College and Graduate School: Scholarships and Fellowships for Students



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BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

 

College Scholarships in Math, Science and Engineering for Rising Juniors and Seniors

The awards will be made on the basis of merit to two groups of students: those who will be college juniors and those who will be college seniors, who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.

HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION - for Scholarship Candidates

 

College Scholarships in Government Careers for College Juniors

The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. Students must be college juniors at the time of selection.

MORRIS K. UDALL FOUNDATION - Awards and Education Programs

 

College Scholarships for Rising Juniors and Seniors in Fields Related to the Environment

Scholarships are offered in any of three categories: to students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; or to Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy; or to Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DoD)

Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation (SMART) Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships

An opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion.
 

National Defense Science and Engineering (NDSEG) Graduate Fellowships

The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships are awarded to applicants who will pursue a doctoral degree in, or closely related to, an area of DoD interest.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 

College Scholarships in the Physical, Biological, Social and Behavioral Sciences Including Science Policy, Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science for Rising Juniors and Seniors

The DHS Scholarship Program is intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission. Eligible students must be studying in a homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) field with an interest, major, or concentration directly related to one of the homeland security research areas

IGERT NATIONAL RECRUITMENT PROGRAM

 

Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeships (IGERT)

This site features over 215 interdisciplinary graduate education programs in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the social sciences funded by the National Science Foundation to proposing universities.

JAMES MADISON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION

 

Junior and Senior Graduate Fellowships in the Study of the U.S. Constitution for Students and Teachers

Through a national competition, the Foundation offers James Madison Fellowships to a select group of individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution.

JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION

 

Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships for Students and Recent Alumni from Two-Year Institutions

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship honors excellence by supporting outstanding community college students with financial need to transfer to and complete their bachelor's degrees at the nation's top four-year colleges and universities.

PAUL AND DAISY SOROS FELLOWSHIPS FOR NEW AMERICANS

 

Graduate Fellowships Fellowships for New Americans

Green card holders or naturalized citizens if born abroad; children of naturalized citizens if born in rhw U.S.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - Student Aid on the Web

 

Federal Pell Grants for College

A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded usually only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree.
 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) for Undergraduates with Exceptional Financial Need

Pell Grant recipients with the lowest expected family contributions (EFCs) will be considered first for a FSEOG. Just like Pell Grants, the FSEOG does not have to be repaid.
 

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) for First-Year and Second-Year College Students

These grants encourage students to take more challenging courses in high school--making success in college more likely, according to research--and to pursue college majors in high demand in the global economy, such as science, mathematics, technology, engineering and critical foreign languages.
 

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grants for Third and Fourth-Year College Students

The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant, also known as the National Smart Grant is available during the third and fourth years of undergraduate study (or fifth year of a five-year program) to at least half-time students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and who are majoring in physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, engineering or a critical foreign language; or non-major single liberal arts programs.
 

Jacob Javits Doctoral and Master of Fine Arts Graduate Fellowships in Selected Fields of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

This 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.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families.

Financial Aid for College and Graduate School

If you're exploring options for paying for college, see Find Aid. You wlll learn about the various kinds of financial aid (loans, grants, and work-study), how to apply, common myths, and more.

Federal Perkins Loans for Undergraduate, Vocational and Graduate Students

The Federal Perkins Loan Program provides low-interest loans to help needy students finance the costs of postsecondary education.

Direct Student Loans

Students and parents can explore the site for information about the Direct Loan Program, including helpful publications and tools to help manage their Direct Loans.
 

Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need: IEGPS

This program provides fellowships, through academic departments and programs of IHEs, to assist graduate students with excellent records who demonstrate financial need and plan to pursue the highest degree available in their course study at the institution in a field designated as an area of national need.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY - Internships, Fellowships & Scholarships

 

DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowships

The program supports outstanding students to pursue graduate training in basic research in areas of physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computational sciences, and environmental sciences relevant to the Office of Science and to encourage the development of the next generation scientific and technical talent in the U.S.

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

College and Graduate Scholarships

To recognize achievement by blind scholars, the National Federation of the Blind annually offers blind college students in the United States the opportunity to win one of 30 national scholarships.

Other Scholarships and Grants for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Organizations offering scholarships

AMERICAN LEGION

 

Scholarships

The American Legion offers a number of scholarships and other resources to assist young people in their pursuit of higher education.
 

