Master List Scholarships
Master List Scholarships
Master List Scholarships
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Education, Engineering, English and Literature , Writing, Journalism, Environment, Law, Marketing, Modern
Languages, Mathematics, History, Humanities, International Relations, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Public
Policy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Women’s Studies
Type of Opportunity: Summer, Academic Year, Study Abroad, Research, Internship, Scholarship, Post-Graduation,
Fellowship, Leadership, Service
Citizenship: US Citizen, Permanent US Resident, International Student
Identity: Minorities, Black/African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, Women,
People with Disabilities, First Generation College Students
Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Japanese
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Student
The Harvard Business School (HBS) Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP)
http://www.hbs.edu/svmp/
HBS-SVMP is a one- week management training program designed to increase diversity and
opportunity in business education. SVMP participants must be employed in a summer
internship and be nominated by and have sponsorship from their company or organization to
attend. Sponsoring organizations can include public or private companies, government agencies
or entities, and non-profit organizations. In addition, applicants must be United States citizens
or permanent residents, and must be rising college seniors who have completed their junior
year of college by June of the year in which they attend.
Tags: Junior, Business, Summer, US citizens, Permanent US Resident, First Generation College
Students
Tags: All Levels, Biological Sciences, Psychology, Scholarship, Summer, Research, Minorities,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate
Scholarship Program
http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scholarship program is designed
to increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, to increase public
support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy, and
prepare students for public service careers with NOAA and other natural resource and science
agencies. The Hollings Scholarship Program will provide awards that include academic
assistance (up to a maximum of $9,000 per year) for full-time study during the academic year; a
10-week, full-time internship position ($700/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility; and,
if reappointed, academic assistance (up to a maximum of $9,000) for full-time study during a
second academic year.
Tag: All levels, Biological Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Research,
Summer, Minorities
Microsoft Scholarships
https://careers.microsoft.com/students/scholarships
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.
Tags: All levels, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Scholarship, US Citizen, International
Students, Summer, Internship, Minorities
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Graduation,
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Science, Research, Internship, Summer, Scholarship
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Point Foundation
https://www.pointfoundation.org/thepoint/scholarship/
The Point Foundation provides multiyear scholarships, leadership training, and mentoring for
LGBT students. Point Foundation is what it is today--the premier national LGBTQ non-profit
organization designed to nurture the LGBTQ leaders of the next generation--because of the
generous support of others. Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve
their full academic and leadership potential--despite the obstacles often put before them--to
make a significant impact on society. By identifying and supporting these scholars, Point hopes
to provide a greater level of acceptance and respect within future generations for all persons,
regardless of sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. We honor our scholars--
their leadership, their acumen, their early involvement in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
and queer causes, and their pledge to make the world a fairer and better place for all.
Tags: All levels, All Majors, Study Abroad, Academic Year, Summer, International Students,
German
Greenlining Academy
http://greenlining.org/leadership-academy/
The Greenlining Academy works to develop the next generation of multi-ethnic leaders and
informed community members for students who want hands-on public policy and advocacy
experience. The Academy offers programs specifically for high school, college and graduate
students, recent college graduates and graduates of law school.
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Pacific Islander
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Year, US Citizen
Public Policy International Affairs Institutes Junior Summer Institutes (Juniors, Summer)
http://www.ppiaprogram.org/ppia/what-we-do/junior-summer-institutes/junior-summer-
institutes/
Based at Princeton, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, University of Michigan, and University of
Maryland, these intensive seven-week summer programs focus on preparing students for
graduate programs in public and international affairs and careers as policy professionals, public
administrators and other leadership roles in public service. The programs include academic
work, project work, and extracurricular activities.
Tags: Juniors, Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Summer, US Citizen,
Permanent US Resident
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Tags: Seniors, Post-Graduation, All Majors, Research, Study Abroad, Summer, Academic Year,
US Citizen, US Permanent Resident
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Minorities
The Japanese Student Services Organization (JASSO)
http://www.jasso.go.jp/en/
The Japanese Students Services Organization (JASSO) provides information on a series of
programs for students interested in studying or teaching in Japan. Application forms for EJU
administered in Japan are contained in the EJU Bulletin, which is sold at major bookstores in
Japan during the application period. To apply, you will need to remit the examination fee using
the prescribed Japanese Postal Services fund transfer form, and then submit your application
from a Japanese post office by simplified registered mail (called "kan'i kakitome").
