Brief Summary of All Scholarships
General Scholarship Information &
Scholarship Summaries:
All USA Academic Team
American Political Science Association Minority Fellows Program
American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships
Anna Sobol Levy Fellowship
Autry Fellowship
Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Beinecke Memorial Scholarships
Carnegie Junior Fellows Program
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program
CIA Student Opportunities
DAAD Scholarships (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdients)
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships
David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
Echoing Green Public Service Fellowship Program
Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship
Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities
Fulbright Grants
Garden Club of America Summer Scholarships for Environmental Studies
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Glamour Top 10 College Women Competition
Green Corps Environmental Leadership Training Program
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
Hertz Foundation Scholarship
Internships International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
Jacob J. Javits Fellowship Program
James Madison Memorial Fellowship
Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET)
Leonard M. Rieser Fellowship in Science, Technology, and Global Security
Marshall Scholarships
Mitchell Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship
National Physical Sciences Consortium Fellowships for Minorities
National Science Foundation Fellowship
National Security Education Program (NSEP)
North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellows Program
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
Rotary World Peace Scholarships
Saint Andrew's Society of North Carolina
Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Tylenol Scholarship
UNCF – Merck Science Initiative Undergraduate Awards
United Negro College Fund Special Programs
William E. Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minorities
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Fellowship Program
All USA Academic Team: USA Today's All-USA College Academic Team honors 60 undergraduates, as representatives of all outstanding students, at the nation's colleges and universities. The 20 members of the First Team will have their photographs and accomplishments published in USA Today in February and will receive a $2,500 cash award. The criteria are designed to find students who excel not only in scholarship but also in leadership roles on and off campus.
American Political Science Association Minority Fellows Program (APSA): The APSA Minority Fellows Program was established in 1969 as an effort to increase the number of minority scholars in Political Science. This year, the Association has refocused and increased its efforts to assist minority students in completing their doctorates by concentrating not only on the recruitment of minorities, but also on the retention of these groups within the profession.
American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships: The American-Scandinavian Foundation provides fellowships for advanced research or study in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Scholarships are intended to support a year-long stay and priority is given to graduate students for dissertation-related study or research. Fellowships are offered in amounts up to $18,000.
Anna Sobol Levy Fellowship: The Anna Sobol Levy Fellowship is for U.S. citizens who are graduate students or recent college graduates with leadership potential for the United States in the 21st century. The purpose of the Fellowship is to enhance and strengthen the unique relationship between the United States and Israel by establishing genuine understanding and communication between future leaders of both countries. The program is for one year of studies in the Division of Graduate Studies, Hebrew University.
Autry Fellowship: is a competitive fellowship program for recent college graduates; it provides an opportunity for a graduate, from college or graduate school, to work one year as a full-time paid staff member at MDC Inc. (not an acronym). The fellowship's goal is to educate the South's future leaders in economic and social justice, thereby perpetuating the work of the late George B. Autry, MDCs founding president, who led MDC for 32 years until his death in 1999. The ideal Autry Fellow is open-minded and compassionate, curious and reflective, and deeply committed to advancing social equity and opportunity.
Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation established the Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program at Howard University to honor the legacy of Barbara Jordan. During the 9-week internship, the Barbara Jordan Scholars will gain exposure to health policy issues and firsthand understanding of how the federal government works.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship: The Goldwater Scholarship provides up to $7,000 per year for educational expenses to 300 juniors and seniors majoring in mathematics or sciences. The purpose of the award is to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers and advanced degrees in these fields. Juniors awarded the scholarship can expect to receive two years of support; seniors will receive one year of support. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 to be considered for the campus selection procedure, and must be nominated by ASU faculty.
Beinecke Memorial Scholarships: The scholarship provides $32,000 to support graduate education. The student will receive an initial $2,000 during the senior year and the remaining $30,000 is distributed within a two to five year period while the student completes graduate studies. Nominees are considered for superior strength of character, intellectual ability, and sense of purpose. Applicants must be a college junior pursuing a bachelor's degree and plan to pursue graduate studies in the arts, humanities or social sciences. Financial need is strongly considered. ASU may nominate one candidate.