American Legion Legacy Scholarships for Children of U.S. Servicemembers Who Died On or After Sept. 11, 2001

Through The American Legion Legacy Scholarship, the Legion works to ensure children of U.S. servicemembers who died on or after Sept. 11, 2001, receive equal opportunities in their pursuit of higher learning.

CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION (CSAC)

 

Cal Grants and Other Financial Aid Resources for California Students

Whether you're planning to go to college or get career training, there's money available to help you pay for it. Here you will learn about Cal Grants and other student aid programs, their requirements and how to apply for them.

CENTER FOR REINTEGRATION - Scholarship Information

Lilly Reintegration Scholarships for People with Schizophrenia and Related Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders

To be eligible for consideration for the scholarship, applicants must be diagnosed with bipolar, schizophrenia, schizophreniform or schizoaffective disorder, be currently receiving medical treatment for the disease, including medications and psychiatric follow-up, and be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegrative efforts, such as clubhouse membership, part-time work, volunteer efforts or school enrollment.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER NEW HAVEN

Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity

This scholarship is not a traditional scholarship focused on rewarding academic achievement and financial need. Its specific goal is to reward and encourage innovative and creative problem solving. The Scholarship aims to honor these students and to help make their higher education goals more accessible.

THE COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES

 

American Graduate Fellowships for Doctoral Study in the Humanities (History, Philosophy, Literature and Languages, and Fine Arts) by Accomplished Graduates of Small and Mid-Sized Private Liberal Arts Colleges

This initiative is designed to promote and support doctoral study in the humanities by accomplished graduates of small and mid-sized private liberal arts colleges.

DATATEL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION

College and Graduate Scholarships for Any Student Attending, or Planning to Attend, a Datatel Client College or University

For outstanding students currently attending an eligible Datatel client institution. The Datatel Scholars Foundation scholarship is open to fulltime and part-time students (taking at least six credit hours), as well as undergraduate and graduate students in any major.
 

Angelfire Scholarships for Any Student Who Is a Vietnam Veteran, Spouse or Child of a Vietnam Veteran, or Refugee from Cambodia, Laos, or Vietnam During the 1964-1975 Time Frame

The Angelfire scholarship is for outstanding student currently attending an eligible Datatel client institution, who served the US military.
 

Russ Griffith Memorial Scholarships (formerly Returning Student Scholarships) for Any Student Returning to Higher Education after a Five-year Absence

For outstanding students currently attending an eligible Datatel client institution who have returned to school after an absence of five years or longer.

EVALEE C. SCHWARZ CHARITABLE TRUST FOR EDUCATION

Interest-Free Loans

Interest-free loans to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and significant financial need. High school seniors may also apply.

FEDERAL EMPLOYEE EDUCATION and ASSISTANCE FUND (FEEA)

 

Scholarships for Current Civilian Federal or Postal Employees and Their Dependent Family Members

For current civilian federal and postal employees with at least three years of federal service, their children and spouses.

HUMANA FOUNDATION

 

College Scholarships for the Dependents of Humana Associates

The Humana Foundation Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to the children of employees of Humana who plan to pursue a college degree.

INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDIES INSTITUTE

 

William E. Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose for Graduating College Seniors

The Simon Fellowship is an unrestricted grant awarded to those graduating college seniors who have demonstrated passion, dedication, a high capacity for self-direction, and originality in pursuit of a goal that will strengthen civil society.
 

Graduate Fellowships for Teaching at the College Level

Applicants must be members of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute who receive The Intercollegiate Review.

INTERNATIONAL FURNISHINGS AND DESIGN ASSOCIATION (IFDA) EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

 

Student Scholarships

Scholarships require a major in interior design or a related design/furnishings program unless noted. Scholarships are for undergraduate students attending U.S. institutions (see individual scholarship criteria for exceptions).

MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

 

College Scholarships for Deserving Sons and Daughters of Marines and Children of Former Marines

The son or daughter of one of active duty, reserve or veteran U.S. Marine, or U.S. Marine who has served at least 90 days and has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, or active duty or reserve, or U.S. Navy Corpsman who is currently attached to a Marine unit, or was attached to a Marine unit, or U.S. Navy Corpsman who was attached to a Marine unit and has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy.

