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Scholarships for Public Service
American Association of University Women - grants for activities that promote education and equity for women and girls
American Bar Association - listing of scholarships for students planning on attending or currently attending law school
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
Coro Fellows Program - 9 month post graduate public service training program
Critical Languages Scholarship - offers funding for language study overseas
Echoing Green Fellowship Program – funds two year start-up public service program
Environmental Protection Agency - undergraduate & graduate funding for students pursuing careers related to protecting environment; variety of awards available
Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities - PhD in variety of disciplines
Fulbright-study abroad for graduate study in over 140 countries
Gates Cambridge-1-4 years of graduate study at Cambridge
Government Finance Officers Association - undergraduate and graduate students in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration
Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students - public service, undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups
Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarships for Rising Juniors - scholarship for students interested in protecting the rights of American citizens
Humanity in Action Fellowship (HIA) American Core Program - all majors; interested in human rights
Huntington Public Service Award – one year public service activity anywhere internationally
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
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
NSEP-study abroad for all students in a county outside of Western Europe with a vested interest in U.S. 's national security
Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship - career in Foreign Service
PPIA - public service; ethnic based award
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund - award for campus activists with financial need
Rangel International Affairs Fellowship - graduate study in public policy; international affairs; economics; political science
Rhodes-2-3 years of graduate study at Oxford
Rotary-study abroad for junior and senior undergraduate students
Soros-graduate funding for new Americans
Truman-graduate funding for students pursuing a career in public service
USA Today-award for all levels of undergraduate students honoring ingenuity in field
Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose - funding for pursuit of a goal that will strengthen civil society
Yale's listing of awards for public service - public service fellowship links; most are non-academic
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) provides one-year grants that provide seed money for new projects, and two-year grants that provide start-up funds for longer-term programs that address the particular needs of the community and develop girls' sense of efficacy through leadership or advocacy opportunities. Topic areas are unrestricted, but should include a clearly defined activity that promotes education and equity for women and girls. Grants range from $2000-$10,000 depending on the nature of the project. Applicants must be women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Grant projects must have direct public impact, be nonpartisan, and take place within the United States or its territories. The annual deadline is in January. For more information, please contact the AAUW 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 www.jackkentcookefoundation.org or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs
The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a nine-month, full-time, post-graduate experiential leadership-training program, which introduces 68 diverse, intelligent and driven young public servants to all aspects of the public affairs arena. The Fellows Program in Public Affairs is conducted in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and St. Louis.
All candidates must have a bachelor's degree by the start of the program, and be committed to excellence in public affairs. The deadline is in the beginning of January of each year. For more information contact the Coro Fellows Program 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.
Echoing Green Fellowship Program
Echoing Green awards two-year individual fellowships of $30,000 each year, and two-year partnership fellowships of $45,000 each year to applicants with innovative problem-solving strategies toward tackling what may seem to be insurmountable challenges. The Echoing Green fellowships offer individuals the opportunity to develop and explore and their ideas and methods.
Echoing Green works with the fellows from the outset in developing their programs, determining projected outcomes and implementing measurement tools. All projects must be in the beginning stages at the start of the fellowship program, and all participants must agree to work full-time on the project’s development. Echoing Green is committed to tackling the difficult question "how are we making a difference" and insuring accountability at all levels, including accountability to the communities that the fellows serve. There is no citizenship for this award, but recipients must be authorized to work in the U.S. if their project is based in the U.S. The application deadline is around December 3rd of each year. For more information on the program and to apply online, visit the Echoing Green website at www.echoinggreen.org.
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.
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 October 19th, but there is 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Humanity in Action Fellowship (HIA) American Core Program
The Human in Action foundation offers core programs internationally to students from the U.S, Denmark, Germany, and The Netherlands who are activists on campus, and interested in learning about and discussing issues related to human rights and protecting vulnerable minorities. This intensive series is designed to promote and facilitate an ongoing trans-Atlantic dialogue about the challenges of diversity within democratic societies. The five-week U.S. core program takes place in New York City and typically is administered from the beginning of July through the beginning of August. Internship positions are available to those who have participated in the HIA. For more information visit the HIA website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides an annual stipend of $10,000 for one graduating college senior to pursue a particular public service activity anywhere in the world for up to one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career.
Applicants must be graduating senior students to apply, and there is no citizenship requirement for this award. Candidates must develop a proposal for a public service venture in this country or abroad. The proposal may encompass any activity that furthers the public good. The deadline for the award is in the middle of February of each year. Visit the website for more information and to apply online, www.nationalgridus.com.
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.
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.
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 12, 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.
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 four 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.
Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program - Educational Fellowships for People of Color in Public Service
The PPIA Fellowship Program prepares juniors (rising seniors) from underrepresented groups for graduate studies in public and/or international affairs and grooms them for professional roles in public service. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and must be juniors at the start of the program. Applicants may be from any discipline, but must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a professional career associated with public service such as government, nonprofits, humanitarian and international organizations and other related programs.
There are many programs associated with PPIA, for juniors, seniors, and graduate students. The deadline is November 1st. For more information visit the PPIA website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund grants 25-30 awards of up to $8000 annually to student activists on campus. Since 1961, the Davis-Putter Fund has provided need-based grants to undergraduate and graduate students involved in building progressive movements for social and economic justice and peace.
There is no citizenship requirement for this award, but applicants must live in the United States while pursuing their degree.
The deadline for the Davis-Putter is April 1st. Grants are for one-year duration, but past recipients may reapply to the scholarship program. For more information on the award and the application process, please visit the Davis-Putter website at www.davisputter.org.
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 February 10th 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.
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.
William E. Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose
The Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) established the William E. Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose program to recognize graduating college seniors who are pursuing lives dedicated to honor, generosity, service and respect, and to honor Simon’s lifetime of active public service. The John Templeton foundation awards three Fellowships for Noble Purpose: the top award is for $40,000, and the two additional fellowships are for $5,000 each.
Applicants must be graduating seniors who have demonstrated passion, dedication, a high capacity for self-direction, and originality in pursuit of a goal that will strengthen civil society. In addition to the candidates’ mature conception of and passion for what they hope to accomplish, nominees for the prize will be evaluated on the basis of their academic record and extracurricular activities.
The deadline is February 15th of each year. For more information on this fellowship and other fellowships offered by ISI, visit www.isi.org/programs/fellowships.
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 may be 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.
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.
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