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Scholarships for Undergraduates

HARRY S. TRUMAN:

One year funding for students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. College juniors who are U.S. citizens with a record of community service and a commitment to a career in public service are eligible. Public service includes government, uniformed services, public interest organizations, non-governmental research or educational organizations, public and private schools and other public service-oriented non-profit organizations.

Campus Deadline: 18 November 2008

BARRY M. GOLDWATER:

One year awards to students who demonstrate strong evidence of contributing to the technological advances of the United States. Current junior or exceptional sophomore students who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or resident aliens are eligible. Applicants should be committed to a PhD in the research fields of mathematics, sciences or engineering.
Campus Deadline: 2 December 2008

NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM Undergraduate Scholarships:

Open to freshmen through seniors for summer, semester, or year long study in a non-western country. U.S. citizens only.

Campus Deadline: 21 January 2009

BEINECKE BROTHERS MEMORIAL:

Merit and need-based awards to students seeking to gain a graduate degree in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences. Current juniors who are U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals are eligible.

Campus Deadline: 3 February 2009


Scholarships for Graduating Seniors, Graduate Students, and Recent Alumni
(applications generally are due a year in advance of the experience)

GATES CAMBRIDGE:

One to four years of study leading to a degree at Cambridge University, England. Seniors, graduate/professional students, and graduates are eligible to apply. U.S. and non-U.S. citizens under the age of 30 are eligible. All applicants must apply directly to Cambridge [either as an affiliated student (obtaining a second bachelor's degree) or as a graduate student] and fill out the supplemental portion of the application to the Cambridge Trusts to be considered for the fellowship.

Priority Deadline: 2 June 2008
Campus Deadline: 26 August 2008

GEORGE J. MITCHELL:

One year of postgraduate study in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. Must be under the age of 30 and a U.S. citizen.

Priority Deadline: 2 June 2008
Campus Deadline: 26 August 2008

MARSHALL:

Two to three years of study leading to a degree at any British university. Seniors, graduate/professional students, and graduates are eligible to apply within two years of their undergraduate graduation. Must be a U.S. citizen with a post-freshman year GPA of at least 3.7.

Priority Deadline: 2 June 2008
Campus Deadline: 26 August 2008

RHODES:

One to three years of study leading to a degree at Oxford University, England. Seniors, graduate/professional students, and graduates are eligible to apply. Must be under the age of 24 and a U.S. citizen or citizen of Bermuda, Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean, Jamaica, Kenya, Singapore, Zambia, or Zimbabwe. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply from their home country on the basis of degrees from U.S. universities and have earlier deadlines.

Priority Deadline: 2 June 2008
Campus Deadline: 26 August 2008

FULBRIGHT:

One year of study or research in any country where there is a Fulbright Commission. Some shorter term and English teaching programs available. Seniors, graduate/professional students, and graduates are eligible to apply. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Priority Deadline: 1 July 2008
Campus Deadline: 3 September 2008

CHURCHILL:

One year of graduate study leading to a degree (generally a Master's) in engineering, mathematics, and/or the sciences at Cambridge University, England. Seniors and graduate students are eligible to apply. Must complete GRE general test by November. Must be under the age of 26 and a U.S. citizen.

Campus Deadline: 15 October 2008 (Your application to Cambridge University must be submitted before this date.)

LUCE SCHOLARS PROGRAM:

One year internship in East or Southeast Asia for those with no significant academic or personal knowledge of Asia. Young professionals, seniors, and graduate/professional students are eligible to apply. Must be a U.S. citizen under the age of 30.

Campus Deadline: 28 October 2008

NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM Graduate David L. Boren Fellowships:

U.S. citizens enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program. May include domestic language and cultural study with overseas study or all overseas study in a non-western country. Funding for 1 to 6 academic semesters.

National Deadline: 30 January 2009

JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION:

One to six years of study leading to any graduate or professional degree at any domestic or international university. Seniors or recent graduates are eligible to apply. Selection is based on academic ability, financial need, will to succeed, leadership, public service, critical thinking ability, and an appreciation of art and the humanities. U.S. and non-U.S. citizens are eligible.

Campus Deadline: 10 February 2009


For further information about applying for nationally competitive scholarships from the University of Illinois, contact:

David Schug and Laura Hastings, Directors
Scholarships for International Study
321 International Studies Building, MC-480
910 South Fifth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 244-0254
Fax: (217) 333-6270
scholarships@uiuc.edu

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