National Scholarship Programs and Related Resources

These scholarships offer tremendous possibilities for students with strong academic records and leadership interests. UI students have proved successful in competing for many of these awards. Faculty representatives encourage you to visit the website of the particular scholarship program to explore the conditions of eligibility and application process--this process may include downloading an application form and information about the scholarship. You should also plan, well in advance, to consult with the scholarship representative for guidance and advice, including faculty/staff advisors in respective fields/departments/programs, such as the UI's International Programs Office/Study Abroad. Informational meetings about these scholarships are also held on campus each semester: Information Meeting scheduled for Thursday August 30, 2007, 3:30-4:30 pm, Crest Room, Idaho Commons, with Dr. Stephan Flores

Questions and comments related to information on this website may also be directed to Stephan Flores, University Honors Program, Idaho Commons Room 315 (885-6147, sflores@uidaho.edu).

• Coro Fellows--a nine-month intensive experience-based post-graduate training program in public affairs. Open to students of all majors who are interested in public policy. Apply as a senior--early January deadline.

• Freeman-Asia -- this award program is to increase the number of American undergraduate students (those who have at least one term of enrollment remaining following their return from study abroad, for either a summer program, semester/quarter, or academic year) who study in East and Southeast Asia, by providing them with information and need-basedfinancial assistance. Applicants must have applied or have been accepted to a country-based study abroad program from among the following countries and regions: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.  ( Multi-country programs are only eligible if the applicant will spend at least 8 weeks in one of the countries and will have intensive language study during that period. ) Applicants must have applied or have been accepted to a study abroad program that awards academic credits through the home campus or other U.S. accredited college or university.  Programs must be a minimum of 8 weeks for a summer term, 10 weeks for a quarter term, and 12 weeks for a semester term. Applicants must have little or no previous experience in the country in which they plan to study.  Applicants must not have spent more than 4 weeks in the proposed country of study within the last 5 years. Applications open/start in September (with mid-October deadline) for the spring and also the next academic year award cycle.

• Fulbright Scholarships (UI Fulbright Program representative: Inga Aesoph
  Study Abroad Advisor, LLC#3, Ground Floor, iaesoph@uidaho.edu, 885-7870 or abroad@uidaho.edu) The U.S. Student Fulbright Program gives recent B.S./B.A. graduates (by May 2006), law students, master's and doctoral candidates, as well as young professionals and artists, the opportunity to study, conduct research or teach in their choice of 140 countries around the world. Applicants design their own programs and submit applications online in coordination with the university's International Programs Office (IPO). IPO assists applicants and arranges on-campus interviews, and forwards the completed application packages (including two page research proposal, one-page vitae, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a language evaluation if required) to IIE/New York by the October deadline (on campus deadline is September 21, 2007,including a prior on campus interview). Fulbright awards provide roundtrip transportation, language or orientation classes (where appropriate), a living maintenance stipend, book and research allowances, tuition (in some cases), and health/accident insurance for students to teach, study, or conduct research abroad. Program booklets and applications are available in the International Programs Office. See UHP Events calendar for Info Sessions on the Fulbright (Aug 29 and 31, 2007).

• The Gates Cambridge Scholarships (UI representative: Dr. Stephan Flores, University Honors Program, 315 Idaho Commons, 885-6147, sflores@uidaho.edu)--cover the full cost of studying at the University of Cambridge (including other discretionary allowances), and depending on the course of study, are renewable for one to three years. The Gates Cambridge Trust seeks American students who, through study at Cambridge, are likely to make a significant contribution to their discipline by research, by teaching, or by using their learning creatively in their chosen professions. The Trust expects that ultimately Gates Cambridge Scholars will deploy their education for the benefit of others, finding solutions for problems facing societies of the world, particularly global problems related to health, equity, technology, and learning. Though intended primarily for courses of postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge (one year, or research leading to the Ph.D.), support may be available for study for a second Bachelor's Degree as an Affiliated Student. Applicants who are not successful are eligible to be considered for modest part-cost awards. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to confer with the UI representative during the preceding spring semester. Application deadline: mid-October (including two reference letters--see online application forms).

