Undergraduate Scholarships
For seniors majoring in atmospheric, oceanic or hydrologic science
David L. Boren (NSEP) Undergraduate Scholarship for International Study
Provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East
Broadcast Journalism Association (BEA) National Scholarships in Broadcasting
Provides fourteen scholarships annually to honor broadcasters and the broadcast industry
Golden Key International Honour Society Scholarships
Available solely to its members
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
For sophomores and juniors pursuing research careers in science, math, or engineering
Hispanic Scholarships for College Students
College grants and scholarships for students of Hispanic/Latino heritage
DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships & Fellowships
Provides support for students, researchers, and faculty in the USA and Canada to study or do research in Germany
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Supports undergraduate study abroad for those with federal Pell Grants
Department of Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarship
For students majoring in a homeland security science, technology, engineering or mathematics with coursework and/or research relevant to a homeland security research
Horizons Foundation Women in Defense Scholarship Program
For women to pursue careers related to the national security and defense fields
Japanese Student Service Organization (JASSO) Scholarship
Provides scholarships for study in Japan
Contact Christoper Thompson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (740) 593-0666
Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Scholarship
For juniors and seniors majoring in television or film
NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Scholarships for sophomores related to oceanic/atmospheric science
Rotary Ambassadorial Fellowships
Supports study abroad with an emphasis on language study and cultural immersion
Tau Beta Pi Scholarship Program
For junior or senior members of Tau Beta Pi returning to college in the next academic year for full time undergraduate study in both the fall and spring semesters
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors pursuing public service careers
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
For sophomores/juniors pursuing environmental careers
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics
Essay competition for college students explored their ethical concerns, fears and hopes

Awards for Graduating Seniors and Prospective Graduate Students

American Meteorological Society Fellowships
To help further the education of outstanding graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a career in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences
Austrian Ministry of Education Teaching Assistantship
For graduating seniors with a working knowledge of German
Contact Nikhil Sathe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (740) 597-2723
The Blakemore Foundation Language Grants for Advanced Asian Language Study
Supports a year of advanced study of an Asian language in Asia
David L. Boren (NSEP) Graduate Fellowship for International Study
Provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency; support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interest, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program
For seniors pursuing careers in international affairs
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Program
$50,000 for six years of graduate study in a variety of disciplines
DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships & Fellowships
Provides support for students, researchers, and faculty in the USA and Canada to study or do research in Germany
Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship
For individuals seeking to make a difference in the struggle to eliminate hunger and poverty
French Government Teaching Assistantship
For students in their last year of pursuing a college degree (either undergraduate or graduate) who are proficient in French and between the ages of 20-30
Contact: Dr. Lois Vines, Gordy hall 267, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 593-2776
Fulbright Program for U.S. Students
Full grants for an academic year of research, study, or teaching assistantships in English
Gates Cambridge Scholarships at the University of Cambridge
Full scholarship for graduate study or research at Cambridge University
Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship
For seniors and graduate students who plan to or are pursuing a Ph.D. in applied physical, biological and engineering sciences and are citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America
Department of Homeland Security Graduate Fellowship
Must be pursuing a doctoral or master’s degree with a thesis requirement in a homeland security science, technology, engineering or mathematics field with coursework and/or research relevant to a homeland security research
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme
Provides employment as assistant language teachers (ALTs), coordinators for international relations (CIRs,; or sports Exchange Advisors (SEAs) throughout Japan
Contact Christopher Thompson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (740) 593-0666
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program
Supports graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences
Killam Scholarship and Prize Programmes
To support scholarships at the graduate and postgraduate levels in Canada
James Madison Graduate Fellowship
For individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution
Marshall Scholarship
Supports two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom
George J. Mitchell Scholarship
Supports one year of graduate study in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland
National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship
For students at or near the beginning of their doctoral studies in science or engineering
National Science Foundation (NSF) Fellowships
Supports graduate study for students seeking Master's/doctoral degrees in the sciences, math, and engineering
New York City Urban Fellows Program
Provides an opportunity for young professionals to gain work experience in public policy, urban planning and government operations
Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowships
Supports graduate study for active senior Phi Kappa Phi members
Rhodes Scholarships
Supports two years of graduate study at Oxford University
Rotary Ambassadorial Fellowships
Supports study abroad with an emphasis on language study and cultural immersion
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
Provides college graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for Young Americans
For up to two years of graduate study in the United States for a new American who is a resident alien, holds a Green Card, has been naturalized as a US citizen or is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens
Spanish Language and Cultural Assistantship
Must hold a U.S. or Canadian passport; be a junior or senior or have successfully completed a BA, BS, MA or MSc.; be in good mental and physical health; have an intermediate to advanced level of Spanish
Contact: Emilia Marks at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (740) 593-2826
Tau Beta Pi Fellowship Program
For alumnus members of Tau Beta Pi who pursue full time graduate study in a field that contributes to the profession of engineering (may be an undergraduate when you apply but the fellowship is for graduate study only)

