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   OVPIA Home Page  Student Awards for International Study and Research

Student Awards
for International Study and Research


The scholarships and fellowships included in this list are funded by external agencies and involve study or research outside the United States. The reference table below is organized by enrollment status and provides general eligibility criteria. Four of the British scholarships (Churchill, Marshall, EPA Marshall and Rhodes) and the Irish (Mitchell) scholarship are listed together and applicants must follow the competition instructions noted at the end of the list. Some of the awards in the "Post BA/Graduate Student" section of the table require applicants to have completed their undergraduate degree before beginning study or research abroad and you should apply during your senior year. Other awards in this section require applicants to be in graduate school while participating in the award program. Upcoming award deadlines will be provided as they are announced.

In addition to the resources for externally-funded awards listed here, students are advised to utilize other services on campus – the Grad Grants Center and Library; the PIVOT database; and other IU offices.

Grad Grants Center & Library
Staff at the Grad Grants Center in the Wells Library are available for individual consultations for graduate student on finding awards and writing grant applications. The Career Services section of the Information Commons in the west wing of Wells Library includes well-indexed guides such as "Dan Cassidy’s Worldwide College Scholarship Directory" and Schlachter and Weber's "Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activity Abroad."

PIVOT Database
The university subscribes to the extensive PIVOT database that students can use to conduct searches. Using the database requires a valid IU username and registration. The database can be accessed via the Grad Grants Center and here: link to PIVOT.  Before using the database, students are advised to read the “Introduction to COS PIVOT” provided by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR). The OVPR introduction includes information about a training webinar. Additional training on using PIVOT available at presentations about finding and applying for awards during Spring 2012. See below for schedule.  

IU Offices
Lists of awards for graduate students available at the pages linked here: OVPIA Awards for Students and the University Graduate School’s list of IU Grants. You will find a list of awards for undergraduates in the Office of Overseas Study. The scholarship listing by the Hutton Honors College includes funding for study and research in the United States. Be sure to also check your department's newsletters or Web page; the database on the Web page of Office of Scholarships; and consult faculty and advisors for other funding options in your respective discipline or geographical area of study.

Direct comments and inquiries to Paul Fogleman in the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs, E-mail: pfoglema@indiana.edu; Tel: (812) 855-3948.

International Study and Research
Presentation Schedule – Spring 2012

The presentations are open to all students, however, there are target audiences (undergraduate, graduate) for several of them. See description for details.

February

 
Date, Time, Location Thursday February 23, 2012 – 1:00-2:00pm – WW Wright Education 1084
Description Awards for post graduate activities and graduate students – this presentation will focus on nationally competitive awards and using the PIVOT database.

March

 
Date, Time, Location Wednesday March 7, 2012 – 2:00 – 3:00pm – Ballantine 016
Description Awards for post graduate activities and graduate students – this presentation will focus on nationally competitive awards and using the PIVOT database.
Date, Time, Location

Friday March 30, 2012 – 3:00 – 4:00pm – Ballantine 016

Description Awards for graduate students – staff from the Grad Grants Center and OVPIA will discuss nationally competitive awards and using the PIVOT database.

April

 
Date, Time, Location Thursday April 19, 2012 – 3:00 – 4:00pm – WW Wright Education 1230
Description Awards for post graduate activities and graduate students – this presentation will focus on nationally competitive awards and using the PIVOT database.
Date, Time, Location Thursday April 26, 2012 – 4:00 – 5:00pm – Ballantine 228
Description Awards for graduate students – staff from the Grad Grants Center and OVPIA will discuss nationally competitive awards and using the PIVOT database.

