The British-Marshall Scholarship

In appreciation for the United States aid in the Second World War, the British Parliament has set up a generous award for American students. The award allows students to study aboard at over one hundred Colleges and Universities in Britain.

Applicants for Marshall Scholarship are required to outline their proposed field and level of study and to nominate a first and second choice university in the United Kingdom. The scholarship allows the applicant to study for two years (possibly a third if approved) in some of Britain’s finest institutions. At least 40 Scholarships are awarded annually.

British-Marshall Scholar will have all expenses including payment of all tuition and fees, a personal allowance (to cover residence and cost of living expenses), the fare to and from the United Kingdom, an annual grant for approved travels in connection with studies, payment of necessary daily travel expenses, an annual book grant, a thesis allowance (if required), and depending on the circumstances, a married person’s allowance.

The Davies-Jackson Scholarship

Study is in one of the following subjects: Archeology and Anthropology, Classics, Economics, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Modern and Medieval Languages, Music, Philosophy, or Social and Political Sciences. The competition is nationwide and limited to 159 institutions. Up to two scholarships may be awarded. 

Supported by an anonymous benefactor, the scholarship covers all fees, room, and board during term-time for two (2) academic years (beginning in September), and living expenses during summer vacation. Travel to and from England is also covered.

Recipients study at St. John's College, Cambridge, England, which was founded in the 16th century. After two years of study, candidates are awarded a Cambridge B.A. degree, which is the equivalent of a master's degree in the United States. The value of the scholarship is approximately $50,000, depending on prevailing exchange rates.

Fulbright Program (Institute of International Education)

Study abroad in many fields for U.S. citizens for one year. Required proposal for research and graduate study in host country. Proficiency in host country's language required.

Round-trip transportation; book and research allowances; maintenance for the academic year, based on living costs in the host country; supplemental health and accident insurance; tuition, in some cases; and language or orientation courses, where appropriate.

The George J. Mitchell Scholarship

The Government of Ireland established the George J. Mitchell Scholarship as an endowment for graduate students to study for in a one year masters or similar program at a university in Ireland or Northern Ireland. A panel of judges from both Ireland and the United States reviews each application. Normally, 12 scholarships are awarded each year (about five percent of applicants).

There are no restrictions as to academic field of study though the proposed course of study must be available at the university elected by the applicant and the applicant's undergraduate program must provide sufficient basis for study in the proposed field. 

The participating institutions contribute tuition and room for the Mitchell scholar plus each scholar will receive a stipend of $11,000 to cover other necessary expenses (excluding the cost for food). The stipend will be paid in two equal parts directly to the scholar. The US-Ireland Alliance will assist successful applicants with their traveling expenses to and from Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation

The Truman Foundation seeks future “change agents” who aspire to leadership positions in federal, state, or local governments. Also encourages students to pursue a career in not-for-profit and educational sectors where they can influence public policies and change programs. 

Truman Scholars participate in leadership development programs and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government. The Foundation expected to award 70-75 Truman Scholarships in 2005.

The Foundation will award $30,000 to a Truman Scholarship recipient who plans to attend graduate or professional school in preparation for a career in government, the non-profit sector or elsewhere in public service. 

Scholars in master's degree programs planning to receive degrees in one to two years are eligible to receive $15,000 per year. Scholars in graduate programs requiring three or more years of academic study are eligible to receive $15,000 for the first year of study and $15,000 for the final year of study. Scholars may attend schools in the United States or in foreign countries.

Scholars selected from 2005 on are required to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a Foundation funded graduate degree program as a condition of receiving Truman funds.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program

College seniors or recent graduates (since May 2003) with a cum GPA of 3.5 or better who are planning to start graduate school in fall 2008. Students must show unmet financial needs, a willingness to succeed, evidence of leadership and public service, critical-thinking ability and an appreciation for or participation in the arts or humanities.

Award recipients may attend any accredited graduate school in the U.S. or abroad in pursuit of a graduate degree or professional degree, including medicine, law or business.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program will award approximately 40 scholarships. The maximum award available per student is $50,000 per year and the maximum length of study is six years.

Jacob K. Javits Fellowships Program

Undergraduate students about to enter graduate school and graduate students who have not yet completed their first year of graduate study and who have demonstrated superior academic ability and achievement; exceptional promise; and show financial need are eligible to apply.

Students must intend to pursue a doctoral or master's degree (in those fields in which the master's degree is the terminal highest degree awarded) in selected fields in the social sciences, arts or humanities. 

Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens or nationals and permanent residents of the U.S. attending a U.S. institution.

Up to 4 years of support. In Fiscal Year 2005, the institutional payment (accepted by a higher education institute in lieu of all tuition and fees for the fellow) was $11,296 and the maximum stipend (based on the fellow’s financial needed) was $41,822.

James Madison Memorial Fellowships

Each year, the Foundation selects at least one James Madison Fellow from each state. Study must be in one of the following programs:

1. Master of Arts (MA) in American History or Political Science;

2. Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) concentrating on either American Constitutional History (in a History Department) or American Government, Political Institutions, and Political Theory (in a Political Science Department);

3. Master of Education (MEd) or Master of Arts or Master of Science in Education with a concentration in American History or American Government, Political Institutions, and Political Theory.

You must qualify for admission with graduate standing at any U.S. accredited university. Requires becoming a teacher of American History, American Government, or Social Studies at the secondary school level (grades 7-12). Recipient must also teach one of the aforementioned subjects in a secondary school setting for one full academic year for every year of fellowship aid, preferably in the state from which the recipient won the fellowship. Up to $24,000 for a two-year masters program. 

Oxford and The Rhodes Scholarship

Each year there are thirty-two American Rhodes Scholars among more than 90 Rhodes Scholars worldwide. Of the thirty-two selected from this country, only three are from District II (New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Vermont). The Rhodes is one of the most difficult scholarships to be awarded; however, the benefits far outweigh the cost. 

Rhodes Scholars are appointed for two years of study in the Oxford University, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. It is an opportunity to study with a group of the world’s brightest individuals, some of whom may become future world leaders.

The Rhodes Trustee will pay for all cost of the scholar's attendance at Oxford. In addition, each scholar will receive a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. All necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford are also covered.