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The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship. In 2007 the Rangel Program awarded as many as ten fellowships with a maximum of $2800 annually to be applied toward tuition, room, board, books and feeds for completion of a two-year master's degree. The students obtain master’s degrees in international affairs or other relevant work to the Foreign Service (such as public administration, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, political science, or communications) at a graduate or professional school approved by the Ralph J.Bunche International Affairs Center. The Rangel program encourages minority students and those with financial needs to apply. The goal is to create an excellent and diverse Foreign Service represented by a rich range of talents and expertise. Application deadline: Check website. Usually January deadline.

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DAAD German Academic Graduate Scholarships.- Study Scholarships are awarded to highly qualified graduating seniors and graduate students of all disciplines to provide the opportunity to study in Germany, or complete a postgraduate or Master’s degree course and obtain a degree from a German higher education institution. Due dates vary but many are due in November 2009.

Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship - The Hertz Foundation offers five-year graduate fellowships in the applied physical sciences. Approximately 20 fellowships of $25,000 personal stipends and full tuition equivalent are awarded each year. Hertz Fellowships are tenable at most major research universities. Contact Professor Elizabeth Vardaman (710-4176) for more information.

Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowship for Minorities - To increase the presence of underrepresented minorities on the nation's college and university faculties, to enhance diversity on campuses, and to address the persisting effects of past discrimination, the Ford Foundation offers predoctoral fellowships to members of six minority groups whose underrepresentation in the professoriate has been severe and long-standing. The fellowship program identifies individuals with demonstrated ability and provides them the opportunity to engage in graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.)degree. These successful scholars then inspire other students of color to pursue an academic career in teaching and research.

Fulbright Student Program - The Fulbright Grant is awarded annually to graduating seniors, young professionals, artists, and graduate students to study in over 140 countries. Most Fulbright Grants are given for academic programs, but some are available for work in the creative and performing arts or for the teaching of English in secondary schools. Applicants must in most cases be proficient enough in a language of the host country to communicate with the people and carry out the proposed study. Baylor has three Fulbright winners for 2006, five in 2007, two in 2008 and six in 2009. Deadline on Campus: Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Read the Fulbright U. S. Student Programs extensive resources on-line and then contact Professor Elizabeth Vardaman for more information.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship - This program offers approximately 60 scholarships for students to pursue courses of postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. Students must show evidence of ability to make a significant contribution to their disciplines through research, teaching or creatively using their learning in their chosen profession. Candidates must have excellent transcripts and high grade point averages; they must show how study at Cambridge would help them achieve their goals. Graduate applications for Cambridge admission and Gates applications are both due by September 15, 2009. Contact Professor Elizabeth Vardaman (710-4176) for more information.

The Harvey Fellows Program was developed to encourage followers of Jesus Christ to integrate their faith and vocation and pursue leadership positions in strategic fields where Christians appear to be underrepresented. We understand God to be Creator and Sustainer, not only of human beings, but of societyÆs disciplines and structures which make up our world. Our goal is to empower students who evidence the passion and ability to lead others as they participate in GodÆs work to redeem these structures.

The Harvey Fellows Program provides financial support to Christian graduate students who possess a unique vision to impact society through their fields and who are pursuing graduate studies at premier institutions in their disciplines (in the United States or abroad). Contact the scholarship foundation at the above website for further information.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship - -The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program will award as many as 60 scholarships to college seniors or recent graduates to attend graduate programs in fall 2009. The scholarship awards will provide funding for tuition, room and board, books, and other required fees for the length of the graduate degree program, up to six years. The amount and duration of awards will vary by student, based on the cost of attendance and length of the program as well as other scholarships or grants received. The maximum award per student is $50,000 per year. Candidates for this scholarship must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their undergraduate institution. Baylor's nominations are processed through the National Scholarship Committee and then as many as two students are endorsed. Applications (including all documentation) that are sent by mail must be addressedd to Associate Dean Elizabeth Vardaman, College of Arts & Sciences, Baylor University, One Bear Place 97344, Waco TX 76798-7344. All applications must be received no later than Monday, February 16, 2009. Those applications being hand-delivered on campus should be taken to 110 Burleson Hall and be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 16, 2010.

James Madison Memorial Fellowships - The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation encourages future and current teachers of American history, government and social studies in grades 7 û 12 to undertake graduate study of the American Constitution, its roots, framing, principles, and development. The applicant must be an outstanding college senior, recent college graduate, or high school teacher who will enroll in a Master of Arts degree in teaching American history or social studies. Up to two calendar years of support, maximum of $24,000 will be awarded. Check the website for due date in early spring.

Javits Scholarship - Purpose of Program: The purpose of the JKJ Fellowship Program is to award fellowships to eligible students of superior ability, selected on the basis of demonstrated achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise, to undertake graduate study in selected fields in the arts, humanities, and social sciences leading to a doctoral degree or to a master's degree in certain cases. Financial need must be demonstrated. Funding (including payment to the institution and stipend) is for up to 48 months or the completion of the degree is possible. Funded through the Dept. of Education, awards are given in creative writing;; music performance, theory, composition, and literature; studio arts (such as photography); television and film; archaeology; area studies; classics; comparative literature; English language and literature; folklore; foreign language and literature; history; linguistics; philosophy; religion; art history; anthropology; communication and the media; economics; political science; psychology; public policy and public administration; and sociology. The applications are due in early autumn. Please check the Javits website for details.