Consequently, persons residing outside Japan who wish to take EJU in Japan need to have a
relative or acquaintance in Japan take care of purchasing the bulletin, paying the examination
fee, and mailing the application.
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Resident
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Year, US Citizen
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U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Secretary Elaine L. Chao Internship Program
http://www.dol.gov/_sec/media/internprogram.htm
The Student Internship Program provides students with the opportunity to work within various
agencies within the department of Labor. Students will work on projects assigned to them,
attend agency presentations, and participate in weekly brown bag discussions. Previous interns
have worked in areas such as public affairs, speechwriting, and outreach programs.
Tags: Service, Journalism, Public Policy, Internship, Academic Semester, Summer, All Levels
AmeriCorps
http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps.
AmeriCorps is a domestic service organization that places corps members in community service
positions all around the country. Corps members focus on a specific issue such as education,
public safety, health or the environment, and they work on bettering this issue within the
community they are serving. Corps members serve in this position for ten months to one year.
Camp Hill
http://www.camphill.org/
In Camphill, people usually live together in house communities. Community members include
people with developmental and other disabilities, long-term coworkers who share
responsibility for the leadership, managing and running of the community, short term
coworkers who volunteer for shorter periods of usually one or two years. Coworkers are
responsible for the health and care needs of the people they live with. Coworkers help provide
support with daily living to anyone in your house that needs assistance.
Citizen Schools
http://www.citizenschools.org/fellowship/index.cfm
The National Teaching Fellowship is a unique, two-year professional and leadership
development program. The Fellowship is a paid service program that offers a diverse range of
experiences to people of varied backgrounds who have high potential as educators and leaders
in the non-profit sector. Teaching Fellows (TFs) are essential to the success of the Citizen
Schools' program. These engaging, dedicated, and caring adults work closely with urban middle-
school students and their families to help transform lives. Each TF leads a group of
approximately 18-23 students, supporting their academic achievement through structured
academic support and by facilitating hands-on, learning activities led by community volunteers.
The Citizen Schools' program offers TFs the opportunity to engage students in a diverse range
of educational experiences and provides leadership development support- with the ultimate
goal of preparing students for high school success, and enhanced college and career access.
Tags: Post-Graduation, All Majors, Service, Political Science, US Citizen, Permanent US Resident
City Year
http://www.cityyear.org/
City Year is a service program that places members primarily in educational and youth programs
in cities across the US for one year. The program places a large emphasis on working with youth
in at-risk communities. Besides primarily working with youth, members also might participate in
community service projects (such as rebuild) within the areas they are serving.
KIPP DC
http://www.kippdc.org/careers/capital-teaching-residency/
KIPP DC and E.L. Haynes public charter schools have joined forces to create the Capital Teaching
Residency (CTR) program. CTR is an intensive year-long teacher training program based in the
highest performing charter schools in Washington, DC. This highly selective program focuses on
the areas of: Math and Science, Special Education, Early Childhood
RARE
http://csc.uoregon.edu/rare/
Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) is an AmeriCorps program administered
through the University of Oregon's Community Service Center (CSC). RARE AmeriCorps is
currently supported through grants from the Corporation for National & Community Service
(AmeriCorps), The Ford Family Foundation, the University of Oregon, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency and Oregon Food Bank. In addition, each participating community
provides $20,000 of approximately $27,000 needed to place, train, and support a full-time
RARE AmeriCorps member.
Think Impact
http://thinkimpact.org/
ThinkImpact is an international non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that catalyzes
social businesses in Kenya and South Africa. Founded in 2003, Think Impact has grown to
become a leading player in the social enterprise sector. We provide young social entrepreneurs
the most effective vehicle to build high-impact social businesses that empower community
members in rural Africa.
