Miscellaneous Fellowships, Scholarships and Grants


Capital Fellows Program (California State Government):
http://www.csus.edu/calst/capital_fellows_programs_overview.html

Executive Fellowship Program, Assembly Fellowship Program, Senate Fellows Program and Judicial Fellowship Program
The Center administers four fellowship programs. These programs, known collectively as the Capital Fellows Programs, are nationally recognized. The 18 Assembly Fellows, 18 Senate Fellows, 18 Executive Fellows and 10 Judicial Administration Fellows receive an outstanding opportunity to engage in public service and prepare for future careers, while actively contributing to the development and implementation of public policy in California. Application deadline: February 11, 2013.

Fellows in each program work for 10-11 months, receive health benefits and a monthly stipend of $1,972 and are employees of Sacramento State. They work as full-time members of a legislative, executive, or judicial branch office, and are typically given assignments with a significant amount of responsibility and challenges. Fellows also enroll as graduate students at Sacramento State and receive graduate units from the Sacramento State Government Department or Public Policy and Administration Program. The enrollment fees are paid by the programs.

Please see the website for a description of each program and application materials.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Public Policy Fellowship
http://www.chci.org/fellowships/

This is a nine-month paid Fellowship Program that offers talented Latinos, who have earned a bachelor's degree within two years of the program start date, the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the national level in the public policy area of their choice. Fellows have the opportunity to work in congressional offices and federal agencies, depending on their area of interest.  Some past focus areas have included international affairs, economic development, health and education policy, housing, or local government.

Application deadline:  February 15, 2013
Program Dates: August 2013 to May 2014.

Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems Fellowship
http://cse.fraunhofer.org/fellowships/technical-scientific-commercialization-opportunities/

The industry-facing Fellowship program gives recipients impactful project experience in PV technologies, building energy technologies, distributed electrical energy systems, and/or technology commercialization. There are a variety of fellowship positions available ranging from doing research on cutting-edge clean technology solutions to working with a behavioral scientist on issues related to home occupants’ interaction with energy-saving technology. The Fellowships require applicants to be available for a standard 40-hour workweek. The duration of a position varies depending on job needs, but can last between 3 months to 1 year, depending on the applicant's availability. Most positions will require a minimum commitment of 6 months. For descriptions of all available fellowship positions, go to Fraunhofer CSE HireBridge Portal.
Application deadlines vary from November to July each year depending on the program.

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
http://www.fulbright.org.uk/fulbright-awards/exchanges-to-the-uk/undergraduates

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers nine special Summer Programs for US citizens to come to the UK.  These summer programs provide the opportunity for first or second year US undergraduates (over 18 years of age) with two years of undergraduate study left to complete after participation in the summer program, to come to the UK on a three, four, or five week academic and cultural summer program.  Participants in these programs will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic program at a highly regarded UK University, explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research and communication skills.  Application deadline:  March 11, 2013.

Robert Giard Fellowships for Artists
http://web.gc.cuny.edu/clags/pages/giard.html

An annual award named for Robert Giard, a portrait, landscape, and figure photographer whose work often focused on LGBTQ lives and issues, this award is presented to an emerging, early or mid-career artist from any country working in photography, photo-based media, video, or moving image, including short-form film or video of no more than 30 minutes in length. This award will support a directed project, one that is new or continuing, that addresses issues of sexuality, gender, or LGBTQ identity. The award is $7,500. Application deadline is:  November 15, 2012.

 Gilman International Scholarship Program
http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. The program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go by supporting undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being approximately $4,000.  Two application deadlines: October 2, 2012 and March 5, 2013.

