Information on National Fellowships

To learn more, go to each fellowship’s website. If you find one that you are especially suited for, please contact Dr. Janet Myers (278-5729 or jmyers@elon.edu). A brochure with this information is available in the Honors Program office, McEwen 201.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

• Pays for tuition and most expenses for up to six years of graduate study
• Is intended for students in any area who have already been accepted into a graduate program but have not yet begun it; students must be nominated by Elon
• Candidates must have demonstrated academic excellence and substantial leadership and public service, appreciation in or participation in the arts and humanities; and can prove financial need
• Usual deadline: late April
• More information at www.jackkentcookefoundation.org

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities

• Provides funds toward tuition plus a stipend for up to three years
• Intended for U.S. citizens who are enrolling in a research-based Ph.D. program in one of certain specified fields and are members of certain racial and ethnic minorities
• Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated superior scholarship and show great promise for future achievement as scholars, researchers, and teachers in institutions of higher education
• Usual deadline: mid-November
• More information at www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/Ford_Fellows_Home_Page.html

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

• Opportunities for graduate study, advanced research or teaching abroad
• Sponsored by U.S. Department of State to promote cross-cultural understanding
• Students’ overall record important; some areas of the world may be targeted; often language skills or a specific project are necessary
• Usual deadline: late October (campus deadline mid-September)
• More information at www.iie.org

Gates-Cambridge Scholarship

• Awards non-UK residents monies to pursue a graduate degree from Cambridge , covering tuition and many expenses
• Seeks scholars in all areas of study who are interested in pursuing research and have excellent problem-solving abilities; must have good reason to study at Cambridge
• Based on intellectual ability, leadership capacity, and the desire to use one’s knowledge and talents to contribute to society
• Usual deadline: early November
• More information at www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk

Hertz Foundation

• Pays for costs of education plus a generous personal stipend for graduate study in the applied physical sciences at about 36 select universities
• Students must be pursuing a Ph.D. in an area of applied physical sciences (e.g. Applied Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Engineering)
• Candidates must show evidence of exceptional intellect and creativity, problem-solving ability, technical training, potential for innovative research, and ethical values
• Usual deadline: late October
• www.hertzfndn.org

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship

• Pays up to $10,000 for tuition plus a generous stipend to students pursuing a Ph.D. or MFA in the Humanities (60%), Arts (20%) or Social Sciences (20%)
• Intended for students with superior academic ability, exceptional promise, and financial need
• Usual deadline: December
• More information at www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsjavits/index.html

James Madison Graduate Fellowship

• Provides up to $12,000 toward tuition and expenses for 1 or 2 years of graduate study in accredited universities
• Intended to support future secondary school teachers for one or two years who are working on a Master's Degree in American History or Political Science (Government), or a M.A.T. concentrating in History or Political Science
• Applicants must have an interest in the Constitution and teach after receiving the Master's degree.
• Usual Deadline: early March
• More information at www.jamesmadison.com

Marshall Scholarship

• Pays for tuition and other expenses for selected American students to study at any university in the United Kingdom for two years
• Covers any discipline; must have good reason to study at the university in
• Applicants should have keen intellect, broad outlook, and outstanding character, achievements, and activities (minimum 3.7 g.p.a.)
• Usual Deadline: mid-October
• More information at www.marshallscholarship.org

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Humanistic Studies

• Pays for one year of graduate school fees plus a generous stipend
• Applicants must be college seniors, wishing to pursue a Ph.D. in the Humanities (English, Art History, History, Religious Studies, Philosophy and many more)
• For exceptionally promising students preparing for advanced study and careers in scholarship or college teaching
• Usual deadline: mid-November
• More information at www.woodrow.org/mellon

George J. Mitchell Scholarship

• Provides scholars between the ages of 18-30 with tuition, housing, and other expenses for in Ireland for one year (usually in a master’s degree program, any field)
• Named in honor of Senator Mitchell’s contribution to the peace process in , the scholarship is intended to link future U.S. leaders with the island of
• Candidates must persuasively exhibit superior academic achievement, leadership, community service, and strong preparation for the proposed field of study
• Usual deadline: late October
• More information at www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

• Provides 3-year scholarships (over $25,000 annually) for students seeking a research-based master's or doctoral degree in Science, or Engineering)
• Applicants are judged on their academic record, research experiences, and plan for research
• Many types of science allowed; special opportunities for women in Engineering and Computer and Information Science
• Usual deadline: early November
• More information at www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03050/nsf03050.htm#elig

Phi Kappa Phi

• Awards fellowships of $2,000 or $5,000 for graduate study in any area
• Applicants must be members of the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
• Criteria are scholastic achievement and test scores, promise of success, leadership experience
• Usual deadline: early February
• www.phikappaphi.org

Rhodes Scholarship

• Pays for 2+ years of graduate study at (England)
• Applicants must have displayed extraordinary intellectual distinction, outstanding character, and the promise of service to the world
• May be used for any appropriate program of study at Oxford (many majors)
• Usual deadline: early October
• More information at www.rhodesscholar.org

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship

• Provides scholarship money for study in a foreign country to further international understanding
• Applicants must have completed two years of college, be good students with some appropriate language experience
• Students must apply through their local Rotary Chapter
• Usual deadline: mid-March (varies)
• More information at www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/

Truman Scholarship

• Provides recipients with over $20,000 for graduate study in the U.S. or abroad in a field related to future public service (government, non-profit sector, etc.)
• Intended for students who are leaders with a commitment to public service and have potential to be agents of change
• Applicants must have a g.p.a. over 3.5, a very strong record of public service, and articulate public policy issues well
• Usual deadline: early February
• More information at www.truman.gov