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Individuals who completed their undergraduate degree in the United States, and who are or will be enrolling in a graduate program in the United States are eligible to apply. The award is contingent upon matriculation into a graduate program by the awardee.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a capacity for leadership, have a record of high academic or professional achievement, and have clearly defined career interests with evidence of potential for professional accomplishments related to national security and terrorism prevention.

The LEGACY SCHOLAR is selected from among those applicants who are just completing or have very recently completed their undergraduate degrees (i.e. within the last 3 years). Legacy Scholars receive a $2,000 award.

The application consists of 4 parts:

1. Basic information about the applicant, including proposed program of study

2. CV/resume and transcripts

3. Two letters of recommendation

4. Three short essay questions:

   • Personal Statement (1,000 words)

   • Description of how the applicants graduate studies and/or research contribute to improved national security and/or terrorism prevention (1,000 words)

   • Open question to allow the applicant to provide other information for the selection committee (250 words)

Applications are accepted beginning November 1st of each year.

The deadline to submit an application is February 21st of the following year.
Letters of recommendation must be submitted by February 28th.

Applicants must be senior undergraduates and should have a strong background in the classical languages. Fellows are responsible for seeking and obtaining admission to the English or Scottish university where they intend to study.

In order to address the ongoing uncertainties and challenges posed by COVID-19, the Pearson Fellowship Committee is retaining two important features of last year’s competition:

• The successful candidate will be allowed to defer use of the award from 2023-24 to 2024-25, should the pandemic make it difficult or impossible to enroll in an English or Scottish institution in 2023-24.
• For this year's fellowship application, any eligible undergraduate studying in the US or Canada may apply directly to the Pearson Fellowship Committee. We are not asking institutions to nominate students this year, and there is no limit to the number of students who may apply from any single institution.

During the fellowship year, the successful candidate will undertake a course of study that broadens and develops their knowledge of Greek and Latin texts in the original languages; candidates should therefore have a good foundation in the classical languages. The term of the Fellowship is one year. The recipient may use the Fellowship for part of a longer program of study, but under no circumstances will support from the Fellowship extend beyond one year. Fellows are responsible for seeking and obtaining admission to the English or Scottish university where they intend to study. With regards to their applications to English or Scottish universities, candidates should seek out information about their respective application deadlines, and we encourage candidates to apply if they are short-listed.

By 11:59pm Eastern Time on November 5, 2022, candidates should submit the application form and all other required materials, including an 8-10 page writing sample, double-spaced, including notes and bibliography. All materials should be sent electronically to the Executive Director (helen.cullyer@nyu.edu). You can find the application form here. Given that November 5 falls on a Saturday, applications and letters of recommendation will be accepted through the end of the day on Monday November 7.

By December 7, 2022 candidates will be notified whether they are on the short-list for the January 2023 virtual interviews.

By 11:59pm Eastern Time on December 17, 2022, short-listed candidates must provide a 17-20 page writing sample, double-spaced, including notes and bibliography.

In January 2022, short-listed candidates will be interviewed via Zoom by the committee, and candidates will be notified of the committee’s decision shortly after these interviews. In addition, the short-listed candidates will be invited to attend the annual meeting of SCS in January 2023 in New Orleans, with expenses paid by SCS, although interviews will not take place during the conference.

The intent of the program is to provide an in-depth experience in Asia to young Americans who would not otherwise have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the country where they are placed. 

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.  
• Candidates may be graduating seniors, recent graduates, or young professionals under the age of 32, OR if older than 32, candidates must have received their bachelor's degree within the past three years
• Candidates who have spent a significant amount of time (18 weeks or more since beginning college) in more than one of the countries where we place Luce Scholars are not eligible to apply for the Luce.
• Candidates who have spent 18 weeks or more (since beginning college) in only one of the countries where we place Luce Scholars are eligible to apply but will not be placed in the country where they have spent significant time.