Tags: Fellowship, Black/African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander,
Minorities, Public Policy
Abaarso Tech
http://retro.grinnell.edu/offices/socialcommitment/postgradopps/browse/abaarsotech
Abaarso Tech looks for teachers interested in training the top secondary students in a deeply
underprivileged section of the world. This new boarding school, based in the Horn of Africa,
focuses on math, science and English. Teachers spend approximately 20 hours per week in the
classroom, plus significant work outside of class. Many AT teachers also assume management
roles, and all are expected to lead extra-curricular activities by coaching sports teams, running
student clubs, or leading work-time activities.
Christianson Grant
https://www.interexchange.org/foundation/christianson-grant/
The Christianson Grant is awarded to individuals who have arranged their own work abroad
programs. Proposed programs must be at least six months in length and emphasize a work
component. The grant program does not support independent research projects or academic
study abroad programs.
Tags: Study Abroad, Service, US Citizen, Permanent US Resident, All Majors, All Levels,
Internship
Cultural Ambassadors
http://www.mecd.gob.es/eeuu/convocatorias-programas/convocatorias-eeuu/auxiliares-
conversacion-eeuu.html
The North American Language and Culture Assistants Program is an initiative of the Ministry of
Education, Culture and Sport of Spain. The program is primarily devoted to providing grants for
US and Canadian university students –majoring in any subject- and graduates with some
proficiency in Spanish.
Its main objective is to provide North American native English or French students with the
opportunity to assist a teacher in the English or French programs in elementary, secondary or
language schools in Spain (12 to 16 hours a week).
LUCE
http://www.hluce.org/lsprogram.aspx
The program is unique among American-Asian exchanges in that it is intended for young leaders
who have had limited experience of Asia and who might not otherwise have an opportunity in
the normal course of their careers to come to know Asia. Those who already have significant
experience in Asia or Asian studies are not eligible for the Luce Scholars Program.
Peace Corps
http://www.peacecorps.gov/
Peace Corps is a program sponsored by the US government that sends corps members to
countries around the world. Corps members assist in infrastructure and community
development within the country they serve in. Examples of assignments include teaching,
construction, community organizing, and medical aid.
Projects Abroad
http://www.projects-abroad.org
Projects Abroad is one of the largest volunteer abroad organizations in the world. Founded in
1992, we send 10,000 people abroad each year on a variety of service projects and internships
overseas. All participants receive unparalleled in-country support from our full-time,
professional staff to ensure that the experience is safe, worthwhile and fun.
Princeton in Africa
http://www.princetoninafrica.org/about/about-piaf/
Princeton in Africa matches talented and passionate college graduates with our partners
working across Africa for yearlong service projects. Our program is open to graduating seniors
and young alumni from any accredited college or university in the U.S. Our Fellows have helped
improve education and public health, source fresh water and alternative energy, increase
family incomes, and so much more.
Princeton in Asia
http://piaweb.princeton.edu/application-process
Princeton in Asia (PiA) offers service-oriented fellowships in the fields of education,
media/journalism, international development (NGOs) and business, with a majority of fellows
working as English teachers at universities and high schools. PiA fellowships are open to
graduates or graduating seniors from all accredited colleges and universities.
Tags: Study Abroad, Service, Business, Journalism, International Relations, Education, Post-
Graduation, Seniors
Public Allies
http://www.publicallies.org/site/c.liKUL3PNLvF/b.2775807/k.C8B5/About_Us.htm
An AmeriCorps program that places allies in community development NGOs serving for four
days a week for 10 months at local nonprofits, where they create, improve and expand services
that address issues including youth development, education, public health, economic
development, and the environment. Once a week, allies participate in a rigorous leadership
development program in which local community leaders and expert practitioners lead
workshops.
Tags: Senior, Post-Graduation, Academic Year, Study Abroad, International Student, US Citizen,
All Majors, Service
Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK)
http://www.talk.go.kr/talk/talk_new/intro.jsp
TaLK is a Korean Government scholarship program known as Teach and Learn in Korea. The
program’s main objective is to invite and train native English teachers and overseas Koreans to
teach practical English in after-school classes at the rural elementary school.
