Category: Senior

PPIA Fellowship Program

In International Relations Majors, Political Science Majors, Senior, Seniors Applying to Graduate School

This fellowship is for graduating seniors interested in pursuing graduate degrees in Public Policy and International Affairs: https://www.ppiaprogram.org/ppia/

Emphasis: Academic, Other (Preparation for graduate school in Public Policy, Public Administration, International Affairs or a related field)

Brief Description of Award: For nearly 35 years PPIA has been supporting students in their pursuit of graduate degrees in Public Policy and International Affairs. The PPIA Fellowship begins with the completion of a Junior Summer Institute seven week program that then leads to graduate studies in Public Policy and International Affairs.

Eligibility: Must be a U.S. a graduate senior and U.S. Citizen committed to Public Policy.

Selection: Applications due Nov. 1, 2017, notified Feb, 1, 2018.

Pickering Fellowship

In International Relations Majors, Junior, Political Science Majors, Senior, Summer Fellowship Opportunities

This fellowship is for undergraduate and graduate studies and summer internships for seniors and juniors interested in careers in the U.S. State Department. Applications are due mid-January: http://www.twc.edu/thomas-r-pickering-foreign-affairs-fellowship-program

Emphasis: Academic, Other (Career/Government Agency: Future career opportunity with government agency (DOS)

Brief Description of Award: The Pickering Fellowship is designed to develop a source of trained men and women who are dedicated to pursuing Foreign Service careers and representing America’s interests abroad. The Fellowship identifies and attracts, based on financial need, outstanding students who represent racial, ethnic, gender, social and geographic diversity and prepares them academically and professionally for a career in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service by providing financial support, mentoring and professional development.

Eligibility: Must have a minimum 3.2 GPA. This fellowship is for juniors or seniors interested in careers in International affairs, area studies, political science, public administration, economics, and language security studies, etc. Money for studies, travel and summer internships.

Selection: Applications due mid-January, in-person interviews in April, selections end of April.

Philly Fellows

In Senior, Service

–For students interested in service in the Philadelphia area

Emphasis: Experiential (working with nonprofits in the Philadelphia area)

Brief Description of Award: Philly Fellows is designed to connect motivated graduates with meaningful positions where they can make a difference in the city of Philadelphia. The program offers an exciting transition from college to the community where, together with their peers, fellows can gain knowledge, contribute talent, and develop leadership while experiencing the best of Philadelphia.

Eligibility: For U.S. Citizens and college graduates

Selection: Application Timeline

November 2016: Philly Fellows holds information sessions at Philadelphia-area colleges

January 2017: Application forms available online and full job descriptions for host agencies posted in first week of January

Late January 2017: Philly Fellows holds second round of information sessions

February 5, 2017:  Applications due to Philly Fellows by 11:59 p.m.

Late February, 2017:  Selected applicants invited to interview

Mid-March, 2017: 2017-2018 Philly Fellows are selected

March-early April, 2017: Fellows interview at 3-4 host agencies of their choice to determine the best match.

April 2017: Fellows receive final placements

Late July 2017 – July 2018:  Fellowship year

Payne International Development Fellowship

In International Relations Majors, Minority and Ethnic Students, Political Science Majors, Senior, Study / Teach Abroad

–For seniors interested in International Affairs and working in the U.S. Foreign Service

Emphasis: Academic, International (Graduate Fellowship program that seeks to attract individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Brief Description of Award: The Payne Fellowship encourages the application of members of minority groups who have historically been underrepresented in international development careers and those financial need. The fellowship is named in honor of longtime development champion, the late Congressman Donald Payne. The initiative is funded by USAID and administered by Howard University. Fellowship recipients can use the award to attend U.S. graduate programs throughout the country; they will join the USAID Foreign Service upon completion of the program, as long as they complete the requirements.

Eligibility: For U.S. Citizens interested in International Affairs or related fields. Must have a 3.2 minimum GPA.

Selection: Applications are due Mid-January, 2018. Selections are in March/April.

Peace Corps

In Senior, Service, Study / Teach Abroad

The Peace Core is an international service opportunity for graduating seniors: https://www.peacecorps.gov/

Emphasis: Experiential, International

Brief Description of Award: The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated change makers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation.