• Gilman International Scholarship Programs--Undergraduate StudentsStudy Abroad
  The Gilman Scholarship Program offers 820 scholarships (maximum award per student for any one academic term is $5,000 per year; however, those studying languages that fulfill the Critical Need criteria, such as Arabic (all dialects), Chinese (all dialects), Turkic (Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Kyrgz, Turkish, Turkmen, Uzbek), Persian (Farsi, Dari, Kurdish, Pashto, Tajiki), Indic (Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, Sinhala, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Sindhi), Korean, and Russian, receive an additional $3,000) to US citizen undergraduates who want to study abroad and are receiving a federal Pell Grant. The program aims to encourage students to choose nontraditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia. The Gilman scholarship aims to support students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, community college students, students studying the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students of nontraditional age. Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award to defray eligible study abroad costs. Awards are made up to $5,000 for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad and vary depending on the length. The applicant must be a citizen of the United States. (Permanent Residents of the United States are not eligible.) Deadline for fall semester study is in early April; for spring semester study the deadline is in early October. The applicant may not study in a country which is currently under a Travel Warning issued by the United States Department of State or Cuba: http://travel.state.gov/warnings_list.html

• Goldwater Scholarship (UI representative: Mark Warner, mwarner@uidaho.edu)--for current sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers and advanced degrees in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering. This national scholarship pays up to $7,500 per year for the final one or two years of a winner's undergraduate career. Deadline for completed on campus applications is just before mid-November--see Information for UI applicants, and brief profiles of the most recent UI Goldwater recipients:Michael Holcomb (Biology and Chemistry) and Benjamin Pollard (Physics), and UHP students Ted Yamamoto and Bryan Haney.

• Hertz Foundation--a tax exempt, not-for profit organization which provides fellowships tenable at over 40 of the nation's finest universities for graduate work leading to award of the Ph.D. degree in applications of the physical sciences. Evidence of exceptional creativity, broad understanding of physical principles, and outstanding potential for innovative research is expected. Eligible applicants for Hertz Fellowships must be students of the applied physical sciences who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America, and who are willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency.

• The Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Program (UI representative: Dr. Stephan Flores, University Honors Program, 315 Idaho Commons, 885-6147, sflores@uidaho.edu) Local deadline for receipt of completed applications is 27 February 2008--please review eligibility and extensive application materials on the national website (application typically available in early November on JKC website). Applications submitted to Dr. Flores by the February 27 deadline should preferably be complete, and at minimum should include an original plus two copies of the Nominee Information and Application Form, offical transcript(s) for all undergraduate coursework (including fall semester 2007 if applicable), two letters of recommendation addressed to the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, each in a sealed envelope with the recommender's signature written across the seal, addressed to Dr. Stephan Flores, Jack Kent Cooke Faculty Representative, also, if available, a copy of an acceptance letter from graduate school, including details of financial award, if any, resume/curriculum vita, also optional portfolio for applicants in the arts.

• Jacob Javits Fellowships (UI representative: Dr. Dale Graden, History, Admin 305A, 885-8956, graden@uidaho.edu) Supports up to four years of graduate study in the arts, humanities, social sciences, or interdisciplinary fields for study leading to the Ph.D or MFA degree. Applicants (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or citizen of one fo the Freely Associated States) with outstanding academic records should apply as seniors (or recent graduates). Applications include Personal Statement (two pages), three letters of recommendation, other optional materials (manuscripts, creative work), GRE scores, and submission of FAFSA. Applications may be obtained from the Federal Aid office at 1-800-433-3243. National deadline for completed applications in mid-October.

