– Ford Fellowships are for 3 year PhD or ScD fellowships: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fordfellowships/index.htm
Emphasis: Academic, Other: Predoctoral and Dissertation awards for those seeking PhD or ScD
Brief Description: The Ford Foundation Predoctoral, Dissertation, and Postdoctoral Fellowships are to support scholars whose goal is to strengthen and increase diversity in academe. Predoctoral and Dissertation Awards are for research-based study in behavioral and social sciences, life and physical sciences, math and engineering, and the humanities leading to the PhD or ScD degrees only.
Eligibility: for graduating college seniors, for US citizens and permanent residents.
Selection: Applications due Dec. 14, selections made in April.