Eligibility: U.S Citizens 18 years and old

Selection: see: https://www.peacecorps.gov/

NSF Graduate Fellowships

In Mathematics Majors, Science Majors, Senior, Seniors Applying to Graduate School

– Graduate study for STEM fields. Applications due in October, 2017:  https://www.nsfgrfp.org/

Emphasis: Academic, Research, Other: Professional development opportunities for Fellows are available.

Brief Description of Award: The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is a National Science Foundation-wide program that provides Fellowships to individuals selected based on their demonstrated potential for significant research achievements in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) education. Three years of support is provided by the program for graduate study the leads to a research-based master’s or doctoral degree in STEM or STEM education.

Eligibility: senior undergraduate or graduate students in their first or second year, must be a U.S. citizen

Selection: Applications are due in October, 2017 (based on field). Winners notified in April.

 

Mitchell Scholarship

In Senior, Seniors Applying to Graduate School, Study / Teach Abroad

 

– Graduate study in Ireland. The 2017 SJU internal application deadline is Sept. 1, 2017 (the on-line deadline is Sept. 29th, 2017).  https://www2.us-irelandalliance.org/content/3/en/George%20Mitchell%20Scholarship%20Program%20%7C%20US-Ireland%20Alliance.

Emphasis: Academic, International

Brief Description of Award: The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program, named to honor former US Senator George Mitchell’s pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service.

Eligibility: Bachelor’s required at time of entry, age limit of 29, must be a U.S. citizen, no limit for field of study (must be available at one the Irish institutions listed on the website) or GPA

Selection: SJU internal application due Sept. 1st, applications due September 29th, typically 12 awarded each year, phone and in-person interviews, finalists notified late October, winners late November for study the following year

Marshall Scholarship

In Senior, Seniors Applying to Graduate School, Study / Teach Abroad

– The Marshall scholarship is for graduate studies in the U.K. The 2017 SJU internal application deadline is Sept 1st, 2017 (The fellowship deadline is early October 2, 2017):  http://www.marshallscholarship.org/

Emphasis: Academic, International

Brief Description of Award: Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to do a two year graduate study in the United Kingdom. Up to forty Scholars are selected each year to study at graduate level at an UK institution in any field of study. As future leaders, with a lasting understanding of British society, Marshall Scholars strengthen the enduring relationship between the British and American peoples, their governments and their institutions. Marshall Scholars are talented, independent and wide-ranging, and their time as Scholars enhances their intellectual and personal growth. Their direct engagement with Britain through its best academic programs contributes to their ultimate personal success.

Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen and have completed an undergraduate degree upon start of the fellowship; a minimum GPA of 3.7

Selection:  The 2017 SJU internal application deadline is Sept 1st, 2017 (The fellowship deadline is early October 2, 2017). Finalists are notified the end of October, interviews are second week of November after which selected candidates are announced.

Luce Scholarship

In Asian Studies Majors, History Majors, International Relations Majors, Political Science Majors, Senior, Study / Teach Abroad

– For seniors leaders who are in tested in but have limited experience in Asia: http://www.hluce.org/lsprogram.aspx

Emphasis: Language, Experiential, International

Brief Description: The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship program. It was launched by the Henry Luce Foundation in 1974 to enhance the understanding of Asia among potential leaders in American Society. The program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement for 15-18 Luce Scholars each year, and welcomes applications from college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals in a variety of fields who have had limited exposure to Asia.

Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen and have completed an undergraduate degree upon start of the fellowship (Age limit of 30).

Selection:  Nominations are due by November 1st. There is a an interview in Nov. /Dec. and decisions Jan. /Feb.

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship

In Senior, Seniors Applying to Graduate School

– The Knight-Hennessy is for graduate study at Stanford University. The 2017 SJU internal application deadline is Sept 1st, 2017 (The fellowship deadline is Sept. 27, 2017):  https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/

Emphasis: Academic, Research, Experiential

Brief Description of Award: The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is a new graduate-level scholarship aimed at preparing the next generation of global leaders to address the increasingly complex challenges facing our world. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program has a distinctly multidisciplinary focus, and will provide opportunities for leadership training, mentorship, and cohort-based experiential learning. Our goal is to empower Knight-Hennessy scholars to navigate across business, government, academia and the nonprofit sectors.

Eligibility: must have completed the undergraduate degree requirements, U.S. citizenship is not required. Must be accepted to the specific Stanford University graduate program

Selection: The Knight-Hennessey deadline is Sept. 27th and the Stanford University graduate program deadline is Nov. 15, 2017.