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• 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 2023 Deadline

The March 2023 Deadline application will open in mid-January 2023 for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024. This cycle encompasses Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Academic Year 2023-2024, and Spring 2024 programs or internships. The application deadline is Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 11:59pm Pacific Time, and the advisor certification deadline is Thursday, March 16, 2023.

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 2023 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 2023 Deadline

The October 2023 Deadline application will open in mid-August 2023 for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between December 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. This cycle encompasses Winter or January term 2024, Spring 2024, Maymester 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025 programs. The application deadline is Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 11:59pm Pacific Time, and the advisor certification deadline is Tuesday, October 10, 2023. 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 2023. 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 2023 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, December 2, 2024

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 Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:00:00 pm Eastern Time.

All eligible applicants must:

• be college seniors, first-year graduate students, or in a gap year preparing to apply to graduate school;
• intend to pursue a PhD in the applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering;
• intend to direct their studies toward understanding and solving major, near-term problems facing society; and
• be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

We do not award fellowships to applicants pursuing professional degrees other than a PhD, such as an MD, JD, MBA, DPH, or DVM. However, we will support the PhD portion of an MD/PhD program.

For information regarding application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://www.hertzfoundation.org/the-fellowship/apply-for-fellowship/

For information regarding the timeframe of the application, visit https://www.hertzfoundation.org/the-fellowship/apply-for-fellowship/

To be eligible to apply for the Hollings Scholarship, at the time of application (annually September through January) applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories as either:
  • a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year undergraduate program
  • a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program
  • a community college or transfer student who is applying to a four-year institution
    • Community college or transfer applicants must provide proof of application to a four-year institution when submitting their application for the scholarship.

    • If accepted for the Hollings Scholarship, applicants must submit proof of acceptance prior to starting the program.

• Earn and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on another identified scale) each term, as well as an overall GPA of 3.0 in your major field of study.
  • The GPA requirement applies throughout the period of undergraduate studies: prior to and at the time of application for a scholarship, for the period between application and award notification, and after award distribution.
• Have and maintain a declared major in a discipline including, but not limited to: oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, computer and information science, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission.
  • For additional information regarding the Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program, view their frequently asked questions or email StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov.

For more information about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship/prospective

The application deadline is Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 11:59 PM EST.

Applicants to the HIA fellowship programs must be currently enrolled undergraduates or recent graduates. All majors and academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Selections are made on the basis of demonstrated commitment to minority rights and social justice, evidence of leadership potential, significant academic achievement, and social maturity.

Applicants can apply to the American Program and/or the European Programs, but can only participate in one. Applicants to the European Programs may not apply to a program in a specific country and cannot choose their city of participation.

Applications must include:

• Completed application form
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• College transcript
• Response essay
• Personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation

Applications open December 5th, 2022. 

Applications are typically submitted online in January. Finalists are notified in mid-February and are interviewed by a member of the HIA Selection Committee. Fellowships are announced in early March.

Eligibility Requirements:

Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from the state of their legal residence with the exception of some privately funded fellowships. To be eligible to apply for a fellowship, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American government, or civics at the secondary school level (grades 7-12).
• Possess a bachelor's degree or plan to receive a bachelor's degree no later than August 31 of the year in which you are applying.

For more information about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://www.jamesmadison.gov/

The application deadline is March 2, 2023.

• Applicants must be enrolled at one of Phi Beta Kappa’s 292 chapter institutions. Membership in Phi Beta Kappa is not required for eligibility. 
• Applicants should expect to graduate between 10/1/2023 and 8/1/2025. First-year students and seniors who will graduate in Spring 2023 are NOT eligible. 
• Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 while demonstrating academic excellence in your arts, humanities, mathematics, natural science, or social science major.

• Successful applicants will demonstrate 1) an interest in working in local, state, or federal government service; and 2) breadth and depth in the arts, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences.
• Applicants will also need to provide the name of a professor or faculty member who can attest to your academic achievements and/or interest in public service.
• Applicants must also commit to attend the convening for all award recipients taking place June 21-25, 2023 in Washington, D.C. This mandatory convening will provide training and mentoring opportunities and showcase pathways from liberal arts and sciences education into active citizenship and public service. The Society will provide transportation, lodging, and meal per diems. The Society may switch the format to a virtual event if needed to ensure the safety and health of all participants.

Preferred Characteristics for Applicants:

• Intellectual Curiosity: Ideas excite you and you learn from many viewpoints. You are passionate about your arts and sciences education, and eager to learn more about the world around you.
• Breadth and Interdisciplinary Depth: You demonstrate academic excellence in your arts, humanities, mathematics, natural science, or social science major with a minimum 3.5 grade point average. In addition, you also take a range of coursework outside your primary field of interest as demonstrated in your transcript and can communicate why a well-rounded education matters. 
• Leadership: You can identify how you influence others positively, either on or off campus through academic research, campus extracurricular activities, internships, employment, or community organizing.
• Service to Others: You would like to pursue a career in government or another form of public service to serve the common good. You can show a meaningful commitment to others by your participation in volunteer/community service activities. 

For more information about the selection criteria and application, visit https://www.pbk.org/publicservice

The application deadline is January 23, 2023 11:59 ET

Recipients are announced April 2023.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars has no restrictions based on age, college or university, field of study, or career aspiration. We encourage citizens and residents of all countries to apply.  We do not require applicants to seek endorsements from colleges, universities, or other institutions. 

There are two baseline eligibility requirements:

Requirement 1: Admission to Stanford

Requirement 2: Undergraduate Degree Date 

For more information about eligibility, see https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission/planning-apply/eligibility

For information about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission/planning-apply/criteria

KHS Application Deadline: October 11, 2023, 1:00 PM Pacific Time

Stanford Graduate Degree Program Deadline for KHS applicants:  No later than December 1, 2023

KHS applicants must apply to the graduate program by this date or the program’s standard deadline, whichever is earlier.