National Security Language Initiative (NSLI) |
The U.S. Government has created a new National Security Language Initiative (NSLI) that would aid in funding students who wish to study "critical-need" languages abroad. In an effort to increase funding for students, proposals include increasing the critical needs languages initiatives through Gilman scholarships, Fulbright student scholarships, and creating new summer immersion study programs in the State Department. For more information, please click here.* |
Davies-Jackson Scholarship |
The Davies-Jackson Scholarship provides funding for a student to participate in overseas study at St. John's College, Cambridge University after graduation. Information regarding application materials and due dates may be found on their website. The faculty contact for this scholarship is Dr. Burton Kirkwood. |
Villers Fellowship |
The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice serves to develop the next generation of health care justice leaders. The one year program will give health care professionals the opportunity to work on a variety of health care justice issues. Additional information is available at www.familiesusa.org/about/the-villers-fellowship.html. |
Wellstone Fellowship |
The Wellstone Fellowship is a one year program that aids Families USA's Minority Health Initiatives Department. The fellow will learn how Medicare, Medicaid, and other initiatives play a role in reducing racial and ethnic health disparities and improving the health of communities of color. Additional information and application deadlines are available at:
www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship-apply.html. |
Elie Wiesel
Essay Contest |
The Elie Wiesel Essay Contest is for full-time juniors and seniors at an accredited four-year college or university. Students are to write a 3,000-4,000 word essay to raise questions, single out issues, and/or identify dilemmas. Information, deadlines and the entry form can be found online at www.eliewieselfoundation.org. |
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
The Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP) links the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with universities in graduate education. The mission of the GPP is to establish and foster graduate education partnerships with national and international universities and institutions dedicated to quality education in biomedical basic and clinical research while providing the infrastructure and community support needed by the students in these programs. For more information about the program and application requirements, please go to: http://gpp.nih.gov
Programs include: Biomedical Research Scholars Program with Oxford and Cambridege Universities in Britain and Advanced Immunology Scholars Program with the University of Pennsylvania |
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange |
The CBYX Program is a full-year scholarship program in Germany sponsored by the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag; it is administered by CDS International. The annual application deadline is December 1st. For more information or application materials, please visit www.cdsintl.org/cbyx or call 212/497-3522. |
United Methodist Communications |
United Methodist Communications has several scholarships and fellowship opportunities. For more information, please go to: http://umcom.org or e-mail crt@umcom.org. |
Leewan Internship |
Internship in Qingdao China:
Applications for the Leewen Internship
This is a 6-12 month work-study opportunity for university students
or graduates interested in learning Chinese and experiencing the culture of a beautiful city on the Chinese coast. For more information, go to: www.leewen.org/2006/ |
American Graduate Fellowships
2007 |
This is a CIC initiative since 2006 to promote and support doctoral study in the humanities by accomplished graduates of small and mid-sized private liberal arts colleges.
Up to $50,000 is available and is renewable for a second academic year in these fields: History, Philosophy, Literature and languages, and Fine arts.
For more information about application forms and deadlines, click here |
The American-Scandinavian Foundation |
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships
(up to $20,000) and grants (normally $4,000) to individuals to
pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian country
for up to one year. Awards are made in all fields.
For more information about eligibility and language requirements, terms of the award, and application deadlines, please go to: www.amscan.org |
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program |
Every year, the Japanese government invites thousands of young college and university graduates from overseas to participate in
the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program throughout Japan. Established in 1987, the program has earned a high reputation,
both in Japan and overseas, for its efforts in human and cultural exchanges, and has become one of the largest cultural exchange programs in the world.
To find out more, visit the website:
http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JIC/jet.html |
The Aspen Institute
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship
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The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, a grantmaking program of the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C., offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually.
The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups.
For more information follow this link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10009449/
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National Industries for the Blind (NIB) Fellowship |
The Fellowship for Leadership Development, sponsored by
National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a two-year, salaried
program that combines business-focused, on-the-job experience
with formal management training. Legally blind individuals who
have an undergraduate degree, work experience, desire to
travel and passion to become a business leader are invited to
apply. Fellows are selected by a committee based on academic achievement, experience, motivation, references, personal
interviews and other supporting data.
Applications are typically accepted until mid-February. For more information please visit www.nib.org and click on Business
Leaders Program. |
Adoption & Child Welfare Law Fellowship |
Adoption & Child Welfare Law Fellowships are available to outstanding incoming first year Capital University Law School (CULS) students interested in pursuing a career in child welfare and/or adoption law upon graduation. Fellows receive high-quality educational and experiential training, as well as financial benefits in exchange for a commitment to spend at least the first two years of their career working in this area of law.
Click here to download the Program Brochure or visit the website at http://www.law.capital.edu/adoptionfellows/ |
Fleishman Hillard Multicultural Scholarship Program |
Fleishman-Hillard is an international, full-service public relations firm with headquarters in
St. Louis. For 15 years, the Fleishman-Hillard/St. Louis office has offered college students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain valuable, practical public relations experience through its internship program.
The Fleishman-Hillard/St. Louis internship program offers three sessions: Spring, Summer, and Fall. As part of its Summer session, Fleishman-Hillard/St. Louis offers a Multicultural Communications Scholarship program to encourage diversity in the public relations industry and increase the ranks of minority communicators.
For more information about requirements, compensation, and application, click here or visit www.fleishman.com.
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Alumni Athlete Network
Wall Street Internship |
The AlumniAthlete Network Wall Street Summer Internship Program provides collegiate sophomores and juniors paid internships at the most prestigious investment banking firms in the world. This program is targeted to students who have demonstrated a commitment to intercollegiate athletics and academic excellence.
For more information, download the brochure or visit www.alumniathlete.com or send an email to Career@alumniathlete.com. |
Transatlantic Renewable Energy Exchange |
This program provides students at U.S. colleges and universities with an opportunity to complete a three-month paid internship focusing on renewable energy, improve German language skills, and experience German culture firsthand from late-May through August 2008. Internships are available in a variety of professional fields, including, but not limited to business, marketing/ PR, production/manufacturing, IT, engineering, chemistry, physics, material sciences, environmental economics and policy.
For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/tree.htm |
Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation |
Six decades ago, the Woodrow Wilson Fellowships—a bold new initiative to meet the nation’s need for college teachers—began at Princeton University. Today, the Foundation has a suite of Fellowships that support the the development of future leaders at a variety of career stages in several critical fields.
More information can be found by visiting: http://www.woodrow.org/
Fellowships for Teachers in Indiana:
http://www.woodrow.org/fellowships/teaching/indiana/
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Prison
Fellowship Ministries |
Good fellowship, a professional working environment, and the joy of working in a Christian ministry make PFM a great place for a college internship experience. PFM’s internship program offers an opportunity to apply academic experience in a Christian ministry environment, while structuring the internship to meet the student's academic requirements. PFM’s National Office in Virginia will offer internships that encompass a variety of fields of study including: Christian program management, criminal justice, hospitality, marketing, research and development, political science, information technology, and fund development.
For more information and to apply please visit: http://www.pfm.org/employmentlocations.asp?ID=17 |
