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American Bar Association: Legal Opportunity Scholarship
The American Bar Association (ABA) awards an annual Legal Opportunity Scholarship to first-year law students. The program's mission is committed to enhancing the diversity, equity, and inclusion of the legal profession. The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship grants $15,000 of financial aid to 20 - 25 incoming law students over their three years in law school. Since its inception, the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship has benefitted more than 400 students from across the country.
American Bar Association: Academic Scholarships
Academic scholarships for young lawyers and law students. Dozens of young lawyers and law students are honored each year through ABA member groups’ awards. These ABA awards recognize public service, professionalism, community involvement in the legal profession, and much more.
American Bar Foundation
The ABF is committed to fostering the next generation of scholars in the field of law and social science. For more than 30 years, we have supported fellowships for faculty, postdoctoral scholars, doctoral candidates, and undergraduate students. ABF fellowships encourage significant and original research.
American Psychological Association
Find research funding, scholarships, honors and awards from APA and other psychology-related organizations.
American Psychological Foundation
The American Psychological Foundation continues its commitment to equitable and accessible funding for research and applications for the wellbeing of all people. APF’s mission, vision, and values guide all aspects of the Foundation’s funding streams and initiatives. At the American Psychological Foundation, we are revolutionizing the future of psychology with the support of donors, grantees and valued community members. Together, we are reimagining ways psychology and philanthropy can intersect and change the world for the better. On this site you will find a full listing of APF scholarship/fellowship programs ordered by application deadline.
American Australian Association
The Graduate Education Fund supports American and Australian Graduate-level students and researchers in various disciplines, to study in each other’s country, through multiple scholarship opportunities. Please read each scholarship outline carefully as eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application details may vary.
The Sustainable Health Care Funding (SHCF) Scholarship will fund one American or one Australian Graduate (Postdoctoral, Ph.D. or Masters) student or researcher to undertake comparative research in the field of health care policy and management. Applicants with specializations, including but not limited to financing and delivery of health care; the organization and management of health care delivery systems; the politics of health care policy reform; the impact of health care policy reform on the delivery of health care; or health care economics are invited to apply.
The South Australia Defence, Space & Cyber Scholarship will fund scholars from the United States to South Australia and from South Australia to the United States who are undertaking PhD or Post-Doctoral research in the fields of Defence, Space, or Cyber Security. Candidates should have a research affiliation with a South Australian educational institution.
The AUKUS Scholarship supports American and Australian individuals undertaking full-time Graduate level (Masters, Ph.D. or Postdoctoral) study with a focus on the tenets of security, technology, and diplomacy. Applicants with specializations directly linked to Pillar I and Pillar II-related fields are strongly encouraged to apply.
The United States Studies Centre Fellowship will fund a fellow in the humanities and social sciences to join a dynamic and multidisciplinary academic culture. The Fellowship is open to scholars working in the humanities and social sciences broadly construed, but applicants must have a research strength that aids the purpose and mission of the USSC.
Carnegie Endowment James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program
Each year, through the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows program, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers approximately 12 to 14 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year. They are selected from a pool of nominees nominated by several hundred participating universities and colleges. James C. Gaither Junior Fellows work as research assistants to Carnegie’s senior scholars. Please see your school’s nominating official to learn more about the college application process and please see our FAQ for eligibility requirements. There is a list of participating universities that nominate the candidates. This program is highly competitive. No applications are accepted directly from students.
Deadline is in January
Contact/Advisor: Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost for Academic Support and Global Initiatives
Critical Languages Scholarship
The Critical Languages Scholarship was launched in 2006 and provides intensive overseas study in the critical-need foreign languages of Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjab, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu. The program is part of a U.S. government effort to dramatically expand the number of Americans studying and mastering critical-need foreign languages. Undergraduates, master’s, and doctoral-level students of diverse majors and disciplines are encouraged to apply for the 7-to-10-week program. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers. This scholarship is highly competitive.
Deadline is in November
Contact/Advisor: Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost for Academic Support and Global Initiatives
Department of Defense Fellowships
This program is a unique opportunity to experience the work environment in the Department of Defense while still in school. Current students enrolled in educational institutions ranging from high school to graduate school gain the experience of working for DOD and the ability to explore the many opportunities that the Department of Defense has to offer.
The English Language Fellow
The English Language Fellow Program sends experienced U.S. TESOL professionals on paid teaching assignments at universities and other academic institutions around the world. English Language Fellows are highly qualified U.S. TESOL professionals who assist U.S. Embassies in delivering and maintaining quality English language programs. Through 10-month assignments, Fellows share their expertise and interests, develop new skills by teaching in different contexts, and gain unique international experience. They also support U.S. Department of State diplomatic efforts to foster mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries. Involvement in these projects has helped alumni obtain higher-level jobs in the TESOL field. The English Language Fellow Program is highly competitive, and the teachers selected to participate represent the best of the U.S. TESOL community. We are actively recruiting experienced educators and scholars with a graduate degree in TESOL or a related field and a demonstrated commitment to the field of English language teaching.