Candidates must first complete an eligibility questionnaire. If eligible, they will be prompted to complete the application which includes the following:

• Written Application – Candidates provide biographical and contact information, respond to short answer questions, and write a personal statement and 400-word-max bio.
• Request Forms for Two Letters of Recommendation (LOR) – Candidates complete a form for each recommender. Once a form is submitted, an email is sent to the recommender. Letters must be uploaded separately by the recommenders. LORs can be from academic or professional references. They should come from people who know the candidate well and can speak to their skills, abilities, and potential. LORs should be signed on official letterhead whenever possible. 
• Academic Transcripts – Candidates upload transcripts of all college and graduate work. 
• A 1-2 Minute Video – Candidates record and upload a 1–2-minute video based on the provided prompt. The video gives program administrators a chance to get to know the candidate beyond the page. 

The application deadline is October 16 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Late applications (including transcripts and letters of recommendation) will not be accepted. Applications do not need to be completed in one sitting; work can be saved at any point and as frequently as necessary. Once submitted applicants will no longer have access to their application. We suggest printing a copy for your records prior to submitting.

Luce Scholars are selected through a rigorous process over three rounds of evaluation:  

1. In the first round, applications are reviewed and evaluated by distinguished teams of readers and program staff to determine a group of 45-50 semi-finalists. 
2. Candidates selected as semi-finalists are invited for two virtual interviews with two experienced Luce Scholar in early to mid-November. Those interview comments will help us determine a pool of 34 finalists.  
3. The 34 finalists are invited to a finalist weekend consisting of interactive programs, workshops, and finalist interviews. It is a competitive process but also a learning experience and a time of growth for all finalists, even those not selected as Luce Scholars. Scholars are announced immediately after our finalist weekend. 

October 16, 2023 – Application deadline, all application materials must be submitted by 5:00 pm ET
Mid-November 2023  – Semi-finalists are invited for virtual interviews with a Luce Scholars alumnus 
Early December 2023 – Finalists are notified of their status and invited to a finalist weekend
January 18-21, 2024 – Finalist Weekend, during this Thursday - Saturday, 34 finalists attend programming, workshops, and two person panel interviews at an in-person selection in San Diego, California.  Attendance at the finalist weekend is required for all applicants selected as finalists.  All expenses associated with the selection process (travel to the finalist weekend, lodging, food, etc.) will be covered by the program.  
Early February 2024 - Cohort of Luce Scholars is publicly announced.

For information about eligibility and qualifications, visit https://jqas.org/the-marcellus-policy-fellowship/

For information about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://jqas.org/the-marcellus-policy-fellowship/

The application deadline is January 8, 2023.

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens.
• Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher.
• Candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate university by the time they take up their scholarship in the UK
• Not have studied for, or hold a degree or degree-equivalent qualification from a British University or GCSE or A Levels taken at school in the UK.

Applications are submitted online and require:

• Statement describing academic and other interests and pursuits
• Outline of proposed studies in the UK
• Four letters of recommendation. The first of these should be designated the Preferred Recommender and this recommender should have supervised your college or university training. At least two recommendations must be provided by academics. At least three of these recommenders should be in the United States.
• Letter of institutional endorsement
• Official college transcripts (1 original and 5 copies)

Candidates are evaluated on the following criteria:

• Academic merit
• Leadership potential
• Ambassadorial potential

A strong application is one that demonstrates that the choice of institution has been carefully considered and justification given on why that particular place is the best for that course. Preference will be given to candidates who combine high academic ability with the capacity to play an active part in the life of the UK university they attend, and to those who display a potential to make a significant contribution to their own society.

In appointing Scholars the selectors will look for candidates who have the potential to excel as scholars, as leaders and as contributors to improved UK-US understanding. 

Applications require an institutional endorsement; materials are due to the Office of Distinguished Fellowships by August 15, 2023. Final application materials are due to Marshall online by September 25, 2023. (Transcripts must be mailed to arrive at the regional center by that date and marked with ID code provided.) Applications will be received and reviewed at eight regional centers in the United States. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews in early November. The final selection will be announced shortly after the interviews.

For information regarding eligibility and qualification, see https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/

For details about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/

The application typically opens in June.

