These awards may help defray the cost of your undergraduate education or study abroad, fund graduate study or provide summer enrichment opportunities.
American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS)
The AIIS was formed to further the knowledge of India in the United States by supporting American scholarship on India. The programs of AIIS foster the production of and engagement with scholarship on India, and promote and advance mutual understanding between the citizens of the United States and of India. For 60 years, AIIS has provided funding to pre- and post-doctoral scholars and artists in pursuit of knowledge about India. Among the many language programs offered via the AIIS, their Hindi program is particularly strong.
Beinecke Scholarship
Provides $34,000 for graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Must have demonstrated financial need and be near the top of your class. Institutional endorsement by the Office of Fellowship Advising is required. Application must be received by the OFA by early January. Applications to the Beinecke program are due late February.
BESTCOLLEGES SCHOLARSHIP FOR BLACK WOMEN IN STEM
On average, Black women in STEM earn salaries that are 45% lower than their highest-paid peers. BestColleges is committed to breaking down barriers for students in underrepresented communities, who desire careers in the most competitive fields. Five $6,000 scholarships are awarded to Black women who are currently pursuing careers in STEM.
Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program
The PPIA Fellowship is a series of educational and developmental programs that span from the end of a student’s junior year in college to the completion of a Master’s degree in public policy, public administration and/or international affairs. The program was started to address the lack of diversity across the spectrum of professional public service, including government, nonprofits, public policy institutions and international organizations. The Junior Summer Institute is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for graduate programs in public and international affairs and careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service. Applications are due in early November.
Truman Scholarship
Juniors interested in public service. Need a 3.5 or above GPA and an excellent track record in public service. For graduate school ($30,000) and in some instances can be used in law school. Institutional endorsement by the Honors Program necessary. Interested students should contact the Office of Fellowship Advising by the end of September. Applications to Truman are due early February.
Voyager Scholarship for Public Service
Two-year, leadership development and scholarship program to launch careers in public service. This scholarship gives college students financial aid to alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences to expand their connections to new communities, and a network of mentors and leaders to support them, including: Up to $50,000 in financial aid: Students will receive up to $25,000 per year in "last dollar" financial aid for their junior and senior years of college. Students will receive a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to pursue a summer work-travel experience between their junior and senior year of college. Apply in spring of sophomore year only.
American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS)
The AIIS was formed to further the knowledge of India in the United States by supporting American scholarship on India. The programs of AIIS foster the production of and engagement with scholarship on India, and promote and advance mutual understanding between the citizens of the United States and of India. For 60 years, AIIS has provided funding to pre- and post-doctoral scholars and artists in pursuit of knowledge about India. Among the many language programs offered via the AIIS, their Hindi program is particularly strong.
Africana Studies Undergraduate Fellowship
The Africana Studies Program is designed to prepare juniors and seniors for experiences in the academy beyond their undergraduate careers. By providing hands-on experience and effective and sustained one-on-one mentorship, the Africana Studies Undergraduate Fellowship program is designed to address pipeline issues by supporting promising undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds with interests in academic careers along the trajectory from college through the PhD (or for those with an interest in the creative and performing arts the MFA). Undergraduate fellows will be paired with faculty mentors whose research interests align with their own. During the course of the fellowship, undergraduate fellows will receive a $2,500 stipend to work as research assistants for faculty mentors who will provide academic/research mentorship.
Boren Scholarship
Boren Scholarships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Boren Scholars represent a vital pool of highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal national security arena. In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.
Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully funded summer overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students. With the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and building relationships between the people of the United States and other countries, CLS provides opportunities to a diverse range of students from across the United States at every level of language learning. The CLS Program is a program of the US Department of State.
DAAD German Academic Exchange
Explore the funding opportunities that DAAD offers – from a three-week summer course to internships. DAAD offers a variety of scholarships for undergraduates to study and research in Germany.
DAAD RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering)
RISE stands for Research Internships in Science and Engineering. RISE Germany offers undergraduate students from North American, British and Irish universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. RISE Germany is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. Students are matched with a host university or institute according to their area of interest (biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a closely related field). German language is not required and the working language will be in English.
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship
The FLAS fellowship program provides academic year and summer fellowships to institutions of higher education to assist meritorious undergraduate and graduate students undergoing training in modern foreign languages and related area/international studies. The goal of the program is to get students to advanced proficiency levels in a less commonly taught language in order to provide a cadre of language and area studies experts to government agencies, the private sector, and academia. FLAS fellowships support students whose studies focus upon various world and thematic areas, including: Africa, Eastern Europe/Russia/Eurasia, Latin America, Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Western Europe, and Silk Road studies. Eligible students apply for fellowships directly to an institution that has received an allocation of fellowships from the U.S. Department of Education.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad. This program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide. Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award to defray eligible study or intern abroad costs, including program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance, and international airfare.
Goldwater Scholarship
For sophomores and juniors who want to pursue a research career in science, math, and engineering. Those who plan to study medicine are eligible for a Goldwater Scholarship only if the student plans a research career rather than a clinical career. Institutional endorsement by the Office of Fellowship Advising is required.
Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes outstanding students studying in NOAA mission fields. (Mission fields include, but are not limited to, oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission.) Student scholars receive up to $9,500 per academic year to support their studies, as well as paid summer internship opportunities at NOAA facilities across the US. Students can apply during the second year of a four-year academic program. Applications are due in late January.
Humanity In Action
Humanity in Action is an international educational organization. They foster a global network of students, young professionals and established leaders committed to promoting human rights, diversity and active citizenship—in their own communities and around the world.
National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU)
NSF funds many research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location.
Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA)
The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) is a not-for-profit that has been supporting efforts to increase diversity in public service • The Junior Summer Institute (JSI): A rigorous academic, fully-funded fellowship program that provides student training and financial support for graduate school and facilitates ongoing professional development. • Public Service Weekends: Free three-day conferences held across the country to introduce even more students to the broad range of opportunities available in public service.
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The Program usually selects participants (known as “Rangel Scholars”) each year from universities throughout the United States. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. Students live at Howard University, attend classes, and participate in a variety of programs with foreign affairs professionals at Howard and at diverse locations around Washington, DC.
Udall Scholarship
For sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue studies in the environment and/or Native American health and tribal public policy. Candidates need at least a 3.6 GPA and strong service and leadership in environmental area. Institutional endorsement by the Office of Fellowship Advising is required.