MENSA EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOUNDATION

 

College and Graduate Scholarships

The Mensa Education & Research Foundation college scholarship program bases its awards totally on essays written by the applicants. Consideration is not given to grades, academic program or financial need.

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA)

NCAA Scholarships and Internships

 

Undergraduate Athletic Scholarships

For information about obtaining an undergraduate athletic scholarship, please contact the athletic department at the school(s) you are interested in attending.
 

Degree-Completion Scholarships - Division I

Student-athletes receiving the award will receive an amount equivalent to tuition and fees, and they will also receive a book allowance based on the number of hours in which they are enrolled.
 

Degree-Completion Scholarships - Division I

Provide deserving student-athletes financial assistance for them to complete their first baccalaureate degree.
 

NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships

Promote and encourage postgraduate education by rewarding the Association's most accomplished student-athletes through their participation in NCAA championship and/or emerging sports.
 

Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarships

The scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically and who are at least in their final year of intercollegiate athletics competition.

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND (NFB)

 

College Scholarships for Legally Blind Students

To recognize achievement by blind scholars, the National Federation of the Blind annually offers blind college students in the United States the opportunity to win national scholarships.

NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

 

College Scholarships for Students in Restaurant/Foodservice-Related Programs

A variety of merit-based scholarships to students who want an education and a career in the foodservice industry as well as professional development scholarships for restaurant and foodservice educators.

NEW MEXICO HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

 

New Mexico Scholarships, Grants and Workstudy

The State of New Mexico offers a variety of scholarship programs to targeted groups who do not typically qualify for the Lottery Success Scholarship.
 

Legislative Lottery Scholarships

The Legislative Lottery Scholarship helps pay tuition expenses for New Mexico high school graduates (or GED recipients) who plan to attend an eligible New Mexico public college or university.

ORPHAN FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

 

College Scholarships and Grants for Orphans and Youth in Foster Care

OFA provides scholarship and grant money to former foster students in colleges and specialized training programs across the country.

PHILLIPS FOUNDATION

 

Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarships for Rising Juniors

Renewable scholarships to college undergraduates who demonstrate leadership on behalf of the cause of freedom, American values and constitutional principles.

ROY J. CARVER CHARITABLE TRUST

 

Carver Scholarships for State of Iowa College Juniors

The program centers on providing substantial scholarships to students who struggle to overcome significant social and economic obstacles in the pursuit of their education or who may be living in circumstances that may not normally be taken into account by other financial aid programs.

SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION

 

College Scholarships for Undergraduate Students Attending Nebraska Public Universities, Colleges, or Community Colleges.

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation provides scholarships for tuition and fees and a textbook allowance for undergraduate students attending Nebraska public universities, colleges, or community colleges.

TEXAS GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

 

Charley Wootan Grants for Graduating High School Seniors and Undergraduate Students

Program established to provide assistance to students who have difficulties pursuing their higher education dreams because of financial need.

THANKSUSA

 

College Scholarships for Dependent Children, Age 24 and Under and All Spouses of Active-Duty U.S. Military Service Personnel

College, technical and vocational school need-based scholarships for the children and spouses of active-duty US military personnel.

USA FUNDS

Access to Education Scholarships for High School Seniors, Currently Enrolled College or Professional Degree Students or Incoming College or Professional Degree Students

USA Funds awards scholarships to students from low-income households, with special consideration for students who are members of an ethnic minority group or who have a documented physical disability.

U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)

Student Training Programs

Student internships and fellowships, career training fellowships, and post-doctoral research fellowships

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

 

Graduate Financial Aid Info

Graduate student support funds at UNM are provided in a variety of forms, including fellowships, grants, and assistantships.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS

 

Graduate Scholarship Awards

Details on the awards offered by the University of New Orleans and how to apply for them.

U.S. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Federal Student Loan Repayment Program for Prospective or Current Federal Employees

The Federal student loan repayment program permits agencies to repay Federally insured student loans as a recruitment or retention incentive for candidates or current employees of the agency.

WATSON-BROWN FOUNDATION

 

College Scholarships for Georgia and South Carolina High School Seniors and Current Undergraduate Students

The primary mission of the Watson-Brown Foundation is to provide college scholarships to area students based on merit and need.

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