 

Reference Table for International Scholarships and Fellowships
 

SCHOLARSHIP/
FELLOWSHIP

ELIGIBLE DESTINATIONS

DEADLINE(S)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/
CAMPUS CONTACT

 
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
 

Butler University IFSA Scholarships

Butler programs outside Australia

varies by award program

Katie Saur – kbsaur@indiana.edu

Boren Undergraduate Scholarships

outside Western Europe

National deadline: February 9, 2012

Katie Saur – kbsaur@indiana.edu

Chinese Scholarship Council China see Web site en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/

CIEE Scholarships

all world regions

varies by program

CIEE – studyinfo@ciee.org;
IU Overseas Study – overseas@indiana.edu

Critical Language Scholarship

outside Western Europe

TBA

Paul Fogleman – pfoglema@indiana.edu

DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst)Scholarship

Germany

National deadline: January 31, 2012

Katie Saur – kbsaur@indiana.edu

Foreign Language Area Studies (FLAS)

all world regions

February

Consult list of IU area studies centers

Freeman Indonesia Internship Program

Indonesia

TBA

Melissa Biddinger – mbidding@indiana.edu

Freeman Indonesia Scholarships

East or Southeast Asia

For Summer 2012 – Student deadline: Feb. 15, 2012

Adviser deadline: February 22, 2012

Katie Saur – kbsaur@indiana.edu

Fulbright Summer Institutes for US Undergraduates

United Kingdom

March 16, 2012

www.fulbright.co.uk/fulbright-awards/for-us-citizens

Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship

all world regions

For Summer 2012 and Fall 2012/AY 2012-13 – the deadline to apply is March 1st, 2012

Katie Saur – kbsaur@indiana.edu

IES Abroad Scholarships

all world regions

varies by award program

IES Abroad –
info@IESabroad.org

IU Overseas Study – overseas@indiana.edu

Killam Fellowships Program

Canada

January 31, 2012

www.killamfellowships.com

TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea)

Korea

June & December

talkkoreapr@gmail.com

Whitaker International Undergraduate Program

all world regions

March 15, 2012

www.whitaker.org/

 

POST BACCALAUREATE/GRADUATE STUDENTS

American Councils Title VIII Research and Language Training

eastern Europe/Eurasia

TBA

www.americancouncils.org

American Scandanavian Foundation

Scandinavian countries

TBA

www.amscan.org

Boren Graduate Fellowships

outside Western Europe

January 31, 2012

Paul Fogleman – pfoglema@indiana.edu

Critical Language Scholarship

outside Western Europe

TBA

Paul Fogleman – pfoglema@indiana.edu

DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst)

Germany

IU and national deadline: TBA

Paul Fogleman – pfoglema@indiana.edu

Foreign Language Area Studies (FLAS)

all world regions

February

Consult list of IU area studies centers

Fulbright Foreign Policy Fellowship

select countries - see Web site

National deadline: February 1, 2012

Paul Fogleman – pfoglema@indiana.edu

Fulbright Grants (U.S. Student Program)

all world regions

IU deadline and national deadline: TBA

Paul Fogleman – pfoglema@indiana.edu

International Research and Exchanges Board(IREX)

outside Western Europe

varies by program

www.irex.org/programs
/us_scholars/

Luce Scholars Program

Asia and Pacific

IU deadline and national deadline: TBA

Paul Fogleman – pfoglema@indiana.edu

TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea)

Korea

June & December

talkkoreapr@gmail.com

Whitaker Fellows and Scholars

all world regions

January 23, 2012

www.whitaker.org/

 

DOCTORAL STUDENTS

Inter-American Foundation (IAF)

Latin America

January 17, 2012

www.iie.org/iaf

Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion

all world regions

see Web site

www.acls.org/programs/dcf/

NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement (DDRIG)

all world regions

varies by program

www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11547/nsf11547.htm

Social Science Research Council (SSRC)

all world regions

varies by award program

www.ssrc.org/fellowships/all/

Spencer Foundation

All World Regions

TBA

naeducation.org/NAEd_Spencer_Dissertation_Fellowship.html

 

