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FINANCIAL NEED REQUIRED

• American Foreign Service Association scholarships support high school seniors and college undergraduates of Foreign Service employees (active-duty, retired and deceased). They offer one time only AFSA Academic/Art Merit Awards and renewable need based Financial Aid Scholarships, of which AFSA administers 13-15 annual DACOR Bacon House Foundation Scholarships each year. Unfortunately, grandchildren of Foreign Service employees are not eligible for these awards. Awards range from $1,500 to $3,500 via Heyward G. Hill and Harriet C. Thurgood DACOR Bacon House Foundation Scholarships. Applications submission deadline is Feb. 6, 2008. Visit AFSA's Scholarship Program web page at for complete details, or contact Lori Dec at dec@afsa.org or (202) 944 5504 or 1 (800) 704 2372, ext. 504 (toll free).
  
  
• Beinecke Scholarships provide substantial scholarships for students of exceptional promise to attend graduate school in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Applicants must be juniors, have a 3.7 GPA (campus nomination requirement) and have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid as an undergraduate. Applications are due at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 12, 2008.
  
  
• The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Scholarship for Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is in April each year.
  
  
• The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants of up to $6,000 to graduate or undergraduate students actively working for peace and justice on campus and/or in the community. These need-based scholarships are awarded to those able to do academic work at the university level and who are part of the progressive movement on the campus and in the community. Early recipients worked for civil rights, against McCarthyism, and for peace in Vietnam. Recent grantees have been active in the struggle against racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression; building the movement for economic justice; and creating peace through international anti-imperialist solidarity.
  
  
• Freeman Asia Awards are designed to support American undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia (Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam). No campus nomination is required. Go to the website for more information and online application instructions. The deadline is April 2, 2008 (for fall 08 or academic 08-09).
  
  
• Gilman Scholarships support academic year study abroad. Candidates must be receiving a Pell grant at the time of application or during the period of study abroad. The deadline is either April 15, 2008 (for fall 08) or October 7, 2008 (for spring 09)
  
  
• The Hispanic Scholarship Fund was founded to help Hispanic-American college students complete their education. The scholarships are available on a competitive basis to students of Hispanic background. Check the website for details including deadlines.
  
  
• Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarships will fund approximately 30 seniors or recent graduates planning to attend graduate or professional school in fall 2008.  Candidates must have demonstrated financial need as undergraduates. A GPA of 3.7 is required for consideration for the campus nomination. The deadline has already passed for 2008.
  
  
• Jacob K. Javits Fellowship 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. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Undergraduate students about to enter graduate school and graduate students who have not yet completed their first year of graduate study and who intend to pursue a doctoral or master's degree, if the master's degree is the terminal or highest degree awarded in an approved field, may apply. The application deadline is in early October. See the website for details.
  
  
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers scholarship support, paid research training at the NIH during the summer, paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation. See the website for more information. Applications will be available on the website each fall. The application deadline is March 31, 2008.
  
  
• Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships provide support for graduate study for students who are interested in a career in the Foreign Service upon graduation. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. The fellowship award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the first and second year of graduate school. Each year’s award also includes reimbursement for books and for travel (one round trip per academic year, up to a set maximum amount). The number of fellowships will be determined by available funding. Students must be enrolling in a two-year masters program. The application deadline is in February each year. Check the website for details.
  
  
• Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships include tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the junior and senior years of college and during the first year of graduate study. Each year’s award also includes reimbursement for books and for travel. The Fellow must commit to pursuing a master’s degree in international studies at one of the graduate schools participating in the program. Participating graduate schools provide financial support in the second year of graduate study based on need. Applicants must be in the sophomore year of undergraduate study and have a grade point average of at least 3.2. The application deadline is in February each year. See the website for details.
  
  
• Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships are for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in the fine or commercial arts, design or architecture.  Deadline: April 11, 2008.

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GRADUATE / POSTGRADUATE STUDY

• American Association of University Women Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor's degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Grants provide support for course work beyond a bachelor's degree, including a master's degree, second bachelor's degree, or specialized training in technical or professional fields. There is no campus nomination process for this award. Unfortunately, the deadline has passed and a new one has not been given yet.
  
  
• The Canadian Studies Graduate Student Fellowship Program promotes research that contributes to a better knowledge and understanding of Canada, its relationship with the United States, and its international affairs. The grant is designed to give doctoral students an opportunity to conduct part of their research in Canada. The application deadline is September 30, 2008. See the website for details.
  
  
• The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Education Office of the Embassy of France in the United States. Every year, it allows 14 doctorate students enrolled in American universities- to conduct research in France for 9 months. This program has two main goals: To allow American doctorate students to benefit from an experience in a French University; to develop Franco-American academic partnerships. Chateaubriand recipients receive about 1300€/month, a round trip ticket to France, health insurance, and about 30 days per diem for travelling in France for research purposes. See the website for details.
  
  
• The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is designed to engage graduate science, engineering, medical, veterinary, business, and law students in the analysis that informs the creation of science and technology policy and to familiarize them with the interactions of science, technology, and government. Open to graduate students through post-doctoral scholars in any physical, biological, or social science field or any field of engineering, medicine/health, or veterinary medicine as well as business, law, education, and other graduate and professional programs. Deadlines are November 1, March 1, and June 1.
  
  
• Churchill Scholarships fund one year of graduate study in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences at Churchill College, Cambridge. Click the link above for more information. The deadline is November 10, 2008.
  
  
• DAAD Study Scholarships are awarded to highly qualified graduating seniors and graduate students of all disciplines to provide the opportunity to study in Germany, or complete a postgraduate or Master’s degree course and obtain a degree from a German higher education institution. Application deadlines for 2009-10 are November 15, 2008. See the website for details.
  
  
• The Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellowships seek to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. To facilitate this goal the Fellowship grants awards at the Predoctoral, Dissertation and, Postdoctoral levels to students who demonstrate excellence, a commitment to diversity and a desire to enter the professoriate. This year the program will award approximately 60 predoctoral fellowships. The predoctoral fellowships provide three years of support for individuals engaged in graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree. Last year's deadline was in November. See the website for application details.
  