• James Madison Memorial Fellowships (UI representative: Dr. Donald Crowley, Political Science, Administration Bldg. 205, 885-7290, crowley@uidaho.edu)--opportunities for current UI seniors or recent graduates (U.S. citizen or national status) who plan to attend graduate school and who are also committed to teaching American history or politics, particularly the U.S. Constitution, in grades 7-12; also opportunities for those already teaching at these grade levels who intend to pursue a master's degree. Fellowships carry a maximum stipend of $24,000 (for up to two-years), which is used to cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Fellows must enroll in programs leading to master's degrees in American history, political science, or education. Participation includes a four-week institute at Georgetown University, normally during the summer after the commencement of study. Because the foundation is required to try to award at least one fellowship to a legal resident of each state, Idaho residents may have a considerable chance of receiving an award. Applications can be requested at this phone number: 1-800-525-6928. National deadline for completed applications 1 March.

• Information for UI Rhodes and Marshall Applicants --These prestigious scholarships provide generous support for two years of undergraduate or graduate study in Britain. All students with strong undergraduate records who meet the basic eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Interested students are encouraged to consult with Dr. Flores early in their junior year, or as soon as possible for this year's competition. National deadlines for completed applications are in early October; however, the campus level nomination and selection/interview process begins the preceding spring semester (contact Dr. Flores early spring semester), with final on campus September 15 deadline for completed application and campus level letters of recommendation (institutional nominees' applications have an Oct. 1st postmark deadline).

• Marshall Scholarships Site (UI representative: Dr. Flores, sflores@uidaho.edu) Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans (U.S. citizens) of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to forty Scholars are selected each year to study either at graduate or occasionally undergraduate level at an UK institution in any field of study. The scheme allows the Scholars, who are the potential leaders, opinion-formers and decision-makers in their own country, to gain an understanding and appreciation of British values and the British way of life. It also establishes long-lasting ties between the peoples of Britain and the United States. Each scholarship is held for two years. Contact Dr. Flores in junior year, with spring semester draft of application desired; final UI campus deadline for completed application: September 15 (regional online deadline for final completion of all materials is October 4, 2007).

• Mitchell Scholarships Scholars will be U.S. citizens (18-30 yrs. old) eligible to attend institutions of higher learning in Ireland, including the seven universities in the Republic of Ireland and the two universities in Northern Ireland, for one academic year of graduate study. There are no restrictions as to academic field of study although the proposed course of study must be available at the university elected by the applicant and the applicant's undergraduate program must provide sufficient basis for study in the proposed field. It is envisaged that the Mitchell Scholars will use the stipend not only to explore the island of Ireland but also to develop an understanding of the relationship between Ireland and Britain as well as Ireland's relationship with Europe. The application process is primarily online. The online application and personal essay (1000 words) and activities/achievement statement must be submitted by early October. Supporting Documents: Each applicant must submit by mail the following supporting documents: ONE photocopy of the applicant's birth certificate, passport or documented evidence of U.S. citizenship; TEN passport-size photos of un-mounted head and shoulders photograph of the applicant with the applicant's signature on the back of each photo; and TEN copies of the applicant's college transcript. The ORIGINAL must be certified by the Registrar or other responsible college official. The other NINE copies may be photocopies. If an applicant has attended more than one college or university, all transcripts must be submitted. Online Recommendations: The applicant is required to use the online recommendation functionality contained within the online application. The applicant must register names of at least five but no more than eight persons who have agreed to electronically submit the online recommendations. No fewer than four recommenders should be persons under whom the applicant has done academic work at a college or university. For applicants who have not been full-time students in the current or past academic year, however, only three academic recommenders are required. Institutional Endorsement: The applicant must be endorsed by an institution only if the applicant is currently a full-time student. The applicant must be endorsed by an institution where he or she will have completed two years of full-time study before the October 1 deadline. The applicant must register an Institutional Endorsement contact utilizing the online recommendation functionality contained within the online application. It is preferred that applicants in their first year of graduate study would have the endorsement of their undergraduate institution, while those in their second or third year would be endorsed by their graduate institution. The Institutional Endorsement is provided by the university president, dean or other administrative official responsible for graduate fellowships.
  Applicants who are no longer full-time students may submit an Institutional Endorsement, but it is not required. Finalists' interviews typically take place in November in Washington, D.C. (12 scholars are selected). UI campus deadline for internal application and request for institutional endorsement: September 15 (to meet national October 5, 2007 online deadline).

