Academic
Recognition Programs
University of Southern California
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Student Union 202
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0890
Tel: (213) 740-9116
Fax: (213) 740-0139
List
of Fellowship Opportunities
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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 provided include University fees (approximately $27,000). The Foundation pays a stipend of £10,000 for nine-month programs and £12,000 for twelve-month programs, travel and visa expenses up to $2,000, and offers the possibility of a Special Research Grant of up to $2,000. The total award is approximately: $48,000-$53,000.
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
submit
the results of the Graduate Record Examinations, General Test
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
endorsed by USC
Contact:Noosha Malek or Martha Enciso, Student Affairs, 213-740-9116, STU 202
Description: Fulbright
provides full funding for a year abroad in over 100 countries for
graduating seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens.
Fulbright full 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. A certain portion
of the awards are reserved for graduating seniors. 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 both valid and 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 strongly encouraged to be endorsed by USC, rather than applying “at large.”
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 or Martha Enciso, Student Affairs, 213-740-9116, STU 202
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GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP www.gatesscholar.org
Check website for national deadline: Fall
Semester 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 (£7,750 for 12 months), a further discretionary
allowance (£1,500 per year), 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, Student Affairs, 213-740-9116, STU 202
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
advanced degrees.
Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be
a U.S. citizen national/resident alien (resident aliens must include
a letter of the nominee's intent to become a U.S. citizen and
a photocopy of the Alien Registration Card)
be
a sophomore or junior at the time of application
be
a full-time student during the forthcoming academic year
have
maintained at least a "B" average
rank
in the upper fourth of his or her class
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
Contact:
Science/Math Majors:Donna Garcia, Director of Special Project, USC College, 213-740-8555, dlgarcia@college.usc.edu
Engineering Majors: Louise Yates, Associate Dean, Admissions and Student Affairs, Viterbi School of Engineering, 213-740-4530, yates@usc.edu
►The USC application cycle for the 2009-2010 study year is closed.
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, Student Affairs, 213-740-9116, STU 202
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 and Southeast
Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, China and Hong Kong, 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, Student Affairs, 213-740-9116, STU 202
Description: Marshall
Scholarships are available for a two- or three-year program of study
in any university in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales,
and Northern Ireland). Awards Average £ 19,000 per year. 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, Student Affairs, 213-740-9116, STU 202
Description: The George Mitchell
Scholarship is highly 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, housing, and a stipend of $12,000, plus 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, Student Affairs, 213-740-9116, STU 202
1. DAVID L. BOREN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Campus Deadline: December, 2009
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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.
Eligibility: Candidates
must:
be
a U.S. Citizen at the time of application
be
a undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior OR graduate
student
apply
to a study abroad program related to academic and career goals
Description: NSEP Boren Fellowships provide support for overseas study, domestic study, or a combination of both. NSEP 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, Student Affairs, 213-740-9116, STU 202
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 of approximately $7,500 per year 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.)
have
USC endorsement
Contact:
Bryce
Nelson, Journalism, 213-740-3930, ASC 201A or Noosha Malek, Student Affairs, 213-740-9116, STU 202
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,
Student Affairs, 213-740-9116, STU 202
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: Margaret
Harrington, Office for Organization Improvement Services, 213-821-2100