Carnegie Junior Fellows Program and Endowment for International Peace: Each year the Endowment offers one-year fellowships to students who have graduated during the past academic year. Carnegie Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates. No one will be considered who has started graduate studies. Applicants must first receive the ASU endorsement.
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program: The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding young people who have an interest in pursuing a career in the Foreign Service of the U. S. Department of State. The award consists of ten fellowships of up to $27,000 annually towards tuition, room, board, books and mandatory fees for completion of a two-year master's degree.
CIA Student Opportunities: Contribute to the work of the nation before you graduate. Apply to participate in one of the outstanding student work programs at the CIA, including undergraduate student internships or undergraduate co-ops, and graduate studies programs. This is an opportunity to learn from highly skilled professionals who support US officials that make our country's foreign policy. You'll assist with substantive and meaningful work assignments, while earning a competitive income and gaining invaluable practical experience. There's no better place to learn than at the center of intelligence.
Student opportunities are highly competitive. You are expected to meet the same employment standards as permanent employees. Applicants must be US citizens and should have a strong academic record (3.0 GPA or better). Foreign language skills, previous international residency and military experience are pluses. Outstanding interpersonal skills, the ability to write clearly and accurately, and a strong interest in foreign affairs are necessary. As part of the hiring process, you must successfully complete medical and polygraph examinations as well as a background investigation. All student assignments are located in the Washington, D.C. area. The CIA cannot provide students with housing, however, services are provided that will assist you in identifying affordable, temporary and convenient accommodations.
DAAD Scholarships: The German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdients or DAAD) selects highly qualified students (with at least junior standing) for scholarships supporting ten months of graduate study and research at universities in Germany. A stipend for two or four months in a language course at a Goethe Institute in Germany prior to the scholarship period may also be provided. Applicants should have a well-defined study or research project that make study in Germany essential. The scholarship includes transportation, living expenses and language training as well as tuition.
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships: The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution awards scholarships through the DAR Scholarship Committee. All applicants must be citizens of the United States and attend an accredited college or university in the United States. The eligibility criteria and application procedure vary for each: please visit the web site for details on each award.
David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships: Boren Fellowships 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. Boren Fellowships 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. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.
Fellowships enable both master's and doctoral level students representing a broad range of academic and professional disciplines to add a significant language and international dimension to their curricula. Boren Fellows study less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Swahili. Funding is available for both domestic and overseas support.
David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships: The National Security Education Program (NSEP) is a unique scholarship opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to gain knowledge of languages and cultures in areas of the world less frequently studied (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East). All recipients of NSEP awards must seek employment with a federal agency or office involved in national security affairs. Duration of study may be a summer, semester or a full academic year; awards range from $6,000 to $20,000 for a full academic year. Applicants must first receive the ASU endorsement.
Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): This program is designed to: (1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; (2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; (3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and (4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States. Eligible undergraduates studying biological, life, and agricultural sciences; physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; social and behavioral science; and teacher education are encouraged to apply.
Echoing Green Public Service Fellowship: The Echoing Green Fellowship Program was created to provide social entrepreneurs who have original and compelling ideas for driving social change with the tools and resources to start new autonomous public service projects or organizations. Approximately twenty people are awarded Echoing Green Fellowships. The Fellowship includes a two-year $60,000 stipend, health-care benefits, on-line connectivity, access to the Echoing Green network of social entrepreneurs, training and technical assistance. http://www.echoinggreen.org/index.cfm
Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities: Awards will be made for study in research-based Ph.D. or Sc.D. programs. This is a three-year Fellowship award. Sixty Fellowships are granted, with stipends of $17,000.
Fulbright Grants: Fulbright Grants support graduate study and research in over 100 foreign countries. Most grants are awarded for programs of study or research that require one academic year. Eligible are U.S. citizens who will hold at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent prior to undertaking the grant and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Fulbright Full Grants provide round-trip transportation, language or orientation courses (where appropriate), tuition, books, maintenance for one academic year, and limited health and accident insurance. Applicants must first receive the ASU endorsement.