London School of Economics (United States Scholarship through Alumni and Friends of LSE) - The Alumni and Friends of the London School of Economics in the United States (AFLSE) awards at least one scholarship each year to an American citizen or permanent resident of the United States for one year of graduate study at the London School of Economics. The scholarship covers tuition costs up to the minimum overseas graduate program fees (currently £11,442). Selection of scholarship recipients is based on academic merit and financial need, with no restrictions as to age, field of study, or degree being sought. The AFLSE does not have a separate scholarship application. To be considered for the scholarship, prospective students must first apply for admission to the LSE. The LSE will identify candidates who are eligible to apply for the AFLSE scholarship through the Graduate Merit Awards selection process. Application deadline: February

Marshall Scholarship - The Marshall Scholarships were established to express British gratitude for the European Recovery Program after World War II. Forty scholarships are awarded each year. They may be used for study at any university in the United Kingdom. Marshall Scholars usually pursue an advanced degree during their two years of British education. Candidates must have a first degree (usually a bachelor's degree). Distinction of intellect and character (as evidenced by scholarly attainments and by other activities and interests) are the primary selection criteria. A 3.7 gpa in academic courses is usually necessary to be competitive for this scholarship. Candidates must have a clear idea of what they want to study in Britain, where, and why. Preference will also be given to candidates who display a potential to make a significant contribution to their own society. University Deadline: September 15, 20089 Contact Professor Elizabeth Vardaman (710-4176) for more information.

Mitchell Scholarship - Winning Mitchell scholars are eligible to attend institutions of higher learning in Ireland for one academic year of post-graduate study. Options for study include seven universities in the Republic of Ireland. Prospective scholars must have a record of intellectual distinction and leadership, as well as personal characteristics that indicate potential for future leadership and contribution to society. The fields of study are not restricted to Irish topics. National Deadline: October 5, 2009. Contact Elizabeth_Vardaman@baylor.edu (710-4176) for more information.

National Institutes of Health Scholarship - The National Institutes of Health offer a variety of opportunities for those preparing for careers in the medical sciences, ranging from summer research at the NIH to support for doctoral studies. Most of these awards are made to students of institutions which have been awarded NIH institutional grants. However, there are some awards for which students may apply directly, such as predoctoral fellowships for nursing research and summer opportunities for minority students. See website for various deadlines.

NSF Graduate Fellowship - Applicants for NSF fellowships are traditionally college seniors or first-year graduate students and must be U.S. Citizens, or national or permanent resident aliens of the United States. Fellowships are awarded for study and research leading to master's and doctoral degrees in the behavioral, biological, chemical, engineering, geological, mathematical, physical, and social sciences, including history and philosophy of science and research-based Ph.D.s in science education. Applicants must have exemplary GPA's (3.50) and strong supportive letters of reference. National Deadline in early autumn. 2009 applications are available on- line from August 1, 2008. Check website for details. Browse graduate funding opportunities by categories here.

National Security Education Program 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).

Homeland Security Scholarship

U.S. Citizens who are majoring in behavioral, social, or economic sciences, or other security fields

Have completed 45 – 60 academic credits (two-yr. commitment, including summer)

Stipend: $1,000/month for 9 months during the academic year; $5,000 for the 10-week summer internship

http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/

Rhodes Scholarship - The Rhodes Scholarship permits the pursuit of an Oxford University degree. It is awarded only to the very highest qualified students who exemplify scholastic attainment, moral force of character, and leadership. Recipients enter Oxford following the completion of a bachelor's degree but before their twenty-fourth birthday. Awards are made on a nationally competitive basis and are regarded by many as the most prestigious scholarships in the world. University Deadline: September 15, 2009. Contact Professor Elizabeth Vardaman (710-4176) for more information.

Rotary Ambassador Scholarships - Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funds for students to study abroad the year after graduation from college (or beyond). A student may apply for the Rotary from the spring of the junior year forward. 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, the application would be submitted in the spring 18 months earlier (usually in the junior year).

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 hometowns if they prefer to apply for this scholarship from home.

A Baylor graduate who has received a Rotary Scholarship through the Houston Rotary program came to Baylor in November 2007 and made a presentation to students on the extraordinary opportunities offered through Rotary scholarships. Click here to see the points he covered in his informative presentation.

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.tbthosting.com/~rotary58/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 )

Rotary World Peace Scholarship - The Rotary Foundation, in partnership with six leading universities around the world, has established the Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution. Each year, Rotary will select 60 scholars to study at one of the Rotary Centers worldwide in Australia, Argentina, England, Japan, and 2 in the U.S. (Berkeley and Duke/Chapel Hill). The selected Rotary World Peace Scholars will begin two-year master's-level degree programs in conflict resolution, peace studies, and international relations. See story on Baylor's 2006 Rotary World Peace Scholar. Each Rotary district may nominate one candidate for the selection process. Due Date: Spring. Details of Rotary World Peace Scholarships

Paul And Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans - The Soros Fellowships for New Americans provides support for 30 students a year for 2 years of graduate study anywhere in the U.S. Applicants must be either (1) holders of Green Cards, (2) naturalized citizens, or (3) children of two naturalized citizen parents. Winners receive $20,000 and half tuition yearly to attend any graduate level school to study medicine, engineering, law, music, public affairs, or any academic discipline in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences. Applicants must demonstrate relevance of graduate education to long-term career goals and give evidence of (1) creativity and initiative, (2) accomplishment, demonstrated through activity that has required drive and sustained effort, and (3) commitment to the values of a free society. Applicants must be in the last year of undergraduate study or the first year of graduate study. National Deadline: Autumn.

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