The following fellowships are not administered through the OCS Fellowships Office. However, further information on these opportunities is available in the OCS Fellowships Office.
OCTOBER DEADLINES
NYC Teaching Fellows is a program of recent college graduates who are U.S. citizens, who will teach in New York City 's high need public schools starting in either January or the fall. No previous teaching experience is necessary. As a Fellow, you will receive full teacher's salary (~$41,000) and benefits, a subsidized Master's Degree in Education and intensive pre-service training. Apply now at www.nycteachingfellows.org. The application deadline is mid-fall 2007 for the June 2008 Program. See the web site or call 1-877-NYFELLOW for more clarity.
The Spring 2008 Gilman Scholarship application is now available online. The Gilman International Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications from students participating in study abroad programs during Spring 2008. The Gilman Scholarship is open to all U.S. undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the following criteria:
The Doris Russell Graduate Scholarship in English at Girton College, Cambridge University is offered for students from select undergraduate colleges only. It is awarded on intellectual distinction to students proposing to read English at Cambridge University as an affiliated student or a research student. The scholarship is designed to compensate for the difference in fees paid by overseas students versus students from the U.K. The current award is £6,000 British Pounds. For more information and the online application, see www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud. Applications are due by October 15, 2007.
The Gates Cambridge Scholarships fully fund one to four years of post-graduate study in all subject areas at the University of Cambridge. Candidates must display strong scholarly potential and specific evidence to explain why Cambridge is the appropriate place for study. Independent application to Cambridge University must be completed before or at the same time as the application to the Gates Scholarships. More information is available at www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk. Applications are due by October 15, 2007.
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is a program that provides college graduates the opportunity to work in Washington, D.C., with a public-interest organization focusing on arms control and international security issues. The fellowship is offered twice yearly, in the spring and fall. It lasts from six to nine months and provides a stipend, health insurance, and travel costs to Washington. The Scoville Fellowship does not award grant or scholarship money. Scoville Fellows may undertake a variety of activities such as research, writing, and organizing in support of the goals of their host organization and may attend coalition meetings, policy briefings, and Congressional hearings. For more information, visit their web site at www.scoville.org. There is no application form; the application requirements are listed on the web site. Both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals residing in the United States are eligible to apply. Applications are due by October 15, 2007 for the Spring 2008 Fellowship.
2008-2010 Bliss Prize Fellowship in Byzantine Studies is intended to provide assistance and training to college seniors who plan to enter the field of Byzantine studies. Fellowship candidates must be in their last year of undergraduate education or have a recently awarded BA. Students must be applicants to a doctoral program in any field or area of Byzantine studies. Once enrolled in a doctoral program, their academic advisor must nominate the student. For more information, see the flier in the OCS Fellowships Office. Candidates' advisors must nominate students by October 15, 2007, and then applications must be postmarked by November 1, 2007.
The D.A.A.D (German Academic Exchange Service) Study Scholarship offers a 10-month study scholarship to Germany. Highly qualified graduating seniors of all disciplines are encouraged to apply. This competition nominates students to the national round. Students must have completed their Bachelor's degree prior to beginning the scholarship. The scholarship is flexible in that in provides the opportunity to complete a postgraduate degree or Master's degree course and obtain a degree from a German University. For more information, clarification, and an application, visit CGS online at www.scholarship.harvard.edu/index.html (click on “traveling fellowships”), or call (617) 496-9367. Applications are due October 19, 2007 by 5:00 pm.
Luce Scholarships (www.hluce.org/lsapp.html) provide for a postgraduate year of work in an Asian country for promising leaders with records of top academic achievement, but without extensive previous or any prior experience in Asia or Asian culture. U.S. citizenship is required. The competition is now administered by the Committee on General Scholarships (CGS) at Harvard. Students compete for University nomination to the national round; the University nominates up to three candidates to the national competition. For more information and clarification, visit CGS online at www.scholarship.harvard.edu/index.html (click on “traveling fellowships”), or call (617) 496-9367. Applications are due October 26, 2007 by 5:00 pm.