Garden Club of America Summer Scholarships for Environmental Studies: The purpose of The Garden Club of America is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening, to share the advantages of association by means of educational meetings, conferences, correspondence and publications, and to restore, improve, and protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement.
The mission of Garden Club of America is, in part, to protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and actions in the field of conservation and civic improvement. Garden Club of America now offers 21 scholarships to encourage studies and careers in the environmental field. The scholarships are in the amount of $1,500 - $8,000 each.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships: The Gates Cambridge Trust offers about forty awards annually, which will cover the costs of studying at Cambridge. Students pursue a second Bachelor's degree or one year of postgraduate courses or research leading to the PhD in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
Glamour Top 10 College Women Competition: Glamour magazine selects the most impressive female students in America to honor in their annual Top 10 College Women Competition. This competition recognizes the exceptional achievements and academic excellence of female college juniors to be rewarded for their leadership roles on campus and in the greater community. Each winner receives a three-night trip to New York, including round-trip coach airfare and $3,000. Any woman who is currently a full-time junior at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada for the 2008–2009 academic year is eligible to enter.
Green Corps Environmental Leadership Training Program: Green Corps is a non-profit Field School for Environmental Organizing, founded by leading environmentalists in 1992 to identify and train the next generation of environmental leaders. The program begins in August with the Introductory Classroom Training in Boston, and concludes with graduation in August, the following year. 35 people are invited to participate in the program.
Harry S. Truman Scholarships: Juniors planning careers in public service are encouraged to apply for the Truman Scholarship. Scholars selected as juniors are eligible to receive $3,000 for the senior year of undergraduate education and a total of $27,000 for graduate studies. Applicants must have a strong academic and service record and plan to pursue a graduate program geared toward public service. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, with a GPA of 3.60 or higher. Applicants must first receive the ASU endorsement.
Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship: The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship was established in 1987 to provide college graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security by working with nonprofit, public-interest organizations.
Hertz Foundation Scholarship: The Hertz Foundation is a private organization which provides fellowships tenable at three dozen of the nation's universities for graduate work leading to award of the Ph.D. degree in applications of the physical sciences. Each year this foundation conducts a national competition for about two dozen new fellowships.
Internships International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management:The International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management is a law and policy research institute. Established in Denver, Colorado in 1997, the Institute's cadre of internationally-based legal scholars and researchers work on cutting-edge projects designed to empower native peoples by examining the role the law can play in establishing and enhancing indigenous peoples' control over and management of their lands and resources. Institute teams also study ways indigenous peoples can control the impacts of science and technology on their societies and help build and strengthen native legal, technical, management, and other systems and institutions.
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship: Scholars will receive variable awards up to $50,000 annually for graduate study. Students must demonstrate academic distinction, leadership, and volunteerism. Financial need is also considered. Applicants must first receive the ASU endorsement.
Jacob J. Javits Fellowship Program: The program provides financial assistance to students who have demonstrated superior academic ability and achievement, exceptional promise, and financial need to undertake graduate study leading to a doctoral degree or Master of Fine Arts (MFA). The Department of Education awards fellowships in selected fields of study of the arts, humanities and social sciences.
James Madison Memorial Fellowship: The Madison Fellowship is a federally endowed fellowship program designed to strengthen instruction about the U.S Constitution at the secondary school level. Graduating seniors without teaching experience who intend to pursue a career in teaching American history or political science can receive funding for two years of master's level graduate study of the framing and history of the Constitution. Fellowships will provide up to $24,000 in educational support over a two to five year period. Fellows must agree to teach full-time in a secondary school for no less than one year for a full year of fellowship support.
Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET): The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET) aims to promote international awareness at the local level by inviting young overseas university graduates to assist in international exchange and foreign language education in local governments, boards of education or junior and senior high schools throughout Japan. It seeks to foster ties between Japanese citizens (mainly youth) and JET participants at the person-to-person level. A functional command of the Japanese language is required. Salaries are paid in yen.
