Institute for
Humane Studies.
Scholarships for study in the classical liberal tradition.
Up to $12,000 per year for studies in political science, history, classics,
and related fields. Students must "have a clearly demonstrated interest
in the classical liberal/libertarian tradition of individual rights and
market economies." Trinity Contact:
Dr.
Sheryl Tynes.
Financial
Aid at Trinity
Includes a listing of need-based and merit scholarships
for Trinity students at all levels.
Barry M. Goldwater
Fellowship.
The
Goldwater Scholarship this in one of the most prestigious undergraduate
scholarships for science, math, and engineering students.
The scholarship program is designed to provide opportunities for
outstanding U. S. students with excellent academic records and demonstrated
interest in, and potential for, careers in mathematics, the natural
sciences, and engineering.
To
be eligible, a student must be a full-time sophomore or junior and must be
pursuing a baccalaureate degree, have a B average, stand in the upper fourth
of the class, and be a U. S. citizen, resident alien, or U. S. national who
will pursue a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
Trinity University nominates up to 4 students each year from an
initial applicant pool compiled by the first week of October.
For more information, please go to the Foundation website (www.act.org/goldwater/)
or contact Dr.
Bert Chandler.
Thomas
R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
The program seeks to recruit talented students in academic
programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis,
administration, management, and science policy. The goal is to attract outstanding
students from all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds, who have an interest
in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. The
fellowship award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during
the junior and senior years of college and during the first year of graduate
study with reimbursement for books and one round-trip travel. The Fellow
must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international studies at one
of the graduate schools identified by the WWNFF. Participating graduate
schools provide financial support in the second year of graduate study based
on need. Fellows meet annually in Washington, DC for a program orientation.
Deadline to apply: February of your sophomore year. Trinity Contact:
Dr. Sheryl Tynes.
Office of Homeland
Security Scholarships.
Scholarships provide $1,000/month for 9 months and a paid
research internship. They are intended for rising juniors and seniors. Note
these requirements: U.S. Citizenship; major in the physical, biological,
social and behavioral sciences including science policy, engineering, mathematics,
or computer science; career and employment goals aligned with the mission
and objectives of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. More details
and online application here.
Trinity Contact: Chris Pursell.
Radio
& Television News Directors Foundation Scholarships
All scholarships are open to enrolled students (freshmen
excluded) who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. Winners
also receive an expenses-paid trip to the RTNDA International Conference.
Candidates must be a full-time college student whose career objective is
electronic journalism and have at least one full year of college remaining.
To receive an award, winners must be officially enrolled in college and
be in good standing. Scholarships are paid in semi-annual installments for
one year of study. Next deadline: May 3, 2002. Applications
here. Trinity Contact: William
Christ.
Morris K. Udall Scholarships.
Sophomores and Juniors interested in professional careers
in environmental issues are eligible to apply for these scholarships. The
Program is also open to Native Americans and Alaska Natives interested in
health care and tribal policy. Up to $5,000 will be awarded to approximately
75 scholars. Qualities of nominees include the following:
· Strong commitment to improving or preserving
the environment.
· Potential for significant future contribution in chosen field.
· For Native Americans or Alaska Natives, a strong commitment to
health care or tribal public policy.
Interested students will need to complete an application
available here. Application materials
include a nominee information form, nominee essay, three independent evaluations,
official transcript, and nominee survey. Trinity Contact: Dr.
David Ribble.