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Beinecke Fellowship.

Each year approximately 100 colleges and universities are invited to nominate one Junior 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.

Blakemore Freeman Scholarships.

Apply as a Senior. For advanced asian language study. Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are awarded for one academic year of language study, or for one academic year plus a summer program. Grants are not made for summer study alone or for programs less than one full academic year in length. To be eligible you must 1) be pursuing an academic, professional or business career that involves the regular use of a modern East or Southeast Asian language; 2) have a college undergraduate degree; 3) be at or near an advanced level in the language (minimum of 3 years); 4) be able to devote yourself exclusively to language study during the term of the grant; 5) be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Trinity Contact: Dr. Stephen Field.

Boren Fellowships (from NSEP.)

For the study of less commonly taught languages, including Russian and Chinese. First-year students and Sophomores are eligible to apply for scholarships for summer, semester, and full year programs. Juniors and Seniors are eligible to apply for semester and full year programs. Special Exception: Juniors and Seniors majoring in an applied science or engineering may apply for NSEP funding for summer study abroad. Trinity Contact: Nancy Ericksen.

CIEE "Bowman" Travel Grants..

All undergraduates are eligible. Awards are issued as vouchers to Council Travel, to be exchanged for round-trip airline tickets to the program destination. Applications are considered for travel grants to destinations in any country EXCEPT Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, and the following European countries and principalities: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Deadlines: March 15 for summer, fall and academic year programs (beginning between June 1 and December 31). October 15 for spring programs (beginning between January 1 and May 31) Follow the instructions on this page carefully and submit a 1-page Bowman Travel Grant Application Form. Trinity Contact: Nancy Ericksen.

D.A.A.D Fellowhips.

Applicants must have at least Sophomore standing at the time of application and at least junior standing by the beginning of the award period. There are a variety of scholarships for study in Germany. Some short-term awards are made for summer study programs, and long-term awards for a semester or a year of study. Applicants must have well-defined study, research or internship plans for their stay in Germany. For long-term stays, applicants should have a good command of German and must submit the DAAD language certificate (Sprachzeugnis), filled out by a professor of German, with their application. For short-term stays, German language ability is desirable, but not mandatory. Please note that many German universities now offer a range of degree, non-degree, and summer programs partly or entirely taught in English. Contact DAAD New York or visit the DAAD Bonn web site for more details. Trinity Contacts: Dr. Heather Sullivan & Dr. Thomas Sebastian.

Financial Aid at Trinity

Includes a listing of need-based and merit scholarships for Trinity students at all levels.

Fulbright Scholarships.

Apply as a Senior. The U.S. Student Program is designed to give recent B.S./B.A. graduates, master’s and doctoral candidates, and young professionals and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience. Most grantees plan their own programs. Projects may include university coursework, independent library or field research, classes in a music conservatory or art school, special projects in the social or life sciences, or a combination. Trinity Contact: Dr. Donald Clark.

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.

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.

Council on Undergraduate Research
 

The Undergraduate Research Summer Fellowship Program provides support for a seminal experience in the life of an undergraduate natural or social science, mathematics, or engineering student. Our fellowships provide ten weeks of research with a faculty mentor on the student’s home campus. The student and mentor apply jointly. Research projects are conducted during the summer between the junior and senior years. Our fellowships currently provide a student stipend of $3,000 - $3,500 and $500 for supplies and materials. Some awards also provide up to $500 in travel funds for the student to present a poster or a talk at a scientific meeting and a $500 stipend for the faculty member who serves as mentor. Trinity Contact: see your advisor.

Institute for Humane Studies.

Apply in your Sophomore or Junior year. Scholarships are for study in the classical liberal tradition and provide 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.

Jacob J. Javits Fellowship.

Apply as a Senior. For Graduate Study in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The program provides financial assistance to students who have demonstrated (1) superior academic ability and achievement; (2) exceptional promise; and (3) financial need to undertake graduate study leading to a doctoral degree or Master of Fine Arts (MFA). The Department of Education awards fellowships in selected fields of study of the arts, humanities and social sciences. Trinity Contact: Dr. Sheryl Tynes.

Marshall Fellowship.

