Posted by neha on September 2, 2010
Merit Fellowships/Graduate Society Term Time Research Awards 2011 for Dissertation Research at Harvard College – USA
Scholarship Introduction:
The Harvard Merit Fellowships and Graduate Society Term Time Awards for Dissertation Research are nowsimilar in terms of eligibility requirements and stipend; they are available to outstanding GSAS students in allfields, including the natural sciences (separate applications no longer exist). These fellowships are normally tobe held in the fourth or fifth year, or earlier, and are for the purpose of allowing the students to devote a greaterportion of their time to research, fieldwork, and writing than would otherwise be possible. Students must havepassed Generals and have an approved dissertation prospectus at the time of nomination, or be scheduled tohave approval by the time the award begins (the award otherwise will be forfeited if approval does notmaterialize).
The maximum grant is a single term standard cohort stipend (in FY10 it was $11,165 but may be subject tochange for the coming year). The award is taken for one semester, either fall or spring. During the semester that theaward is held, teaching is restricted to 1/5 (one section), with no restriction in the non-fellowship term. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
Posted by neha on September 1, 2010
Truman Scholarships 2011 for juniors at Swarthmore College – USA
Scholarship Introduction
Every year the Foundation provides 75 to 80 graduate scholarships in the amount of $30,000 for juniors preparing for careers in public service. Students must have strong leadership potential and interest in a career in government, education, uniformed services, or the not-for-profit sector. Selection is on the basis of “leadership potential, intellectual ability, and the likelihood of making a difference.” Scholars may attend graduate school in the United States or abroad. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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Beinecke Memorial Scholarships 2011 for juniors at Swarthmore college – USA
Scholarship Introduction:
Scholarships for juniors of strong potential who are interested in attending graduate school in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Selection criteria include qualities of intellect, character, creativity, leadership, evidence of well-formulated plans for the future, and demonstrated financial need. Beinecke Scholars receive $4,000 immediately prior to attending graduate school and $30,000 while attending graduate school. Twenty (20) Scholarships are awarded annually. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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The Dr. and Mrs. C.J. Huang Teaching Fellowship 2011 to support Education and Asia related issues at Stanford University – USA
Scholarship Introduction
The Huang Teaching Fellowship allows students to teach in rural China for one year, with the possibility of extending the experience one additional year. The fellowship provides roundtrip airfare, health insurance, year round language tutoring, comprehensive training before arrival at the school (cross-cultural, TESL, Chinese language instruction), $1000 readjustment allowance, year round home office and field support, travel to the annual conference in China, and $1000 in funding for a public service project. Public service projects developed by fellows in conjunction with the school have included:
- publication of a book of student writing and artwork in both English and Chinese
- development and distribution of a Hepatitis B education pamphlet geared toward youth
- a tree planting project in conjunction with US Arbor Day
- establishment of a short term, need-based scholarship fund for tuition and books WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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International Public Service Fellowship 2011 offered by Haas Center for Public Service for Online Applicants – Stanford University – USA
Scholarship Introduction:
In partnership with the Freeman-Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) external link and under the auspices of the Stanford International Initiative, external link the Haas Center is launching an International Public Service Program to develop, implement, and coordinate activities that will allow undergraduates, graduating seniors, and co-terms to explore and expand their international service interests. Over several years, the Haas Center and FSI have seen a dramatic rise in student demand for experiences in civil society and government around the world. The International Public Service Program, when fully implemented, will include an undergraduate program, postgraduate fellowships, staffing for international service advising and outreach, and a faculty advisory body. Annual Fundraising Goal: $500,000. Individual Fellowship Endowments may be established beginning at $300,000. The International Public Service Fellow commits to 12 months of full-time work in a host national or international non-governmental organization (NGO), intergovernmental or national governmental agency located in a country not included on the State Department’s Travel Advisory list. The fellow must also commit to the following program requirements:
- Shortly after selection in Winter Quarter, schedule planning meeting with Haas Center and Freeman Spogli Institute advisers.
- Interview remotely with prospective field site hosts and mentors in Spring Quarter.
- Develop a learning plan prior to fellowship start in consultation with faculty mentor and Haas staff; discuss learning plan with host organization mentor.
- Complete mid-year and year-end reports as requested by Haas Center staff.
- Prepare donor stewardship materials at end of fellowship year as requested by Haas Center staff. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
Posted by neha on August 31, 2010
Jacob K. Javits Fellowships Program 2010 – 2011 at University of Chicago – USA
Scholarship Introduction;
This program provides fellowships to students of superior academic ability—selected on the basis of demonstrated achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise—to undertake study at the doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in selected fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences. A board establishes the general policies for the program, selects the fields in which fellowships are to be awarded, and appoints distinguished panels to select fellows. Subject to the availability of funds, a fellow receives the Javits fellowship annually for up to the lesser of 48 months or the completion of their degree. The fellowship consists of an institutional payment (accepted by the institution of higher education in lieu of all tuition and fees for the fellow) and a stipend (based on the fellow’s financial need as determined by the measurements of the Federal Student Assistance Processing System. In fiscal year 2010, the maximum stipend was $30,000, and the institutional payment was $13,755. In fiscal year 2011, the maximum stipend will be $43,755 and the institutional payment is estimated to be $13,755. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
Posted by neha on August 30, 2010
Luce Scholars Program 2010 for Awareness among Potential leaders in American society
Scholarship Introduction:
Launched in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program aims to provide an awareness of Asia among potential leaders in American society. Each year 15-18 scholars are chosen to participate in an individualized professional placement in one of 15 Asian countries. (Internships are arranged for each scholar on the basis of specific interests, background, qualifications and experience.) Aimed at a highly qualified group of young Americans in a variety of professional fields, it is unique among Asian-American exchange programs in placing emphasis on leaders who have had little prior experience of Asia and who might not otherwise have an opportunity during the course of their careers to come to know Asia or their Asian colleagues. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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Hertz Fellowship 2010 to support students in Physical and Biological Sciences at Princeton University
Scholarship Introduction:
Hertz Fellowships are given to support the graduate education of students of outstanding potential in the applied physical sciences. The award provides funding for up to five years of doctoral study. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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Martin A. Dale ‘53 Fellowship 2010-2011 at Princeton University
Scholarship Introduction:
The Martin A. Dale ’53 Fellowship enables an outstanding Princeton senior to devote the year following graduation to an independent project of extraordinary merit that will widen the recipient’s experience of the world and significantly enhance his or her personal growth and intellectual development. The fellowship embodies the conviction of its donor, Martin A. Dale ’53, of the transformative potential of a year-long project of focused effort and self-discovery before a new graduate embarks on the next major phase of life and career. The Dale Fellowship provides a grant of $30,000 to a current Princeton senior, which becomes available as early as July 1 following graduation; the fellow must begin his or her project no later than September 1 of the same year. One half of the grant is normally paid at the inception of the fellowship, the other half midway through the fellowship year. (The grant is taxable and must be reported by the recipient as regular income.) WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
Posted by neha on August 28, 2010
The George J. Mitchell Scholarship 2010 open for class of 12 at Colgate University, USA
Scholarship Introduction:
The Mitchell Scholars Program is a national competitive fellowship sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance. The Mitchell Scholars Program, named to honor former US Senator George Mitchell’s pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to public service and community. Up to twelve Mitchell Scholars between the ages of 18 and 30 are chosen annually for one year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Applicants are judged on three criteria: academic excellence, leadership, and a sustained commitment to service and community. The Mitchell Scholars Program provides tuition, housing, a living expenses stipend, and an international travel stipend. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
