Undergraduate Scholarships

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships -
The Goldwater award encourages excellence in science and mathematics. Three hundred are awarded annually. Baylor had two winners in 2006 and one in 2008. Candidates should have outstanding potential, some research background, and intentions to pursue research careers in one of these fields. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to $7,500. Applicants must (1) be sophmores or juniors; (2) have a college grade point average of at least a "B"; and (3) be a US citizen, US national, or resident alien. University Deadline: December 2009. Contact Dr. Ann Rushing (710-2911) for more specific information and requirements.

Scholarships for U.S. citizen undergraduate, master's and Ph.D. students to participate in beginning, intermediate and advanced level intensive summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers. Sponsored by the United States Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC), scholarships are available for intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu. See article on Baylor's three winners in 2008 to Russia.

All program costs are covered for participants. This includes travel between the student's home city and program location, pre-departure orientation costs, applicable visa fees, room, board, travel within country and all entrance fees for program activities. University level credit may be available. Recipients of these scholarships will be expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers.

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DAAD German Academic Undergraduate Scholarships-
Highly qualified sophomores and juniors (with outstanding academic records and personal integrity) are invited to apply for a 4 – 10 month scholarship that will fund a well-defined study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany during the German academic year. The goal of this program is to support study abroad in Germany and at German universities. Preference will be given to students whose projects or programs are based at and organized by a German university. Contact Dr. Andrew Wisely or another professor in the German Division for details.

Open to undergraduate students to study in East and Southeast Asia. Fall, Spring, and Summer cycles. Award amounts vary from $3,000 for summer term, to $5,000 for semester programs, and $7,000 for academic year programs. Deadlines are in March, April and October. Check website for details or call 212 984 5542.

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Morris Udall Scholarship-
The Udall Foundation awards undergraduate scholarships to American juniors and seniors in fields related to the environment and to Native American and Alaska Natives in fields related to health care and tribal policy. Typical majors or areas of study include environmental engineering, the natural sciences, resource managements, the social sciences, and Native American public policy. Scholarship recipients are eligible for one year of scholarship support. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $5,000. University Deadline: Feb. 15, 2010. Contact Dr. Rena Bonem (710-2187) for more information.  National Deadline: March 2, 2010.

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National Institutes of Health Scholarships -
For students preparing for careers in the medical sciences, ranging from summer research at the NIH to support for doctoral studies. Application deadline is in the Fall. Contact one of your science professors for more information.

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National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Scholarships -
The NSEP awards Boren Scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to US interests including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the NIS, and the Middle East. Applicants must show how pursuing language study and experiencing cultural immersion can help them in their professional goals. Awards may range from 6 weeks in the summer for freshmen and sophomores, to a semester, a year, or 3 years for upper-classmen and graduate students. Awards cover travel, living expenses, and tuition costs and range from $1,500 to $25,000. University Deadline: Late November 2009. Contact Dr. Uber for specific campus deadline and for more information. Dr. David Uber (710-6026).

Pamela Harriman Fellowship: This fellowship allows a student to spend a summer in the American Embassy in London, Paris, or the State Department in Washington, D.C. The Harriman Fellowship Program is nationally competitive and highly selective. Offering an eleven-week service opportunity, as well as a $5,000 stipend for travel and living expenses, the fellowship is open to eligible juniors and seniors throughout the United States.
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Rotary Scholarships -
- Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships are extraordinary opportunities and provide funds for students to study abroad the year after graduation from college (or beyond). A student may apply for the Rotary during the spring of the junior year. Therefore, if a student is looking for a chance to study in the country of his or her dreams the year following graduation from Baylor, this is definitely a scholarship to be considered.
Baylor students may apply for the Rotary Ambassadorial from their hometowns or through the Waco Rotary Club. Each Rotary sets its own timeframe and due dates for these applications. Interested students should contact the Rotary in or near their hometown if they prefer to apply for this scholarship from home.

For Waco Rotary Applications: The completed preliminary application must be received by the Waco Rotary Office by its TBA deadline. Last year that deadline was March 1, but it is subject to change. Contact the Rotary office at 776-2115 for details. Waco Rotary Ambassadorial applications are available in February each year in the Student Lounge of the Honors College, 203 Morrison Hall or in Burleson Hall, room 110.For further information, please contact the Waco Rotary Club at 254 776 2115.

For Houston Area Rotary Applications: please see District 5890 deadline information on-line on the District 5890 website at http://www.rotary5890.org/OtherLinks/Downloads.htm For more information on the Houston district and for an application for Houston area, please contact your local Houston area Rotary Club, or Rotary District 5890 Scholarship Chairman:  Bill Barmore (phone 281-484-6633) or by e-mail at bbarmore@barmore.com )  

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Harry S. Truman Scholarship -

Baylor is proud to have had four outstanding students selected for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship in the past seven years. The Truman Foundation awards scholarships to college juniors who have impressive leadership potential, who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service, and who wish to attend graduate school to help prepare for public service careers. The application process encourages candidates to reflect on the needs of society they want to address in their public service, to refine career goals and objectives, and to initiate planning for graduate study. An intense and extensive application process is involved. University Deadline: December 1, 2009. National Deadline: February 2, 2010. Contact Professor Elizabeth Vardaman (710-4176) for more information.

Barbara Jordan Health Policy Congressional Internships
for Students of Color
PROGRAM: The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings talented African American, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they work in congressional offices and learn about health policy. The application deadline is usually in early January. Check the website for details.
PURPOSE: The Kaiser Family Foundation established the Scholars Program to honor the legacy of late U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who was a Foundation Trustee, and to expand the pool of students of color interested in the field of health policy. STRUCTURE: Through the nine-week summer program, Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills. In addition to an internship in a congressional office, Scholars participate in seminars and site visits to augment their knowledge of health care issues, and write and present a health policy research paper. The program is based at Howard University. ELIGIBILITY: Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who are members of a racial/ethnic minority group and will be seniors or recent graduates of an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall of the following year. Candidates are selected based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership potential and interest in health policy.
COMPENSATION: Scholars receive approximately $5,000 in support, which includes a stipend, daily expense allowance, airfare and lodging.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Application forms and additional information about the Program are available online at http://www.kff.org/docs/topics/jordanscholars.html . For further information, contact program manager Jomo Kassaye at 202.238.2385 or bjscholars@howard.edu.