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Scholarships for Humanities
American Academy in Rome Prize - fellowships to emerging artists and scholars pursing arts and humanistic studies
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest - current undergraduates
APSANET Minority Undergraduate Fellowships - political science for Ph.D.; minority students
Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellows Program - graduating seniors; international relations
Jack Kent Cooke -graduate funding for students with financial need
Critical Languages Scholarship - offers funding for language study overseas
DAR National Society Scholarships - various disciplines including health sciences and social sciences
Environmental Protection Agency - undergraduate & graduate funding for students pursuing careers related to protecting environment; variety of awards available
Phillips Exeter Fellowships & Internships-award for student pursuing career in writing
Film & Fiction Scholarships-funding for students pursuing M.F.A.
Fulbright-study abroad for graduate study in over 140 countries
Fulbright mtvU Fellowship - study abroad for music
Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities - PhD in variety of disciplines
Gates Cambridge-1-4 years of graduate study at Cambridge
Golden Key Honour Society - all majors; must be member of Golden Key
Government Finance Officers Association - undergraduate and graduate students in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration
Harriet Hale Woolley - grant for students in visual fine arts and music for study in France
Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students - public service, undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups
HSF/McNamara Family Creative Arts Project – Hispanic students in arts and humanities
Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarships for Rising Juniors - scholarship for students interested in protecting the rights of American citizens
Institute for Humane Studies - up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study for students interested in a freer society
Institute for International Public Policy Undergraduate Fellowship (IIPP) - scholarship for minority college students, who are underrepresented in careers in international affairs
International Dissertation Research Fellowship - for Ph.D. students researching abroad
Javits-graduate funding for students in social sciences, humanities, and the arts
Karman - graduate funding in the humanities
Kinley Memorial Fellowship - funds one year of graduate school for students in the arts and architecture
Larson Performing Arts Foundation Grants - support for musical theatre composers, lyricists and book writers, as well as nonprofit theatre companies
MacDowell Colony Residencies - funding for artists from all disciplines
Madison-graduate funding for future or current teachers of American history
Marshall-2 years of graduate study at an institution in U.K.
Merage-award to pursue personal American Dream; immigrant students
Mitchell-1 year of graduate study in Ireland
NIAF - scholarships for Italian Americans and students studying Italian
NIH Scholarship for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds - funding to pursue educational and career opportunities in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research
National Poetry Series mtvU Prize - poetry published by HarperCollins
NSEP-study abroad for all students in a county outside of Western Europe with a vested interest in U.S. 's national security
Phi Kappa Phi -award toward graduate funding
Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship - career in Foreign Service
Rangel International Affairs Fellowship - graduate study in public policy; international affairs; economics; political science
Rhodes-2-3 years of graduate study at Oxford
Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship - award and mentoring program for students in childhood education, film/TV production or animation
Rotary-study abroad for junior and senior undergraduate students
Society for Technical Communication - scholarships for students pursuing careers in technical information
Soros-graduate funding for new Americans
Truman-graduate funding for students pursuing a career in public service
Udall-undergraduate funding for sophomores and juniors pursuing a career related to the environment or related to tribal public policy
USA Today-award for all levels of undergraduate students honoring ingenuity in field
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest - essay contest for juniors and seniors
American Academy in Rome Prize
The American Academy in Rome Prize awards fellowships to emerging artists and scholars pursing arts and humanistic studies. All applicants must be citizens of the United States. Application deadline is the beginning of November. To find out more information on the particular awards, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
The Ayn Rand Institute awards scholarships ranging from $50-$5000 for recipients of the Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest. Candidates must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student. Applicants should choose one of three topics to write on as identified on the website, and the essay should be 1000-1200 words in length. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Atlas Shrugged. The deadline is September 17th . For more information, visit the Ayn Rand Institute's website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
APSANET Minority Fellows Program
The APSANET Minority Fellows program is designed primarily for minority students applying to a doctoral program in political science. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and either African American, Latino/a, or Native American. Candidates must also demonstrate an interest in teaching and potential for research in political science, and have financial need. The deadline for APSANET is October 26th. For more information, visit the APSANET website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellows Program
Each year the Carnegie Endowment offers 8-10 one-year fellowships to graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year that have not yet started graduate studies. They are selected from a pool of nominees from close to 300 colleges, and the University of Houston is a participating member institution. Carnegie Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates. The Endowment's nomination deadline is January 15 of each year. For more information, contact the Carnegie Endowment's website and contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Jack Kent Cooke
The Jack Kent Cooke grants around 75 awards of up to $50,000 to outstanding graduating seniors and recent graduates to fund graduate school. The award covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, and various academic fees. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree by the start of their program, and have at least a 3.5 GPA. Candidates should also demonstrate strong leadership abilities and financial need.
