Listings are in order by application deadlines, with the closest deadlines at the beginning:
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers opportunities for recent graduates, postgraduate candidates, and developing professionals and artists to conduct career-launching study and research abroad. This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Dr. Theodore Burgh is the UNCW advisor for the United States Fulbright Student Awards Application Process. UNCW Fulbright Advisor: Dr. Teddy Burgh
UNCW Web Page for more information on the Fulbright Award Process
DEADLINE: Friday, September 25, 2009, 5PM, Bear Hall 275, to Dr. Burgh.
Fulbright U.S. Graduate Student Program
Grants fund a full academic year of study or research abroad in all disciplines to students who demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the intended host country. This merit-based grant funds round-trip international travel, a monthly stipend for living expenses, and supplemental insurance. Applicants must complete a bachelor's degree or equivalent before the beginning date of the grant.
DEADLINE: September 25, 2009, 5PM, Bear Hall 275, to Dr. Burgh
CONTACT: UNCW Advisor Theodore Burgh (burght@uncw.edu)
Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford, including tuition, fees, and a maintenance allowance for a maximum of three years. Awarded to students with proven intellectual ability and academic achievement. An applicant must be 18 - 23 years old by the application deadline usually in the month of October each year. For more information please click here..
Scholarships to study at any British university for two years, including tuition and fees, a living allowance, books, and travel to the UK. Any field of study, but preference given to students who combine high scholastic achievement and leadership qualities. An applicant must have completed a four year college or university degree before starting the scholarship program.
DEADLINE: First week of October, 2009.
George J. Mitchell Scholarships
The Mitchell Scholars Program is a national competitive fellowship sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance. The Mitchell Scholars Program, named to honor former U.S. 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 public service and community. Twelve Mitchell Scholars between the ages of 18 and 30 are chosen annually for one year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Applicants are judged on three criteria: academic excellence, leadership, and a sustained commitment to service and community. The Mitchell Scholars Program provides tuition, housing, a living expenses stipend, and an international travel stipend.
DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarships
The GilmanScholarship Program offers a competition for awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
DEADLINE: April 6, 2010
In October 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation of Seattle, Washington, USA announced a donation to the University of Cambridge of $210 million to establish the Gates Cambridge Trust. This benefaction creates in perpetuity an international scholarship programme to enable outstanding graduate students from outside the United Kingdom to study at the University of Cambridge. The Trustees are required to award scholarships on the basis of a person's intellectual ability, leadership capacity and desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout the world by providing service to their communities and applying their talents and knowledge to improve the lives of others.
DEADLINE: Oct. 15, 2009
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is accepting applications for a scholarship that will provide approximately 100 college undergraduates up to $29,000 to further their academic studies related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities; and to offer a related summer internship designed to provide "hands-on" multi-disciplinary training.
DEADLINE: January 30; Annually.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Created to award study in the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering, the scholarship will cover eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7500 annually. Applicants must be a matriculated sophomore or junior level student with a GPA of at least a B average. University nomination required.
DEADLINE: Online application by January 29, 2010. Supporting documents by February 1, 2010.
Undergraduate Biotechnology Research Fellowships
This program is intended for undergraduate science and engineering majors in conjunction with a faculty mentor in order to encourage interest in and preparation for careers in biotechnology. Each fellowship award is $5,000.
Student Fellows will be required to:
- Work a minimum of 400 hours on their research, to be completed prior to May 1, 2010;
- Give a seminar for their peers at their home institution on both the scientific and business aspects (if applicable) of their research;
- Present a paper or poster at an appropriate professional conference;
- Attend a regional or state meeting on the business aspects of biotechnology.
DEADLINE: Applications will be due at noon on February 17, 2010, with notification of awards by April 1.
Awarded on the basis of merit to students who will be college seniors and who wish to pursue graduate study in public service fields. Covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to $3000 a year for undergraduate education and $30,000 for graduate studies. An applicant must be a full-time junior level student at the time of application.
DEADLINE: February 3, 2010. Campus deadline may be earlier.
National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarships
Awards scholarships to students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, Caribbean and the Middle East). NSEP provides undergraduates with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future of U.S. interests, in exchange for a commitment to seek work in the federal government. The amount of the scholarship is based on financial need as well as the cost of the study abroad program selected (must be UNCW-approved). Maximum is $10,000 per academic term.
DEADLINE: February 10, 2010.
Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship
Active members of Phi Kappa Phi who will be entering a graduate program are eligible for either $5,000 or $2,000 competitive awards. Each chapter may nominate one student for the national competition. All national nominees receive a one-year active membership in Phi Kappa Phi. UNCW Phi Kappa Phi Chapter Information
DEADLINE: February 17, 2010.
Phi Kappa Phi Undergraduate Study Abroad Grant Competition
50 grant awards for $1000 for 2008 are available. The competition is open to all undergraduates in all fields and is available for both members and non-members. Students must have at least two semesters remaining at their home institution after completing the study abroad experience. UNCW Phi Kappa Phi Chapter Information
DEADLINE: February 24, 2010.
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
If you're a secondary school teacher (or planning to become one) of social studies or American history, you may be eligible to apply for a graduate fellowship program that emphasizes the study of the U.S. Constitution and offers up to $24,000. Fellows may attend any accredited institution of higher education in the U.S. for either a Master of Arts, a Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Education, with an emphasis on American history, government, or political science.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2010.
The Morris K. Udall scholarships provide up to $5,000, or the cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board, whichever is less, to sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated a strong academic record and outstanding potential for leadership. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit to two groups of students; those who study the environment or related fields, and those with Native American or Native Alaskan backgrounds who study health care or tribal public policy. Scholarship recipients are eligible for one year of support per application year on the undergraduate level. Nomination required. An applicant must be a matriculated sophomore or junior level student with a 3.5 GPA.
DEADLINE: March 2, 2010.
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship program will award approximately 65 scholarships to college seniors or recent graduates who will attend graduate school for this first time next fall. The awards will cover a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees and books for the selected graduate degree program. The amount and duration of awards will vary by student, and the maximum award per student is $50,000 per year.
DEADLINE: mid-March; Annually.
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Internship Program
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is currently recruiting students for the new U.S. Department of Energy DOE Scholars Internship Program. Benefits to student interns will include Ten-week appointments at DOE offices, laboratories, or facilities; Weekly stipend payments of $550 for undergraduates or $600 for graduate students; Round-trip travel from home or institution to the appointment site, and; Opportunities to apply academic studies to DOE programs in science, engineering, safety, finance, project management, policy, planning, and other professional areas.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2009.
UNCW Paul E Hosier Undergraduate Research and Creativity Fellowships
In each Spring semester, the Center for the Support of Undergraduate and Research and Fellowships (CSURF) invites applications for the Undergraduate and Research and Fellowships for each academic year. The competition's aim is to stimulate original research among undergraduate students at UNCW. The competition is open to any rising junior or senior in any department and in any major who has completed at least one semester at UNCW. Awards in the amount of up to $1000 are availble and applied towards tuition. Applications are typically due in April, and students also make oral presentations to faculty committee to compete for these fellowships. http://uncw.edu/urc/
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