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Winthrop Undergraduate Scholarships
and Professional Development Opportunities
Awards for Graduate and/or
Doctoral Study for Exceptional Undergraduates of Any Field
Awards Specifically Targeted for African American, Asian,
Native American and/or Latina/o Students
Awards Specifically Targeted for Women and Students
Interested in the Study of Women and Gender
Awards in Math, Engineering, and the Sciences
Awards in the Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social
Sciences
Awards for International Research, Travel, Foreign
Service, and Study Abroad
Awards for Faculty
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II. Awards Specifically
Targeted for African American, Asian, Native American and/or Latina/o Students
American Psychological
Association Minority Fellowships
Description:
The objective of the American Psychological
Association Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) is to increase the knowledge of
issues related to ethnic minority mental health and to improve the quality of
mental health treatment delivered to ethnic minority populations.
This is achieved by providing financial support and
professional guidance to individuals pursuing doctoral degrees in psychology and
neuroscience. The MFP has created several
programs to support the training of researchers and practitioners in the areas
of mental health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and drug abuse.
Eligibility:
Varies according to program; see website for details
ONCA Deadline:
December 15
Application Information:
http://www.apa.org/mfp/. Application materials
for each award can be retrieved at
http://www.apa.org/mfp/apps.html
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney or Dr. M. Gregory Oakes, Office of
Nationally Competitive Awards, University College, Winthrop
University,
onca@winthrop.edu
American Political Science
Association Minority Fellowships
Description:
The APSA Minority Fellows Program was established in 1969 as an
effort to increase the number of minority scholars in the discipline. This
year, the Association has refocused and increased its efforts to assist minority
students in completing their doctorates by concentrating not only on the
recruitment of minorities, but also on the retention of these groups within the
profession. Beginning in 2006, the Minority Fellows Program will
designate twelve stipend minority fellows each year. Additional applicants who
do not receive funds from the Association may also be recognized and recommended
for admission and financial support to graduate political science programs.
Fellows with stipends receive a $4,000 fellowship that is disbursed in two
$2,000 payments--one at the end of their first graduate year and one at the end
of their second--provided that they remain in good academic standing. APSA can
disclose some of the funds at the start of the academic year by request of the
student. Awards are based on students' undergraduate course work, GPA,
extracurricular activities, GRE scores, and recommendations from faculty.
Eligibility: The Minority Fellows program is designed primarily for minority
students applying to enter a doctoral program in POLITICAL SCIENCE for
the FIRST TIME; Applicants must be members of one of the following
racial/ethnic minority groups: African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans,
Latinos/as, and Native Americans (federal and state recognized tribes;
Applicants must demonstrate an interest in teaching and potential for research
in political science; Applicant must be a US Citizen at time of award;
Applicants must demonstrate financial need
ONCA Deadline:
October 15
Information:
http://www.apsanet.org/section_427.cfm
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney or Dr. M. Gregory Oakes, Office of Nationally
Competitive Awards, University College, Winthrop University,
onca@winthrop.edu
American Sociological
Association Minority Fellowship Program
Description: The American Sociological Association Minority Fellowship
Program (MFP) fellowship is a predoctoral training program intended for
underrepresented minorities primarily interested in mental health issues and
research. Through its Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), the American
Sociological Association (ASA) supports the development and training of
sociologists of color in mental health and drug abuse research. Funded by a
training grant sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and
co-funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), MFP seeks to attract
talented doctoral students to ensure a diverse and highly trained workforce is
available to assume leadership roles in research related to the nation’s mental
health and drug abuse research agendas. An annual stipend of $15,060 is provided
for the ASA/NIMH fellowships; the general ASA fellowships are a minimum of
$11,496. Also, arrangements for the payment of tuition will be made with
universities or departments. Approximately 10-12 new awards are made each year.
The MFP Fellowship Program provides a package of additional training and
mentoring in addition to the stipend.
Eligibility:
MFP Fellows are selected on the basis of their commitment to research, the focus
of their research experience, academic achievement, scholarship, writing
ability, research potential, financial need, and racial/ethnic minority
background. Fellows must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United
States, or have been lawfully admitted to the Unites States for permanent
residence and have in their possession an Alien Registration Card, and must be
accepted and/or enrolled in a full-time Sociology doctoral program in the United
States. In addition, applicants must be members of a racial and ethnic group,
including Black/African American, Latino (e.g., Chicano, Cuban, Puerto Rican),
American Indian or Alaskan Native, and Asian (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
Southeast Asian) or Pacific Islander (e.g., Hawaiian, Guamanian, Samoan,
Filipino).