Health Policy Scholars Program
http://bjordanscholars.kff.org/

The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program is an 11-week summer program that brings rising college seniors and recent college graduates young adults to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in congressional offices to learn first-hand about health policy and the legislative process, and to learn about issues affecting racial and ethnic minority and underserved communities. Through the program, Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills.  Scholars receive approximately $7,500 in support.  This includes:

  • A stipend upon successful completion of the program;
  • A daily expense allowance for meals and local transportation;
  • Transportation to and from Washington, D.C.; and
  • Lodging for the summer at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Successful applicants will show evidence of academic achievement and will have a strong interest in and/or experience working in or with programs that address health issues disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minorities or underserved.
Application deadline:  December 14, 2012

Humane Studies Fellowships
http://www.theihs.org/humane-studies-fellowships

Humane Studies Fellowships are awarded to graduate students and outstanding undergraduates embarking on liberty-advancing careers in ideas. The fellowships support study in a variety of fields, including economics, philosophy, law, political science, history, and sociology. The program is open to full-time and prospective graduate students, including law and MBA students. Past fellows have researched historical and contemporary ideas on freedom of action and association and the rule of law. Some notable research interests include:

  • market-based approaches to environmental policy
  • the legal development of privacy and property rights in 18th-century England
  • the role of patient autonomy in bioethics
  • impediments to economic growth in developing countries
  • the relationship between U.S. presidential politics, fiscal policies, and economic performance
    Awards range from $2,000 to $15,000 and fellowship winners may re-apply for each year of their studies.

Application deadline: December 31, 2012.

Institute for Recruitment of Teachers
http://www.andover.edu/SUMMERSESSIONOUTREACH/IFROTEACHERS/Pages/Programs.aspx

The Phillips Academy Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) addresses the lack of diversity in the nation's teaching faculties by recruiting outstanding students of color and other scholars committed to diversity, counseling them through the graduate school application process, and advocating for sufficient funding for advanced study.

Benefits:

  • Individualized support and extensive counseling as you choose graduate programs and apply to a renowned consortium of graduate schools across the country
  • Application fee waivers
  • Assistance in fine-tuning statements of purpose, resumes, and writing samples
  • Approximately two months and $1000 saved on completing at least 10 applications
  • Invitation to participate in IRT’s annual Recruiters’ Weekend, attended by more than 60 academic deans and graduate admissions representatives from consortium institutions

Additionally, the IRT sponsors a Summer Workshop for 25-30 students who apply to the program during their junior or senior years of college. Participants engage in a graduate-level curriculum of critical, cultural, and educational theory during an intense four-week program at Phillips Academy in July of each year. 
Application deadline:  April 1, 2013

Kemper Fellows Program in Arts Management
http://www.jskemper.org/fellows.html

The James S. Kemper Foundation of Chicago and five Chicago area arts organizations collaborate in the Kemper Fellows Program in Arts Management. The goal of the program is to help meet future demand for arts organization leaders by providing mentored internship opportunities in arts management for undergraduate students.

The collaborating arts organizations include Chicago Chamber Musicians, Court Theatre, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Ragdale Foundation, and Silk Road Theatre Project. Each organization has received a grant from the James S. Kemper Foundation to support the organizations in providing internships and to provide stipends for student interns. Internships are awarded by the individual organization in the Kemper Fellows Program. All organizations use a single application form which you can download on the website. After you have completed the form, do not send it to the James S. Kemper Foundation. Send it as an email attachment to your first-choice organization.

Koch Summer Fellow Program
http://www.theihs.org/koch-summer-fellow-program

The Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program combines a paid public policy internship with two career and policy seminars. Fellows gain real-world experience, take a crash course in market-based policy analysis, and acquire the professional skills necessary to effect change. Participating internship hosts include more than 80 think tanks and policy organizations across the United States.  The 10-week program includes: Eight-week internship at a state, federal, or single-issue policy organization, weeklong career and policy seminars, before and after internship, weekly lectures on popular policy issues, professional resume review and editorial guidance on writing assignments and a $1,500 stipend plus housing assistance and a limited number of travel scholarships. Undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students from all countries and studying in all majors are eligible.  Application deadline: January 31, 2013.

