The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation was established originally in 1984 as the Mercury Seven Foundation by the six surviving members of America’s original Mercury Seven astronauts. Since its founding, more than 100 astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Space Shuttle programs have united to aid the United States in retaining its world leadership in science and technology by providing college scholarships for the very best and brightest students pursuing science, technology, engineering or math degrees.The foundation now awards 28 scholarships annually, each worth $10,000, for a total of $280,000. They seek college students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional performance in the science or engineering field of their major.
Eligibility:by faculty nomination only
Contact: Dr. Gene Bickers, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs and Professor of Physics (bickers@usc.edu)
Description: Scholarship program for individuals pursuing graduate study (master's or doctoral program) in the arts, humanities, and social sciences at any accredited university around the world. Each scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and $30,000 while attending graduate school. Students may supplement this award with other scholarships, research grants, or assistantships. Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be
a junior during the 2012-2013 academic year (graduating between December 2013 and August 2014)
plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences (graduate study in neuroscience is not supported by the Beinecke Scholarship)
have
a superior academic record and personal promise as an undergraduate student
be
a U.S. Citizen or U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
have a history of receiving need-based financial aid during undergraduate years
have
USC endorsement
Contact: Martha Enciso, aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116
Campus Deadline: December 10, 2012 for 2013-2014 study year (summer 2013, fall 2013 and/or spring 2014)
Description: Program
seeks to enhance U.S. understanding of foreign cultures, strengthen
our economic competitiveness, and ensure our national security by
fully funding students to enter a study abroad program with intent
to learn a new language. It is designated for students enrolled
in study-abroad programs OUTSIDE OF Canada, Australia, New Zealand,
and Western Europe. Students may apply for year or semester programs although year long programs are preferred. Summer only term is limted to science, techonology, engineering and mathematics majors.
Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be
a U.S. Citizen at the time of application
be
a undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior
apply
to a study abroad program related to academic and career goals
Contact: Noosha Malek or Martha Enciso, aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116
2. BOREN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship National deadline: January 31, 2013 Description: Boren Fellowships provide support for overseas study, domestic study, or a combination of both. Boren focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. The fellowships can be applied to study abroad in all countries except Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Although study outside the United States is not required, successful applications generally include a significant overseas component.
Eligibility: Candidates must:
be a U.S. citizenship at the time of application
be enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university located within the United States
include a plan for language study in a modern language other than English in your application.
Contact: Noosha Malek or Martha Enciso, aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116
Campus Deadline:October 19, 2012 for 2013-2014 study year
Description:The Churchill Scholarship provides tuition and funding toward graduate work
in engineering, mathematics and the physical and natural sciences
at Churchill College, Cambridge University. Funds cover all University and College tuition and fees (approximately $25,000). In addition, Scholars receive a living allowance of £10,000 for nine-month programs, £12,000 for eleven-month programs, and £13,000 for twelve-month programs. Scholars also receive an allowance of up to $1,000 for travel to and from the United Kingdom, as well as reimbursement of application fees for a UK visa. The total award is worth approximately $45,000 to $50,000.
Desired qualities are
outstanding achievement in academic work as indicated by course grades, a capacity for original, creative work as shown by special recognitions or letters of references, and intellectual leadership, character and adaptability.
Elibility: Candidates
must:
be
a U.S. Citizen
be
between the ages of 19 and 26
hold
a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a United States college
or university, and may not have attained a doctorate.
be
nominated by USC
Contact:Noosha Malek or Martha Enciso, aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116
Description: A program of the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the CLS offers intensive summer language institutes overseas in thirteen critical need foreign languages for summer 2013. CLS institutes provide fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks.
Languages:
Arabic, Persian: Advanced beginning, intermediate or advanced level;
Description: Fulbright
provides full funding for a year abroad in over 150 countries for
graduating seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens.
Fulbright grants generally provide round-trip transportation;
language or orientation courses, where appropriate; tuition, in
some cases; book and research allowances; a maintenance allowance
for the academic year, based on living costs in the host country;
and supplemental health and accident insurance. While excellence
in the field of study and a strong academic record are preconditions
for this fellowship, candidates are also selected using the following
criteria: their project is feasible, they have the
language qualifications they need for their specific program, have
knowledge of the host country, and they possess characteristics
that may make them a good ambassador. Currently enrolled students
are required to apply through USC, rather than applying “at large."
The Fulbright program also offers different types of grants such as:
an English Teaching Assistantship to one of over 60 countries
Travel grants to Germany, Hungary and Italy
Public Health and Science grants to Australia, Chile, Indonesia, and the Netherlands
Fulbright Business Grants to Australia, Mexico, Netherlands or Spain
Fulbright Journalism Grants to Germany, Spain or the United Kingdom
Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships in Public Health to Botwana, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, Bangladesh, China, Thailand, Brazil, and Peru
Fulbright-mtvU Award (campus deadline will be in spring 2014)
Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships
Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be
a U.S. Citizen
hold
a bachelor’s degree before the beginning of the grant date,
but not a doctorate
present
a study, plan, or project that can be completed in one academic
year
Contact:Noosha Malek, Martha Enciso, or Katie Calvert aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116
GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP www.gatescambridge.org
National deadline (varies depending on country of citizenship):
- October 16, 2012 (for U.S. citizens normally resident in the U.S.);
- December 4, 2012 (citizens of all countries other than the USA (except the United Kingdom) and U.S. citizens normally resident outside the U.S.) Description: The
Gates Cambridge Scholarship is for one year of study as an affiliated
student or graduate student at the University of Cambridge. Scholarship
includes the following: tuition, a maintenance allowance sufficient
for a single student, and one return economy airfare.