ONCA Deadline:
January 15
Application Information:
http://www.asanet.org/page.ww?section=Funding&name=Minority+Fellowship+Program#About
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney or Dr. M. Gregory Oakes, Office of
Nationally Competitive Awards, University College, Winthrop
University,
onca@winthrop.edu
The Carnegie Endowment’s
Junior Fellows Program
Description:
The Carnegie Endowment offers up to ten one-year
fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have
graduated during the past academic year.
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a private, nonprofit
organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting
active international engagement by the United States. Founded in 1910, its work
is nonpartisan and dedicated to achieving practical results. Carnegie Junior Fellows work as
research assistants to the Endowment’s senior associates, especially in
political science, international studies, the climate, etc. Positions are paid,
full-time positions for one year. Junior fellows are currently paid a gross
salary of $2,916.66 per month ($35,000 per year). A full benefits package is
also provided.
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors—must not have yet started
graduate study
Information:
http://www.carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=jrFellows
Application:
(available only through ONCA director)
ONCA Deadline:
December
15
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney or Dr. M. Gregory Oakes, Office of Nationally
Competitive Awards, University College, Winthrop University,
onca@winthrop.edu
Ford Foundation Predoctoral
Diversity Fellowships
Description:
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships are designed
to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by
increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational
benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will
use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
Predoctoral fellowships are in the amount of $20,000 to the fellow, and an
institutional allowance of $3,000 for three years. There are also dissertation
and postdoctoral awards.
Eligibility:
All citizens or nationals of the United States
regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or
sexual orientation (must have become a U.S. citizen by application date;
Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point
average, class rank, honors or other designations); Individuals committed to a
career in teaching and research at the college or university level; Individuals
enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading
to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree at a U.S. educational institution; Individuals who
have not earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field; US citizens who are
Alaskan Native, African American, Mexican American, Native American, Native
Pacific Islander, or Puerto Rican will be given special consideration as
candidates.
Application Information and
Materials:
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/index.html
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/fordpredoc.html
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/applyonline.html
ONCA Deadline:
November 1
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney or Dr. M. Gregory Oakes, Office of
Nationally Competitive Awards, University College, Winthrop
University,
onca@winthrop.edu
GEM Minority Fellowships
Description:
The mission of The National
GEM Consortium is to enhance the value of the nation's human capital
by increasing the participation of underrepresented groups (African
Americans, American Indians, and Hispanic Americans) at the master's
and doctoral levels in engineering and science. The program supports
study for the MS or PhD in engineering, or the PhD in one of the
natural sciences (chemistry, physics, earth sciences, mathematics,
biological sciences, and computer science). Applicants to this
program are accepted as early as their junior undergraduate year, as
well as candidates currently enrolled in a Master's of Engineering
program and working professionals. Fellowships offered through this
program are portable and may be used at any participating GEM Member
University where the GEM Fellow is admitted.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a United States citizen at the
time the application is submitted. Permanent residents are currently
under consideration for applicant eligibility. Non-U.S. citizens are
not eligible. Applicant must be an engineering, computer science,
mathematics or applied science (i.e., chemistry, physics, geoscience)
major/bacculaureate degree holder. The GEM Fellowship program
targets the following underrepresented minority groups: American
Indian, African American, and Hispanic American/Latino.
Information:
http://www.gemfellowship.org/index.php
ONCA Deadline:
October 1 (early consideration) / November 15 (final deadline)
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney or Dr. M. Gregory Oakes, Office of
Nationally Competitive Awards, University College, Winthrop
University,
onca@winthrop.edu
Nelson Mandela Scholarship
Description: The Executive
Board of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) sponsors an annual
Nelson Mandela Scholarship, named after the famed South African civil rights
activities and political leader. Mr. Mandela has dedicated his life to
liberating the people of South Africa from the oppressive hands of apartheid and
segregation. The liberation efforts of Mr. Mandela are an inspiration to the
members of NBLSA, which is why we choose to award this scholarship in his name.
