Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
The
Goldwater is available to outstanding juniors or sophomores towards
their pursuit of careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or
engineering and to foster excellence in those fields. Each scholarship
covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board,
up to $7,500 total. Students must be in the upper one-fourth of their
class. Institutional endorsement is required.
Hendrix deadline: Nomination process begins early Fall Semester
Contact: Dr. Jenn Dearolf
Website: https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
This scholarship provides awards for US undergraduates who are receiving
federal Pell Grant funding up to $5,000 to participate in study abroad programs
worldwide.
Hendrix deadline: October 1 (for spring) and early April (for fall)
Contact: Rebekah Nelson
Website: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/
Bennett Business Ethics Prize
The Bennett Business Ethics Prize is awarded each year to the best
essay submitted by a Hendrix student on the topic of U.S. Business Ethics and one
of the following three areas: U.S. Literature, Philosophy, or Social
Sciences. Essays should be typed,
2000-4000 words long, and should follow the rules of style from any one style
manual. The winner receives $300 and their name inscribed on a plaque.
Eligibility: any academic class
Hendrix deadline: spring semester; exact date is announced through campus
media.
Contact: Prof. Britt Anne Murphy
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 Fellowships
range from summer to full year opportunities, and fund students pursuing study of regions other than Western Europe,
Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Hendrix deadline: late January
Contact:
Dr. Kiril Kolev
Website: https://www.borenawards.org/
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics
The Elie Wiesel Foundation awards financial prizes of up to $10,000
for excellent essays in ethics. The 3,000-4,000-word essay may be on any topic;
however for each year’s contest, specific topics are highlighted and suggested
on the Foundation webpage. Students interested in submitting an essay may work
with any faculty member appropriate for their topic of choice; however, they
should also notify and invite feedback from the campus contact.
Eligibility: sophomore, junior, or senior standing
Deadline: varies (December or January usually)
Campus Contact: Dr. Dorian Stuber
Website: https://eliewieselfoundation.org/prize-in-ethics/
Truman Scholarship
The Truman is awarded to college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in public service. Past service and a clear plan for future work as a “change agent” are necessary for pursuit of the Truman. Students must be in the upper one-fourth of their class to be nominated by the College.This award requires institutional endorsement.
Hendrix deadline: November
Contact: Dr. William Haden Chomphosy
Website: www.truman.gov
Udall Foundation Scholarship
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership,
public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to
the environment.
Hendrix deadline: Early March
Contact: Dr. Jonathan Hancock
Website: https://udall.gov/