Tags: Academic Year, Public Policy, Education, Journalism, Political Science, Sociology,
International Relations, Law, US Citizen, Permanent US Resident, Post-Graduation, Senior
US Fulbright Fellowship
http://fulbright.state.gov/
The Fulbright program is a seven-month to year-long fellowship that places recent
undergraduate and graduate students in countries all over the world. Program options include
English teaching fellowships or independent research fellowships (with options for university
study). Besides English language teaching and research opportunities, the Fulbright serves as a
foreign relations program between the US and other countries. Fulbright fellows are expected
to act as representatives of their country. There are currently 6 Grinnell graduates completing
Fulbright Fellowships
Tags: Study Abroad, All Majors, Summer, Semester, Academic Year, Service, English, All Levels,
Post-Graduation, US Citizen
WorldTeach
http://www.worldteach.org
WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1986 in response to the
need for educational assistance in developing countries. WorldTeach has placed thousands of
volunteer educators in communities throughout Asia, Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe and
the Pacific. Volunteers are placed in schools and host communities that specifically request
WorldTeach volunteers and would otherwise be unable to afford or located qualified teachers.
Volunteers receive training, language preparation, and field support, empowering them to
make an impact that will last long after they leave.
Smithsonian Fellowships
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/blog/2012/12/26/smithsonian-fellowships/
Smithsonian fellowships are awarded competitively to graduate, pre-doctoral, or post-doctoral
students – or granted non-competitively to visiting professionals, students, scientists, or
scholars – are offered to individuals who design and develop proposals for independent study
or collaborative research in fields pursued by and of interest to Smithsonian staff. Smithsonian
fellows are generally appointed to terms lasting between 1 to 3 years.
Smithsonian Internships
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/blog/2012/12/26/smithsonian-internships/
Smithsonian internships are learning experiences guided by a mentor, occurring during a
specific time frame, which provide benefits relating to an intern’s education, coursework, or
career goals. With stated learning objectives and a mentor’s commitment, interns may be
appointed for a term of up to six months. As an intern’s experiential education progresses, with
revised learning objectives and a renewed commitment from a mentor, they may be
reappointed.
Amgen Scholars
http://www.amgenscholars.com
Amgen Scholars allows undergraduates from across the globe to participate in cutting-edge
research opportunities at world-class institutions. 17 leading institutions across the U.S., Europe
and Japan currently host the summer program. Undergraduate participants benefit from
undertaking a research project under top faculty, being part of a cohort-based experience of
seminars and networking events, and taking part in a symposium in their respective region
(U.S., Europe or Japan) where they meet their peers, learn about biotechnology, and hear from
leading scientists.
Tags: All Levels, Research, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, US Citizen, International Student
ORISE
http://orise.orau.gov/science-education/internships-scholarships-fellowships/default.aspx
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) administers a broad range of
internships, scholarships, fellowships and research experiences. These programs are available
to science and engineering students and educators at every academic level from K-12, to
college students and postdocs, to university faculty members. ORISE programs include research
experiences at Department of Energy national laboratories as well as other federal agencies
with research facilities located across the country as well some positions outside the United
States.
Tags: First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Internship, Scholarship, Fellowship, Research,
Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Post-Graduation, US Citizen, International Student
Fulbright Grants
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/about
The Fulbright program was instituted in 1946 to increase awareness between the people of the
United States and other countries. Grants are made to citizens of participating countries
primarily for university teaching, advanced research, graduate study, and teaching in
elementary and secondary schools. Post-baccalaureate and post-doctoral fellowships are
available. Applicants should be proficient in the language of the country they wish to study in,
possess a high GPA, and have independent research. Recipients receive round-trip travel,
tuition, living expenses, books, and a language orientation course when necessary for up to one
year.
Marshall Scholarship
http://www.marshallscholarship.org
Established in 1953 by the British government, the Marshall scholarship provides about £15,500
($20,000) per year for two years of study leading to the award of a British University degree
(graduate or undergraduate). Applicants must be U.S. citizens under the age of 26, have a
minimum GPA of 3.7, and hold a first degree from a four-year institution in the U.S. Forty
awards are made annually. This fellowship covers includes tuition, provides a comfortable
living allowance, a book grant, thesis preparation costs, and provides approved travel
connected to the scholar's study.
