Major Fellowships
These are major grants and fellowships, mostly to fund the costs of post-BA study, administered by the
Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships at
the University of Pennsylvania. CURF advisors are available to answer questions about these fellowships and to brainstorm with students about which might be most appropriate.
Because many of the post-grad fellowships are in the UK, students should begin identifying graduate programs
in the UK. Some tools to help are at: http://www.upenn.edu/curf/infoform/UKgradprogram.html.
The British Council has a database of funding for
British institutions. CURF can assist with those applications as well as those listed on this page.
CURF provides other funding information and opportunities,
- Summer Arts and Humanities Research Internships for Penn undergraduates,
- Undergraduate Research Grants
- Service Fellowships
Beinecke Scholarship
Penn can nominate one junior with unusual ability in arts, humanities and social sciences who is planning to pursue a Ph.D. for this prestigious award. Only U.S. citizens or nationals receiving financial aid are eligible.
| CURF Deadline: February 2008, to be confirmed |
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The NSEP David L. Boren Fellowship is for specialized graduate study of languages and cultures deemed critical to U.S. national security. Awards may be used for domestic tuition support for language study as well as overseas study and research in conjunction with a US graduate program. U.S. citizenship required. Applicants for Boren must be enrolled or in the process of enrolling in a graduate degree program. Recipients incur a service requirement working for a US agency associated with national security.
| Deadline: on-line application and supplemental hard-copy materials must arrive by January 30, 2008 | |
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The Carnegie Junior Fellows Program provides a substantive work experience for
students with serious interest in international affairs. This is a paid, working one-year internship.
Assignments involve research and editorial assistance to senior associates in the areas of nuclear
nonproliferation, arms control, democracy, economic reform, immigration, and regional research.
No citizenship requirement but candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Penn can nominate two applicants.
| Deadline: January 7, 2008 at CURF | |
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These scholarships are offered by the British Government in more than 150 countries, so that talented graduates and young professionals may become acquainted with the UK and gain new expertise for the benefit of their own countries. In some cases, graduating students can apply; in other cases, only young professionals working in their home country are eligible. US citizens are not eligible.
| Deadline: Dates vary by country; most are in the fall of the year preceding matriculation. | |
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The Churchill Scholarship provides one year of graduate study in engineering, mathematics or science tenable at Churchill College, Cambridge University, England. Applicants for Churchill should also apply for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship due October 15. The scholarship pays tuition and fees, plus living allowance. U.S. citzenship required, applicants must be between 19 and 26 years old upon beginning the fellowship.
| Deadline: October 22, 2007 at CURF |
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Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Fellowship
The JKC Graduate Fellowship funds up to six years of graduate study towards any graduate or professional degree in the US or abroad. Graduating seniors and recent graduates not currently enrolled elsewhere are eligible.
| Deadline: mid-February at CURF. Date for 2008 to be confirmed |
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A typical Fulbright grant covers 9-10 months of independent research or investigatory project that the applicant defines and designs. These can be in any subject or discipline -- including fine or performing arts. Applications are made to one of over 130 countries. In some countries there are opportunities for purshing a one-year degree, for teachhing English or for working as an intern. US citizenship is required. Graduating seniors, graduate students, alumni or any year -- all are eligible.
Dissertation students should also consider applying for the Fulbright-Hays. CURF does not coordinate Fulbright Hays applications. Due dates will differ from those for Fulbright US Student Program.
| Deadline: September 24, 2007 at CURF |
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Gates Scholarsihp allow 1-3 years of study in any discipline at University of Cambridge. Most applicants will pursue a graduate degree but a second BA is permitted and makes sense in some cases. Applications are accepted from citizens of any country, except the UK. Candidates should normally be under the age of 30.
| Deadline: For US citizens, materials must arrive at Cambridge by October 15. Due date for citizens of other countries is January 31. (Applicants for second BAs should apply to the program by October 15. | |
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Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program
The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program identifies students with significant leadership potential and provides them with mentoring and networking opportunities to develop that potential. Global Leaders receive an award of $3000. Half are then selected to attend the annual Global Leadership Institute – a week-long participatory seminar on leadership training and timely international issues. Applications are accepted from citizens of any country. Students must be in their second year of college/university study. Sophomore standing is not necessary; students can be planning to graduate in three years or five years.
| Deadline: Nomination request form due to CURF November 26, 2007. | |
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The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program is for outstanding students who plan to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering and are currently active in research in these fields. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to $7,500 annually. Sophomores and juniors are eligible. U.S. citizens, permanent residents or nationals only.