Apply as a Senior. The goal of these fellowships is to enable "intellectually distinguished young Americans to study in the United Kingdom and thereby to gain an understanding and appreciation of the British way of life." Provides a tenure of two academic years to a British university specified in the award; each applicant names his university preference in entering the competition. The holder must pursue a course of study leading to a first or higher degree of the university in a field of his choice. Stipends vary according to program and locale, but probably average $11,000 per year. Applicants must be under 26 years of age and should present a minimum GPA of 3.7 for post-freshman courses. Deadline is October 1 each year. Trinity Contact: Dr. Sheryl Tynes.

Mellon Undergraduate Fellowships for Humanistic Studies.

Awarded to college Seniors and recent graduates. For students interested in preparation for careers in humanistic teaching and scholarship. Each fellowship will pay $13,250 plus tuition and fees to any graduate school in North America for one year. The award cannot be deferred. Nomination is not necessary. For questions about eligibility or procedures, call 1-800- 899-9963. The GRE must be taken by the mid-fall testing date. Trinity Contact: Dr. Victoria Aarons.

National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships.

Apply as a Senior. Awarded for study leading to masters or doctoral degrees in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and social sciences, and in the history and philosophy of science. The evaluation of applicants will be based on all available evidence of ability, including academic records, recommendations regarding each applicant's qualifications, and scores attained in the GRE. The GRE is designed to measure developed abilities as well as achievement in particular fields of scientific study--all applicants must take the GRE SUBJECT TEST in the field most closely related to their chosen area of graduate study. $27,500/year for up to 3 years. Deadline: Completed application due the first week in November. Trinity Contact: Dr. Fred Loxsom.

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship.

Deadline to apply: February of your Sophomore year. 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. Trinity Contact: Dr. Sheryl Tynes.

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.

 

Rhodes Scholarship for Graduate Study at Oxford.

Awarded to Seniors. Students interested in study at Oxford University may apply if they are between 18 and 24 years old, unmarried, and certain of completing the Bachelor's degree by May. Qualities sought include scholastic ability, leadership, and physical vigor as shown by fondness for sports. The official guidelines state, "Quality of both character and intellect is the most important requirement for a Rhodes Scholarship." The American Rhodes Scholar generally studies for two years, with "Senior Status," for a BA degree in the Final Honors Program. The scholarship covers all educational costs, plus travel expenses to and from Oxford, and an adequate maintenance allowance (approximately $11,000) per year. Deadline for completed application: mid-October. Trinity Contact: Dr. Linda Salvucci

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships.

Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies up to US$25,000 or its equivalent. Academic-Year Scholarships are the most common type of scholarship offered; nearly 1,000 were awarded for study in 2000-01.

Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either two or three years of degree-oriented study in another country. A flat grant of US$12,000 or its equivalent is provided per year to be applied toward the costs of a degree program. Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are offered mainly by Rotary districts in Japan and Korea; 150 were awarded for study in 2000-01.

Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country and provide funds to cover round-trip transportation, language training expenses, and homestay living arrangements up to US$12,000 and US$19,000, respectively. Applications are considered for candidates interested in studying Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Swedish. Trinity Contact: Nancy Ericksen.

Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Undergraduate Research

Grant amounts range from $100 to $1,000 (with an average award of $600.) Research awards are made to support scientific investigation in any field and may be applied to the following: 1) Purchase of specific equipment necessary to undertake the proposed research project; 2) Travel to and from a research site.
 

Each applicant MUST have two faculty references submit recommendation forms on their behalf. While membership in Sigma Xi is not a requirement for the program as a whole, the majority of the funds (75%) are designated for use by individuals whose primary advisors are Sigma Xi members or who are Sigma Xi student members themselves. International students and non-U.S. citizens are encouraged to apply. Deadlines for all application materials are March 15 and October 15 annually. See the online application. Trinity Contact: see your advisor.

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.

Richard Weaver Fellowship.

Apply by Feb. 15 of your Senior year. The Weaver Fellowship Program is maintained exclusively for those who will teach, for that profession presents the greatest opportunity to deal with the first concerns of civilization, and thus with its ultimate preservation. The teacher has the opportunity and responsibility to provide for the continuation of a society that is learned, humane, and free. The Weaver Fellowship Program assists future teachers who are motivated, as was Professor Weaver, by the need to integrate the idea of liberal education with their teaching efforts, and, in so doing, to restore to university studies their distinction and worth. Each Weaver Fellow receives a grant of $5,000 and payment of tuition at the school of his choice (either in the U.S. or abroad). The theme of the required essay is "Education and a Free Society." Interested students should send an email asking to subscribe to the free online journal The Intercollegiate Review. Trinity Contact: Paul Kelleher.