Math for America Fellowships
http://www.mathforamerica.org/web/guest/apply

The mission of Math for America is to improve mathematics and science education in U.S. public secondary schools by building a corps of outstanding STEM teachers and leaders. Math for America fellows receive:

  • Full-tuition scholarship to earn a master’s degree or teacher credentialing program in secondary mathematics education
  • Up to $100,000 in stipends, in addition to a full-time teacher’s salary
  • Membership in a national corps of highly qualified secondary school mathematics teachers
  • Mentoring, job search support and ongoing interactive professional development opportunities

There are seven different Math for America sites in the U.S. where applicants may apply for a fellowship:  Berkeley, Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, San Diego, Utah, and Washington, D.C.  Application deadline: February 5, 2013

Mississippi Teacher Corps
http://mtc.olemiss.edu/about 

 Modeled after the Peace Corps, the Mississippi Teacher Corps (MTC) is a two-year program that trains non-education majors to teach in high-poverty public schools in Mississippi. For two years participants live and teach in rural and urban Mississippi communities. While teaching each participant earns a master’s degree in education from the University of Mississippi and receives training and support from MTC. All candidates must have received or expect to receive a Bachelor’s degree by May 30th, 2013 and have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all course work in the baccalaureate degree. No previous education course work is required or expected. There are three application deadlines:

  • October 15, 2012 (Notified by November 15, 2012)
  • January 15, 2013(Notified by February 15, 2013)
  • March 15, 2013 (Notified by April 15, 2013)

Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (MURAP)
http://www.unc.edu/depts/murap/about.html

MURAP's objective is to foster the entrance of talented students from diverse backgrounds into graduate school and faculty positions within the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts in U.S. colleges and universities. More broadly, the program seeks to increase the number of minorities and others who demonstrate a commitment to eradicating racial disparities and who will pursue graduate work and faculty positions within the academy. Each summer, a cohort of 18-22 students participates in MURAP at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The students come from a variety of undergraduate institutions across the country and are exposed to an intensive ten-week research experience, which includes designing and carrying out a research project, weekly meetings with a faculty mentor, attending weekly seminars, and receiving weekly courses in preparation for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, must have completed at least four semesters of undergraduate study, and must have at least one semester (at least 12 hours) of undergraduate work remaining when they enter MURAP. 

Application deadline:  February 1, 2013

National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology Fellows
http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming/Campus-Solutions/Get-Involved/Apply-for-a-Fellowship.aspx

National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology Fellows confront global warming on their campuses and help to educate and engage the campus community on global warming impacts and solutions. Monetary fellowship grants are awarded to college undergraduate and graduate students working with members of the faculty, staff or administration on projects designed to help reverse global warming on campus and beyond. Fellowships last for 15 months to allow for long-term projects and proper follow-through. These projects could include energy efficiency in new and existing buildings, greener transportation plans, installation of clean energy technology on campus, purchasing of clean energy, food systems, habitat restoration and plantings, etc. Special emphasis is placed on selecting projects from schools where a student has support from a team of faculty, staff or other students that are already working on or are interested in working on campus-wide climate action. Students also receive a modest grant, project support, recognition of their accomplishments and other perks.

Probable application deadline: January 31, 2013

New York City Urban Fellows
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/employment/urbanfellows.shtml

The Urban Fellows Program is a highly selective, nine-month fellowship which combines work in mayoral offices and city agencies with an intensive seminar series that explores current urban issues impacting public policy. Program participants are diverse and come from all over the country to work in New York City. Each class of New York City Urban Fellows works from September through the middle of May. For their services, the program provides a nine-month stipend of $30,000 and health Insurance coverage. Application deadline:  January 4, 2013

NPR Kroc Fellowship
http://www.npr.org/about/careers/fellowships/kroc.html

The Kroc Fellowship identifies and trains the next generation of public radio journalists, selecting three to participate in an intensive, year-long program at NPR and Member stations. Candidates must be just completing college or graduate school, or be out of school for one year or less as of December 31, 2012. They do not need journalism or radio experience, but must demonstrate exceptional potential and drive. It includes a stipend of more than $40,000, plus benefits, which include paid vacation. Fellows will get rigorous, hands-on training in every aspect of public radio journalism  for both radio and the Web. Kroc Fellows will work primarily at NPR headquarters in Washington D.C., though each Fellowship will include an assignment to an NPR member station. Application deadline: December 31, 2012

Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation (SMART)
http://smart.asee.org/

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories. Application deadline:  December 14, 2012.