To learn more about the timeline, visit: https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/.

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens. 

• Candidates must be between 18 and 30 on October 1 of the year in which they apply. 

• Candidates must complete a bachelor’s degree before beginning study as a Mitchell Scholar. 

• The application consists of five sections: Personal Information; Education and Employment; Registration of Recommenders/Institutional Endorser; Awards and Activities; and Personal Statement. All materials must be submitted online; the following supplemental materials are required: 

• 1000-word personal essay 

• Five letters of recommendation (Three letters must be academic) 

• Institutional endorsement (if a full-time student at the time of application) 

• Academic transcripts 

• Proof of US citizenship 

• Photograph 

• Mitchell candidates are judged on three criteria: 

• Academic excellence and intellectual distinction. Although the Scholarship program does not require a minimum GPA, it is understood that a prospective candidate must have the academic ability and preparation to succeed in a postgraduate program. 

• An outstanding record of leadership which may be evidenced through a variety of activities and accomplishments. 

• A record of and sustained commitment to service and community, on campus, locally, nationally, or internationally. 

• Successful applicants will have a clearly articulated reason for studying in Ireland and a solid understanding of the research they will do in a specific graduate program. 

• Applications require an institutional endorsement; materials are due to the Office of Distinguished Fellowship by August 15, 2023. All application materials are due to Mitchell online by September 28, 2023 by 5 pm ET. Twenty finalists will be invited to Washington, DC during the third weekend in November for interviews with the Selection Committee. Twelve candidates will be selected to become Mitchell Scholars. 

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, or permanent resident. 

• Applicant must be a graduating senior; have completed a B.S./B.A. degree in a STEM field; or in their first year or the first semester of their second year in graduate school. 

• Applicant must be pursuing a research-based master's or doctoral degree at an accredited US institution in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields supported by NSF. 

• All applicants are required to use NSF's FastLane Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) process. Applications consist of: 

• Application form 

• Personal statement 

• Previous Research Experience essay 

• Proposed Plan of Research 

• Three reference letters 

• Academic transcripts 

• Competitive NSF applications will have a highly-focused plan of research and study specific to an institution with strength in the appropriate sub-fields. Applicants should work with mentors at Rutgers to prepare their application and are encouraged to consult with those they might work with at their proposed graduate program. 

• Application materials should be submitted via FastLane by 5:00 p.m. in the applicant's local time zone according to the following schedule (dependent on proposed field of study): 

• October TBD, 2023 - Engineering fields 

• November TBD, 2023 - Mathematical Sciences; CISE; Chemistry; Physics and Astronomy; Materials Research 

• November TDB, 2023 - Social Sciences; Psychology; Geosciences; STEM Education and Learning 

• November TBD, 2023 - Life Sciences 

For more information about eligibility and qualifications, visit https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Internship/WhoShouldApply.aspx

For more information about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Internship/AboutInternship.aspx

October 27
The application is available at www.udall.gov

January 31, 2023
Udall Internship applications including Letters of recommendation, transcripts, and other supporting documents must be emailed by 11:59 PM PST. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the selection committee.

February 13 - 17
The Internship selection committee video interviews finalists.

February 24
The Udall Foundation will notify all applicants of the Internship results.

March 1
Deadline for Udall Foundation receipt of Intern Consent and Release form.

March 8
Deadline for Udall Foundation receipt of all Intern forms.

March 31
Udall Interns announced at www.udall.gov

May 24 - July 29, 2023
Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program, Washington, D.C.

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 

• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

• Applicants are selected with the following criteria in mind: 

• Academic performance 

• Potential for a career in biomedical research 

• Previous laboratory experience 

• The two-part online application form requests information about education history, scientific discipline and research experience, publications, presentations, awards/honors, and extracurricular activities. If desired, applicants can include a personal statement. Applicants should also include college transcripts, GRE or MCAT scores, and three letters of reference. 

• Application deadline is December 1, 2022 by 11:59pm EST. Interviews are conducted in February and applicants are notified of the status of their application in late March.