The national deadline is March 14th and the campus deadline is in the middle of February for UH candidates. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult the website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Critical Languages Scholarship
Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers, the Critical Language Scholarships Program was launched in 2006. The scholarship offers intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of: Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu, Chinese, Korean, Persian, and Russian.
Scholarship recipients receive funding to participate in beginning, intermediate and advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners. Recipients are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers.
All applicants must be U.S. citizens, currently be enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level, or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program no more than 2 years prior to completing the application. Students in all disciplines including business, engineering, science, the social sciences and humanities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit the Critical Languages Scholarship website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
The Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Committee award a variety of scholarships to students in nursing, medicine, occupational/physical therapy; political science; history; economics; and Native Americans. All applicants must be citizens of the United States and attend an accredited college or university in the United States . Scholarships are renewable upon review. All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. To find out more information on the particular awards, visit the DAR website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Phillips Exeter Academy Fellowships & Internships
Phillips Exeter Academy invites college graduates to join its faculty as teaching interns for their Teaching Internship Program and for scholars to teach who might not consider teaching in a secondary school. The George Bennet Fellowship provides a one academic year stipend to a person pursuing a career as a writer. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities
The Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships provide up to $24,000 annually for three years of support to minorities planning to pursue doctoral degrees. The eligible fields of study include behavioral and social sciences, literature, history, philosophy, earth and life sciences, engineering, mathematics and computer science. 60 fellowships are awarded annually. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and either an Alaskan Native, an African American, Mexican American, Native American, Native Pacific Islander, or Puerto Rican. For more information, contact the Ford Foundation website and contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Film & Fiction Scholarships - Institute for Humane Studies
The Film and Fiction Scholarships awards students who are pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree in filmmaking, fiction writing, film directing, production, screenwriting, and prose fiction writing. This scholarship provides support to promising young filmmakers and writers who share an appreciation for the potential and promise of a free society. The application deadline is in January. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Fulbright
The Fulbright Program awards grants and teaching assistantships to students in over 140 countries for one year of study. Students may propose to apply directly to an institution, conduct an independent research project, engage in an intensive language study, or apply for a teaching assistantship. The Fulbright Program funds travel expenses, housing, insurance, and other expenses for the time spent abroad.
Candidates must be US citizens and have a bachelor's degree by the time they begin their project overseas. Applicants should also have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country in order to carry out the proposed study.
The national deadline is usually October 21st each year, but there may be a campus deadline in the beginning of October for UH candidates. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. Each candidate must be evaluated by a campus committee. For information, consult www.iie.org or contact the UH campus representative, David Bell, and/or the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Fulbright mtvU Fellowship
Fulbright-mtvU Fellowships, administered by the Institute of International Education, are for U.S. students to conduct research abroad for one year on study projects of their own design around an aspect of international musical culture. Up to four Fellowships per year are awarded to outstanding U.S. students. In addition to proposing projects on “the power of music” as a global force for mutual understanding, applicants must submit an outreach plan describing how they intend to share their activities with their peers during their Fulbright year. The application deadline is in the beginning of March. For more information, please visit the mtvU website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Gates Cambridge
The Gates Cambridge funds expenses for studying at Cambridge for 1-4 years. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, a commitment to public service, and should articulate a strong rationale for why studying at Cambridge is pertinent to their academic and career goals. Applicants are usually under 30 years of age, must be admitted to Cambridge, and should have attained their bachelor's degree before the beginning of their graduate program. There is no citizenship requirement for this award.
The national deadline is October 15th of each year, but there may be a campus deadline in May for UH students. For information, consult the website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Golden Key Honour Society
The Golden Key International Honour Society offers 17 different scholarships to its members. Application requirements and procedures will vary for each award. For more information, contact the Golden Key website or contact the UH chapter at http://www.uh.edu/gknhs.
