Thomas J. Watson Fellowship
One year of independent study and travel abroad enabling students to explore a particular interest, test their aspirations and abilities, view their lives and American society in greater perspective, and develop a more informed sense of international concern. Hendrix is one of only 40 liberal arts colleges in the United States eligible to nominate candidates for the Watson Fellowship.
Hendrix Deadline: Early October
Contact: Prof. Britt Anne Murphy
Web sites: www.watsonfellowship.org; Hendrix Watson web site

Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship funds 2-3 years of post-graduate study at Oxford University in England. It is awarded to outstanding students from around the world, including 32 from the United States. The criteria are high academic achievement, integrity of character, a spirit of unselfishness, respect for others, potential for leadership, and physical vigor.
Deadline: Early October
Contact: Provost Bob Entzminger
Web site: www.rhodesscholar.org

British Marshall Scholarship
Two years of study at any British university leading to a British university degree. The extension of the Rhodes program looks for candidates with wide interests and career aspirations in higher education, commerce and industry, the arts or public life generally. Applicants should have a GPA (not including freshman year) of 3.7 or higher.
Deadline: Early October
Contact: Provost Bob Entzminger
Web site: www.marshallscholarship.org

Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Established in 2001, Gates Scholarships are for seniors of outstanding ability in any field of study for one to four years of graduate study at Cambridge University. Between 60 and 80 scholarships are awarded each year. It is the student’s responsibility to apply separately to an individual Graduate Study Program at Cambridge.
Deadline: November 1
Contact: Dr. Eric Binnie
Web site: www.gatesscholar.org 

George J. Mitchell Scholarship
Mitchell Scholarships are for one year of graduate study at institutions of higher learning in Ireland and North Ireland; it also covers other expenses and travel between the US and Ireland. It is open to all fields of study. Prospective scholars must have demonstrated a record of intellectual distinction, leadership, and extracurricular activity, as well as personal characteristics of honesty, integrity, fairness, and unselfish service to others indicative of a potential for future leadership. Between 60 and 80 scholarships are awarded each year.
Deadline: Early October
Contact: Dr. Eric Binnie
Web site: http://us-irelandalliance.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=34

Fulbright Scholarship
Graduate study or research in over 100 foreign countries, generally for one year. Fulbright grants differ by country in the amount of funding awarded, but most provide round-trip transportation, language or orientation courses (where appropriate), tuition, books, maintenance for one academic year, and limited health and accident insurance.
Deadline: Early October
Contact: Prof. Al Eastham
Web site: www.fulbrightonline.org/us/home.php 

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
The world’s largest privately funded scholarship program, the purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Today, the program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with local Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries. Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country and can be used to cover travel and living expenses.
Deadline for Rotary International 6170: Late Spring/Early Summer
Contact: Dr. Peter Gess
Web site: www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx 

American Graduate Fellowships
Two fellowships, worth up to $50,000 each and renewable for a second year, for doctoral study in the humanities. The fellowships will be available to students from eligible institutions who enroll in doctoral programs at any of 23 leading independent research universities in the United States, Great Britain, and Ireland. Eligible fields of study include history, philosophy, literature and languages, and fine arts.Deadline: Mid-October
Contact: Dr. Alex Vernon
Web site: www.cic.edu/projects_services/grants/americangrad.asp 

Carnegie Junior Fellows Program
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, one of the world's leading think tanks specializing in international affairs, conducts programs of research, discussion, publication and education in international relations and U.S. foreign policy. The Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment is designed to provide a substantive work experience for students who have a serious career interest in the area of international affairs. Students will be hired to work at the Carnegie Endowment on a full-time basis for a period of one year.
Hendrix Deadline: December 1
Contact: Dr. Daniel Whelan
Web site: www.carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=jrFellows

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding young people who have an interest in pursuing a career in the Foreign Service of the U. S. Department of State. Graduating seniors and recent graduates with strong academic records are encouraged to apply and those selected will enter into one of the most exciting and rewarding careers available. This program encourages the involvement of members of minority groups and those with financial need. The Rangel award contributes towards tuition, room, board, books and mandatory fees for completion of a two-year master's degree. At the conclusion of two years of study, the Rangel Fellow is expected to obtain a degree in international affairs or a related subject (such as public administration, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, political science, communications) at a graduate or professional school approved by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center.
Deadline: January
Contact: Dr. Daniel Whelan
Web site: www.howard.edu/rjb/rangelprogram.htm

Madison Fellowship
This fellowship provides support towards a master's degree with a concentration on the history and principles of the United States Constitution.  This award is intended to recognize promising and distinguished secondary school teachers.  This fellowship requires that the recipients will teach American history or social studies in a secondary school for at least one year for each year of support. There is one recipient of the award in every state.
Approximate deadline: March 1
Contact: Dr. James Jennings
Web site: www.jamesmadison.com

The Jacob K. Javits Fellowship
A fellowship—renewable up to four years—for exceptionally promising students who want to prepare for academic and scholarly careers in the arts, social sciences, and humanities. Awards cover graduate study leading to a doctorate or MFA. Financial need is also a consideration for the awarding of the Javits.
Approximate deadline: Early October
Contact: Dr. Carol West
Web site: www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html 

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans provides opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The Fellowship provides half tuition and $25,000 maintenance for two years. Candidates must be either holders of green cards, naturalized citizens, or children of naturalized citizen parents.
Approximate deadline: November 1
Contact: Dr. Jay Barth
Web site:  www.pdsoros.org 

The Boren Fellowships
Funded by the National Education Security Program, Boren Fellowships enable outstanding U.S. graduate students to pursue specialization in area and language study or to add important international dimensions to their education. The $30,000 Fellowships fund students pursuing study of regions other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Deadline:  Late January
Contact:  Dr. Peter Gess
Web site: www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship 

Davies-Jackson Scholarship
Two-year $50,000 scholarship at St. John’s College at the University of Cambridge (UK) for graduating seniors with exceptional academic records who are among the first in their families to graduate from college.  Applications are accepted for study in the following subjects: Archaeology & Anthropology; Classics; Economics; English; Geography; History; Art History; Modern & Medieval Languages; Music; Philosophy; and Social & Political Sciences.
Approximate Hendrix deadline:  Late October
Contact:  Provost Bob Entzminger
Web site:  www.cic.edu/projects_services/grants/daviesjackson/index.asp 

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