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards 20 German Chancellor Scholarships each year to 10 citizens of the United States and 10 citizens of the Russian Federation. This scholarship provides for a stay of one year in Germany for professional development, study, or research. Applicants design projects specific to Germany and decide at which institutions to pursue them. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and be under 35 years of age. Prior knowledge of German is not required. For more information, see www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/stip_aus/buka.htm. Applications are due October 31, 2007.
NOVEMBER DEADLINES
The American-Scandinavian Foundation offers fellowships (up to $20,000) and grants (normally $4,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year. Awards are made in all fields. See www.amscan.org for more information. Applications are due November 1, 2007.
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports thirty individuals a year for up to two years of graduate study in any subject anywhere in the United Sates. Applicants must be seniors in a bachelor's program or no more than two years into a graduate program. The applicant must also be either the holder of a green card, a naturalized American citizen or the child of two naturalized citizen parents. Applications are available on the internet at www.pdsoros.org. Applications are due November 1, 2007.
The National Endowment for Democracy in Washington, D.C., is offering the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program to enable democracy activists, scholars, and journalists to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change. Individuals with substantial experience working to promote democracy abroad are welcome to apply. The program is especially geared toward citizens of new, emerging, and aspiring democracies. The program offers two tracks; a practitioner track and a scholarly track. Fellows are paid a monthly stipend. For the application and more information, see www.ned.org/forum/reagan-fascell.html. Applications are due November 1, 2007.
The Augustus Clifford Tower Fellowship offers approximately $18,500 to support the expenses of one academic year of study at any university in France. This fellowship is for graduating seniors (and graduate students). One must have an outstanding academic record and advanced French skills. For more information and an application, contact CGS at www.scholarship.harvard.edu. Applications are due November 5, 2007 by 5:00 pm.
The Ecole Normale Superieure Exchange Fellowship offers approximately $15,000 for postgraduate study at the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris for graduating seniors (and graduate students). One must be a U.S. citizen and have advanced French skills. For more information and an application contact CGS at www.scholarship.harvard.edu. Applications are due November 5, 2007 by 5:00 pm.
The Harlech Scholarship is awarded to a Harvard student to attend New College, Oxford University or a New College student to attend Harvard in alternating years. This year it is again being offered. The scholarship covers tuition, fees, and a stipend for living expenses (~$15,500). The award is for one academic year and is not renewable; the students will have Visiting Student status. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Graduating seniors are encouraged to apply. For more information and an application contact CGS www.scholarship.harvard.edu. Applications are due Monday, November 5, 2007 by 5:00 pm.
The Williams-Lodge Scholarship offers a stipend of approximately $18,500 to support the expenses of one academic year of study in any school/department of the Universite de Paris with a preference for the Sorbonne. This fellowship is for graduating seniors and preference will be given to those interested in the humanities. You must have advanced French skills. For more information and an application contact CGS at www.scholarship.harvard.edu. Applications are due November 5, 2007 by 5:00 pm.
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships are for those planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level. They are designed to increase diversity college faculties. One must be a U.S. citizen or national. For pre-doctoral stipends, there is a $20,000 allowance. Learn more. Applications are due November 15, 2007.
The Lehman Brothers Vision Scholarship is awarded to women, African, Hispanic, and Native American college sophomores and juniors who have a record of academic excellence and stand out as exceptional leaders on their campus and in the community. Lehman Brothers seeks well-rounded candidates who encompass the following strengths: problem-solving, professional presence, leadership, initiative, and teamwork. The scholarship award is $7,500 to be applied to the recipient's school expenses. Each scholarship recipient will also be offered the opportunity to participate in the Lehman Brothers Summer Analyst Program. Applications are due Friday, November 30, 2007. Students studying abroad during the Spring 2008 semester should apply by Friday, November 16, 2007. Applications can be picked up at OCS, on the second floor landing outside Room 207.