Government Finance Officers Association
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) encourages the pursuit of careers in government finance and management. In the interest of assisting students in advancing in these areas, the GFOA offers student opportunities through internships and scholarships. The Government Finance Officers Association provides a variety of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. For more information contact the GFOA website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship
The Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship is a private grant awarded annually to four graduate and post-graduate American students in the visual fine arts and music. The Woolley Scholars are expected to participate actively and regularly in the cultural program of the Fondation des Etats-Unis in France by giving and attending concerts, art exhibitions, and various social events. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their Woolley website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. The fellowship seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community with outstanding research and writing skills and a background in social sciences or humanities. Application deadline varies per internship term. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/ McNamara Family Creative Arts Project Grant
In partnership with the McNamara Family Foundation, this program provides financial resources to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time in a creative arts related field (media, film, performing arts, communications, writing, and others) to assist them in beginning and completing an art project. Grants will range from $5,000 to $20,000. Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, have at least a 3.0 gpa, and apply for FAFSA. The deadline is in March. For more information, visit the HSF/McNamara website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarships for Rising Juniors
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offers this scholarship for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission of preventing terrorist attacks and protecting the rights of American citizens. Areas of study include: physical, biological, social and behavioral sciences including science policy, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. The award pays for tuition, fees, and a monthly stipend. The application deadline is in February. To find out more information on eligibility and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Institute for Humane Studies Fellowships
Each year the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) awards over $400,000 in scholarships to students from universities around the world. IHS also sponsors the attendance of hundreds of students at its summer seminars and provides various forms of career assistance. Through these and other programs, the IHS promotes the study of liberty across a broad range of disciplines; encouraging understanding, open inquiry, rigorous scholarship, and creative problem solving. Among other programs, the IHS offers up to $12,000 for undergraduate and graduate study in the U.S. or abroad for students interested in a freer society. The deadline is in January. For more information, consult the IHS website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Institute for International Public Policy Undergraduate Fellowship (IIPP)
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, IIPP seeks to enhance U.S. national security, global competitiveness and leadership by promoting excellence, international service and cultural competence among a more diverse cross-section of the American citizenry. The IIPP Fellowship was developed for minority college students, who are underrepresented in careers in international affairs. The application deadline is in March. To find out more information on the particular award and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF)
The International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) program supports distinguished graduate students in the humanities and social sciences conducting dissertation research outside the United States. Seventy-five fellowships are awarded each year. Applicants must complete all Ph.D. requirements except on-site research by the time the fellowship begins. To find out more information on the particular awards, visit the IDRF website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Javits
The Javits awards graduate funding to students in the social sciences, arts, and humanities. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional promise, and financial need. The fellowship covers tuition and an annual stipend between $11,000- $30,000.
Candidates must be graduating seniors or recent graduates who have not yet completed their first year of graduate study, and must plan on attaining a terminal degree in their discipline. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, permanent residents of the U.S. , or citizens of any one of the Freely Associated States. The deadline is October 15th. For more information consult http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Josephine De Kármán Fellowship Trust
The Josephine De Kármán Fellowship Trust was established in 1954 by the late Dr. Theodore von Kármán, in memory of his sister, Josephine, who passed away in 1951. A minimum of 10 fellowships, $8,000 for undergraduate students and $16,000 for graduate students, will be awarded for one academic year.
This scholarship is for graduating seniors and doctoral candidates demonstrating academic excellence and a clearly articulated plan for their academic future. Preference will be given to applicants in the humanities. The purpose of this fellowship program is to recognize and assist students whose scholastic achievements reflect Professor von Kármán's, a world- renowned aeronautics expert and teacher and first director of the Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, high standards. This award is open to foreign students currently studying in the U.S.
The deadline for the Josephine de Kármán Fellowship is at the end of January of each year. For more information, consult http://www.dekarman.org/ or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship
The Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship competition is open to graduates whose principle major has been in one of the following fields: architecture, art, dance, music, theatre, urban and regional planning. The Fellowships will be awarded to cover one academic year in America or abroad. The application deadline is early December. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Grants
Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Grants provide financial support and encouragement to a new generation of musical theatre composers, lyricists and book writers, as well as nonprofit theatre companies that develop and produce their work. Applicants are judged on artistic merit, financial need, and must not be currently enrolled in school. The application deadline is usually in September. To find out more information on the particular eligibility and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
MacDowell Colony Residencies
The MacDowell Colony nurtures the arts by offering creative individuals of the highest talent an inspiring environment in which they can produce enduring works of the imagination. Both artists with professional standing in their fields and emerging artists are eligible for residencies. MacDowell encourages artists from all backgrounds to apply. Disciplines include architecture, film/video arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre, and visual arts. Financial aid is available. Application deadlines vary depending on specific periods. To find out more information on the particular deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Madison
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 for the purpose of improving teaching about the United States Constitution in secondary schools. The Madison scholarship awards up to $24,000 for students interested in attaining a Master's degree relating to studying the Constitution.
Regarding eligibility, applicants must be US citizens or nationals, be or plan to become a teacher of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level, and have attained a bachelor's degree by the start of the graduate program. Please be aware that Madison scholars must teach at least one year of social studies or a related course in grades 7-12 after earning their Master's degree. The deadline is March 1st of each year.