NBLSA takes great pride in the spirit of Mr. Mandela’s efforts to improve the
state of affairs of Black people in South Africa. The scholarship is awarded on
an annual basis to six (6) African-American college students/graduates (one
student from each NBLSA region) who plan to enter law school in the United
States in the Spring of 2007 or Fall of 2007 and who will be first year law
students, and to first year (1L) law students who entered law school during the
Fall of 2006, and are currently first year law students. A $1000 monetary award
and a certificate will be given to each student. The scholarship will provide
financial support for award and a certificate will be given to each student. The
scholarship will provide financial support for those whose financial condition
is minimal. The scholarship can be used by the student in whatever capacity need
be. Applicants must write a proposal addressing the issue raised by an essay
question – see website below for more information.
Eligibility:
Must submit verification of acceptance to law school for the Spring or Fall 2006
or letter from your law school that you are a current first year student who
entered law school in the Fall of 2006; Must include community service, future
career plans, and extracurricular activities.
Application:
http://www.nblsa.org/resources/scholarships/nelsonmandela.html
Approximate Deadline:
November 1
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney or Dr. M. Gregory Oakes, Office of
Nationally Competitive Awards, University College, Winthrop
University,
onca@winthrop.edu
National Science Foundation
Graduate Research Fellowships
Description: The purpose of the National Science Foundation's Graduate
Research Fellowship Program is to ensure the vitality of the human resource base
of science and engineering in the United States and to reinforce its diversity.
The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in the
relevant science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are
pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees, including women in
engineering and computer and information science. NSF Fellows are expected to
become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching,
and innovations in science and engineering. So that the nation can build fully
upon the strength and creativity of a diverse society, the Foundation welcomes
applications from all qualified individuals and strongly encourages women,
minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete fully in this program. The
National Science Foundation awards 1000 three-year graduate fellowships for
study and research in the sciences, mathematics, physics, biology, social
sciences, engineering, and the history and philosophy of science.
Eligibility:
Must be US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; college seniors,
first-year graduate students.
Information:
http://www.nsfgrfp.org/
ONCA Deadline:
October 15
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney or Dr. M. Gregory Oakes, Office of Nationally
Competitive Awards, University College, Winthrop University,
onca@winthrop.edu
NIH Predoctoral Fellowship
Awards for Minority Students
Description:
This program encourages students from
underrepresented minority groups to seek graduate degrees in the biomedical and
behavioral sciences to help increase the number of well-trained minority
scientists. The fellowship provides up to 5 years of support for research
training leading to the Ph.D. or equivalent research degree, the combined
M.D./Ph.D. degree, or other combined degrees in the biomedical or behavioral
sciences or health services research.
Eligibility:
Must be US citizen or national from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group,
and currently enrolled in a Ph.D. or other equivalent research degree; combined
M.D./Ph.D.; or other combined professional degree and research doctoral degree
program. Requires sponsorship of a research mentor in one's graduate program.
Application:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/funding/training/redbook/gradf31.htm
or
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-106.html
ONCA Deadlines:
Rolling: December 1, April 1, August 1
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney or Dr. M. Gregory Oakes, Office of
Nationally Competitive Awards, University College, Winthrop
University,
onca@winthrop.edu
NIH Undergraduate
Scholarship Program
Description: The NIH
Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers
competitive scholarships to exceptional students from disadvantaged backgrounds
who are committed to biomedical, behavioral, and social science research careers
at the NIH. Awards offered are up to $20,000
per academic year for up to 4 years.
Eligibility:
Must have GPA of 3.5 or be within top 5% of class, be from disadvantaged
background, be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time student at
undergraduate institution, and be US citizen, permanent resident, or US
national.
Information:
http://www.ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00
ONCA
Deadline:
March 15
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney or Dr. M. Gregory Oakes, Office of
Nationally Competitive Awards, University College, Winthrop
University,
onca@winthrop.edu
National Physical Science
Consortium (NPSC) Graduate Fellowships in the Physical Sciences
Description: NPSC offers a
unique graduate fellowship in the physical sciences and related engineering
fields. It is open to all U. S. Citizens, but with emphasis on recruitment of
applications from historically underrepresented minorities and women. An NPSC
Fellowship covers the first two or three years of graduate school, depending on
the employer who sponsors the fellowship, with the possibility of continuation
for several more years providing all the conditions of the fellowship continue
to be met. The maximum duration is six years, in which case the overall value
(stipend, tuition, fees, summer salary for two summers) of an NPSC fellowship
typically well exceeds $200,000.