Students can use the grant toward a second Bachelor degree as an
affiliated student, one-year postgraduate courses, or research leading
to the degree of PhD. In selecting Gates Cambridge Scholars, the
foundation seeks students of exceptional academic achievement and
scholarly promise. Students are encouraged to provide evidence of
their ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline.
Eligibility:
Candidates
must:
hold,
or expect to obtain before the application deadline, a bachelor’s
degree
gain
admission to the University of Cambridge and to a constituent
college (the application procedures are separate from the selection
procedures for selection as a Gates Cambridge Scholar. Please
note, those applying for a Master's or Doctoral study are admitted
to Cambridge through the Board of Graduate Studies; those applying
for a second Bachelor's degree are admitted by a College).
be
under the age of 30
Contact:Noosha Malek or Martha Enciso, aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116
GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP www.iie.org/GILMAN
National Deadlines (vary depending on study abroad term):
Spring 2013 Study Abroad: October 2, 2012 (application now available online) Summer 2013 Study Abroad: March 5, 2013 (application available January 2013) Fall 2013 Study Abroad: March 5, 2013 (application available January 2013)
Description: The Gilman Scholarship provides awards for undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding to participate in study abroad programs. The program encourages students to choose non-traditional study abroad destinations.
Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of his/her study abroad.
apply to or have been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by USC
study abroad for at least four weeks in one country. programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be studying in one country for at least four consecutive weeks.
be studying abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the U.S. Department of State's current Travel Warning list.
Contact: Noosha Malek or Martha Enciso, aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116
Campus Deadline: December 10, 2012 for 2013-2014 study year
Description:For
undergraduate study leading to careers in mathematics or natural
science or engineering. The scholarship awards up to $7,500 for
the remaining year(s) of study. Desired qualities include a highly
competitive grade point average and commitment and potential to
make a significant contribution to his or her chosen field of study.
It is also expected that students selected as scholars will pursue
a doctoral degree.
Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be
a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
be
a sophomore or junior at the time of application
have
maintained at least a 3.0 GPA (recommended GPA, 3.5 or higher)
have
selected a field of study that will permit admission to a graduate
or professional program in preparation for a career in mathematics,
the natural sciences, or engineering
USC may nominate a maximum of four
candidates, dividing the nominations between the Viterbi School of Engineering and the College of Letters, Arts &
Sciences. If you have questions about the nomination process, please contact:
JACK KENT COOKE GRADUATE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP www.jkcf.org
Phase One Deadline: November 28
Description: The Graduate Arts Award enables students with exceptional artistic or creative promise and significant financial need to pursue up to three years of study at a graduate institution in the U.S. or abroad. The amount of the award varies depending on financial aid as well as other funding sources the student currently receives however, it can be worth up to $50,000 per year for up to three years. The award provides funding for tuition, room and board, required fees, and books.
Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be
a college senior or a recent graduate (within the last 5 years)
plan to pursue a graduate degree in the performing arts, visual arts, or creative writing
have a minimum 3.2 cumulative gpa
plan to begin first graduate degree program in the coming fall
have unmet financial need
receive USC nomination
Contact: Dr. Gene Bickers, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs (bickers@usc.edu) or Noosha Malek or Martha Enciso (aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116)
Campus Deadline: December 10, 2012 for 2013-2014 study year
Description: The Killam Fellowships Program is a scholarship program which allows undergraduate students from accredited degree granting colleges and universities to participate in a bi-national residential exchange program between Canada and the United States of America. Scholarship recipients spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in the other country. The program is designed to encourage exceptional undergraduate students in the two countries by providing a unique opportunity for academic exchange.
Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be a citizen of Canada or the United States be a full-time undergraduate student in good standing at a degree granting institution in Canada or the United States meet the eligibility requirement of their home university (as they relate to the participation in international exchange programs)
be fluent in English (and French, as appropriate)
have a superior academic record
be nominated by his/her university to receive a Killam Fellowship.
Contact: Noosha Malek or Martha Enciso, aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116
Campus Deadline: October 8, 2012 for 2013-2014 academic year
Description: The
Henry Luce Foundation seeks to develop a new level of understanding
of Asia among future leaders of American society. The program is
aimed at students with varied academic backgrounds who demonstrate
leadership and have had no prior experience in Asian affairs. Leadership
can be broadly defined by the following characteristics: initiative,
creativity, the respect of one's peers, maturity, strength of character,
self-confidence tempered by self-awareness, a sense of responsibility,
sensitivity, a positive personality. The scholarship funds a one-year
internship placement in the following countries in East, Southeast and South
Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, China and Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia,
Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand,
and Vietnam.
Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be a U.S. Citizen
be no more than 29 years old on September
1 of the year they enter the program
have earned a bachelors degree before taking part in the program
have
USC endorsement
Contact:
Noosha Malek or Martha Enciso, aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116
Description: The Marshall Scholarships are available for graduate study in most universities in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland). Up to forty Marshall Scholarships will be awarded. Traditional scholarships fund two years of study. Eight of the awards will be for one year only. One year applicants must have a clear post-scholarship plan that demonstrates why spending one year in the UK would be beneficial to the candidate. Desired
qualities are demonstrated social concern and evidence that a candidate
will be a leader both within his or her profession and within the
broader community. Eligibility:Candidates
must:
be
a U.S. Citizen
be
a graduating senior or have graduated from their undergraduate
college or university no more than two years before applying
have
a minimum G.P.A. of 3.70
present
an academic plan for study abroad
have
USC endorsement
Contact:Noosha Malek or Martha Enciso, aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116
Campus Deadline: September 7, 2012 for study year starting 2013
Description: The George Mitchell
Scholarship is a competitive program for individuals wishing
to pursue one year of study at one of nine institutions of higher
learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Funds cover tuition, accomodations, a living expenses stipend, and an international travel stipend. Desired qualities are
demonstrated academic distinction, leadership activity, unselfish
service to others, and extra-curricular activity, including potential
for future leadership and contribution to society.
Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be
a U.S. citizen
be
a graduating senior or have completed a bachelor’s degree
have
demonstrated high academic achievement (typically 3.70 or higher
G.P.A.)
be between the ages of 18 and not yet 30 by October 1 of application year
have
USC endorsement
Contact:
Noosha Malek or Martha Enciso, aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116
Campus Deadline: September 7, 2012 for study year starting Fall 2013
Description: The
Rhodes Scholarship brings students from eighteen countries and five
continents to the University of Oxford in England. Scholarship includes
tuition and a stipend toward a
doctorate, master’s or second bachelor’s degree at the
University of Oxford. Scholarships are awarded in a national competition
with state and regional interviews. Study is funded for a one- two-
or three-year period. The most important desired quality of a Rhodes
Scholar is excellence in the overall academic record, complemented
by qualities of leadership, writing ability, social concern, and
athletic activity.
Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be
between eighteen and twenty-four years of age
be
a graduating senior or a college graduate
be
a U.S. Citizen
have
demonstrated high academic achievement (typically 3.70 or higher
G.P.A.)
ROTARY
AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP http://www.rotary.org/en/studentsandyouth/educationalprograms/Ambassadorialscholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx Campus Deadline: Deadlines
varies, and are typically 1 1/2 years in advance of study year. Check with Rotary Club for more details. Description: The
awards are for one year of university study in any field, with the
possibility of 1-2 months of intensive language training during
the summer. Study is available in more than 100 countries that have
a Rotary Club. USC does not take part in the screening process;
thus, contact with a local Rotary Club is required. Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be
citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs
have
completed at least two years of college-level coursework or equivalent
professional experience before commencing their scholarship studies
apply
directly through a Rotary club in the your legal or permanent
residence or place of full-time study or employment
not
be Rotarians, Honorary Rotarians, or employees of a club, district,
or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International. Spouses, lineal
descendants (child or grandchild by blood or legal adoption),
spouses of lineal descendants, and ancestors (parent or grandparent
by blood) of persons in the foregoing categories are also ineligible.
not
be students seeking to continue studies already begun at a foreign
institution.
if
applying for Academic-Year and Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships,
candidates must be proficient in the language of the proposed
host country. Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship applicants must
have completed at least one year of college-level coursework or
equivalent in the proposed language of study.
Contact: Noosha Malek or Martha Enciso, aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116
Description:Highly
competitive scholarship program for individuals pursuing careers
in public service. The purpose of the scholarship is twofold: to
find and recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership potential
who are committed to careers in government, the non-profit 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. Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be
juniors preparing for their final year of undergraduate education
have
USC endorsement
Contact: Noosha Malek or Martha Enciso, aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116
Description: The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, economics, and other related fields; or tribal public policy, or Native American health care. The Foundation several awards of up to $5000 for tuition, room and board, and other educational expenses. The scholars attend a four day orientation in Tucson, Arizona to meet the other scholars, elected officials, and other environmental and tribal leaders. Students who are not selected as scholars can receive honorable mentions of a one time honorarium of $350 in addition to access to the alumni network. Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be a full time sophomore or junior level student pursuing a bachelors degree during the 2012-2013 year
pursue a career in tribal public policy, Native American health care, or the environment
have at least a minimum 3.0 cumulative gpa
be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident
Contact: Dr. Gene Bickers, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs (bickers@usc.edu) or Noosha Malek or Martha Enciso (aifstaff@usc.edu or 213-740-9116)