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND

Churchill Scholarships

United Kingdom

IU deadline: September 10, 2012

National deadline: TBA

winstonchurchillfoundation.org

EPA Marshall Scholarships

United Kingdom

IU deadline: September 10, 2012

National deadline: TBA

Paul Fogleman – pfoglema@indiana.edu

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Cambridge University

No campus deadline

National deadline: TBA

www.gatesscholar.org

Marshall Scholarship

United Kingdom

IU deadline: September 10, 2012

National deadline: TBA

Paul Fogleman – pfoglema@indiana.edu

Mitchell Scholarships

Ireland

IU deadline: September 10, 2012

National deadline: TBA

Paul Fogleman – pfoglema@indiana.edu

Rhodes Scholarships

University of Oxford

IU deadline: September 10, 2012

National deadline: TBA

Paul Fogleman – pfoglema@indiana.edu

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Funding Sources for Musicians

www.musicscholarships.us/

IU Grad Grants Center

www.indiana.edu/~gradgrnt/

College Board

apps.collegeboard.com/
cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp

Funding Study in the US

www.fundingusstudy.org

International Financial Aid and College Scholarship Search

www.iefa.org

International Scholarships

www.internationalscholarships.
com

 

Butler University IFSA Scholarship
(www.indiana.edu/~overseas/first/financial-aid/other/other_national.shtml)


Butler University IFSA Scholarships for students studying on Butler programs outside of Australia.

Award amount $1,000

Deadline and Campus Contact: Contact Katie Saur in the Office of Overseas Study for IUB application date: (812) 855-7588; kbsaur@indiana.edu

 


Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
(www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship/)


Boren Scholarships are awarded to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.

Award amount: up to $20,000

Deadline: IU deadline: TBD; National deadline: February 9, 2012

Campus Contact: Applicants to the Boren scholarship program from Indiana University apply through the Office of Overseas Study and Katie Saur is the campus representative: (812) 855-7588; kbsaur@indiana.edu

 


Chinese Scholarship Council
(en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/)


Chinese government sponsored scholarship programs for international students, teachers and scholars to study and research at Chinese universities in the areas related to science, technology, agriculture, medicine, economics, law, management, education, history, liberal arts and philosophy.

Deadline: see Web site

 


CIEE Scholarships
(www.ciee.org/study/scholarships/)


Financial assistance for study abroad. Applicants must prepare their application in consultation with an advisor from the Office of Overseas Study to identify an appropriate study abroad program and determine eligibility.

Deadlines: Applications are due in conjunction with program application for IU co-sponsored programs. April 1 for summer, fall and academic year programs; November 1 for winter, spring and calendar year programs

Campus Contact: Office of Overseas Study, Franklin Hall 303, (812) 855-9304; overseas@indiana.edu

 


Critical Language Scholarship
(www.clscholarship.org/index.html)


A program of United States Department of State, the Critical Language Scholarship is available for intensive summer language institutes overseas in critical need foreign languages. The institutes provide fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. students.

Deadline: TBA

Campus Contact: Applicants are not required to apply through an IU office. For assistance preparing the application contact Paul Fogleman, OVPIA, (812) 855-3948; pfoglema@indiana.edu

 


DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst) Scholarship
(www.daad.org/?p=47220)


Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany. The goal of this program is to support study abroad in Germany and at German universities. Preference will be given to students whose projects or programs are based at and organized by a German university. Scholarships are available either as part of an organized study abroad program or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year.

Deadline: National deadline: January 31, 2012

Campus Contact: Applicants are not required to apply through an IU office. For assistance preparing the application contact Katie Saur at (812) 855-7588; kbsaur@indiana.edu


 


Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship
(www.indiana.edu/~flas/)


FLAS fellowships promote language training for students who intend to make their careers in college or university teaching, government service, or other employment where knowledge of foreign cultures is a prerequisite for success.

Awards: Estimated fixed stipend of $15,000 (summer stipends are estimated at $2,500)

Deadline: February. See specific area studies centers for details. List of centers available at www.indiana.edu/~flas/

 


Freeman Indonesia Internship Program
(www.iie.org/programs/finip/)


Provides an opportunity for American and Indonesian students pursuing U.S. undergraduate degrees to intern together in an Indonesian nonprofit organization. All program-related costs will be covered. Students will receive a stipend to cover basic living expenses.