Glamour Magazine announces the 2008 Top 10 College Women Competition. This competition recognizes the exceptional achievements and academic excellence of female college juniors from across the country. It is an ideal opportunity for talented students to be rewarded for their leadership roles on campus and in communities. Winners will receive $3000, coverage in the June '08 issue, and the opportunity to meet female professionals in their field. Learn more. Applications are due November 30, 2007.
The USA TODAY 2008 All-USA College Academic Team is accepting nominations. Any college professor or administrator may nominate interested students leaders with very strong academic records who also apply their intellectual skills outside the classroom to benefit society. U.S. Citizenship is not required. Additional information and nomination materials are available online. Winners will be featured in a spread in USA Today in February 2008 as well as win a $2500 cash award. Nomination forms must be postmarked by November 30, 2007.
DECEMBER DEADLINES
The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) offers a variety of awards, prizes, scholarships, and internships for students. Further opportunities such as the Humane Studies Fellowship, the Film & Fiction Scholarship, the Koch Summer Fellowships, Journalism Internships, and the Production Internships all have varying application due dates starting from early December 2007 - January 2008. Please see www.TheIHS.org for detailed information.
The George Bennett Fellowship in Writing at Philips Exeter Academy offers a stipend of $12,000 plus room and board at Exeter. The candidate must intend to become a professional writer and must have a manuscript already in progress (preference for fiction) and must be accessible for conversation with students interested in writing. The aim is that at the tenure of the Fellowship, the manuscript will be completed and submitted to a publisher. Further information may be found at www.exeter.edu. Applications are due December 1, 2007.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals, a State Department sponsored scholarship program offers stipends, international flights, German Language training, a semester at a German College, professional internship and/or a homestay. All fields are welcome and no German knowledge is necessary. Please see www.cdsintl.org/cbyx for application details. Applications are due December 1, 2007.
The Echoing Green Foundation's Undergraduate Public Service Fellowships are two-year fellowships for outstanding students over the age of 18 who have original and compelling ideas for effecting social change, particularly with an entrepreneurial vision. The program encourages talented young people to confront the problems of society in creative and innovative ways and offers them the opportunity to gain experience in organizing and implementing a project. Fellows may either create a new not-for-profit organization or initiate a new project within an existing organization. The fellowships may provide up to $90,000 over a two-year period. Visit www.echoinggreen.org for more information, eligibility criteria, and an application. Initial applications are due December 3, 2007 by 5:00 pm.
The Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship offers three major fellowships. One fellowship for $8,500 is awarded in art, architecture, dance, landscape architecture, theatre or urban/regional planning. Another award of $20,000 is offered in any field of music and a third award of $20,000 is offered in instrumental or vocal music, architectural design and history, art and design, theatre or dance. These fellowships provide a meaningful opportunity for students to enhance their professional field status and their pursuit of an advanced degree or finance a special project within their field. Candidates must be graduates in art, architecture, dance, landscape architecture, music, theatre or urban/regional planning and under age 25. For more information, visit www.faa.uiuc.edu/about_faa/funding_opportunities.html. Applications are due December 3, 2007.
The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest 2008 will be accepting submissions from full-time seniors and juniors for awards of up to $5,000. Detailed guidelines, information about the foundation and application forms can be found at www.eliewieselfoundation.org. Applications are due December 7, 2007.
The Committee on General Scholarships is offering Harvard-China Study/Research Scholarships for one year of study or research. Up to five full scholarships are offered at approximately 80 Chinese universities. These scholarships are for undergraduate and/or graduate students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. This program is made possible through an agreement between Harvard and the China Ministry of Education. For more information and an application contact CGS at www.scholarship.harvard.edu. Applications are due December 7, 2007 by 5:00 pm.