Application deadline is in December or July
Contact/Advisor: Dr. Tatiana Gordon
Fulbright Grants
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide. The program currently awards approximately 2,000 grants annually in all fields of study. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study, and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. Candidates must be U.S. citizens who will hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent prior to receiving the grant. To be competitive, candidates should have a GPA of at least 3.3. College and university students must apply through their campus Fulbright Program advisor. Grants provide funds for transportation, language or orientation courses, where appropriate, tuition, books, maintenance for one academic year, and limited health and accident insurance. This scholarship is highly competitive.
University sponsorship needed.
Campus deadlines begin in May prior to the October application deadline for students seeking campus endorsement
Application deadline is in October
Contact/Advisor: Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost for Academic Support and Global Initiatives
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation (PPPS)
This is the premier graduate fellowship in the United States for those pursuing careers as public service leaders. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation - the federal memorial to our 33rd president – awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government. The Foundation has supported Truman Scholars in many fields of study, from agriculture, biology, engineering, technology, medicine, and environmental management, to fields such as economics, education, government, history, international relations, law, political science, public administration, nonprofit management, public health, and public policy.
Students must be nominated by a faculty member by October 31st.
Program deadline is January and February
Contact/Advisor: Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost for Academic Support and Global Initiatives
Hertog Foundation
The Hertog Foundation offers several highly competitive and selective educational programs for outstanding individuals who seek to influence the intellectual, civic, and political life of the United States. We offer programs in three main areas: Political Thought & Philosophy; War & Foreign Affairs; and Economics & Domestic Policy. Both online and residential seminars are offered over the summer. Students can apply directly on the website. Competitive students are consistently those nominated by their professors and mentors (nomination form can be found on the website).
Application deadline is in mid-February for early decision, and mid-March is the final deadline.
Contact/Advisor: Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost for Academic Support and Global Initiatives
James Madison Graduate Fellowships
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers $24,000 James Madison Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level. Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from the states of their legal residence. As funding permits, the Foundation plans to offer one fellowship per state per year.
Application deadline is in early March
Contact/Advisor: Dr. Alan Singer
Lafayette Fellowship
Marking the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence and in celebration of French-American friendship, the Lafayette Fellowship will fund one year of master's level study in France for up to 30 outstanding American students. Open to both Francophone and non-Francophone candidates, the initiative partners with 15 of the top French higher education institutions that offer programs across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); the humanities and social sciences; and the arts, either in French or entirely in English. Fellows will also take part in the French-American Leadership Program, which explores the future of the transatlantic relationship and provides a 360-degree immersion into European innovation, culture, and policy, as well as access to an international network of mentors.
Application deadline is in November
New York City Urban Fellows
Sponsored by the City of New York and administered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, New York City Urban Fellows is a nationally recognized and highly competitive, nine-month fellowship program that explores current urban issues through unique learning seminars and first-hand exposure to public sector leaders.
Urban Fellows are placed at an array of agencies across the City where they learn about public policy and work closely with leaders engaged in policy and operational work. A stipend is offered to fellows accepted into the program.
Application deadline is in January
Udall Scholarships
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. In 2021, the Udall Foundation anticipates awarding 55 scholarships of up to $7,000 each.
Application deadline is in March
Contact/Advisor: Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs
David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship
The Boren Scholarship and Fellowship program is a unique scholarship opportunity for U.S. students to gain knowledge of languages and cultures in areas of the world less frequently studied. The Boren awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions and languages critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East). The program aims to build a strong base of future leaders with expertise in critical areas, as well as professionals in both the public and private sectors who have the international experience and language skills necessary for competitive performance and visionary leadership in the global arena.
Program deadline is January and February
Contact/Advisor: Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost for Academic Support and Global Initiatives
US Teaching Assistantship Program by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF), administered by Fulbright Austria
Fulbright Austria administers the US Teaching Assistantship Program on behalf of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF). Since 1962, the US English Language Teaching Assistantship Program in Austria has provided US college and university graduates with a completed bachelor’s degree (by summer 2024 for program year 2024–25), US citizenship (or dual US/x citizenship), and a required German proficiency level of at least B1/Intermediate Mid by the time of application with valuable opportunities to work as salaried teaching assistants at secondary schools throughout Austria. Roughly 150 US teaching assistants per year not only enhance the instruction of English as native speakers; they are also important resources for first-hand information about the United States and the "American way of life."
William D. Clarke Diplomatic Security Fellowship
The William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, named in his honor, encourages future generations of Diplomatic Security Service Special Agents to aspire to greatness in public service to our nation and in the leadership of the United States Foreign Service. The Fellowship is a path to an exciting and fulfilling career in the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent. The program is a two-year graduate fellowship designed for individuals who want to pursue a master's degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent in the Foreign Service. The fellowship provides academic funding, two summer practicums with stipend support, personalized mentoring, and professional development opportunities. Upon successful completion of the fellowship program and the Foreign Service entry requirements, Fellows receive an appointment as a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent in the Foreign Service.
Application deadline is in April
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