For more information regarding these or other fellowships, call 378-3036 or visit the Office of General Education and Honors at 350 MSRB.
Spencer Dissertation Fellowships: The Spencer Foundation awards 30 fellowships to support the completion of a student's dissertation dealing with an education related topic. Applications must be requested by the students by October before applications are due.
Alexander Von Humboldt Bundeskanzler Scholarships: This year-long award is for students who have knowledge of the German language to study in Germany. Scholarships are awarded annually to students in the humanities, social sciences, law and economics. The deadline is Oct. 31.
Awards for Study in Scandinavia: These grants are made available for U.S. citizens who have language skills in Icelandic, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian or Swedish. The applicants must have finished their undergraduate education. Deadline is Nov. 1.
DAAD German Academic Exchange Service: This is an opportunity for students who speak German to study in Germany. Grants, travel awards and seminars are available to both faculty and students. Summer programs for studying German in Germany are also available. The deadline for grants for study and research is and Nov. 1. The deadline for the summer program is January 31.
Amelia Earhart Fellowship Awards for Women: This fellowship is for women pursuing degrees in aerospace related sciences. To apply, a woman must have a bachelor's degree in a qualifying area of science or engineering. Deadline is Nov. 15 .
National Science Foundation Fellowships: These fellowships are awarded for study in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, behavioral and social sciences, and in the history and philosophy of science. Deadline is Nov. 6. Separate competitions are held for the Graduate Fellowships and the Minority Graduate Fellowships. Minorities, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship: This scholarship awards merit-based scholarships to students who pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Deadline is Nov. 14.
Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowships: These awards are for Ph.D. candidates who are writing their dissertations on topics of religious and ethical values in any field. Deadline is Nov. 15.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute -- NIH Research Scholars Program: This program is for current medical students going into their third or fourth year of medical school. Deadline is Nov. 15.
Ford Foundation Predoctoral and Dissertation Fellowships for Minorities: This fellowship is available for minority students pursuing a doctoral degree in behavioral and social sciences, humanities, engineering, mathematics, physical science and biological science. Deadline for application is Nov. 15.
Howard Hughes Predoctoral Fellowship in the Biological Sciences: The Howard Hughes Medical Institute will award fellowships for full-time study toward a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree in the biological sciences. This fellowship is not intended for those who are pursuing a medical or dental degree. Deadline is Nov. 15.
National Physical Science Consortium Graduate Fellowships for Minorities and Women: The National Physical Science Consortium a six-year doctoral fellowship program in astronomy, chemistry, computer science, geology, materials science, mathematical sciences, physics and sub-disciplines. The deadline is Nov. 15.
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies: This fellowship is for students who plan on careers in teaching in humanistic studies. Students who are entering their first year of a Ph.D. program are eligible. Deadline for requesting an application is Dec. 8.
Whitaker Graduate Fellowships in Biomedical Engineering: These fellowships are for students who are going in to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. program in biomedical engineering. Applicants must be U.S.citizens or permanent residents. Deadline is Dec. 10.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship: This scholarship is for undergraduate students who pursue a career in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering. Students who are in their sophomore or junior year are eligible to apply. Deadline is Dec. 15.