The purpose of the Insight Fellowship Program is to foster the development of global citizens who dream large about the potential for conflict management and have the skills to transform their aspirations into achievements. This is a one-year fellowship which includes a three-month placement at Insight Partners, a conflict management firm in Boston, MA, a three-month placement at the International Criminal Court in The Hague and a $25,000 expense allowance. For more details and an application, see www.insightcollaborative.org. Applications are due December 14, 2007.
The Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence is awarded to Black, Hispanic, or Native American sophomores and juniors in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and community service. Scholarship recipients are awarded up to $10,000 and a paid summer internship at Goldman Sachs. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.4. Applications are due December 14, 2007.
NPR is offering three Kroc Fellowships for a year-long program starting Aug. 25, 2008 for candidates in their last year of college. Fellows are awarded a stipend of $40,000 plus benefits. The NPR Kroc Program is geared towards identifying and developing the next generation of journalists for the public radio system. Fellows will experience first-hand broadcast journalism at the NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. and an NPR member station. For more information, visit www.npr.org./about/fellowships. Applications are due December 31, 2007.
JANUARY DEADLINES
The Zuckerman Fellows Program seeks to prepare leaders for the common good who can bring a multidisciplinary perspective to bear on public sector problems. Open to U.S. citizens, the fellowship enables 25 people each year from the fields of law, medicine, and business to pursue master's degrees at Harvard's School of Public Health, Graduate School of Education, or John F. Kennedy School of Government. Fellows receive full tuition and health insurance fees for one year plus a $30,000 stipend. For additional information, visit www.zuckermanfellows.harvard.edu. Applications are due January 4, 2008.
The Reynolds Foundation Fellowships in Social Entrepreneurship seek to accelerate the preparation of a new generation of public leaders who can bring the insights of entrepreneurship and management to bear on social problems. Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens alike, the program enables 25 students per year to pursue masters' degree programs at Harvard's School of Public Health, Graduate School of Education, or John F. Kennedy School of Government. Fellows receive full tuition plus health insurance and a stipend of approximately $21,000. For more information, visit
www.reynolds.harvard.edu. Applications are due January 4, 2008.
The United States Golf Association Fellowship in Leadership and Service combines personal and professional development curriculum with a hands-on work experience in the USGA Grants Office in Colorado Springs. This fellowship is a full-time, paid ($29,000) USGA position. Start date is June 2008. For more information and an application, email fellowship@usga.org or call (719) 471-4810. Application are due January 8, 2008.
The 2008 Pauletta and Denzel Washington Family Gifted Scholars in Neuroscience Award is available for undergraduates. The purpose of this award is to mentor and encourage young scientists to enter the field of neurological research. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Stipends are $2000/month for three months while conducting research in Dr. Black's lab at Cedars-Sinai in NYC. For more information and an application, see www.cedars-sinai.edu/mdnsi. Applications are due January 8, 2008.
The Donald J. Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience at the Yale University Child Study Center in Connecticut is looking for one highly qualified college graduate to participate in cutting-edge clinical research on social cognition in infants at risk for autism. The successful applicant will be involved in a two-year program of training involving both clinical and research experiences in a study of babies from birth to 36 months. For more information, eligibility requirements and an application, see www.autism.fm/fellowships. U.S. citizenship is not required. Applications are due January 9, 2008.
The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a nine-month, full-time, post-graduate experiential leadership training program which introduces diverse, intelligent, and driven young public servants to all aspects of the public affairs arena. Field assignments, site visits, interviews, and special individual and group projects and consultancies prepare Coro Fellows to translate their ideals into action for improving their own communities. Fellows complete their year in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, St. Louis, or Pittsburgh. Find out from alumni what makes you a candidate for the next Coro Fellows class. Visit www.coronewyork.org/fellowsprogram or contact Suzanne Lee at slee@coronewyork.org with questions. Applications are due Friday, January 11, 2008.