For more information consult http://www.jamesmadison.com/ or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Marshall
The Marshall Scholarships were established in 1953 by the British government to express gratitude for the European Recovery Program, instituted by General George C. Marshall. At least 40 scholarships are offered each year for two years of study at any university in the United Kingdom, which includes Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales . The Marshall covers tuition, cost of living expenses, travel expenses, and other academic fees.
Candidates should have at least a 3.7 GPA, demonstrate strong leadership abilities and a commitment to public service, and have a clear rationale for studying in the United Kingdom. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree before beginning the program in the U.K.
The national deadline is in the beginning of October of each year, but there may be a campus deadline in May for UH candidates. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult www.marshallscholarship.org or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Merage
21 institutions nationwide are invited to nominate applicants for the Merage Foundation Fellows Program, and the University of Houston is among these institutions. The Merage funds $20,000 over two years for immigrant students to pursue their American Dream through academic programs, research projects, internships, and through other means of professional development.
In addition to being an immigrant to the U.S. , candidates must also be graduating seniors, demonstrate academic excellence, convey a passion for contributing to America , and show evidence of sound leadership capabilities and consistent ethical behavior. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
The UH campus deadline is November 19th and the national deadline is December 14th. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult www.meragefoundations.com or contact the UH faculty representative, David Bell, and/or the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Mitchell
The George J. Mitchell scholarship is for students interested in pursuing a one-year graduate program at an institution in Ireland. The scholarship is named to honor the former U.S. Senator's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process. The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition, housing, a $12,000 living expenses stipend, and an international travel allowance to recipients. 12 scholarships are awarded each year.
Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 30, and must exhibit superior academic achievement, leadership abilities and a commitment to public service.
The deadline is usually October 10th of each year. For more information, consult http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
NIAF Scholarships
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) offers several scholarships for Italian Americans or students studying Italian language and studies. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Scholarship awards range from $2,500-$10,000. The application deadline is in March. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers an undergraduate scholarship to help students from disadvantages backgrounds pursue educational and career opportunities in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research. The application deadline is end of March. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
National Poetry Series mtvU Prize
The National Poetry Series and mtvU are teaming up to offer one talented student the chance to have his or her book of poems published by HarperCollins. The winning poet will be the recipient of The National Poetry Series mtvU Prize and will also have the opportunity to interview the competition's judge, celebrated poet Yusef Komunyakaa, on mtvU. The entry period is January 1st through February 15th, and the competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students. For more information, please visit the mtvU website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
NSEP
The National Security Educational Program David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship awards up to $20,000 to undergraduates studying in countries that are critical to the national interest of the United States. The program funds programs outside of Western Europe in non-English speaking countries. Visit the NSEP website for a listing of the preferred countries for the scholarship.
Created in 1991, the NSEP was designed to provide American undergraduates with the resources they need to acquire skills and experiences in areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation. Scholars are required to "pay back" their scholarship to the NSEP, which entails seeking paid positions through the federal government. Candidates should communicate a strong rationale of why they have chosen the particular country, and how this relates to the vested interest in national security for the US . Applicants can be freshmen-seniors as long as they will not graduate while studying overseas. There is no grade point average requirement for this award. Applicants must be US citizens.
The national deadline is February 12th, but there is a campus deadline in January for all UH students. Applicants may not apply directly for this award. Institutional nomination is required. For more information, consult www.iie.org or contact the UH faculty representative, Parul Fernandes, and/or the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Kappa Phi awards $2000-$5000 scholarships each year to graduating seniors for funding toward graduate school. Applicants must be active members in the Phi Kappa Phi chapter at their university, and must first be nominated by their institution to qualify for the national competition. The deadline is February 1 of each year. Contact your local chapter for details about this award or visit the Phi Kappa Phi website at www.phikappaphi.org/index.shtml.
Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
The Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. Candidates should be majoring in international affairs, political and economic analysis, management, administration, and science policy and have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. The fellowship funds expenses for the junior and senior year of college and the first year of graduate study. The Fellow must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international studies at one of the graduate schools identified by Woodrow Wilson. Recipients are also obligated to work at least 4 and one half years as a Foreign Service Officer upon completion of graduate degree.