  
• Fulbright Scholarships fund a year of postgraduate study, research, or teaching abroad. The W&M pre-application is due on April 15.
  
  
• The Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program will offer a substantial number of scholarships for study as an affiliated student or to pursue taught or research courses of postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge beginning with the Fall 2008 term. There is no campus nomination process. Click the link for further details.
  
  
• The George C. Marshall/Baruch Fellowship offers maximum grants of $7,500 for doctoral or postdoctoral research in 20th century U. S. Military or diplomatic history and related fields.  Grants must be used within the twelve-month period following the distribution of award funds. For additional information and an application, visit the George C. Marshall Foundation website.
  
  
• Germany’s Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards ten German Chancellor Fellowships annually to young professionals in the private, public, not-for-profit, cultural and academic sectors who are citizens of the United States. The program sponsors individuals who demonstrate the potential to strengthen ties between Germany and their own country through their profession or studies. Prior knowledge of German is not a prerequisite. The Fellowship provides for a stay of one year in Germany for professional development, study, or research. The program begins September 1 and lasts twelve months. It is preceded by language classes in Germany. Monthly stipends range from 2,000 to 3,000 EUR, and allowances are available for accompanying family members, travel expenses, and introductory German lan­guage instruction in the United States. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years of age at the start of the award.
  
  
• Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowships are for 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. College seniors wishing to pursue the Ph.D. degree in any of the fields of particular interest to the Foundation, as well as graduate students already in the process of doing so, may apply. The application deadline will be announced in August. More information, including lists of eligible fields and tenable schools, is available on the website.
  
  
• The Institute for Humane Studies awards scholarships up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad. Last year IHS awarded 120 scholarships to outstanding undergraduate, graduate, law, and professional students who are exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work. There is no campus nomination required. See the website for details and application.
  
  
• The International Federation of University Women offers a limited number of international fellowships and grants to women graduates for postgraduate research, study and training. Students in any branch of learning may apply. Fellowships are offered for the second and subsequent years of a doctoral programme and for post-doctoral studies. First year doctoral students do not qualify. Grants are offered for any postgraduate programme. The awards may be used in any country other than the one in which the applicant was educated or habitually resides. See the website for details. The next competition will open 2010.
  
  
• The International Research & Exchanges Board's Individual Advanced Research Opportunities (IARO) program seeks to attract, select, and support in-depth field research by US students, scholars, and experts in policy-relevant subject areas related to Southeast Europe and Eurasia, as well as to disseminate knowledge about these regions to a wide network of constituents in the United States and abroad. Sponsored by the US Department of State's Title VIII Program and IREX’s own Scholar Support Fund, the IARO program provides fellows with the means and support necessary to conduct in-country research on contemporary political, economic, historical, or cultural developments relevant to US foreign policy. The IARO program plays a vital role in supporting the emergence of a dedicated and knowledgeable cadre of US scholars and experts who can enrich the US understanding of developments in Southeast Europe and Eurasia.Grants will be awarded in EACH of the four categories: Master’s Student; Predoctoral Student; Professional; Postdoctoral Scholar. Eligible countries of research focus are: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. See the website for application information. Last year's deadline was November 16.
  
  
• Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarships will fund approximately 30 seniors or recent graduates planning to attend graduate or professional school in fall 2008.  Candidates must have demonstrated financial need as undergraduates. A GPA of 3.7 is required for consideration for the campus nomination. The deadline for this year's competition has already passed..
  
  
• Jacob K. Javits Fellowship 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. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Undergraduate students about to enter graduate school and graduate students who have not yet completed their first year of graduate study and who intend to pursue a doctoral or master's degree, if the master's degree is the terminal or highest degree awarded in an approved field, may apply. The application deadline has not been announced yet. See the website for details.
  
  
• James Madison Memorial Fellowships are for future and current secondary school teachers of American history, American government, or social studies in grades 7-12 to support their graduate study of the roots, principles, framing, and development of the United States Constitution. No campus nomination is required. The deadline is March 1 each year.
  
  
• The Josephine de Karman Fellowships support students who have manifested exceptional ability and serious purpose. Students in any discipline entering their senior undergraduate year or a candidate for a PhD who has completed all requirements for that degree by January 31, save the completion and defense of his/her dissertation, may apply. No campus nomination is required. See the website for details.
  
  
• The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is being built in Saudi Arabia as an international, graduate-level research university. KAUST will have a merit-based application process and will recruit men and women from around the world. KAUST will grant the KAUST Discovery Scholarship to highly talented students currently in their last or second-to-last year of first-level, bachelors or undergraduate degree study at public and private universities. The scholarship benefits include: Full tuition to complete degree at the student's current undergraduate institution; monthly living stipend; textbook and computer allowance; travel costs for participation in KAUST-sponsored enrichment activities in Saudi Arabia and regionally. Upon the completion of the undergraduate degree program, students will receive: Admission into a master's degree program upon meeting the program's admission requirements at the KAUST campus in Saudi Arabia; full scholarship at KAUST, including tuition, housing and travel costs. All applicants must fully complete their online application and send or attach all required documents by May 11, 2008. See the website for more information
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• The Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship is available at the University of Kansas for individuals who intend to pursue a doctorate in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, business, economics, or biological and pharmaceutical sciences. This highly selective four-year fellowship offers a $24,000 annual stipend, covers full tuition and fees, and provides a unique professional development program. The total value of the four-year fellowship exceeds $135,000. We’re looking for U.S. citizens who have a vision, the ability to set and achieve goals, leadership potential, and a strong work ethic. Self Fellows demonstrate initiative and a passion for achievement and lifelong learning. Self Fellows participate in a development program that provides general education and training in communication, management, and leadership, complementing the specialized education and training provided in their Ph.D. programs. Each January, KU departments submit Self Fellow nominations. See the website for more information.
  