| Deadline: December 17, 2007 at CURF |
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Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program
Awards averaging $36,000 fund up to two years of graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Selection is based on academic criteria as well as financial need. Seniors and first year graduate students are eligible to apply. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
| Deadline: October 6, 2006. To be determined for 2007 |
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Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust
Grants of $16,000 for tuition during senior year or the terminal year of a doctoral degree. Applicants should be undergraduate juniors or in the penultimate year of doctoral study. The grant is for study in any discipline at any university in the U.S. Students in the humanities are especially encouraged to apply.
| Deadline: Postmarked January 31 |
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Internships in Asia for one year for people in academic and professional fields who would not, during the course of their careers, expect to go to Asia. Students majoring in Asian Studies are ineligible to apply. Young professionals (law, engineering, medicine, architecture, etc.) are particularly urged to apply. U.S. citizenship is required and applicants must be no more than 29 at the time they enter the program.
| Deadline: November 6, 2007 at CURF |
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The Marshall Scholarship covers two years of study at any institution and in any subject area in Great Britain. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and either be graduating seniors or have received a BA in the last four years. A 3.7 GPA is required.
| Deadline: application essay to CURF by September 26, 2007. Complete application submitted on-line by October 4. |
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One academic year of post-graduate study in an y subject area at any institution of higher learning in Ireland or Northern Ireland. The scholarships are awarded to U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 who have shown academic distinction, leadership, and commitment to service.
| Deadline: draft due to CURF September 26, 2007. Complete application submitted on-line by October 15, 2007 |
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National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship
Three year fellowship to support graduate study in science and technology in the U.S. or abroad. Seniors and first year graduate students are eligible. Other grants available to women, minorities. U.S. citizens, permanent resident or US nationals only Applicants in applied physical and engineering sciences should also consider The Hertz Foundation Fellowship. Another fellowship providing stipend and tuition for graduate and undergraduate study is The Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Scholarship for Service Program.
| Deadline: early November. Varies by subject area. |
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Kathryn Wasserman Davis 100 Projects for Peace invites undergradutes to design grassroots projects that they will implement during the summer. The projects judged to be the most promising and do-able will be funded at $10,000 each. The objective is to encourage and support today’s motivated youth to create and tryout their own ideas for building peace.
| Deadline: January 15, 2008. |
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The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship is for one year of research at the University of Oxford for PhD students in the dissertation stage or in the final stages of course work. The scholarship covers all fees, plus living expenses, unless the student is studying science or technology. The stipend is approximately £7,000. Scholarship is available only every three years.
| Deadline: January 2009 at CURF |
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One, two or three years of study toward a degree at University of Oxford. Tuition and fees plus living allowance. Applicants must not have passed their 24th birthday on October 1 in the year of application. The scholarship includes tuition, fees, and a living allowance.
| Deadline: For U.S. competition, application essay to CURF by September 17. Application post-marked by October 1, 2007; deadlines for other country competitions are generally earlier. |
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Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
The Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship provides one year of study anywhere in the world where Rotary Clubs are located. Fields of study are unrestricted. The award covers travel, maintenance, and intensive language training if necessary.
| Deadline: Spring, Contact local Rotary Club. | the Club Locator will give you the distict which covers your local club. That district number can be used to find web info which may have contact address for your local club.. |
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The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans is designed to help underwrite US graduate education for immigrants or the children of immigrants. Fellows in this program receive one-half tuition costs plus $20,000 for up to two years at any graduate institution in the U.S.
| Deadline: submitted on-line by November 1 |
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Saint Andrew's Scholarship (New York)
The Saint Andrew's Scholarship is for one year of graduate study in Scotland, open to graduating seniors. Penn may nominate only one candidate each year. Preference will be given to students of some Scottish descent, who have never studied in the U.K.
| Deadline: November 26, 2007 at CURF |
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One or two years of study in any subject at any British university. Restricted to Penn graduating seniors, recent Penn graduates or Penn graduate/professional students. U.S. citizenship is required. Travel, fees, and a stipend are included in the award.
| Deadline: November 5, 2007 at CURF |
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Covers expenses for senior year and the first two years of graduate school for students who are committed to a career in public service, and who propose graduate study in areas specifically targeted toward this goal. Selections are made on the basis of leadership potential, high academic achievement, very strong faculty recommendations and prospects for success in graduate school. U.S. citizens or nationals in their junior year only.
| Deadline: December 3, 2007 at CURF |
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For sophomores and juniors who are interested in careers in environmental public policy, or for Native American or Alaska Native students who are interested in health care or tribal policy. The award covers tuition and fees for one year. U.S. citizens or nationals only.
Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars
Pre-doctoral and post-doctoral grants for international biomedical engineering study, research or internships. US citizens or permanent residents only.
| Deadline: Intent to apply to CURF Dec 15; Final application received at IIE January 29. (To be confirmed for 2008.) |
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last updated on February 20, 2008