Category: Graduate School Funding

Woodrow Wilson Fellowship for Teaching in STEM Fields–Jan 31 Deadline!

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Available this year in Georgia, Indiana, and New Jersey, these Fellowships offer intensive master’s-level teacher preparation, including a year of classroom experience, for exceptionally qualified candidates with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) backgrounds. Eligible candidates may be graduating seniors, or they may be recent grads/alumni; they should have a commitment to teaching in the urban and rural schools that most often lack strong STEM teachers; and they must have completed STEM degrees.

Fellows receive a $30,000 stipend to complete the master’s program. In turn, they commit to teach for three years in high-need secondary urban or rural schools in the state where they did their preparation. Throughout those three years, they continue to receive mentoring and support from both their universities and their schools. US citizenship or permanent residency required.

 To learn more, take a look at http://woodrow.org/fellowships/ww-teaching-fellowships, or write directly to Lindsay Smith, WW Teaching Fellowship recruiter, at lsmith@woodrow.org. Jan 31 is the final deadline to apply!

Juniors interested in careers in the foreign service–check out the Pickering Undergraduate Fellowship

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We were just notified that the Pickering Undergraduate Fellowship is indeed happening this year. Deadline is January 23, 2015–so you need to hustle! The Pickering provides two years of funding for students planning to pursue careers in the foreign service. There is an undergraduate fellowship that provides funding for senior year in college and the first year of a masters program AND a graduate fellowship that provides funding for a two-year masters program. Who is eligible for the Pickering Undergraduate Fellowship?

  • Only individuals who are United States citizens at the time of application will be considered.
  • Applicants must be in the junior year of undergraduate study (or equivalent).
  • Applicants must be expecting to receive their bachelor’s degree in spring 2016.
  • Winners are expected to enroll in a two-year, full-time master’s degree program in an academic field relevant to the work of the Foreign Service.
  • The Fellowship does not fund law or joint law degree programs.
  • Only U.S. institutions based in the U.S. are eligible.
  • Applicants must be available to fulfill the summer internship obligations (summer 2016 & 2017)
  • Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
  • A cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale must be maintained throughout participation in the program.

For more information about BOTH of these programs, see http://woodrow.org/fellowships/pickering/#about . Pickering Fellows are undergraduate and graduate students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Opportunities at King’s College London

Lisa Gates / / Graduate School Funding, UK

For students thinking about studying in the UK: King’s is pleased to announce three new scholarships for international students pursuing graduate study in 2015.

King’s President’s International Scholarships
Twenty international students will be selected to receive this scholarship. The maximum award is £10,000. Applications must be received by 17:00 GMT, 31st March 2015. See the Application Guide for further details.

Canadian Friends Award for Masters Students
One scholarship of £1,000 will be awarded to a Canadian resident undertaking a full-time masters programme at King’s beginning in 2015. Applications must be received by 17:00 GMT, 31st March 2015. See the Application Guide for further details.

Friends of King’s College London Association Scholarship
One scholarship of $2,000 USD will be awarded to a USA resident undertaking a full-time masters programme at King’s beginning in 2015. Applications must be received by 17:00 GMT, 31st March 2015. See the Application Guide for further details.

Other departmental funding opportunities are also available. Please see the Postgraduate Funding Database for a complete list.

Wednesday, Nov 12 is a big deadline day!

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Applications for Critical Language Scholarships (CLS)  are due by 8pm EST! www.clscholarship.org/

Nomination applications are due by 5pm for the following:

Beinecke  (juniors only, graduate school funding in arts, humanities and social sciences) go/beinecke
Goldwater (sophomores and juniors; science and math, undergraduate award) go/goldwater
St Andrews (seniors; graduate study in Scotland) go/standrews
Truman (juniors, graduate school funding, working in areas of public good) go/truman

Check out the go links to see if you’re eligible and how to apply! Questions? Email fellowships@middlebury.edu .

Interested in Foreign Service? Seniors and alumni–check these out!

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding

There are some great programs that provide undergraduate and graduate funding for students interested in the foreign service. Check out the fellowships below. These programs are especially interested in supporting groups historically underrepresented in the foreign service and economic need. All have a service requirement, minimum GPA and require US citizenship. You apply directly for these, but we’re happy to talk with you about your interest and application–just let us know!

Pickering Graduate Fellowship: Provides up to $75,000 for two-year graduate program in area relevant to foreign service.  Deadline: January 16, 2015. http://woodrow.org/fellowships/pickering/

Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship : Provides up to $90,000 for two-year graduate program in relevant area and summer internships.  Deadline: January 20, 2015. www.paynefellows.org

Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program: Provides up to $70,000 for two-year graduate program in relevant areas, domestic and overseas internships, and mentoring. Deadline: January 14, 2015.  http://www.rangelprogram.org/