  
• Marshall Scholarships fund two or three years of graduate study in Britain. The W&M pre-application deadline has already passed.
  
  
• Mitchell Scholarships fund one year of graduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland. The W&M pre-application deadline has already passed.
  
  
• National Science Foundation Central Europe Summer Research Institute (CESRI) is designed to provide U.S. graduate students in the sciences and engineering with a high quality international 8-week summer research experience. Program details, including an online application form, will be available on the website in Fall 2007.
  
  
• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships and Minority Graduate Fellowships are awarded for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. No campus nomination is required. Applications will be available on the NSF website. The deadline for this year has already passedr.
  
  
• Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships provide support for graduate study for students who are interested in a career in the Foreign Service upon graduation. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. The fellowship award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the first and second year of graduate school. Each year’s award also includes reimbursement for books and for travel (one round trip per academic year, up to a set maximum amount). The number of fellowships will be determined by available funding. Students must be enrolling in a two-year masters program. The application deadline is in February each year. Check the website for details.
  
  
• Rhodes Scholarships fund one, two, or three years of study at Oxford University. There is a W&M pre-application.
  
  
• Rotary Scholarships fund formal study abroad. No campus nomination is required but candidates must be endorsed by their Rotary club. Contact your local Rotary club to find out whether scholarships are available and what the deadlines are.
  
  
• The Sizemore Fellowship for Graduate Study in Journalism has been created through the generosity of William & Mary alumni Mason and Connie Sizemore. Applicants must be graduating W&M seniors who plan to enroll in a graduate school of journalism in the fall of 2008. The recipient will receive a $9,000 award. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Click the link for application details.
  
  
• The Sons of Italy Foundation Scholarship Program provides funding to U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian American grandparent) enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a four-year, accredited academic institution. Each year, the SIF offers 10 to 13 merit-based scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. The application deadline is in February. No campus nomination is required. See the website for details and application.
  
  
• The purpose of the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished new Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The Program is established in recognition of the contributions New Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States has afforded the donors and their family. Application forms are available on the Soros website. Next deadline: November 1, 2008.
  
  
• Truman Scholarships provide up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. Juniors are eligible to apply. Click on the link for more information. Pre-applications are due to the Charles Center August 1, 2008.
  
  
• The Virginia Space Grant Consortium undergraduate scholarship and graduate fellowship program annually awards approximately $300,000 to students pursuing higher education at Virginia Space Grant universities (William & Mary, Hampton University, ODU, UVA, and VA Tech) and Virginia community colleges. Scholarship / fellowship applications containing more information and student eligibility requirements may be downloaded from their website. Check the website for updates.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDY / RESEARCH / INTERNSHIPS

Portals for information on funding:

• Austria: Austrian atabase for scholarships and research grants
• Germany: DAAD
• UK: British Council USA

• The American-Scandinavian Foundation offers fellowships (up to $20,000) and grants (normally $4,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian countries for up to one year. Awards are made in all fields. No campus nomination is required. See the website for details.
  
  
• Biology and Biotechnology Summer Internships- a great resource!
  
  
• The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship program provides young American professionals (ages 23-34) with two high-level work placements in the federal government and private sector in Germany. Three seminars taking place throughout Europe provide an in-depth understanding of issues facing Germany and the European Union today. Candidates are competitively chosen from the fields of business administration, economics, journalism, law, political science and public policy. All application materials must be received at CDS by October 15, 2008 for the program beginning in September 2009. See the website for details.
  
  
• Up to 30 Bridging Scholarship for Study in Japan are available to assist with travel and living expenses incurred during a semester or a year of study in Japan. Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. There is no campus nomination required. Check the website for more details and an application. The deadline for Spring 2008 is April 7, 2008.
  
  
• The Canadian Studies Graduate Student Fellowship Program promotes research that contributes to a better knowledge and understanding of Canada, its relationship with the United States, and its international affairs. The grant is designed to give doctoral students an opportunity to conduct part of their research in Canada. The application deadline is September 30, 2008. See the website for details.
  
  
• The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Education Office of the Embassy of France in the United States. Every year, it allows 14 doctorate students enrolled in American universities- to conduct research in France for 9 months. This program has two main goals: To allow American doctorate students to benefit from an experience in a French University; to develop Franco-American academic partnerships. Chateaubriand recipients receive about 1300€/month, a round trip ticket to France, health insurance, and about 30 days per diem for travelling in France for research purposes. See the website for details.
  
  
• The Chevening Scholarship Program offers three different scholarship schemes for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. For students from selected countries. Eligible for all fields of study. Deadlines vary depending on country.
  
  
• Churchill Scholarships fund one year of graduate study in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences at Churchill College, Cambridge. The deadline is November 10, 2008. Click the link above for more information.
  
  
• Highly qualified undergraduate students from the US and Canada are invited to apply for DAAD Undergraduate Scholarships funding study, thesis research, and/or internships in Germany for one semester to one year. The goal of this program is to support study abroad in Germany and at German universities. Preference will be given to students whose projects or programs are based at and organized by a German university. Students may participate in an established study abroad program or pursue independent, self-designed study. More information and applications are available on the DAAD website. The deadline is November 15, 2008.
  
  
• DAAD Study Scholarships are awarded to highly qualified graduating seniors and graduate students of all disciplines to provide the opportunity to study in Germany, or complete a postgraduate or Master’s degree course and obtain a degree from a German higher education institution. Application deadlines for 2008-09 are November 15, 2008. See the website for details
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• The Émigré Memorial German Internship Program (EMGIP) offers internship opportunities for US and Canadian students in the German parliament, the Bundestag. The internships are two months long in positions matching the student’s interest and experience. Interns will be placed with their preferred Fraktion, Ausschuss, with individual members of the Bundestag and their offices. In addition to contributing to the respective offices, interns have the opportunity to study legislative and administrative procedures in the German parliament. Participants should be advanced undergraduates or graduate students in fields such as political science, international relations, law, history, economics or German. Students must be able to fully communicate in German. The application deadline is May 9, 2008. See the website for details.
  