• National Institutes for Health Undergraduate Scholarships --for sophomores and juniors (U.S. citizens) planning graduate study in mathematics, engineering, and the sciences leading to careers in biomedical research. Award includes up to $20,000 per year, with ten weeks of paid summer research/lab experience, with requirement to fulfill one year of full-time employment after graduation at NIH in Bethesda, Maryland.

• NIH Undergraduate Scholarships for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds--this program awards 15 generous, service-connected scholarships to support the next generation of biomedical, behavioral, and social science related helath researchers with up to $20,000 a year, paid research training at the National Institutes for Health during summer and after graduation, and intensive mentoring. Eligibility criteria include U.S. citizen or qualifed non-citizen, disadvantaged background (exceptional financial need), 3.5 GPA or top 5 per cent of class rank. Apply online beginning in September--complete applications due before end of February.

• National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)

• Charles B. Rangel Fellowships--award to seniors (U.S. citizens) for two years of graduate or professional schooling in international affairs, plus enrichment study at Howard University in Washington, D.C., internships in Congress and overseas, and eventual appointment to the U.S. Foreign Service; the award may be used at most accredited graduate or professional schools (subject to approval by the Bunche Center) toward a degree in international affairs or a related subject. Selection is based on outstanding leadership skills, academic achievement, and financial need. Ten fellowships of up to $28,000 awarded annually towards tuition, room, board, books and mandatory fees for completion of a two-year master’s degree. At the conclusion of two years of study, the Rangel Fellow is expected to obtain a degree in international affairs or a related subject (such as public administration, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, political science, communications) at a graduate or professional school approved by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center. Awardees are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 throughout their period of study. Application deadline is late February.

• Rhodes Scholarships Trust Page (UI representative: Stephan Flores, sflores@uidaho.edu) Rhodes Scholars are U.S. citizens elected for one to two years of study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees, are paid on the Scholar's behalf by the Rhodes Trustees. Each Scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, and upon application, may approve additional grants for research purposes or study-related travel. Note that applicants must be at least 18 but not yet 24 years of age by October 1, 2007, and have assurance of completion of a bachelor's degree before October 1, 2008. UI campus deadline: September 15; National postmark deadline October 1, 2007.

• The 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 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, extracurricular activities, and career aspirations demonstrate a significant interest in the role of scientists in formulating public policy and in addressing global security policy challenges. Any undergraduate student studying at a U.S. college or university is eligible to apply. The fellowship may be used over the course of one year (12 months) to support academic research or professional development, in the United States or abroad. The fellowship may be used for the following purposes: to provide a stipend for an otherwise unpaid full-time internship; to underwrite the cost of travel or transportation to support academic research; to provide for housing or a per diem for research conducted out of town; for participation in or travel to professional conferences where the fellow presents academic research; to underwrite the production costs of a special project, ranging from laboratory work to the making of a documentary film.

• Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships (Representative, Dr. John R. Sturgul, McClure 405B, 885-7935, sturgul@uidaho.edu) The purpose of the Rotary Foundation's Ambassadorial Scholarships Program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Ambassadorial Scholarships are awarded for study or training in another country where Rotary clubs are located (over 122 countries). Applicants must have completed at least two years of university work (juniors, seniors, recent graduates). Applicants list 5 universities (no two of which are in the same country) and must have a familiarity with the language(s) of the countries selected. Rotary International reserves the right to make the final selection of the country. The most common of the several types of scholarships offered provides funding for one academic year of study (nine months) in another country. This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies up to US $25,000 or its equivalent. The selection of the scholars is in May. Scholarships begin a year from the *following* September. Thus, scholars selected in May 2008 will commence in Sept. 2010. In addition, there is a Cultural Scholarship for either three or six months and this does not carry a language requirement. The stipend for this scholarship is up to $12,000. There is also a Rotary World Peace scholarship that supports a scholar for a two-year master's degree at one of the seven Rotary Centers for International Studies worldwide. The amount of funding has not been determined yet, but shall include support for tuition, registration and other required university fees, room and board for 21 months, transportation and contingency expenses and other funding. Applications for the Ambassadorial and Cultural scholarships are due to the local Moscow Rotary Club by 1 April; the due date for the Peace Centers scholarship is before August 1. Local applicants should read the latest Rotary Information Announcement.