The Davis United World Colleges Scholars Program is soliciting proposals for "Projects for Peace." The Davis Projects for Peace is an invitation to undergraduates at the American colleges and universities in the Davis United World College Scholars Program to design grassroots projects that they will implement during the summer of 2008. The projects judged to be the most promising and do-able will be funded at $10,000 each. The objective is to encourage and support today's motivated youth to create and tryout their own ideas for building peace. Any undergraduate at Harvard may apply for the grant. Full details and the application can be found at www.kwd100projectsforpeace.org. For more information, contact Janet Irons at irons@fas.harvard.edu. Applications are due January 15, 2008.
The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program is a leadership development opportunity for individuals seeking to make a difference in the struggle to eliminate hunger and poverty. Participants gain experience through placements in community based organizations across the country, as well as policy experience through placements in Washington, D.C. There is a $12,500 annual living allowance and health, travel, and housing is taken care of during one's field placement. For more information, visit www.hungercenter.org/national. Applications are due January 17, 2008.
The El Pomar Fellowship is a two-year post-undergraduate program designed to introduce young men and women to the philanthropic sector and train them for positions of leadership in the community, state, and nation. The Fellowship is looking for individuals with strong leadership potential who are committed to improving the communities of Colorado. Candidates should be recent college graduates and have some connection to the state of Colorado. Fellows are given program management, grant- making, and event management experience as well as classroom training. For more information, visit www.elpomar.org. Applications are due January 18, 2008.
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program seeks to attract and educate outstanding students who desire a career in the Foreign Service. It offers ten fellowships of up to $28,000 annually towards tuition, room, board, books, and fees for completion of a two-year master's degree. At the end of two years of study, Fellows are expected to obtain a degree in international affairs or related to the work of the Foreign Service at a graduate/professional school approved by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center. Applicants must be seniors or have completed their study by June 8, 2008, and must be seeking admission to enter graduate school in the fall of 2008 for a two-year program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. For more information and application instructions, visit www.howard.edu/rjb/rangelprogram_old.htm or email pscroggs@howard.edu or komartin@howard.edu. Applications are due January 25, 2008.
The Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust offers $10,000 for undergrads (for students entering their senior year) and $20,000 for graduate students for one year to assist students whose scholastic achievements reflect Professor von Karman's high standards. These fellowships are for candidates who have manifested exceptional ability and serious purpose in any discipline. However, special consideration will be given to those in the humanities. All work must be carried out in the United States. See www.dekarman.org for more information and the application. Applications should be postmarked by January 31, 2008.
The Mortimer Hays-Brandeis Traveling Fellowship Program awards three fellowships to students pursuing projects in the visual and fine arts, including art history, conservation, studio art and photography. The fellowships provide support for living expenses and travel outside the United States for one year. For more information, the application, and eligibility requirements, visit www.brandeis.edu/programs/mhb. Interested candidates must be nominated first by the Harvard Hays-Brandeis faculty representative, Thomas Batchelder, Sackler Museum, tbatchel@fas.harvard.edu. Applications are due to the Harvard Hays-Brandeis faculty representative by January 31, 2008.
FEBRUARY DEADLINES
The Open Gate is a private, not-for profit foundation that supports gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered activities at Harvard University. The Open Gate invites proposals from students seeking support for summer thesis research. Grants range from $100-$1000. Application guidelines are available at www.hglc.org/opengate/brochure.html. Interested students can direct questions to HGLC_OpenGate@memdir.org. There is no deadline; applications will be accepted throughout the spring 2008 term.
Harvard Magazine is offering two paid editorial fellowships to current undergraduates. Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are eligible to apply. Interns will working on the bimonthly ‘Undergraduate” column and helping to generate ideas and write news stories. For more information, visit www.harvardmagazine.com or email john_rosenberg@harvard.edu. Applications are accepted beginning on February 1, 2008.
Walter S. Barr Fellowships for 2008-2009 are made available to limited residents of Hampden County, MA, who have graduated or are about to graduate from college. Awards are typically not less than a $5,000 each and may be continued for up to two more years. Candidates who look forward to careers of social usefulness are preferred. Candidates must have exceptional scholastic records and must also have taken the GRE. For more information and the application, see www.horacesmithfund.org. Applications are due February 1, 2008.