  
• Freeman Asia Awards are designed to support American undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia (Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam). No campus nomination is required. Go to the website for more information and online application instructions. The deadline is April 2, 2008 (for fall 08 or academic 08-09)
  
  
• Fulbright Scholarships fund a year of postgraduate study, research, or teaching abroad. The W&M pre-application is due on April 15.
  
  
• The Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program will offer a substantial number of scholarships for study as an affiliated student or to pursue taught or research courses of postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge beginning with the Fall 2008 term. There is no campus nomination process. Click the link for further details.
  
  
• Gilman Scholarships support academic year study abroad. Candidates must be receiving a Pell grant at the time of application or during the period of study abroad. The deadline is April 15, 2008 (for fall 08) or October 7, 2008 (for spring 09).
  
  
• Germany’s Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards ten German Chancellor Fellowships annually to young professionals in the private, public, not-for-profit, cultural and academic sectors who are citizens of the United States. The program sponsors individuals who demonstrate the potential to strengthen ties between Germany and their own country through their profession or studies. Prior knowledge of German is not a prerequisite. The Fellowship provides for a stay of one year in Germany for professional development, study, or research. The program begins September 1 and lasts twelve months. It is preceded by language classes in Germany. Monthly stipends range from 2,000 to 3,000 EUR, and allowances are available for accompanying family members, travel expenses, and introductory German lan­guage instruction in the United States. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years of age at the start of the award. The deadline has passed for this year's competition..
  
  
• The International Federation of University Women offers a limited number of international fellowships and grants to women graduates for postgraduate research, study and training. Students in any branch of learning may apply. Fellowships are offered for the second and subsequent years of a doctoral programme and for post-doctoral studies. First year doctoral students do not qualify. Grants are offered for any postgraduate programme. The awards may be used in any country other than the one in which the applicant was educated or habitually resides. See the website for details. The next competition will open 2010
  
  
• The International Research & Exchanges Board's Individual Advanced Research Opportunities (IARO) program seeks to attract, select, and support in-depth field research by US students, scholars, and experts in policy-relevant subject areas related to Southeast Europe and Eurasia, as well as to disseminate knowledge about these regions to a wide network of constituents in the United States and abroad. Sponsored by the US Department of State's Title VIII Program and IREX’s own Scholar Support Fund, the IARO program provides fellows with the means and support necessary to conduct in-country research on contemporary political, economic, historical, or cultural developments relevant to US foreign policy. The IARO program plays a vital role in supporting the emergence of a dedicated and knowledgeable cadre of US scholars and experts who can enrich the US understanding of developments in Southeast Europe and Eurasia.Grants will be awarded in EACH of the four categories: Master’s Student; Predoctoral Student; Professional; Postdoctoral Scholar. Eligible countries of research focus are: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. See the website for application information. Last year's deadline was November 16.
  
  
• The Killam Fellowships Program provides exceptional undergraduate students from select universities in Canada and the United States with the opportunity to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in the other country. Students are expected to register at their home university and attend the host university as an exchange visitor. The Killam Fellowships Program provides a cash award of $10,000 US ($5,000 US per semester). Further, the Foundation provides all Killam Fellows with an allowance of $500 US to offset health insurance costs. In addition, all Fellows are eligible to apply for a mobility grant in an amount not to exceed $1,000. The idea of the mobility initiative is to allow students to undertake an educational field trip, providing the Fellows with the opportunity to gain a fuller understanding of the culture of the host country. Watch this space for more information.
  
  
• The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is being built in Saudi Arabia as an international, graduate-level research university. KAUST will have a merit-based application process and will recruit men and women from around the world. KAUST will grant the KAUST Discovery Scholarship to highly talented students currently in their last or second-to-last year of first-level, bachelors or undergraduate degree study at public and private universities. The scholarship benefits include: Full tuition to complete degree at the student's current undergraduate institution; monthly living stipend; textbook and computer allowance; travel costs for participation in KAUST-sponsored enrichment activities in Saudi Arabia and regionally. Upon the completion of the undergraduate degree program, students will receive: Admission into a master's degree program upon meeting the program's admission requirements at the KAUST campus in Saudi Arabia; full scholarship at KAUST, including tuition, housing and travel costs. All applicants must fully complete their online application and send or attach all required documents by May 11, 2008. See the website for more information.
  
  
• Luce Scholarships provide an intensive experience in Asia for an outstanding group of Americans who would not, during the normal course of their careers, expect to have such an exposure. Click on the link for more information.
  
  
• Marshall Scholarships fund two or three years of graduate study in Britain. There is a W&M pre-application.
  
  
• Mitchell Scholarships fund one year of graduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland. There is a W&M pre-application.
  
  
• National Science Foundation Central Europe Summer Research Institute (CESRI) is designed to provide U.S. graduate students in the sciences and engineering with a high quality international 8-week summer research experience. Program details, including an online application form, will be available on the website.
  
  
• National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Scholarships support U.S. undergraduates who will pursue the study of languages and cultures currently underrepresented in study abroad and critical to U.S. national security. They are intended for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
  
  
• National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren Fellowships support graduate students pursuing the study of languages, cultures, and world regions that are critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East). Study of the countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand is excluded. No campus nomination is required. See the website for details and application information.
  
  
• Rhodes Scholarships fund one, two, or three years of study at Oxford University. There is a W&M pre-application.
  
  
• RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering give students in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering and physics the chance to spend a summer working with German doctoral students on serious research projects. The doctoral students help integrate the undergraduate directly into the lab work and serve as personal and professional mentors. All participants receive stipends from DAAD to help cover living expenses, and the partner universities and research institutions provide housing assistance. The application deadline is in early February. See the website for details.
  
  
• Rotary Scholarships fund formal study abroad. No campus nomination is required but candidates must be endorsed by their Rotary club. Contact your local Rotary club to find out whether scholarships are available and what the deadlines are.