Deadline: TBA

Campus Contact: Applicants should contact Melissa Biddinger in the Pan-Asian Institute: (812) 855-0269; mbidding@indiana.edu


 


Freeman Indonesia Scholarships
(www.iie.org/en/programs/freeman-asia)


Freeman-ASIA (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) is designed to support American undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. The program's goal is to increase the number of Americans with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures.

Deadlines: For Summer 2012 – Student deadline: Feb. 15, 2012; Adviser deadline: February 22, 2012

Campus Contact: Applicants should apply through the Office of Overseas Study and Katie Saur is the campus representative: (812) 855-7588; kbsaur@indiana.edu


 


Fulbright Summer Institutes for US Undergraduates
(www.fulbright.co.uk/fulbright-awards/for-us-citizens)


The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers three Special Summer Programmes for US citizens to come to the UK. These summer programmes provide the opportunity for US undergraduates (aged over 18), who have completed no more than two years of university study, to come to the UK on a four, five or six week academic and cultural summer programme.

Deadline: March 16, 2012

 


Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship
(www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program/)


Offers awards for undergraduate study abroad for US students receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.

Deadline: For Summer 2012 and Fall 2012/AY 2012-13 – the deadline to apply is March 1st, 2012

Campus Contact: Applicants to the Gilman scholarship Program from Indiana University apply through the Office of Overseas Study – Katie Saur at (812) 855-7588; kbsaur@indiana.edu


 


IES Abroad Scholarships
(www.iesabroad.org/IES/Scholarships_and_Aid/financialAid.html)


IES Abroad offers scholarships and financial aid each year for study abroad. Applicants must prepare their application in consultation with an advisor from the Office of Overseas Study to identify an appropriate study abroad program and determine eligibility.

Deadlines: Varies by award program. See Web site above for more details.

Campus Contact: Office of Overseas Study, Franklin Hall 303, (812) 855-9304; overseas@indiana.edu

 


Killam Fellowships Program
(www.killamfellowships.com)


The Killam Fellowships Program offers American undergraduate students the opportunity to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in Canada. The fellowship carries a value of $5,000 per semester, and includes health insurance for the duration of the exchange. The program also includes a three-day seminar in Ottawa (Canada's capital) and Washington, DC, and additional funding to explore other parts of Canada.

Deadline: January 31, 2012

See Killam Fellowship Web site for additional information.

 


TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea) Program
(www.talk.go.kr/)


The TaLK Program funds 300 TaLK Scholars each semester to teach conversational English in rural Korean elementary schools. The program provides a 1-month orientation for the TaLK Scholars in addition to round-trip airfare, a settling-in allowance, a monthly living stipend of approximately $1,300, health insurance and organized trips to historical locations in Korea.

Deadline: June (to begin in August) & December (to begin in February)

See TaLK Web site for additional information.

 


Whitaker International Undergraduate Program
(www.whitaker.org/)


The Whitaker International Undergraduate Program is for undergraduates in biomedical engineering or bioengineering degree programs. The application will be made available early January 2012 for the first round of grants which will be for Fall/Academic Year 2012-13. There will be two competitions each year, one for the Fall/Academic Year term, and one for the Spring term. Award amounts range from $7,500 for a semester program to $10,000 for an academic year program.

Deadline: March 15, 2012

See Web site for additional information.

 


American Councils Title VIII Research and Language Training
(www.americancouncils.org/program/2d/TITLE8RSP/)


Funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Title VIII Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and Eurasia, the American Councils Research Scholar Program provides full support for graduate students, faculty, and independent scholars seeking to conduct in-country, independent research for three consecutive months to nine consecutive months in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine.

Deadline: TBA

See Web site for additional information.

 


American Scandinavian Foundation (ASF)
(www.amscan.org/fellowships_grants.html)


The leading cultural and educational link between the U.S. and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. An American non-profit organization, the ASF works to build international understanding with an extensive program of fellowships, grants, intern/trainee sponsorship, publishing and membership offerings.

