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Department of Homeland Security Scholarship for Rising Juniors (DHS)
The Department of Homeland Security created the DHS Scholarships for Rising Juniors for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that are applicable to the DHS mission. The areas of study include the following: physics, biology, social science, behavioral science, science policy, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. Scholars will be required to participate in off-campus internships.
Amount of Fellowship: The DHS Scholarship covers tuition and fees and provides a stipend of $1,000 per month (eventually to increase to $500 per week).
Are you eligible?
- Are you a full-time student?
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Are you a sophomore (i.e., Rising Junior) at time of application?
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Do you have a GPA of 3.3 or higher?
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Are you a U.S. citizen?
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Are you either a civilian or a non-active duty military personnel
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Are you majoring in physics, biology, social science, behavioral science, science policy, engineering, mathematics, or computer science?
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Are you interested in a career aligned with the mission of the Department of Homeland Security?
What is the deadline?
January 19
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program
The U.S. Congress, in 1986, established the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program to honor 30-year veteran of the Senate, Barry M. Goldwater. The scholarship provides awards to college students who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in science, mathematics, or engineering (students planning to enter medical school must commit to careers in research, not private practice). Each year, 300 Goldwater Scholars are selected nationwide and receive awards that cover tuition and fees for the remainder of their undergraduate education. In awarding scholarships, the Foundation considers field of study, career objectives, and the extent to which an individual demonstrates the commitment and potential to make a significant contribution to his or her intended field.
Duration of Fellowship: one to two years
Amount of Fellowship: The scholarship covers tuition, fees, books, and room and board to a maximum of $7,500 annually. This amount is not to be duplicated by concurrent awards. The scholarship award is not transferable, even if not completely used during one academic year. Juniors are eligible for up to two years and seniors for one year.
Are you eligible?
- Do you have either full-time sophomore or junior standing?
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Do you have a high GPA (3.8 or above)?
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Are you in the upper quarter of your class?
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Are you pursuing a degree in science, mathematics, or engineering?
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Have you been engaged in research as an undergraduate?
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Are you planning to obtain a graduate degree after college?
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Are you a U.S. citizen, resident alien, or U.S. national?
What is the deadline?
January 10
The United States Government established the NSEP in 1991 to educate American undergraduates in countries that are critical to national security. The NSEP pays for undergraduates to study the language and culture of the host nation in a study abroad program. Students may NOT seek the NSEP for Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada. The mission of the NSEP is to educate students in non-traditional languages, to immerse them fully in foreign cultures, to acquaint them with global issues, to introduce those students interested in future government work to foreign experts, and to educate and inspire young people who can later teach others what they have learned through the NSEP program.
Duration of Fellowship: summer (freshmen and sophomores only), semester, or year long
Amount of Fellowship: The amount of the award varies but is capped at $10,000 per semester or $20,000 for two terms.
Special Conditions: After completing the NSEP program, students must fulfill a service requirement in the form of an internship or job within the U.S. Government. If, after a “good-faith effort,” the student has not found such an internship orjob, the service can be completed through work in higher education. NSEP routinely helps scholars find work that is appropriate to their background and interests.
Are you eligible?
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Are you a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior? (Seniors must postpone graduation until after completing the NSEP program.)
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Do you have a solid GPA for this solely merit-based scholarship?
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Do you have an interest and proven abilities in language study?
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Are you interested in government work?
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If you wish to go to a Spanish or French speaking country, do you have advanced knowledge of that language?
What is the deadline?
January 12
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
Morris King Udall honorably served the United States Government in the House of Representatives for thirty years. In light of this record of service, the U.S Congress created the Morris K. Udall Foundation in 1992. Consistent with the values of Morris K. Udall, theFoundation is dedicated to preserving and protecting our national heritage through environmental studies, working on Native American health and tribal policies, and creating effective public policy conflict resolutions. Therefore, the scholarship financially supports students interested in careers in these areas. (If awarded, the scholar must attend a summer orientation program.)
Duration of Fellowship: one year (may be extended for second year)
Amount of Fellowship: The Scholarship provides a $7,500 stipend towards tuition, fees, room and board, and books. In addition, the scholar will receive up to $500 for travel expenses to and from the summer orientation program.
Are you eligible?
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Are you a U.S. citizen, national, or resident alien?
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Are you a sophomore or junior at the time of your application?
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Have you demonstrated interest in environmental policy?
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Are you of Native American descent (including Alaskan Native) and interested in a health care or tribal policy career?
What is the deadline?
February 3
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