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OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarships fund full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a four-year college in the U.S. Each scholarship carries a stipend of $1,500 per academic year. Recipients may re-apply each year for up to four years, provided they continue to meet the requirements of the award. Applications accepted January 15 - March 31.
  
  
• The All-USA College Academic Team is a recognition program for exceptional full-time undergraduates at four-year institutions in the USA and its territories
  
  
• Allen Lee Hughes Fellowships are for individuals interested in artistic and technical production, arts administration and community engagement. Fellowship provides a modest stipend. Fall/Season Deadline: May 1st; Spring Deadline: December 15th; Summer Deadline: March 1st.
  
  
• Amelia Earhart Fellowships (Zonta International Foundation) fund women of any nationality with a superior academic record and a bachelor's degree in science or engineering.  Fellowships carry a stipend of $6,000; approximately 35 are awarded annually. Deadline: mid November.
  
  
• American Association for University Women - International Fellowships support full-time study or research by women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported.
  
  
• The American Scandinavian Foundation has scholarships for Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden citizens for study or research programs (usually at the graduate level) in the United States for up to one year. Awards are made in all fields.
  
  
• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program funds citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region. The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.
  
  
• The Asian Cultural Council awards individual fellowship grants to artists, scholars, students, and specialists from Asia for study, research, travel and creative work in the United States. Deadlines vary.
  
  
• The Association for Women in Science Educational Foundation funds female students enrolled in a behavioral, life, physical, or social science or engineering program leading to a Ph.D. degree. Graduate fellowships in the amount of $1,000 are awarded each year. Deadline: January
  
  
• The Bibliographical Society of America Fellowship Program provides short-term fellowship program supporting bibliographical inquiry as well as research in the history of the book trades and in publishing history. Deadline: December.
  
  
• The Carnegie Endowment for Peace Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment is designed to provide a substantive work experience for students who have a serious career interest in the area of international affairs. Applications are accepted only from graduating college seniors or individuals who have graduated within the past academic year. No one will be considered who has started graduate studies. The campus application deadline is earlier than the official one.
  
  
• The Canon Collins Educational Trust funds full scholarship for nationals from Southern African countries (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Angola and Mozambique) who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree (normally a one year Master's degree) in either the United Kingdom or southern Africa. Application Deadlines: for the United Kingdom: March 15th each year; for Southern Africa, August 12th each year.
  
  
• The Chevening Scholarship Program offers three different scholarship schemes for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. For students from selected countries. Eligible for all fields of study. Deadlines vary depending on country.
  
  
• The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is designed to engage graduate science, engineering, medical, veterinary, business, and law students in the analysis that informs the creation of science and technology policy and to familiarize them with the interactions of science, technology, and government. Open to graduate students through post-doctoral scholars in any physical, biological, or social science field or any field of engineering, medicine/health, or veterinary medicine as well as business, law, education, and other graduate and professional programs. Deadlines are November 1, March 1, and June 1.
  
  
• Commonwealth Scholarships fund Commonwealth citizens to pursue postgraduate study or doctoral study at Commonwealth universities. Deadlines vary by country.
  
  
• DAAD Annual Grants include undergraduate scholarships to study in the Federal Republic of Germany. Foreign nationals are eligible if they are attending a US institution for their undergraduate degree. Applications in all fields are accepted, with the exception of dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. The deadline is November 15, 2008.
  
  
• The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants of up to $6,000 to graduate or undergraduate students actively working for peace and justice on campus and/or in the community. These need-based scholarships are awarded to those able to do academic work at the university level and who are part of the progressive movement on the campus and in the community. Early recipients worked for civil rights, against McCarthyism, and for peace in Vietnam. Recent grantees have been active in the struggle against racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression; building the movement for economic justice; and creating peace through international anti-imperialist solidarity.
  
  
• Echoing Green Public Service Fellowships offer funding to conduct public service projects anywhere in the world. For up to two years of support. George Srour '05 was one of the 2007 recipients!
  
  
• Twenty-two Edmund S. Muskie Ph.D. Fellowships for doctoral-level programs in business administration, economics, public administration, and public policy are offered each year. For citizens of Georgia, Russia or Ukraine
  
  
• The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics is an essay contest for full-time juniors or seniors. Prizes range from $500 - $5,000.
  
  
• Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant for Artists is a $10,000 (Canadian) award for talented artists. There is no age limit. Awards are limited to candidates in the early stages of their careers working in the following: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture. Work must be representational art. To be eligible for a grant candidates must: have already started or completed training at an established school of art; and/or demonstrate, through past work and future plans, a commitment to make art a lifetime career. The Foundation welcomes applications throughout the year. There is no deadline for sending this application form.
  
  
• The Environmental Research and Education Foundation Scholarship are awarded by EREF to recognize excellence in master's, doctoral or post-doctoral waste management research and education.  Recipients are chosen based on credentials and potential contributions to the solid waste industry and its scientific contributions to the solid waste industry and its scientific community. Deadline: April 30.
  
  
• The Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) provides fellowships to first-, second-, and third-year undergraduate students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. This program supports one year of non-degree undergraduate study in the United States in the fields of accounting, agriculture, American studies, business, computer science, criminal justice, economics, education, environmental management, hospitality management, international relations, journalism and mass communication, law, political science, psychology, and sociology. Deadline: November.
  
  
• The Exploration Fund of the Explorers Club offers $1,200 grants in support of exploration and field research. Funds given primarily to graduate students.
  
  
• Fulbright Scholarships fund educational exchanges that strengthen understanding and communication between the United States and over students from 140 countries. Students interested in applying for the Fulbright Student Program must apply through the Fulbright Program Office in their home country.
  
  
• The Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program will offer a substantial number of scholarships for study as an affiliated student or to pursue taught or research courses of postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. There is no campus nomination process. Applications are due early in October each year. Click the link for further details.
  
  
• Glamour Magazine’s Top Ten College Women Competition gives a $1,500 cash award to outstanding juniors. Contact: ttcw@glamour.com for more information.
  
