Nationally Competitive Scholarships
Fulbright
J. William Fulbright Scholarships enable students to spend a year studying, researching or teaching abroad in one of more than 100 countries. In general, transportation, living expenses, language training, and tuition are covered: details vary by country. Senior and graduate students who do not yet hold a doctorate degree are eligible to apply.
http://www.fulbrightonline.org/
Gates
Gates Scholarships award full tuition and fees, travel, and living expenses for students who are interested in pursuing one and two-year undergraduate and graduate programs at the University of Cambridge. Seniors and graduate students are eligible to apply.
http://trust.gatesscholar.org/
Goldwater
Barry Goldwater Scholarships provide up to $7,500 for tuition, fees, books, room and board to students who intend to pursue a career in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply.
Internal Application
(Opening date September 19, 2008 and closing date October 24, 2008).
www.act.org/goldwater/
Javits
Jacob Javits Fellowships award full tuition and a personal stipend of up to $30,000 per year to students pursuing graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Fellows may receive funding for a maximum of 48 months. Seniors planning to attend graduate school and students who have not completed their first year of graduate study are eligible to apply.
www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsjavits
Jack Kent Cooke
Jack Kent Cooke graduate scholarships help students pursue graduate degrees with up to $30,000 per year, for up to six years, including tuition, fees, and living expenses. Students must demonstrate financial need (FAFSA), exceptional promise (GPA), and an appreciation of the arts. Any degree program may be pursued.
Internal Application
www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
Marshall
George C. Marshall Scholarships provide tuition and personal stipends to students to pursue a graduate degree in any field at any British college or university for two years. Seniors and graduate students with at least a cumulative GPA of 3.7 (after the freshman year) are eligible to apply.
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
Mitchell
George Mitchell Scholarships award full tuition, travel, and personal stipends for one year to students wishing to pursue graduate study in any field in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Seniors and graduate students, no older than 30, are eligible to apply.
http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=34
Rhodes
Rhodes Scholarships fund tuition, travel, and living expenses for up to three years of undergraduate or graduate study in any field at the University of Oxford. Seniors and graduate students, no older than 24, are eligible to apply.
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
Truman
Harry S. Truman Scholarships recognize students who excel academically and are committed to careers in public service, broadly defined. Scholarships provide $30,000 in funding for graduate study in any field. Juniors are eligible to apply.
http://www.truman.gov/
Udall
Morris K. Udall Scholarships provide up to $5,000 for tuition and expenses to students majoring in fields related to the environment, as well as Native American or Alaskan Native students pursuing health care or tribal policy. Juniors and seniors are eligible to apply.
Internal Application
http://www.udall.gov/