Deadline: TBA

See Web site for additional information.

 


Boren Graduate Fellowships
(www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship/)


Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Fellowships support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.

Deadline: January 31, 2012

Campus Contact: Applicants are not required to apply through an IU office. For assistance preparing the application contact Paul Fogleman, OVPIA, (812) 855-3948; pfoglema@indiana.edu

 


Critical Language Scholarship
(www.clscholarship.org/index.html)


A program of United States Department of State, the Critical Language Scholarship is available for intensive summer language institutes overseas in critical need foreign languages. The institutes provide fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. students.

Deadline: TBA

Campus Contact: Applicants are not required to apply through an IU office. For assistance preparing the application contact Paul Fogleman, OVPIA, (812) 855-3948; pfoglema@indiana.edu

 


DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst) Annual Grants
(www.daad.org/)


The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), supports graduating seniors and graduate students for study or research in Germany in a broad range of academic disciplines.

Program descriptions:
Study Scholarships are available to highly qualified graduating seniors (fourth-year students in Canada), recent graduates and graduate students of all disciplines do independent study or to complete a full Master's degree in Germany. The Study Scholarship is for 10 months and must take place during the German academic year. Students in degree-granting programs in Germany may receive an extension of up to one year for Master's degrees. All study scholarship holders must take courses at a German university.

Research Scholarships are available to highly qualified PhD candidates (ABD or will have reached ABD status by the time of the grant period), and post-doctoral researchers for research at universities or institutes in Germany. Individuals wishing to complete a doctoral program in Germany should also apply for a Research Grant which can be extended up to three years. Research grants can either be short-term (1 - 6 months) or long-term (7 - 10 months). Ten-month scholarships must take place during the German academic year. Short-term grants (one to six months) with the November deadline must be started between six and 12 months after the application deadline. Short-term grants with the May deadline must be started between four and 12 months after the application deadline.
Application Procedure: Interested applicants need to go to the DAAD Web site (www.daad.org) and fill out the online application. Print out the application and send it to: Attn: Paul Fogleman, 201 North Indiana Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408 along with ALL supporting documents. We must receive one original set of documents and three copies of all documents. Do NOT staple, laminate or bind the application in a folder (use of a binder clip is acceptable). One application form needs the applicant's original signature. DAAD will make the final decision regarding selection for all candidates.

General guidelines for previous application period available here: DAAD Information Sheet for 2012-2013 Grants.

Awards: Air transportation, tuition, maintenance and book allowances, insurance.

Deadlines: TBA – Fine Arts, Performing Music, Dance, Architecture
TBA – All other Fields

Contact: Paul Fogleman, OVPIA, 201 North Indiana Avenue, IU Bloomington; Phone: (812) 855-3948; E-mail: pfoglema@indiana.edu

 

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship
(www.indiana.edu/~flas/)


FLAS fellowships promote the graduate training of students who intend to make their careers in college or university teaching, government service, or other employment where knowledge of foreign cultures is a prerequisite for success.

Awards: Estimated fixed stipend of $15,000 (summer stipends are estimated at $2,500)

Deadline: February. See specific area studies centers for details. List of centers available at www.indiana.edu/~flas/

 


Fulbright Foreign Policy Fellowship
(us.fulbrightonline.org/fulbright-public-policy-fellowships.html)


A new Fulbright U.S. Student Program for public policy students and young professionals. Opportunities available in a select number of countries outside of W. Europe in public policy areas including, but not limited to, public health, education, agriculture, justice, energy, environment, public finance, economic development, housing and communications.

Deadline: National deadline: February 1, 2012

Campus Contact: Applicants are not required to apply through an IU office. For assistance preparing the application contact Paul Fogleman, OVPIA, 201 North Indiana Avenue, IU Bloomington; Phone: (812) 855-3948; E-mail: pfoglema@indiana.edu

 


Fulbright Grants (U.S. Student Program)


Fulbright grants fund round trip transportation, living expenses and insurance for research in all disciplines and for teaching English. For a list of all participating countries and application resources go to the Web site of the Institute of International Education (IIE) which manages the program: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html.