  
• The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program provides a $3,000 award for 100 outstanding second year college students in any field of study.
  
  
• The Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund supports undergraduate and graduate students of Greek descent, between the ages of 17 and 25. Deadline: February.
  
  
• The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship invites college graduates to apply for full-time, six month Fellowships in Washington, DC. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates with a strong interest in these issues who have prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy. Deadlines: October 15 for Spring Fellowships, February 9 for Fall Fellowships.
  
  
• The Institute for Humane Studies awards scholarships up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad. Last year IHS awarded 120 scholarships to outstanding undergraduate, graduate, law, and professional students who are exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work. There is no campus nomination required. See the website for details and application.
  
  
• Inter American Press Association (IAPA) Scholarships are for young journalists and journalism school graduates from Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States. Deadline: December 31.
  
  
• Up to 50 SSRC International Dissertation Field Research Fellowships are offered to support social scientists and humanists conducting dissertation field research in all areas and regions of the world.
  
  
• IREX Small Grants Fund for the Middle East and North Africa are grants between $2,500 and $10,000 for projects to support civil society organizations, education professionals, media, and journalists in the Middle East and North Africa. Deadline: April 25, 2008.
  
  
• ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships are for students in the fields of automation and control. Deadline: February.
• The J. W. Saxe Memorial Fund provides $2,000 scholarships to one or more undergraduate or graduate students working in public service. Deadline: March.
  
  
• Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarships will fund approximately 30 seniors or recent graduates planning to attend graduate or professional school in fall 2008.  Candidates must have demonstrated financial need as undergraduates. A GPA of 3.7 is required for consideration for the campus nomination.
  
  
• The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies funds nationals of IMF Asian member countries interested in studying for their doctorates in economics in order to work in an international financial institution (such as the IMF or the World Bank) or in their home administrations. Deadline: December 31.
  
  
• The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Regular Program is for individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at any university located in a World Bank member country except their own. Suggested fields of study: economics, public administration, finance, planning, health, population, agriculture, infrastructure, information systems and aquatic resources (provided that the focus of study is on public policy aspects of these fields), environment and natural resource management, education, and other development-related subjects. Deadline: March 31.
  
  
• The Josephine de Karman Fellowships support students who have manifested exceptional ability and serious purpose. Students in any discipline entering their senior undergraduate year or a candidate for a PhD who has completed all requirements for that degree by January 31, save the completion and defense of his/her dissertation, may apply. No campus nomination is required. See the website for details.
  
  
• The Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship is an annual fellowship for advanced study of Fine Arts in the U.S. or abroad, to enhance professional standing or to finance a special project. Preference for candidates under 25 years. There are three fellowships of $7,500 each in art, architecture or music; an additional music fellowship for $15,000; and up to three alternate awards of up to $1,000 each. Deadline: December 1.
  
  
• The King Faisal Foundation Scholarship is a funding opportunity for Muslim students in Medicine, Engineering, and sciences (Physics, Chemistry, and Geology) to study at an accredited European or North American university.
  
  
• Microsoft offers four types of scholarships for undergraduate students interested in computer science and related technical disciplines. One year award for students attending institutions in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. All recipients of a scholarship will be required to complete a salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington.
  
  
• There are up to 14 Nelson Mandela Scholarships offered for disadvantaged South African students to pursue post graduate study in the United Kingdom. Deadline: September.
  
  
• The Olive W. Garvey Fellowship is a biennial award to outstanding college students around the world through a competitive essay contest on the meaning and significance of economic and personal liberty. Awards range from $1,000 - $2,500. Deadline: May 1, 2008.
  
  
• Organization of American States (OAS) Fellowships are for graduate study or research in any field except medical sciences or introductory language study. Deadlines vary.
  
  
• The Overseas Research Students Award Scheme provides funding to pay the difference between international student fees and home EU fees for international students at UK institutions.
  
  
• The Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowship supports doctoral dissertations that explore the sources and nature of international conflict, and strategies to prevent or end conflict and to sustain peace. Citizens of all countries are eligible, but must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. Deadline: September 1, 2008.
  
  
• Rhodes Scholarships fund one, two, or three years of study at Oxford University. Students from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean and Jamaica, Germany, India, Kenya, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe should send applications to the Secretary of the local Selection Committee. See this page for details. U.S. students apply through the W&M nomination process. There is a W&M pre-application.
  
  
• The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program is a cost sharing partnership between Princeton University and the World Bank. The fellowship is designed to attract outstanding professionals from developing countries to pursue a master’s degree at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs of Princeton University. The McNamara Fellowship provides a $10,000 tuition scholarship as well as a $10,000 stipend. The Woodrow Wilson School supplements this fellowship by covering the remainder of tuition and providing additional stipend funds for living expenses as well as a $1,200 reimbursement for travel expenses. Applicants should follow the deadline policy of Princeton University.
  
  
• The Roothbert Fund Scholarship Program awards approximately 20 ($2,000-$3,000) awards to students in the U.S. in need of financial aid to further their education at the undergraduate or graduate level. Deadline: early February.
  
  
• Rotary Peace Scholarships provide funding to support two-year master's-level degree program at one of the Rotary Centers for International Studies. Seventy scholarships are offered worldwide. Deadlines vary by Rotary district.
  
  
• Rotary Scholarships fund formal study abroad. No campus nomination is required but candidates must be endorsed by their Rotary club. Contact your local Rotary club to find out whether scholarships are available and what the deadlines are.
  
  
• The Russian Young Leadership Fellows for Public Service Program provides one year of non- degree academic study at leading universities and colleges throughout the United States. Fellows concentrate on community, governmental, or corporate affairs.
  
  
• The Samuel Huntington Public Service Fellowship Award provides an annual stipend of $10,000 for a graduating college senior to pursue public service anywhere in the world. Deadline: mid February.
  