The Chicago Botanic Garden is seeking qualified post graduates to participate in their Conservation and Land Management Fellowship Program. Eighty five-month paid fellowships are offered where one works with the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service in the western states. For more information, visit http://chicagobotanic.org/research/conservation/blm/index.html. Applications are due February 1, 2008.
The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation is seeking talented and motivated college sophomores interested in being Foreign Service Officers to apply for the 2008 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship and graduating seniors and recent graduates for the 2008 Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship. The awards include full tuition and mandatory fees, living stipend, books, one round-trip travel and paid State Department summer internships in Washington and overseas. For more information, visit www.woodrow.org. Applications are due February 4, 2008, for seniors or recent graduates and February 8, 2008, for sophomores.
NYC Teaching Fellows is a program for recent college graduates (U.S. citizens only), who will teach in New York City's high need public schools starting in the fall. No previous teaching experience is necessary. As a fellow, you will receive full teacher's salary (~$42,000) and benefits, a subsidized Master's Degree in Education and intensive pre-service training. For more information, visit www.nycteachingfellows.org. Applications for Round 3 are due February 11, 2008.
The American Research Institute in Turkey offers summer fellowships for intensive advanced Turkish language study in Istanbul. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a B average or better and perform at the high-intermediate level on a proficiency-based admissions examination; undergraduates and graduate students are eligible. For an application, visit http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/ARIT/ and www.princeton.edu/~turkish/ARIT'08.html. Questions? Email ehgilson@princeton.edu. Applications are due February 11, 2008.
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award offers a $10,000 stipend for graduating seniors for a public service commitment anywhere in the world. Design your own proposal or work with an established public service organization. The service commitment is one year. For more information, visit www.nationalgridus.com/masselectric/about_us/award.asp. Applications are due February 15, 2008.
The Harvard University Human Rights Fellowships enable graduating students to bring human rights theory and practice together by gaining important first-hand experience abroad in the human rights field. Any student graduating in 2008 with a qualifying degree from Harvard is eligible to apply. Selected fellows will receive a stipend of $25,000 and work with a human rights organization of their choosing. Full details can be found at www.humanrights.harvard.edu/fellowships/index.html. Applications are due February 15, 2008.
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program in Washington, D.C., invites students who have completed their sophomore year of college with at least a 3.2 GPA to participate in a six-week program designed to provide students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, to enhance their knowledge, and to provide skills to pursue international affairs careers. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Students who are accepted into the program receive tuition, travel, room, board, and a stipend. For more information and the application process, visit www.howard.edu/rjb/rangelprogram-old2.htm or email pscroggs@howard.edu or komartin@howard.edu. Applications are due February 15, 2008.
The Clan Donald Educational and Charitable Trust is offering a scholarship of $7,500 for graduate study at a Scottish University of the applicant's choice for the year 2008-2009. The aim of the scholarship is to promote good U.S. and Scottish relations. For more information and the application requirements, visit the OCS Fellowships Office in person. The application deadline is now extended to February 15, 2008.
Harvard College Program for Research in Science and Engineering (PRISE) is a ten-week summer residential community of undergraduates participating in research affiliated with Harvard faculty, drawn from the entire Harvard undergraduate population. The program seeks to create a diverse group of fellows including but not limited to women and underrepresented minorities who are inspired by and are committed to pursuing excellence in scientific research. The program offers free lodging and a partial board plan. PRISE participation is open to any continuing undergraduate student who is in good standing and affiliated with a Harvard faculty sponsored laboratory, regardless of whether or not they are funded for their summer research by the lab or a research-sponsoring program (such as HCRP, Herchel Smith, Stem Cell Institute, etc.). Students who are in laboratories for the summer to gain research experience with Harvard faculty but are not being paid are eligible to apply. For more information, visit http://priselink.harvard.edu. Applications are due February 19, 2008.