Leonard M. Rieser Fellowship in Science, Technology, and Global Security: The fellowship will annually provide one-time awards of $2,500-$5,000 to between three and five undergraduate students, annually, seeking to explore the connections between science, technology, global security, and public policy (science students are especially encouraged to apply). It will be presented to students whose academic interests, extra-curricular activities, and career aspirations demonstrate a significant interest in the role of scientists in formulating public policy and in addressing global security policy challenges.
Marshall Scholarships: British Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of outstanding ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Appointments are made for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years. Students are selected on the basis of academic distinction and a strong potential to make a significant contribution to their future society. Forty students are selected each year. Applicants must first receive the ASU endorsement.
Mitchell Scholarships: The Mitchell Scholarships allow twelve American post-graduates to pursue one year of study at one of the nine institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland and to have an internship in Irish society. There are no restrictions concerning academic field of study. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30 and demonstrate both academic distinction and potential for leadership. Applicants must first receive the ASU endorsement.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship: 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. Applicants must first receive the ASU endorsement.
National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS): The Environmental Protection Agency established the National Network for Environmental Management Studies in 1986 to foster a growing interest among higher education students in environmental careers. The NNEMS program is a comprehensive fellowship program that provides undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to participate in a fellowship project that is directly related to their field of study. EPA has awarded approximately 1,300 fellowships under this program and awards approximately 40 fellowships annually.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship: This program is designed to: (1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; (2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; (3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and (4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States. Eligible undergraduates studying biological, life, and agricultural sciences; physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; social and behavioral science; and teacher education are encouraged to apply.
National Physical Sciences Consortium Fellowships for Minorities: The NPSC offers a unique Ph.D.-track graduate fellowship in the physical sciences and related engineering fields at any participating NPSC Member University or College. It is open to all eligible students (U. S. Citizens only) with emphasis on historically underrepresented minorities and women. The overall value of an NPSC fellowship exceeds $200,000, the exact amount depending on the university attended. This includes the stipend for 6 years, an internship salary for two years, and the cost of 6 years of tuition and fees.
National Science Foundation Fellowship: The National Science Foundation Fellowship offers three year-graduate research fellowships in science, mathematics and engineering for nine-hundred new or one-year graduate students. Women in Engineering and Computer and Information Science Awards are one pert of this program. Scholarships are awarded for study and research leading to a masters or doctoral degree. The stipend is $27,500 for a twelve-month tenure.
National Security Education Program (David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships): The National Security Education Program (NSEP) is a unique scholarship opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to gain knowledge of languages and cultures in areas of the world less frequently studied (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East). All recipients of NSEP awards must seek employment with a federal agency or office involved in national security affairs. Duration of study may be a summer, semester or a full academic year; awards range from $6,000 to $20,000 for a full academic year. Applicants must first receive the ASU endorsement.
North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellows Program: The North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellows Program is a one-year interdisciplinary fellowship program focused on community service, leadership development and reflection. Initiated in 1994, the NC Schweitzer Fellows Program is one of six such programs in the United States sponsored by the Schweitzer Fellowship. The mission of the ASF is to develop "leaders in service" - individuals who are dedicated and skilled in addressing the health needs of underserved communities, and whose example influences and inspires others. A stipend of $2000 is provided.
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program: As the countries of the world become more interdependent, the Robert Bosch Foundation recognizes the importance of familiarizing young American professionals and executives with the political, economic, and cultural environment of Europe and of Germany in particular. To further this goal, The Foundation sponsors a Fellowship Program which will enable young American professionals to participate in an intensive work and study program in Germany. This will contribute to the participants' professional expertise and competence, and broaden their cultural horizons. The duration of the Fellowship is September through May, 9 months.
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships: The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Today, the program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with local Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries.
Rotary World Peace Scholarships: The Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution offer individuals committed to peace and cooperation the opportunity to pursue a two-year master's level degree in international studies, peace studies, and conflict resolution at one of the seven Rotary Centers.
Saint Andrew's Society of North Carolina: The Saint Andrew's Society of North Carolina offers awards to undergraduates for a year of study in a university in Scotland. The total amount offered is $17,000 divided among one, two, or three students. applicants must be residents of North Carolina who can establish lineal Scottish descent. Criteria for selection include scholarship, leadership, and extra-curricular activities. For further information, contact John Ramsay, Jr. at jramsay@gmka.com.