Teach for China
http://www.tfchina.org/ 

Teach for China (formerly China Education Initiative) was established in 2008 with the vision that one day, all Chinese children will have access to a quality education. In partnership with the global network Teach For All, Teach For China recruits, selects, trains, and supports outstanding U.S. and Chinese graduates to work side-by-side to deliver an excellent education in high poverty and rural Chinese communities.  Teach For China’s Fellows are placed in full-time, two-year teaching commitments at under-resourced schools.  All Fellows receive a full monthly salary, commensurate with local teachers’ salaries in the regions where they work. Fellows are provided housing and international health insurance free of charge.  Seniors and alumni are eligible.  See website for application details:
http://www.tfchina.org/apply/how-apply/timeline

Application deadlines:        Deadline 1 - September 23, 2012, EDT
                                              Deadline 2 – October 21, 2012, EDT
                                              Deadline 3 – January 20, 2013, EST
                                              Deadline 4 – February 24, 2013, EST

 

The Undergraduate Awards
http://www.undergraduateawards.com/About_Us.asp

 

 

 

The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice
http://www.familiesusa.org/fellowships/about-the-villers-fellowship.html

The Villers Fellow works as a full-time policy analyst in Families USA’s Health Policy Department. The Fellowship is based in the Families USA office in Washington, D.C. and is designed to provide the Fellow with a national perspective on health care justice work and the opportunity to learn about a range of health care justice issues. The Fellow’s principal responsibilities include conducting primary and secondary research on a range of health care issues and health reform topics—such as Medicaid, Medicare, the state Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the private insurance market—as well as writing and contributing to publications that are relevant to current health reform issues.
The goal of the Villers Fellowship Program is three-fold:

  • To develop a network of young leaders who share a passion for social and health care justice;
  • To inspire Villers Fellows to continue to work for health care justice throughout their lives; and
  • To help achieve Families USA’s goal of guaranteed, high-quality, affordable health care for all of us.

The fellowship will last one year, from August 2013 through July 2014, and Fellows will receive a compensatory package that includes an annual salary of approximately $38,000 and excellent health care benefits. One Villers Fellow is selected each year.  Application deadline:  January 25, 2013.

Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowships
http://www.wwteachingfellowship.org 

The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields(science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)into teaching in high-need secondary schools in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Eligible applicants include current undergraduates, recent college graduates, midcareer professionals, and retirees who have majored in, or had careers in, STEM fields.  The fellowship includes:

    • A $30,000 stipend
    • Admission to a master’s degree program at a participating university
    • Preparation for teaching in a high-need urban or rural secondary school
    • Support and mentoring throughout the three-year teaching commitment
    • Guidance toward teaching certification
    • Lifelong membership in a national network of Woodrow Wilson Fellows who are intellectual leaders

As part of their commitment to ensuring the success of students in high-need secondary schools, Fellows teach for at least three years in an urban or rural school district.

  • The Leonore Annenberg Teaching Fellowship is the equivalent of a national “Rhodes Scholarship” for teaching. The Fellowship provides a $30,000 stipend to exceptionally able candidates to complete a yearlong master’s program at one of four of the nation’s top teacher education programs—Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Virginia, and the University of Washington. In exchange, the candidates must agree to teach for three years in high-need secondary schools. College seniors and recent graduates, along with midcareer professionals, are eligible.
    http://www.woodrow.org/teaching-fellowships/annenberg/index.php

Application deadline:  October 15, 2012