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• Nominees must be graduating seniors or students who have graduated during the last academic year.
• Nominees must be eligible to work in the United States for a full 12 months from August 1 through July 31 following graduation.

The application includes:

• An essay on a topic determined by the Carnegie Endowment
• Two references
• College transcript(s)

Applications are judged on the quality of the written essay, related academic study and/or work experience, grades, recommendations, and personal interviews. Nominees will be competitive if they can demonstrate certain skills, such as proficiency in Arabic or math skills, which match the needs of particular projects and initiatives at the Carnegie Endowment.

Applications should be submitted to the Office of Distinguished Fellowships by January 7. Applications are due to the Carnegie Endowment by mid-January. Rutgers may nominate up to two candidates for consideration by the Carnegie Endowment.

The Carnegie Selection Committee chooses approximately 25 applicants for interviews. These finalists are interviewed in February and early March. Finalists will be notified of their selection by March. All fellowship positions begin on August 1st.

• Applicants may be citizens of any country outside the UK.
• Applicants must complete a bachelor's degree before beginning study at Cambridge.

All applicants apply simultaneously for admission to the University and for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. There is no Gates Cambridge application separate from the Cambridge graduate application. Students who have been selected for admission by a Cambridge department will automatically be considered for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship. The Trust does not admit or place scholars. For more information about eligibility, see https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/eligibility/

The University of Cambridge application requires:

• The entire GRADSAF application form
• Three letters of reference (two academic ones for admission and one personal reference for the scholarship application)
• Transcripts
• Any other documents required by the Board of Graduate Studies (e.g. proof of English ability if English is not your first language) or the department to which you are applying (e.g., some departments require examples of written work or a GRE test score).

The Gates Cambridge Trust is looking for students with outstanding academic credentials, demonstrated leadership abilities, and a passion to contribute to the improvement of society. Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of the graduate program for which they are applying; successful applicants will have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge. For more information about the selection criteria, see https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/criteria/

There are no restrictions on the discipline that a student can study with a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, but applicants are reminded that the Gates Cambridge Scholarship Committee prefers candidates who are interested in issues of social equity.

Application materials are due to Cambridge October - Round 1: U.S. Citizens normally resident in the USA.  December - Round 2: Citizens of all countries other than the USA (except the United Kingdom) and US citizens normally resident outside the USA.  Finalists will be invited to interviews in early February; the final selection of Gates Cambridge Scholars will be made soon after.

For more information about the timelines, visit https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/timeline/

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• Applicants must be applying or accepted to a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student's accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.
• Applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the term of his/her study abroad.
• Applicants must be studying abroad for at least four weeks in one country. Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be studying in one country for at least four consecutive weeks.

For more information about the eligibility criteria, visit https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/eligibility/

The application includes:

• Online application, including essays (for more information about the essays, visit https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/essays/ )
• Certifications from the applicant's study abroad and financial aid advisors
• Three copies of the applicant's transcript(s)

All recipients are required to carry out a Follow-on Project that promotes international education and the Gilman Scholarship Program at the students' home institution or in their home community. The Follow-on Project Proposal, Statement of Purpose essay, and the applicant's academic progress are criteria that are closely considered during the selection process. For more information about the selection criteria, visit: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/selection-criteria/

MARCH Deadline

The March Deadline application will open in mid-January for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between May 1 to April 30. This cycle encompasses Summer, Fall, and Spring programs or internships. The application deadline is typically in March.

All applicants are notified of their status via email. All advisors will also be notified of scholarship recipients via email and will have access to the status of each student in their Gilman Advisor account.

If an applicant is not selected for the March deadline, they may re-apply for the next cycle as long as they continue to meet the eligibility requirements and their program or internship falls within the start dates.

OCTOBER  Deadline

The October Deadline application will open in mid-August for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between December 1 to October 31. This cycle encompasses Winter or January term, Spring or May term, Summer, Fall, and Academic Year programs. The application deadline is typically in October. Please be aware that the application deadline is in Pacific Time and take into consideration any time difference as you prepare to submit your application.

All applicants will be notified of their status via email in early December. All advisors will also be notified of scholarship recipients via email and will have access to the status of each student in their Gilman Advisor account.

If an applicant is not selected for the October deadline, they may re-apply for the next cycle as long as they continue to meet the eligibility requirements.

For more information about deadlines and timeline, visit https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/deadlines-and-timeline/#1484345524587-e1f5cc07-2eb1

• U.S. Citizen
• Undergraduate student in good academic standing
• Federal Pell Grant recipient
• In the process of applying for, or accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program in Germany

For information about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/undergraduate-opportunities/gilman-daad-germany-scholarships/

March 9, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
For overseas programs that start between May 1, 2023 and April 30, 2023

October 3, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
For overseas programs that start between December 1, 2023 and October 31, 2024

To be considered for nomination as a Goldwater Scholar, a student must meet the following eligibility criteria: 

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or national from the 50 States, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and any other territory or possession of the United States. A permanent resident must submit a photocopy of their Permanent Resident Card, also known as a Green Card.
• have one or two years left before graduation ("sophomore" or "junior")
• have a strong GPA (usually 3.7+)
• Intend to pursue a STEM research career and have at least one research experience by the time of application

Applications are submitted online through the Office of Distinguished Fellowships. Applications must include:

• Nominee application - Student Profile and Goldwater Scholarship Pre-Application
• Online application questionnaire 
• Research essay
• Three letters of recommendation
• College transcript(s)
• for a Permanent Resident, a copy of your Permanent Resident Card

In awarding scholarships, the Foundation will consider the nominee's field of study and career objectives and the extent to which that individual has the commitment and potential to make a significant contribution to his or her field. It is expected that students selected as scholars will pursue advanced degrees.

The Office of Distinguished Fellowships will review all applications and nominate up to four candidates for consideration by the Goldwater Foundation. Application materials are due to the Office of Distinguished Fellowships by the campus deadline in early December.

Institution's designated Goldwater Faculty Representative must electronically submit their completed online application(s) for the Goldwater Scholarship by the last Friday in January (i.e. January 31, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Central Time). 

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

• We strive to empower a community representative of all women in STEM, Life Science, and related Social Science fields. In support of our mission to cultivate a strong global community, GWIS seeks to recognize merit-based scholarship and sustained personal engagement with underrepresented communities.
• Awards will be made to women who hold a degree from a recognized institution of higher learning, who demonstrate outstanding ability and promise in research and are performing hypothesis-driven research at any institution in the U.S. or abroad. Any person who identifies as a woman in science, irrespective of race, religion, nationality, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, or age is welcome to apply.
• The career level (e.g. graduate student through assistant professor) of the candidate will be taken into consideration when reviewing the proposals.
• GWIS membership is required by the application deadline (click here to join). Please note that membership approval can take up to 48 hours to process, so if you want to become a GWIS member, please do so in advance.

• Financial need for research funding is a requirement for the application. Projects that have already been fully funded by another agency or organization will be ineligible. Applicants must indicate all pending sources on the application form, as reviewers will consider these factors when assessing the project’s financial need. If at any point, the applicant accepts another award prior to being notified of the GWIS Fellowship Program’s decision, the applicant should immediately notify the program at fellowships@gwis.org.

For information regarding application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://www.gwis.org/page/fellowship_program

The deadline for all application materials, including letters of recommendation is typically in January.