General guidelines for applying available here: General Guidelines for Fulbright Applicants for 2011-2012 Grants.

Deadline(s): IU deadline: TBA; National deadline: TBA

Campus Contact: Paul Fogleman, Fulbright Program Adviser, OVPIA, 201 North Indiana Avenue, IU Bloomington; Phone: (812) 855-3948; Fax: (812) 855-6271; E-mail: pfoglema@indiana.edu


 


International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX)
(www.irex.org/)


IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development. The Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program provides graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and professionals with funding to conduct field research in up to three of the Title VIII sponsored countries for up to nine months.

Deadline: TBA

 


Luce Scholars Program
(www.hluce.org/lsprogram.aspx)


The Luce Scholars Program funds highly qualified young Americans in a variety of professional fields. It is intended for young leaders who have had limited experience of Asia and who might not otherwise have an opportunity in the normal course of their careers to come to know Asia. The Program provides stipends, language training and individualized professional placement in Asia for fifteen to eighteen young Americans each year.

Luce Scholar candidates are nominated by eligible institutions in early November. The Luce Foundation does not accept individual applications submitted directly to the foundation.

Deadlines: IU deadline: TBA; National deadline: TBA

Campus Contact: Paul Fogleman, OVPIA, 201 North Indiana Avenue, IU Bloomington; Phone: (812) 855-3948; Fax: (812) 855-6271; E-mail: pfoglema@indiana.edu


 


TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea) Program
(www.talk.go.kr/)


The TaLK Program funds 300 TaLK Scholars each semester to teach conversational English in rural Korean elementary schools. The program provides a 1-month orientation for the TaLK Scholars in addition to round-trip airfare, a settling-in allowance, a monthly living stipend of approximately $1,300, health insurance and organized trips to historical locations in Korea.

Deadline: June (to begin in August) & December (to begin in February)

See TaLK Web site for additional information.

 


Whitaker Fellows and Scholars
(www.whitaker.org/)


The Whitaker International Program is a competitive grant that sends emerging leaders in biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) overseas to increase international collaboration in the field. Whitaker International Program grants are awarded based on an activity/project proposal that is relevant to biomedical engineering and about 50 grants are available.

Deadline: January 23, 2012


 


Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
(www.ssrc.org/fellowships/search/)


Provides funding for a number of fellowships and grants throughout the world. See Web site above for a list of opportunities and additional information about applying.

Deadlines: during the fall months and vary by program


 


Inter-American Foundation (IAF) Grassroots Development Fellowship


IAF Fellowships support dissertation research in Latin America and the Caribbean undertaken by students who have advanced to Ph.D. candidacy in a university in the United States. Fellows must be U.S. citizens or citizens of the independent Latin American countries. Proficiency in the language(s) appropriate to the research proposal is required.

More details about the program available at: www.iie.org/iaf

Deadline: January 17, 2012

 


Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion


The Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowships assist graduate students in the humanities and related social sciences in the last year of Ph.D. dissertation writing. The Fellowship tenure may be carried out in residence at the Fellow's home institution, abroad, or at another appropriate site for the research.

More details about the program available at: www.acls.org/programs/dcf/

Deadline: See Web site

 


NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement (DDRIG)


The National Science Foundation's (NSF) awards grants to doctoral students to improve the quality of dissertation research in a range of disciplines including the social sciences. These grants allow doctoral students to undertake significant data-gathering projects and to conduct field research in settings away from their campus that would not otherwise be possible. Many deadlines occur in the fall. Applications must be submitted through IU's Office of Research Administration (ORA), and some parts of the application are due to ORA before the NSF program deadline.