Tags: U.S Citizen, Post-Graduation, Senior, Scholarship, Academic Year, Study Abroad
Microsoft Scholarships
https://careers.microsoft.com/students/scholarships
Microsoft awards tuition scholarships and conference scholarships each year to encourage
students to pursue studies in Computer Science and related STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math) disciplines. Recipients for both scholarships will be awarded in
recognition of their demonstrated passion for technology, academic excellence, and leadership
while working to push the software industry forward.
Tags: First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics,
Physics, US Citizen, International Student
Rhodes
http://www.rhodesscholar.org
The most prestigious and selective of all post-graduate awards, the Rhodes covers tuition and
fees plus a maintenance allowance of $10,000 for two years of study at Oxford University.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens under the age of 25. Applicants may compete either in the
state of their legal residence or in the state where they have attended college. A statement of
official institutional endorsement is required of all applicants. Thirty-two awards are made
annually. The criteria that Rhodes set forth in his will still guide Committees of Selection in their
assessment of applicants. The will contains four standards by which prospective Rhodes
Scholars should be judged: literary and scholastic attainments; fondness for and success in
sports; truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness,
unselfishness and fellowship; and moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an
interest in one’s fellow beings.
Tags: Post-Graduation, Internship, Summer, Semester, Business, Public Policy, Political Science,
Service, US Citizen, Permanent US Resident, International Student
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RISE Germany
https://www.daad.de/rise/en/
RISE Germany offers summer research internships in Germany for undergraduate students from
the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In their internships, students are carefully
matched with doctoral students- whom they assist and who serve as their mentors. Interns
receive a monthly stipend to cover every day costs. About 300 scholarships are available each
year.
Tags: Study Abroad, Internship, Scholarship, Summer, Academic Year, Engineering, Chemistry,
Physics, U.S Citizens, Permanent Residents, International Students, Senior, Post-Graduate
ThinkSwiss Scholarships
http://thinkswiss.tumblr.com/About
ThinkSwiss Scholarships support highly motivated and qualified U.S. and Canadian
undergraduate and graduate students to get a research experience or to participate in a
summer school course in Switzerland. Learn more about the great opportunities that this
program has to offer through the detailed information below and through some comments of
former ThinkSwiss participants!
Tags: Summer, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Post-Graduate, U.S Citizen, Study Abroad, All Majors
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Tags: Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biological Science, U.S Citizens, International Students,
Permanent Citizen, Senior, Post-Graduate
Tags: Visual/Performing Arts, All-Levels, Scholarships, Summer, Academic Year, Semester, U.S
Citizen
Tags: Study Abroad, Women, Post-Graduate, Scholarship, Academic Year, U.S Citizen,
Permanent Resident, International Citizen
Tags: Summer, Research, Computer Science, Biological Science, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, U.S
Citizen
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Chevening Scholarship
http://www.chevening.org/welcome-to-chevening
Chevening is the UK government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global
leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations,
Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the
recipients of which are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions
throughout the world. Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers,
and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically,
network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.
Tags: Summer, Academic Year, Semester, Scholarship, Fellowship, Leadership, Study Abroad, All
Majors, All Levels
The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/policyfellows/
The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program, now in its
19th year, provides early career individuals with the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the
Academies in Washington, DC learning about science and technology policy and the role that
scientists and engineers play in advising the nation. Graduate and professional school students
and those who have completed graduate studies within the last five years may apply. Areas of
study may include social/behavioral sciences, health and medicine, physical or biological
sciences, engineering, law/business/public administration, or relevant interdisciplinary fields.
Tags: Scholarship, Study Abroad, Senior, Post-Graduate, U.S Citizens, Permanent Residents,
International Students
Tags: Summer, Internship, U.S Citizen, International Students, Permanent Resident, Study
Abroad, Business, Environment, International Relations, Education, Public Policy, Post-Graduate
Tags: Scholarship, Digital/Performance Art, All Levels, Semester, Summer, Academic Year