Applicants should be U.S. citizens and sophomores when applying. College graduates are eligible to apply for the Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit the Pickering website and contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding young people who have an interest in pursuing a career in the Foreign Service of the U. S. Department of State. The Rangel award consists of ten fellowships of up to $27,000 annually towards tuition, room, board, books and mandatory fees for completion of a two-year master's degree. Graduating seniors and recent graduates that are U.S. citizens with strong academic records are encouraged to apply. Consideration will be given to qualified applicants who, in addition to outstanding leadership skills and academic achievement, demonstrate financial need. At the conclusion of two years of study, the Rangel Fellow is expected to obtain a degree in international affairs or a related subject (such as public administration, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, political science, communications) at a graduate or professional school approved by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center. Fellows participate in two summer internship programs. The deadline is usually around January 25th of each year. For more information, contact the Rangel website and the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Rhodes
The Rhodes awards 32 scholarships each year to American students for study at Oxford for 2-3 years. The Rhodes covers tuition and all other educational costs for the scholars' tenure at Oxford . Applicants must be full-time graduating seniors that have at least a 3.7 GPA, demonstrate leadership abilities, possess a strong sense of social purpose, and are committed to athletics (or at least energetic). Candidates should be unmarried, under the age of 24, and have attained a bachelor's degree before beginning their first term at Oxford. The Rhodes is one of the most prestigious scholarships, and therefore one of the most competitive awards available.
The national deadline is in the beginning of October each year, but there is a campus deadline in May for UH candidates. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult www.rhodesscholar.org or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship
The Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship is intended to support and encourage an aspiring upper division undergraduate or graduate student to pursue a career in children’s media that furthers the values and principles of Fred Rogers’ work. In addition to the monetary award, the recipient will work with a “mentor” from the Children’s Programming Peer Group. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment, either through coursework or experience, to any combination of at least two of the following fields: early childhood education, child development/child psychology, film/television production, music, or animation. Applications are due at the beginning of February. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit the Emmys website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Rotary - 2007-08 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
This program provides Academic-Year, Multi-Year, and Cultural scholarships to study abroad. Recipients are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill to the people of their host country through appearances before Rotary clubs and districts, civic organizations and other forums. After study is completed, scholars share their experiences with the people of their home countries and with the local Rotarians who sponsored their scholarships. For more information, visit www.rotary.org, or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Society for Technical Communication
The Society for Technical Communication is a professional organization for people developing technical information through such occupations as technical writing, editing, graphical design, interface design, and Web design. These scholarships are designed to assist students pursuing a degree in one of these areas. The application deadline is in February. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Soros
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship is a competitive scholarship intended for new Americans. The Soros foundation defines new American as an individual who is a resident alien, has been naturalized as a US citizen, or is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. Applicants must also be graduating seniors or have recently attained a bachelor's degree and should be under the age of 30.
The Soros awards $20,000 and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of a U.S. graduate program. Candidates should demonstrate creativity, originality, and initiative; a commitment to and capacity for accomplishment; and a commitment to the values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
The national deadline is November 1 each year. For more information, consult http://www.pdsoros.org/ or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Truman
The Truman grants 70-75 awards of up to $30,000 to full-time juniors interested in pursuing graduate degrees and careers in public service. The Truman defines a career in public service as positions within the government, education, the nonprofit sector, or the public interest/advocacy sector. Truman scholars are required to work in the public service sector for 3-5 years once they have attained their graduate degree.
Applicants must be US citizens and full-time junior level students. Candidates may be considered seniors according to their number of hours, but must have at least one more year remaining of their undergraduate career before pursuing a graduate degree. Applicants should also want to be a "change-agent" seeking to improve the world around them, and should be demonstrated engaged citizens.
The national deadline is February 5th, but there is a campus deadline in late November or early December for UH students. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult http://www.truman.gov/ or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
Udall
The Udall awards 80 scholarships of up to $5000 to full-time sophomore and junior level students that demonstrate a commitment to a career related to the environment. Candidates that display a commitment to careers related to tribal public policy or health care, and are Native American or Alaska Native are also eligible. The foundation also awards 50 honorable mention awards of $350. Applicants must be US citizens, residents or nationals, and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
The national deadline is March 4th, but there may be a campus deadline in February for UH candidates. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult http://www.udall.gov/ or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.
USA Today
Each year USA TODAY honors 20 undergraduate students by naming them members of the All-USA College Academic Team. First team recipients have their photos and bios published in the paper, and receive a $2500 cash reward. Members of the second and third team receive certificates and their names are announced in the newspaper.
Applicants must be full-time students who display academic excellence, strong leadership abilities, and who are involved in activities on and off campus. Candidates should also be innovators within their field, and be able to articulate their contribution to their campus in an essay. The deadline is in late November each year. The team is named in February. For more information, visit the USA Today website and contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest is an annual competition designed to challenge students to "analyze ethical issues confronting them in today's complex world."
Full-time undergraduate juniors and seniors are eligible for the contest. The deadline is December 8, 2006. Visit the website for more information and for a listing of this year's suggested topics contact the Wiesel website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
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