Further submission instructions provided on this page of the Grad Grants Center

 


Churchill Scholarship
(www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org/)


Supports one year of graduate study in engineering, math, or science at Churchill College, Cambridge University, Great Britain. Geared toward students of exceptional ability who are in their senior year or beyond and 19-26 years of age. 14 scholarships awarded each year.

IU Deadline: September 10, 2012

National Deadline: TBA. (Take GRE by October so scores are available by November. Churchill also requires applicants to apply to Cambridge University by a mid-October date.) See IU application procedure "NOTE" below for further instructions.


 


EPA Marshall Scholarships
(www.marshallscholarship.org/applications/epa)


Students nominated by Indiana University and then selected in national competition for a Marshall Scholarship may wish to apply for an EPA Marshall Scholarship. Jointly funded by the Marshall Commission and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), these Scholarships will support research specifically in the area of the environment and can be in any related field. Applicants may study at any appropriate UK Institution.

To be eligible for the EPA Marshall Scholarship, applicants must first be selected as Marshall Scholars, applying in the usual way, and must be pursuing a graduate degree in one of the following areas:

 Physical, life or systematic sciences
Engineering and technology
Economics
Social and behavioral sciences
Urban and regional planning
Communication science

The proposed program of study must be demonstrably relevant to environmental protection, restoration or stewardship; environmental public health; or ecosystem health. Applicants whose work emphasizes the study of global environmental problems, international collaborative approaches to environmental problem solving, technology exchange programs or research to improve international dialog regarding the environment will be given first consideration.

The Marshall Commission will pay for the first two years of the Scholarship and the Scholar will spend this time in the UK. The EPA will pay for up to three additional years of study, which can be spent in the UK or the US, providing this research culminates in a doctoral degree.

National Deadline:
See www.indiana.edu/~iubhonor/hds/marshall.php for details on IU and national deadlines and processes. See IU application procedure "NOTE" below for further instructions.


 


Gates Cambridge Scholarships
(www.gatesscholar.org/)


Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students from outside the UK to study at the University of Cambridge. The programmme aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.

Deadline: No campus deadline; National deadline: TBA

 


Marshall Scholarship
(www.marshallscholarship.org/)


Support for one to three years of graduate study at almost any university in the United Kingdom. Geared toward students who have distinguished academic records, strong aspirations for graduate study and who are in their senior year or within two years after graduation; no age limit. Up to 40 scholarships awarded each year; a limited number may be awarded to students who seek to do a 1-year degree only.

IU Deadline: September 10, 2012

National Deadline: TBA. See IU application procedure "NOTE" below for further instructions.


 


Mitchell Scholarship
(www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html)


Support for one academic year of postgraduate study at institutions of higher learning in Ireland, including the seven universities in the Republic of Ireland and the two universities in Northern Ireland. Prospective scholars must have a demonstrated record of intellectual distinction, leadership, and extracurricular activity, as well as personal characteristics of honesty, integrity, fairness, and unselfish service to others that indicate a potential for future leadership and contribution to society. For students in their senior year who will have completed an undergraduate degree no later than the summer before they enter an Irish university and who are 18-30 years of age. 12 scholarships awarded each year.

IU Deadline: September 10, 2012

National Deadline: TBA. See IU application procedure "NOTE" below for further instructions.


 


Rhodes Scholarship
(www.rhodesscholar.org/)


Support for two years graduate study at Oxford University, Great Britain, with third year possible. Geared toward students of proven intellectual achievement, integrity, leadership, energy, and concern for others, who are in their senior year or beyond and 18-23 years of age on October 1 of year applying. 32 scholarships awarded each year.

IU Deadline: September 10, 2012

National Deadline:
TBA. See IU application procedure "NOTE" below for further instructions.


 


Spencer Foundation
(naeducation.org/NAEd_Spencer_Dissertation_Fellowship.html)


The Dissertation Fellowship Program seeks to encourage a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to the improvement of education. These $25,000 fellowships support individuals whose dissertations show potential for bringing fresh and constructive perspectives to the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education anywhere in the world.