Eligibility:
NPSC welcomes applications from any qualified U.S. citizen who has the ability
to pursue graduate work at an NPSC member institution. NPSC attempts to recruit
a broad pool of applicants with special emphasis on underrepresented minorities
and women. Applicants should be in one of the following categories: Be in your
senior year with at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA; Be in your first year of a graduate
program; Be in a terminal master's program (your university offers no Ph.D. in
your discipline); Be returning from the workforce with no more than a master's
degree
Application Information:
http://www.npsc.org
Application Materials:
http://www.npsc.org/students/apply_period.html
ONCA Deadline:
October 15 (accepting applications beginning Aug. 25)
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney or Dr. M. Gregory Oakes, Office of
Nationally Competitive Awards, University College, Winthrop
University,
onca@winthrop.edu
Public Policy and
International Affairs Fellowship Program (PPIA)
Description:
The Public Policy and International Affairs Program
(PPIA) is a national program that prepares young adults for an advanced degree
and ultimately for careers and influential roles serving the public good. PPIA
has an outreach focus on students from groups who are underrepresented in
leadership positions in government, nonprofits, international organizations and
other institutional settings. The PPIA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare
college juniors or rising seniors from diverse backgrounds for graduate studies
in public and/or international affairs and groom them for professional roles in
public service. Full tuition to attend PPIA Junior Summer Institute, plus a
minimum $1,000 stipend. Minimum of $5,000 toward graduate school tuition. PPIA
Fellows often receive financial offers above and beyond this minimum.
Eligibility for paid internships and other professional development
opportunities.
Eligibility:
US Citizen; completion of junior year; at least one semester of undergraduate
study remaining. Must be committed to completing a Master’s Degree in public
and/or international affairs at one of the PPIA Consortium graduate schools.
Must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a professional career associated with
public service such as government, nonprofits, humanitarian and international
organizations and other related programs. Must contribute to the diversity of
perspectives. Economic need is given consideration.
Application Information:
http://www.ppiaprogram.org/app/
ONCA Deadline:
October 15
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney or Dr. M. Gregory Oakes, Office of Nationally
Competitive Awards, University College, Winthrop University,
onca@winthrop.edu
Smithsonian Institution
Fellowships, Grants, and Internships
Description:
Smithsonian Institution offers a wide range of
support for research and study at a variety of levels in fields actively pursued
by its museums, research institutes, and research offices, including Latino and
Native American Community Fellowships. Fellowship opportunities range from:
Senior and Postdoctoral - $35,000 per year; Earth
and Planetary Sciences Senior and Postdoctoral - $40,000 per year; Predoctoral -
$22,000 per year; Graduate Students - $4,500
Eligibility:
Open to all
Application
Information:
http://intern.si.edu/fellowships.html
See “Smithsonian Opportunities for
Research and Study” guidebook available at:
http://www.si.edu/ofg/ofgintro.htm. Office of
Fellowships available at:
http://www.si.edu/ofg/fell.htm#fofg
Approximate
Deadline:
January 15
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney or Dr. M. Gregory Oakes, Office of
Nationally Competitive Awards, University College, Winthrop
University,
onca@winthrop.edu
The Morris K. Udall
Scholarship
Description:
The Morris K. Udall Foundation was established by
Congress in 1992 to honor Morris King Udall’s 30 years of service in the US
House of Representatives. The Foundation will award approximately 75
scholarships to outstanding students, to be known as Morris K. Udall Scholars.
The awards will be made on the basis of merit to two groups of students: (1)
Those who are college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year, have
outstanding potential, and who study the environment and related fields; (2)
Native American and Alaska Native students who are college sophomores or juniors
in the current academic year, have outstanding potential, and are in fields
related to health care or tribal public policy. Each scholar receives up to
$5,000, or the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board, whichever is
less, for their junior or senior year of undergraduate study. Scholarship monies
not used during one academic year are not transferable to the succeeding
academic year.
Eligibility:
Sophomore or junior standing, B average and upper fourth of class, U.S. citizen
or a permanent resident alien. Four-year institutions are eligible to nominate a
total of six students from either or both categories, although it is recommended
that the total be equally divided between them. To be considered, a student must
be nominated by his or her college or university using the official nomination
materials provided to each institution. Scholars selected during their sophomore
year only may be renominated during the next year's competition. Junior nominees
may not be renominated. Freshmen are not eligible.
Information:
http://www.udall.gov/
ONCA Deadline:
February 15
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Leigh Disney or Dr. M. Gregory Oakes, Office of Nationally
Competitive Awards, University College, Winthrop University,
onca@winthrop.edu
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ONCA
(Office of Nationally Competitive Awards)