  
• Seaspace Scholarships support marine-related courses of study for undergraduate students entering their junior or senior years and graduate students with an overall GPA of at least 3.3/4.0 and demonstrating financial need. Deadline: February.
  
  
• The Society of Women Engineers offers various awards for women pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees in engineering or computer science, as well as engineering and computer science students enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs. Deadlines vary.
  
  
• There are two special degree study programs for citizens of South Pacific nations and East Timor. Scholarships are awarded for undergraduate degree study. Priority is given to applicants seeking degrees that address national development needs.
  http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pidp/Awards/spsaward1.htm
  http://www.eastwestcenter.org/semedu-program.asp?program_ID=34&Topic=Student&Area=Education
  
  
• Unless noted otherwise, all Smithsonian Fellowships (graduate, pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, senior) opportunities are open to non-US citizens. Deadlines vary.
  
  
• Candidates for the doctoral degree at a graduate school within the United States are eligible for the Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowship.
  
  
• The Swiss Benevolent Society of New York Scholarships offers merit based awards for study at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels both in the U.S. and abroad. One or more of the applicant's parents must be a Swiss national.
  
  
• UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Fellowships fund young researchers with advanced degrees (M.A., M.Sc. or equivalent) from developing countries majoring in one of four areas: environment, intercultural dialogue, information and communication technologies, and peaceful conflict resolution.
  
  
• Winston Foundation for World Peace Fellowships support undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in cooperative security, conflict resolution, and disarmament. Fellows design their own projects, usually involving public education, media outreach, grassroots organizing, or another active approach to issues of cooperative security, nuclear arms control, conventional arms transfers, demilitarization, democracy building, conflict resolution, and the like. Applicants are expected to work full-time with a non-profit organization. A $300/week stipend is provided for the duration of the project, which lasts from 2-4 months. Information and application materials, contact: winstonfoun@igc.apc.org or write: Winston Foundation Fellowships, 2040 S Street NW, Suite 201 Washington, DC 20009-1157. Phone: 202-483-4215.
  
  
• Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships are for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in the fine or commercial arts, design or architecture.  Deadline: April 11, 2008.
  

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PUBLIC SERVICE

• The Autry Fellowship provides an excellent opportunity for a graduating student to delve deeper into issues facing Southern communities. MDC is a non-profit in Chapel Hill dedicated to expanding opportunity and advancing equity in the South. During his/her year at MDC, the Fellow gains experience in substantive areas such as of workforce development, economic development and community change. The Autry Fellowship is open to recent college graduates from Southern universities and is a paid, full-time, one year position beginning in the summer of 2008. Applications are due in March. For more information, see the website.
  
  
• The Bush Leadership Fellows Program seeks accomplished, motivated individuals who are eager to prepare themselves for greater leadership responsibilities within their communities and professions. Applicants are invited to propose academic or self-designed learning experiences that will help them attain goals that they set for themselves. There is no campus nomination process for this award. See this page for a list of public information meetings. Note that candidates must be 28 years or older at the application deadline and have lived or worked at least one continuous year immediately prior to the application deadline in Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota. The application deadline in October 13, 2008.
  
  
• Congressional Fellowships on Women & Public Policy are designed to train potential leaders in public policy formation to examine issues from the persective, experiences, and needs of women. A Fellow works a minimum of 35 hours a week in a Congressional office or as a legislative aide on policy issues affecting women. Fellows meet weekly for issue seminars. Students who are currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program at an accredited institution in the U.S. or who have completed such as program within the last 18 months are eligible. There is no campus nomination process for this award. See the website for more information. Deadline May 16, 2008.
  
  
• The El Pomar Fellowship is a highly competitive, two-year post-undergraduate leadership training program that develops today’s young professionals into tomorrow’s leaders.  Fellows have the opportunity to pursue personal and professional growth through direct program and project management, community development, and grant-making.  The Fellowship emphasizes leadership and professional development; it is designed to bring together highly qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests, and shape them into effective leaders for the public, private and nonprofit sectors.  Fellows operate the foundation’s Community Stewardship Programs, conduct outreach initiatives and bolster the Foundation’s grant-making throughout the state, investing in the people and organizations of Colorado’s urban and rural communities. Candidates must have a connection to Colorado. See the website for details.
  
  
• Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships provide support for graduate study for students who are interested in a career in the Foreign Service upon graduation. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. The fellowship award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the first and second year of graduate school. Each year’s award also includes reimbursement for books and for travel (one round trip per academic year, up to a set maximum amount). The number of fellowships will be determined by available funding. Students must be enrolling in a two-year masters program. The application deadline is in February each year. Check the website for details.
  
  
• Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships include tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the junior and senior years of college and during the first year of graduate study. Each year’s award also includes reimbursement for books and for travel. The Fellow must commit to pursuing a master’s degree in international studies at one of the graduate schools participating in the program. Participating graduate schools provide financial support in the second year of graduate study based on need. Applicants must be in the sophomore year of undergraduate study and have a grade point average of at least 3.2. The application deadline is in February each year. See the website for details.
  
  
• The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship invites college graduates to apply for full-time, six month Fellowships in Washington, DC. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates with a strong interest in these issues who have prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy. Deadlines: October 15 for Spring Fellowships, February 9 for Fall Fellowships.
  
  
• Truman Scholarships provide up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. Juniors are eligible to apply. Click on the link for more information. Pre-applications are due to the Charles Center August 1, 2008.

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RESEARCH

• The Bibliographical Society of America Fellowship Program provides short-term fellowship program supporting bibliographical inquiry as well as research in the history of the book trades and in publishing history. Deadline: December.
  
  
• Biology and Biotechnology Summer Internships - a great resource!
  
  
• Charles Center Summer Scholarships fund a number of undergraduate summer research projects each year.
  
  
• The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (www.isst-d.org ) is pleased to announce the
  David Caul Graduate Research Grant. This grant is designed to support research that is primarily concerned with dissociation or closely related topics. Graduate students AND undergraduate honors students are eligible to apply for grants up to $1500. Please note that grants for projects less than $1500 are also encouraged. Application materials will be available through the grant webpage from August 15-September 30, 2007. Applications must be electronically submitted in accordance with the specifications detailed on the grant webpage.
  