• Soros Fellowships for New Americans --Thirty grants awarded each year for up to two years of graduate study in the United States. New American is an individual who (1) is a resident alien; i.e., holds a Green Card or, (2) has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen or (3) is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens.
  The applicant must either have a bachelor's degree or be in her/his final year of undergraduate study.To be eligible you must not be older than thirty years of age as of NOVEMBER 1, 2006. Each year the Fellow receives a maintenance grant of $20,000 (paid in two installments) and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program attended by the Fellow (up to a maximum of $16,000 per academic year). A Fellow may pursue a graduate degree in any professional field (e.g., engineering, medicine, law, social work, etc.) or scholarly discipline in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences. The Fine and Performing Arts are included. Applicants are required: 1) to complete online an application form; 2) to submit two essays on specified topics; 3) to submit a 1-2 page resume; 4) to assure the submission of three recommendation letters, of which at least one is from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's current or most recent academic work and at least one is from someone who is familiar with her/his performance in a work-setting, whether paid or volunteer; 5) to submit an institutional status form from the institution attended indicating when and whether the present degree program will be completed (this may be completed by a registrar, a dean or director of the program, or other authority); candidates who have a bachelor's degree and have not yet enrolled in a graduate program need not provide this form; 6) to assure the submission of a transcript from the applicant's undergraduate institution, and if her/his graduate training is already in progress, from the graduate institution as well; candidates may submit a photocopy of the transcript; 7) to submit documentary evidence that the applicant meets, as of NOVEMBER 1, 2006, the definition of New American as detailed in the answer to the second question; and 8) to have taken and submitted to the Fellowship Program by the first week of December, 2006, scores from any graduate aptitude test (e.g., GMAT, MCAT, GRE, LSAT) required by programs to which the applicant has applied; candidates may submit a photocopy of the score report; this requirement does not pertain to students in programs where portfolios or auditions determine admissions.

• Harry S. Truman Scholarships (UI representative: TBD; contact Dr. Stephan Flores)--awards up to $30,000 (up to $15,000 for first year of study, up to $15,000 for last year of study) for those who intend to pursue graduate study in the U.S. leading to a career in government or public service--includes a three year public service requirement following completion of graduate degree. The aim of this scholarship is to find and recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service; and to provide them with financial support for graduate study, leadership training, and fellowship with other students who are committed to making a difference through public service. Careers in public service include law programs and master's and doctorate programs in public administration, public policy analysis, public health, international relations, government, economics, social services delivery, education and human resource development, and conservation and environmental protection. In 2006, one scholarship will be available to a qualified resident nominee in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and as a single entity, the islands of Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Requirements include junior level standing (or third year, senior standing), a United States citizen or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, nomination and letter by the UI and its faculty representative, three additional letters of recommendation, a recent transcript, a 15 question application, and a policy proposal. Internal/campus level applications are typically due in late November--contact Dr. Flores by 25 September or earlier to receive advice on the application process; nominees' completed online applications due in early February, with online applications beginning in early fall 2007 for prospective nominees.

• Morris K. Udall Scholarship in National Environmental Policy (UI representative: Prof. Scott Wood, Geology, swood@uidaho.edu; for initial information phone 885-6113, envs@uidaho.edu, or contact Jena Gram, jgram@uidaho.edu)--$5,000 (80 awards, plus 50 awards at $350) for current sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers related to environmental public policy, and for Native American and Alaska Native undergraduates who intend to pursue careers in health care and tribal public policy. Initial deadline for completed application (final application includes information form, 800 word essay, three letters of recommendation, transcripts) is usually in December; final deadline is 15 February. An informational meeting for interested studentsis is typically held in early December (see also the Information Sheet for UI Applicants).