The Boston Chapter of Financial Executives International invites current Harvard College juniors to apply for the Undergraduate Scholarship Competition, which provides scholarships estimated at a minimum of $2000 to be used toward their senior year of tuition in 2008-2009. Eligible students should have an interest in pursuing careers in corporate financial management. Stop by the Fellowships Office for more information. Applications are due February 19, 2008.
The Greenlining Institute Academy Fellowships (a public policy think tank and research institute dedicated to improving the lives of low income and minority communities) are now being offered. The Associates Program is a ten-week summer program for young leaders who have graduated college. Associates participate in leadership skills workshops and conduct visits to community, government, and corporate entities and present their findings at the end of the program. Compensation is $1600/month. Applications are due February 22, 2008.
The Capital Fellows Program at the Center for California Studies at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS), includes the Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowships, Executive Fellowships, Judicial Administration Fellowships, and California Senate Fellowships. Fellows in each program work for 11 months and receive health benefits and a monthly stipend of $1,972. They work as full-time members of a legislative, executive, or judicial branch office, and also enroll as graduate students in the CSUS Government Department or Public Policy and Administration Program. Enrollment fees are paid by the fellowship programs. For more information, visit www.csus.edu/calst/programs. Applications are due February 27, 2008.
The El Pomar Internship is a unique summer program that provides undergraduate degree seeking students an introduction to the nonprofit sector and an opportunity to develop professional interests and skills. Interns serve an important role by providing administrative support for Foundation departments, including grants administration, community stewardship programs, and investments among others. Applicants should have a Colorado connection, a demonstrated interest in public/community service, and strong leadership potential. For more information, visit www.elpomar.org/internship. Applications are due February 29, 2008.
MARCH DEADLINES
The American Jewish Committee Goldman Fellowship offers a summer internship focusing on the fields of diplomacy, domestic policy, interreligious and interethnic relations and human rights. Fellows receive $3,000 plus major travel expenses. This program is open to junior and senior undergraduates as well as students in graduate school. For more information, visit www.ajc.org/fellowship. Applications are due March 1, 2008.
The Baltimore City Mayoral Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2008. The program is highly selective and provides broad exposure to the highest level of local government officials in a city that is nationally recognized for its innovative urban management programs. Students accepted into the program are provided with a unique opportunity for on-the-job training in one of several municipal agencies through a ten-week, full-time summer experience. The objective of the program is to encourage talented individuals with an interest in public service in seeking permanent positions within City government at the conclusion of their degree. Fellowship dates are 6/9/08-08/15/2008. For more information, visit www.baltimorecity.gov/fellows/. Applications are due March 1, 2008.
Stride Rite Post-Graduate Public Service Grant: Graduating seniors are eligible to apply and receive grants up to $25,000, depending on need. Programs funded are to be full-time and community-focused. Applications available at Phillips Brooks House or online at www.pbha.org. For more information, contact Ariel Harms (harms@fas.harvard.edu). Applications are due March 15, 2008 by 5:00pm.
The Lester Kissel Grant in Practical Ethics goes to support research and writing that makes contributions to the understanding of practical ethics. A number of grants, each up to $3,000, will be awarded on a competitive basis for projects to be conducted during the summer of 2008. The projects may involve research for senior thesis, case studies for use in courses, essays or articles for publication, or similar scholarly endeavors that explore issues in practical ethics. For more information, contact (617) 495-1336 or ethics@harvard.edu, or visit www.ethics.harvard.edu. Applications are due March 17, 2008.
The Thomas F Black Jr. Memorial Scholarship is for Rhode Island residents who will be entering their first year of law school in September 2008. The objective is to provide financial assistance to those students who show promise that they will become outstanding lawyers and need assistance in order to study at quality law schools. The award is $10,000. For more information, contact (401) 421-6541 or stop by the OCS Fellowships Office. Applications are due March 21, 2008.
The Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus (HGLC) Public Service Fellowship is a one-time grant of $5,000 made to an individual to educate, organize, or otherwise benefit the GLBT community during the summer of 2008. Work can be independent or within an existing nonprofit organization. Partisan campaign activity may not be eligible. For more information, contact Prof. Michael S. Flier at flier@fas.harvard.edu or (617) 495-4065 or visit http://hglc.org/opengate/fellowship.html. Applications are due March 24, 2008.
APRIL DEADLINES
The Richard and Rhoda Goldman Graduate Fellowship at UN Watch is designed to train recent graduates as they begin their future career in international relations. The fellowship is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and offers generous terms including annual stipend and accommodation (gross value $42,000), health insurance, and travel to and from Geneva. Responsibilities of a UN Watch Fellow include drafting speeches, op-eds, correspondence and press-releases, monitoring meetings at the UN, researching and fact-checking. For more information, contact fellowship2008@unwatch.org or stop by the OCS Fellowships Office. Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2008.
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association is offering a MBA Student Broadcaster Scholarship for $1500. Students who are Massachusetts permanent residents enrolled in an accredited, full-time college program and who are interested in over-the-air broadcasting should apply. For more information contact Deanna Elliott at (800) 471-1875 or visit www.massbroadcasters.org. Applications are due April 4, 2008.
Harvard Magazine offers two academic-year Ledecky Undergraduate Fellowships annually to undergraduates who are strong writers and who have an interest in gaining experience working on a professional publication. The fellowships carry a stipend of $2,500 apiece, and require a commitment of 10-12 hours per week at the magazine's offices. Duties include, for each fellow, writing three "Undergraduate" columns for publication in the magazine during the course of the year (preparation of which is counted as part of the time commitment to the magazine each week); copyediting, proofreading, fact-checking, and general editorial and production support; and the opportunity to write occasional news and short feature stories for the magazine. For more information, contact John Rosenberg at (617) 496-6707 or john_rosenberg@harvard.edu, or visit www.harvardmagazine.com. Applications are due April 7, 2008 by 5:00 pm to John S. Rosenberg, Editor, Harvard Magazine, 7 Ware Street.
The University Committee on Human Rights Studies is pleased to announce open applications for two Hauser Human Rights Research Fellowships at Harvard. This fellowship will enable graduating seniors (by June 2008) with demonstrated academic ability and a serious commitment to human rights studies to dedicate a whole year to deepening their scholarship in this field. The Hauser Fellows will:
The fellowship period begins after graduation and is intended to cover graduates’ expenses for 12 months: July 1, 2008 – August 31, 2009 (flexibility on start and end dates). Stipend: $25,000 to cover accommodation and local expenses. Research support: Up to $2,500 depending on need. A health care package will also be included in the offer. For more information, contact Cynthia Mesh at (617) 496-4950 or cynthia_mesh@harvard.edu, or visit www.humanrights.harvard.edu/fellowships/index.html. Applications are due Friday, April 11 at 12 noon.
The New York State Senate is awarding 14 fellowships to U.S. citizens who are either graduate students or graduating seniors. Fellows are usually placed in the office of an elected Member of the Senate and are given a stipend of $32,000 over the course of September 4-July 8, 2009. For more information, visit www.senate.state.ny.us, click Student Programs, or email students@senate.state.ny.us. Applications are due Friday, April 11, 2008.
The Delaying the Real World Fellowship goes to fund a 20-something’s exciting adventure in an effort to postpone the 9-5 work week. Apply for the Delaying the Real World Fellowship 2008 and you’ll be in the running for a $5,000 grant toward your very own bold, exhilarating, and fulfilling experience of a lifetime. 2007 winner Andrew Morgan used his $3,500 prize to help fund his goal of introducing young schoolchildren from different parts of the world to one another using video and the power of the Internet. For more information, email fellowship@delayingtherealworld.com or visit www.delayingtherealworld.com/fellowship08. Applications are due April 23, 2008.