Beinecke
Fellowship.
Each year approximately 100 colleges and universities are
invited to nominate a student for a Beinecke Scholarship, and a maximum
of twenty scholarships are awarded. Each school invited to participate in
the Beinecke Scholarship Program is permitted to make a single nomination
each year. A Beinecke Scholar receives a total of $32,000 in support of
his or her graduate education. Trinity Contact: Dr.
Curtis Brown.
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.
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.
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.
Harry
S. Truman Scholarship.
The goal of these scholarships is 1) to find and recognize
college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed
to careers in government, the non-profit or advocacy sectors, education
or elsewhere in the public service and 2) to provide them with financial
support for graduate study, leadership training, and fellowship with other
students who are committed to making a difference through public service
The scholarship is awarded to juniors for the senior year
($3,000) and for up to three years of graduate study ($13,500 per year for
a two-year program; $9,000 per year for a three-year program). Applicants
should be in the upper fourth of their class and be majoring in a field
compatible with a future career in public service (e.g. armed services,
teaching, politics, law, social work, medicine). The University may make
up to three nominations per year. Trinity Contact: Dr.
Tucker Gibson.
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.