National Deadline:
TBA


 


Indiana University Application Procedure for
Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill, Mitchell, and EPA Marshall Scholarships


*NOTE
: To compete for a Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, and/or Churchill Scholarship, candidates must meet eligibility requirements set by the scholarship programs. All require that an applicant be a U.S. citizen (see Rhodes Web site for eligibility of other nationalities), be on track to have a bachelor's degree or equivalent by October 2013, and be nominated by his or her university. Although only the Marshall Scholarship specifies a minimum GPA of 3.70 for the undergraduate degree, in practice the other scholarships expect at least this minimum.

The IU Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, and Churchill Nominating Committee recommends those interested in these scholarships review the Web site for each scholarship (URLs are provided) and read this document with care. The committee requires not only a written application but also an on-campus interview.To be considered for nomination by the committee, you must submit by
Monday, September 10, 2012:

(1) Three statements with the following information:

Personal statement: Describe the academic and other interests and pursuits that have had the greatest influence on your academic and career ambitions (no more than 750 words).
Reasons for studying in the UK and/or Ireland: Explain why you want to study in the United Kingdom and/or the Republic of Ireland and how you think this experience will benefit you in the future (no more than 500 words).
Proposed academic program: Describe your proposed academic program, giving reasons for your choice and for your preferred university (no more than 500 words). If you are proposing to pursue a research degree, you should outline the research you wish to undertake.

(2) A list of your activities and honors while in college, including prizes, scholarships, offices held, and extracurricular interests.

NOTE: The above materials should be submitted to Paul Fogleman, OVPIA, 201 North Indiana Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408.

In addition, you should arrange to have:

(3) Three references that comment on your work and accomplishments sent directly to Paul Fogleman by your referees so that the references arrive in her office by Monday, September 10, 2012. At least two of the references must be from faculty and one must be from someone familiar with your extracurricular leadership and activity.

References will be confidential and will be used only for the Nominating Committee's procedures.

Committee members will read the application materials and invite students for interviews to be held on the Bloomington campus on Friday, September 14. If you have not been contacted by September 13, please call Paul Fogleman at (812) 855-3948. The committee will notify applicants of its decision within a few days of the interviews. Committee members will assist the nominees with further preparation of their applications for the national competitions.

Two information meetings are scheduled: Thursday, April 5, 2012, one meeting from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., the second from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Friday August 24, 2012, one meeting from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., the second from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. The same information is presented at each of the four sessions and will be held in the Great Room of the Hutton Honors College, 811 E. Seventh, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

If you have any questions regarding the scholarships or possible programs of study, please contact Professor Trevor R. Brown, brownt@indiana.edu, or Paul Fogleman, OVPIA, 201 North Indiana Avenue, IU Bloomington; Phone: (812) 855-3948; Fax: (812) 855-6271; E-mail: pfoglema@indiana.edu. It is important that students be working on their applications during the spring and summer, well in advance of the IU deadline.

 


Funding Sources for Musicians
(www.musicscholarships.us/)


Free help for music students to find music scholarships, grants, competitions, awards, and financial aid providers.

 


IU Grad Grants Center
(www.indiana.edu/~gradgrnt/)


Access for IU students to the IRIS database of international grant and fellowship opportunities for US and international students.

 


College Board
(apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp)


Free online financial aid source for scholarships, grants, and loans for all college-bound students, including permanent residents and international students wishing to study in the United States.

 


Funding Study in the U.S.
(www.fundingusstudy.org/)


An online database of scholarships, fellowships and grants organized and maintained by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Funding for U.S. Study includes all types of funding programs, for all levels of post-secondary study, across the full range of academic areas.

 


International Financial Aid and College Scholarship Search
(www.iefa.org/)


A comprehensive college scholarship search and grant listing plus international student loan programs and other information to promote study abroad.

 


International Scholarships
(www.internationalscholarships.com/)


A searchable database of of scholarships, fellowships, and grants for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral studies for US and international students both in the United States and abroad.

 

 
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