  
• The George C. Marshall/Baruch Fellowship offers maximum grants of $7,500 for doctoral or postdoctoral research in 20th century U. S. Military or diplomatic history and related fields. The application deadline is October 29, 2007.  Grants will be decided by December  21, 2007 and must be used within the twelve-month period following the distribution of award funds. For additional information and an application, visit the George C. Marshall Foundation website.
  
  
• Germany’s Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards ten German Chancellor Fellowships annually to young professionals in the private, public, not-for-profit, cultural and academic sectors who are citizens of the United States. The program sponsors individuals who demonstrate the potential to strengthen ties between Germany and their own country through their profession or studies. Prior knowledge of German is not a prerequisite. The Fellowship provides for a stay of one year in Germany for professional development, study, or research. The program begins September 1 and lasts twelve months. It is preceded by language classes in Germany. Monthly stipends range from 2,000 to 3,000 EUR, and allowances are available for accompanying family members, travel expenses, and introductory German lan­guage instruction in the United States. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years of age at the start of the award.
  
  
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers scholarship support, paid research training at the NIH during the summer, paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation. See the website for more information. Applications will be available on the website each fall. The application deadline is usually March 31.
  
  
• The National Radio Astronomy Observatory offers a number of summer assistantships to qualified undergraduate students of astronomy, physics, electrical engineering, and computer science. Applications are available online. The 2008 deadline was January 28.
  
  
• National Science Foundation Central Europe Summer Research Institute (CESRI) is designed to provide U.S. graduate students in the sciences and engineering with a high quality international 8-week summer research experience. Program details, including an online application form, will be available on the website.
  
  
• RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering give students in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering and physics the chance to spend a summer working with German doctoral students on serious research projects. The doctoral students help integrate the undergraduate directly into the lab work and serve as personal and professional mentors. All participants receive stipends from DAAD to help cover living expenses, and the partner universities and research institutions provide housing assistance. The application deadline is in early February. See the website for details.
  
  
• Student Research Grants assist William and Mary undergraduate and graduate students with expenses directly related to the conduct of research. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

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UNDERGRADUATE TUITION

• The Class of 1940 Scholarship covers tuition and fees up to the total in-state cost for one outstanding William and Mary student.
  
  
• The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Scholarship for Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is in April each year.
  
  
• Goldwater Scholarships support rising juniors and seniors majoring in the sciences who plan to pursue a career in scientific research.   Pre-applications are due to the Charles Center.
  
  
• The Hispanic Scholarship Fund was founded to help Hispanic-American college students complete their education. The scholarships are available on a competitive basis to students of Hispanic background. Check the website for details including deadlines.
  
  
• The Institute for Humane Studies awards scholarships up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad. Last year IHS awarded 120 scholarships to outstanding undergraduate, graduate, law, and professional students who are exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work. There is no campus nomination required. See the website for details and application.
  
  
• The Josephine de Karman Fellowships support students who have manifested exceptional ability and serious purpose. Students in any discipline entering their senior undergraduate year or a candidate for a PhD who has completed all requirements for that degree by January 31, save the completion and defense of his/her dissertation, may apply. No campus nomination is required. See the website for details.
  
  
• The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is being built in Saudi Arabia as an international, graduate-level research university. KAUST will have a merit-based application process and will recruit men and women from around the world. KAUST will grant the KAUST Discovery Scholarship to highly talented students currently in their last or second-to-last year of first-level, bachelors or undergraduate degree study at public and private universities. The scholarship benefits include: Full tuition to complete degree at the student's current undergraduate institution; monthly living stipend; textbook and computer allowance; travel costs for participation in KAUST-sponsored enrichment activities in Saudi Arabia and regionally. Upon the completion of the undergraduate degree program, students will receive: Admission into a master's degree program upon meeting the program's admission requirements at the KAUST campus in Saudi Arabia; full scholarship at KAUST, including tuition, housing and travel costs. All applicants must fully complete their online application and send or attach all required documents by May 11, 2008. See the website for more information.
  
  
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers scholarship support, paid research training at the NIH during the summer, paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation. See the website for more information. Applications will be available on the website each fall. The application deadline is usually March 31.
  
  
• Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships include tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the junior and senior years of college and during the first year of graduate study. Each year’s award also includes reimbursement for books and for travel. The Fellow must commit to pursuing a master’s degree in international studies at one of the graduate schools participating in the program. Participating graduate schools provide financial support in the second year of graduate study based on need. Applicants must be in the sophomore year of undergraduate study and have a grade point average of at least 3.2. The application deadline is in February each year. See the website for details.
  
  
• The Sons of Italy Foundation Scholarship Program provides funding to U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian American grandparent) enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a four-year, accredited academic institution. Each year, the SIF offers 10 to 13 merit-based scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. The application deadline is in February. No campus nomination is required. See the website for details and application.
  
  
• Morris K. Udall Scholarships fund college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year, have outstanding potential, and who study the environment and related fields; and Native American and Alaska Native students who are college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year, have outstanding potential, and are in fields related to health care or tribal public policy. Click on the link for more information. There is a W&M pre-application.
  
  
• The UNCF-Merck Company Foundation Undergraduate Science Research Scholarships are designed to encourage further involvement by African Americans in the field of biomedical research. Candidates must apply in their junior year. The deadline is in December each year. Check the website for this year's deadline.
  
  
• The Virginia Space Grant Consortium undergraduate scholarship and graduate fellowship program annually awards approximately $300,000 to students pursuing higher education at Virginia Space Grant universities (William & Mary, Hampton University, ODU, UVA, and VA Tech) and Virginia community colleges. Scholarship / fellowship applications containing more information and student eligibility requirements may be downloaded from their website. Check the website for updates.

# = International students may apply.