• NSF Graduate Research Fellowships The National Science Foundation (NSF) aims to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science, mathematics, and engineering in the United States and to reinforce its diversity by offering approximately 900-1000 graduate fellowships each year, including awards for women in engineering and computer and information science. Fellowships provide three years of substantial support ($30,000 stipend for each 12-month tenure plus a cost-of-eduation allowance of $10,500 per tenure year) for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering supported by the NSF (including Life Sciences, Physics, Astronomy; Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, Geosciences; Social Sciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Psychology, Chemistry) and are intended for students in the early stages of their graduate study. The national deadline for completed applications is early in November.

• National Security Education Program (see also www.iie.org/nsep)--David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
  UI representative TBD (abroad@uidaho.edu)
  The National Security Education Program was established by the National Security Education Act of 1991, which created the National Security Education Board, the National Security Education Program, and resources to provide undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and institutional grants. It is guided by a mission that seeks to lead in development of the national capacity to educate U.S. citizens, understand foreign cultures,strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and enhance international cooperation and security. Four principal objectives form NSEP's mission: to equip Americans with an understanding of less commonly taught languages and cultures and enable them to become integrally involved in global issues; to build a critical base of future leaders, both in the marketplace and in government service, who have cultivated international relationships and worked and studied alongside foreign experts; to develop a cadre of professionals with more-than-traditional knowledge of language and culture, who can use this ability to help the United States make sound decisions and deal effectively with global issues; to enhance institutional capacity and increase the number of faculty who can educate U.S. citizens toward achieving these goals. As a U.S. undergraduate student, you are eligible to apply for an NSEP Boren scholarship if you are: aU.S. citizen at the time of application; a high school graduate, or have earned a GED, and are matriculated as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in a U.S. post-secondary institution, including universities, colleges, and community colleges accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; Applying to engage in a study abroad experience in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand that meets home institution standards; Planning to use the scholarship for study abroad and the study abroad program ends before you graduate. Internal campus deadline during fall semester; national online deadline February 13, 2007.

• Thomas R. Pickering 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. The goal is to attract outstanding students from all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds, who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. The Program develops a source of trained men and women from academic disciplines representing the skill needs of the Department, who are dedicated to representing America's interests abroad. Eligibility: only United States citizens will be considered; applicants must be in the sophomore year of undergraduate study; applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2; a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher must be maintained throughout participation in the program. The fellowship award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the junior and senior years of college and during the first year of graduate study with reimbursement for books and one round-trip travel. The Fellow must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international studies at one of the graduate schools identified by the WWNFF. Participating graduate schools provide financial support in the second year of graduate study based on need. Fellows meet annually in Washington, DC for a program orientation. Each successful candidate is obligated to a minimum of four and one half years service in an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer. Candidates who do not successfully complete the Program and Foreign Service entry requirements may be subject to a reimbursement obligation to the Department of State. The complete FAF application packet consists of an official application form and all supporting documents (personal statement, Employment Data Form; SAT Form; certification of citizenship; two letters of recommendation; official academic transcript and financial aid transcript). National application deadline in mid-February.

• U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate/Undergraduate Scholarships --The DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program is intended for students (U.S. citizens) interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission .This education program is intended to ensure a diverse and highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives.  Areas of study that are eligible include:  physical, mathematical, computer and information, life, and social sciences, psychology, selected humanities, and engineering. The award includes a monthly $1,000 stipend for nine months, plus full tuition and fees paid, to cover the junior and senior years of undergraduate study. February deadline.

• The British Council:Studying in Britain

• Oxford University

• Cambridge University

• British Universities

• University of Idaho Office of Student Financial Aid Scholarships Site

• University of Idaho Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Study Abroad Information

• University of Idaho International Programs Office/Study Abroad Resource Information on Scholarships and Financial Aid

• National Collegiate Honors Council: Websites for Major Scholarships

• Johnston Center for Undergraduate Excellence--list of Distinguished Scholarship Opportunities

• University of Arkansas Office of Post-Graduate Fellowships