Soros Fellowships for New Americans: The Soros Fellowships provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished new Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The Fellowship provides half tuition and $20,000 maintenance for two years. Candidates must be either holders of green cards, naturalized citizens, or children of naturalized citizen parents.
Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship: The fellowship program is funded by the United States Department of State and administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation (WWNFF). The Department of State seeks a Foreign Service that represents America in world affairs with citizens who reflect the diversity and excellence of our society. The program seeks to recruit talented Graduate students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy.
Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship: The fellowship program is funded by the United States Department of State and administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation (WWNFF). The Department of State seeks a Foreign Service that represents America in world affairs with citizens who reflect the diversity and excellence of our society. The program seeks to recruit talented students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy. http://www.woodrow.org/public-policy/undergraduate.php
Tylenol Scholarship: The Tylenol scholarship program offers up to $350,000 in scholarships to future doctors, nurses and other health professionals. The makers of Tylenol will award (10) $10,000 scholarships and (150) $1,000 scholarships for higher education to students who demonstrate leadership in community activities and school activities and who intend to major in areas that will lead to careers in health-related fields. Applicants will be judged on leadership qualities and academic performance. You may apply for the Tylenol Scholarship if you are an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school. This includes those students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course of study and who have one or more years of school remaining. Applicants must be residents of one of the 50 states or of the District of Columbia.
UNCF - Merck Science Initiative Undergraduate Awards: The College Fund/UNCF and The Merck Company Foundation have established scholarship awards for outstanding African American students pursuing studies and careers in the field of biomedical research. At least 15 Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards will be made annually. Each award includes a scholarship of up to a maximum of $25,000 and two 10-12 week summer research internships with combined stipends of at least $10,000. As the scholarship award is intended to support the award recipient's tuition, room and board, and billable fees, no part of the award may be used for indirect costs.
United Negro College Fund Special Programs: Serving as a portal between the visions of minority institutions and the funding priorities of our nation, we will be the premier provider of professional, world-class quality educational and innovative capacity-building programs.
Our mission is to “organize and deliver educational support services” such as capacity building, technical assistance and workforce development programs to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) of higher education. Federal agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Library of Medicine, Corporation for National and Community Service, U.S. Agency for International Development, and U.S. Departments of Education, Defense, Energy, Justice and Interior have funded programs that have reached constituents both nationally and internationally. These programs address education and research infrastructure; public and community health; international affairs and development; civic engagement and community service; policy analysis; and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics competency. At UNCFSP, we are creating opportunities today for the leaders of tomorrow through the promotion of minorities’ full participation in the nation’s education and research agenda.
William E. Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose: The William E. Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose is awarded to recognize graduating college seniors who are pursuing lives dedicated to and distinguished by honor, generosity, service, and respect. The fellowship was created by renowned investor, Sir John Templeton to encourage a fresh appreciation of the importance of the moral and spiritual dimensions of life for all peoples and cultures. The Simon Fellowship is a $40,000 unrestricted cash grant awarded to those graduating college seniors who have demonstrated passion, dedication, a high capacity for self-direction, and originality in pursuit of a goal that will strengthen civil society. In addition, two $5,000 cash awards are made to two other outstanding students. The award may be used to 1) engage directly in the civic life of their community, 2) help to create opportunity for others, including job creation, 3) advance their expertise, or 4) fund the ultimate realization of their noble purpose. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of the mature conception of and passion for what they hope to accomplish as well as their academic records, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minorities: The scholarship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience. A scholarship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment. For more information, please visit the website:
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Fellowship Program: The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, based in Winston-Salem, NC, offers a fellowship each year for up to two years for a North Carolinian who demonstrates an interest in philanthropy, public policy, the nonprofit sector and/or community service. Fellows in years past have done very significant work with long-lasting benefits to the Foundation and the people of North Carolina. The position is salaried and includes benefits such as medical insurance.