Fellowships for Graduate Applicants

AAUW Fellowships and Grants Program
For graduate women
American Meteorological Society Fellowships
To help further the education of outstanding graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a career in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences
Austrian Ministry of Education Teaching Assistantship
For graduating seniors with a working knowledge of German
Contact Nikhil Sathe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (740) 597-2723
The Blakemore Foundation Language Grants for Advanced Asian Language Study
Supports a year of advanced study of an Asian language in Asia
Boren (NSEP) Graduate Fellowship for International Study
Provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency; support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interest, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East
Broadcast Journalism Association (BEA) National Scholarships in Broadcasting
Fourteen scholarships annually, to honor broadcasters and the broadcast industry
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Program
$50,000 for six years of graduate study in a variety of disciplines
DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships & Fellowships
Provides support for students, researchers, and faculty in the USA and Canada to study or do research in Germany
French Government Teaching Assistantship
For students in their last year of pursuing a college degree (either undergraduate or graduate) who are proficient in French and between the ages of 20-30
Contact: Dr. Lois Vines, Gordy hall 267, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 593-2776
Fulbright Program for U.S. Students
Full grants for an academic year of research, study, or teaching assistantships in English
Gates Cambridge Scholarships at the University of Cambridge
Full scholarship for graduate study or research at Cambridge University
Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship
For seniors and graduate students who plan to or are pursuing a Ph.D. in applied physical, biological and engineering sciences and are citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program
Supports graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme
Provides employment as assistant language teachers (ALTs), coordinators for international relations (CIRs,; or sports Exchange Advisors (SEAs) throughout Japan
Contact Christopher Thompson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (740) 593-0666
Killam Scholarship and Prize Programmes
To support scholarships at the graduate and postgraduate levels in Canada
Marshall Scholarship
Supports two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom
National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship
For students at or near the beginning of their doctoral studies in science or engineering
National Science Foundation (NSF) Fellowships
Supports graduate study for students seeking Master's/doctoral degrees in the sciences, math, and engineering
New York City Urban Fellows Program
Provides an opportunity for young professionals to gain work experience in public policy, urban planning and government operations
Presidential Management Fellowship
For outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs
Rhodes Scholarships
Supports two years of graduate study at Oxford University
Rotary Ambassadorial Fellowships
Supports study abroad with an emphasis on language study and cultural immersion
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
Provides college graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for Young Americans
For up to two years of graduate study in the United States for a new American who is a resident alien, holds a Green Card, has been naturalized as a US citizen or is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens
Spanish Language and Cultural Assistantship
Must hold a U.S. or Canadian passport; be a junior or senior or have successfully completed a BA, BS, MA or MSc.; be in good mental and physical health; have an intermediate to advanced level of Spanish
Contact: Emilia Marks at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (740) 593-2826

International Awards for Undergraduate and Graduate Applicants

Austrian Ministry of Education Teaching Assistantship
For graduating seniors with a working knowledge of German
Contact: Nikhil Sathe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (740) 597-2723
The Blakemore Foundation Language Grants for Advanced Asian Language Study
Supports a year of advanced study of an Asian language in Asia
David L. Boren (NSEP) Undergraduate Scholarship for International Study
Provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East
David L. Boren (NSEP) Graduate Fellowship for International Study
Provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency; support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interest, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East
Bridging Scholarship for Study in Japan
For American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan
Contact Christopher Thompson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (740) 593-0666
DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships & Fellowships
Provides support for students, researchers, and faculty in the USA and Canada to study or do research in Germany
French Government Teaching Assistantship
For students in their last year of pursuing a college degree (either undergraduate or graduate) who are proficient in French and between the ages of 20-30
Contact: Dr. Lois Vines, Gordy Hall 267, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fulbright Program for U.S. Students
Full grants for an academic year of research, study, or teaching assistantships in English
Gates Cambridge Scholarships at the University of Cambridge
Full scholarship for graduate study or research at Cambridge University
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Supports undergraduate study abroad for those with federal Pell Grants
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme
Provides employment as assistant language teachers, coordinators for international relations or sports Exchange Advisors throughout Japan
Contact Christopher Thompson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Japanese Student Service Organization (JASSO) Scholarship
Provides scholarships for study in Japan
Contact Christopher Thompson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Marshall Scholarship
Supports two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom
George J. Mitchell Scholarship
Supports one year of graduate study in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland
Rhodes Scholarships
Supports two years of graduate study at Oxford University
Rotary Ambassadorial Fellowships
Supports study abroad with an emphasis on language study and cultural immersion
Spanish Language and Cultural Assistantship
Must hold a U.S. or Canadian passport; be a junior or senior or have successfully completed a BA, BS, MA or MSc.; be in good mental and physical health; have an intermediate to advanced level of Spanish
Contact: Emilia Marks at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (740) 593-2826

Award Listings

The following websites provide extensive award listings and databases through which you can explore available opportunities.

Cornell University
Search the award database by academic discipline, key word, or deadline.

Michigan State University
Find awards listed by academic discipline and eligible population groups. Includes links to additional databases, funding options, and book resources.

Yale University
Search the award database by type of opportunity, eligible population, specific award, and deadline. Or, browse lists of awards sorted by name or deadline. As a bonus, find tips to help you through the application process.

 

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