Scholarships and Fellowships

Junior year is a crucial time for students interested in scholarships and grants for graduate school as well as other academic and research opportunities after graduation both domestic and abroad. Individuals who are studying abroad are encouraged to apply. Please consult the Fellowships and Graduate Studies homepage for a complete listing of fellowships: http://www.holycross.edu/outcomes-after-holy-cross/office-distinguished-fellowships-and-graduate-studies

Director: Anthony B. Cashman III, Ph.D.

Phone: 508-793-2353

Office: Smith Hall 333

E-mail: acashman@holycross.edu

Administrative Assistant: Diane Girard

Phone: 508-793-3890

Email: dgirard@holycross.edu

Opportunities for juniors (deadlines spring semester):

Beinecke Scholarship: 22 scholars selected for two years of graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences at any university in the United States. Requirements: Strong academic achievement and financial need. https://beineckescholarship.org/

Truman Scholarship:  Around 175 scholars selected for merit based awards to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in government or, more broadly, in public service.  Requirements:  American citizen, or national commitment to public service, leadership, top quarter of his or her class.  http://truman.gov

Postgraduate fellowships (deadlines spring semester junior year):

INTERNATIONAL

Fulbright Scholarship (Research or Teaching)

It is recommended that you begin the application process in late spring for submission in early fall.  About 1,400 scholars selected for 1 year of teaching or research in more than 140 countries. Requirements: American citizen, very strong academic achievement, proficiency in language of host country. You may apply to the same country in which you studied abroad. http://us.fulbrightonline.org

CHINA

Schwarzman Scholars: One-year master’s program in Public Policy, Economics and Business, or International Studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing. All classes will be in English, and students live and study together at Schwarzman College. Dubbed the “Chinese Rhodes Scholarship,” the award emphasizes that the success of today’s leaders depends upon “an understanding of China’s role in global trends.” http://schwarzmanscholars.org

FRANCE

American Assistants in France Program: 1,500 teaching assistantships in France at Primary and Secondary Schools.  Requirements: American citizen, min. 20 years-old, proficiency in French. www.gooverseas.com/teach-abroad/france/teaching-assistant-program-in-france/29142

GERMANY

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service): Offers a variety of undergraduate and post-graduate study opportunities in Germany, including language immersion courses and science and engineering research internships. German proficiency NOT required for some programs.  http://www.daad.org/

IRELAND

George J. Mitchell Scholarship: 12 scholars selected for one year of post-graduate study in any field at colleges and universities in Ireland and Northern Ireland for the purpose of furthering ties between the U.S., Ireland, and Northern Ireland. Requirements: American citizen, very strong academic achievement, leadership and public service. https://us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships

SPAIN

Grants Program for North American Teaching Assistants in Spain: The Spanish Embassy Office of Education and Science awards more than 1,000 grants for juniors, seniors, or recent graduates to teach English in Spain. Requirements: American or Canadian citizen, intermediate Spanish or better. www.mecd.gob.es/portada-mecd/en/ 

UNITED KINGDOM

Rhodes Scholarship: 32 scholars selected regionally for two or three years of graduate study in any field at Oxford University. Requirements: American citizen (or national from select countries), very strong academic achievements, leadership, some involvement in sports (but not necessarily intercollegiate participation).  http://www.rhodesscholar.org

Marshall Scholarship: 40 scholars selected for two or three years of graduate study in any field at any university in the United Kingdom. Requirements: American citizen, very strong academic achievement. http://www.marshallscholarship.org.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship: 100 scholars selected for one to three years for any subject available at Cambridge University for diverse programs, including research leading to Ph.D., courses leading to Master’s Degree, including MBA programs, or a second bachelor’s degree. The scholarship favors students planning to improve the lives of people around the world. Requirements: Very strong academic achievement, college degree completed or anticipated completion by awards beginning, independent acceptance to Cambridge University (must apply separately for admission). http://gatesscholar.org

UNITED STATES

Knight-Hennessy Scholars:  100 students selected for three years of fully-funded graduate education in any discipline at Stanford University for the purpose of creating a multi-disciplinary community of scholar-leaders “dedicated to finding creative solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.”  Departments continue funding individual scholars past three years.  https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu

National Science Foundation: 1,100 scholars selected for up to three years of study towards an M.S. or any of the natural or social sciences at any university.  Requirements: American citizen or permanent resident, research-oriented work experience.  https://www.nsfgrfp.org/