Academic Grants

Special Advisors for Fellowship Opportunities For Students

There are a number of national fellowship competitions for undergraduate and graduate students. Fellowship advisors are available to meet with interested students, assess the student's appropriateness for a given fellowship competition, and advise the student on the preparation of application materials.

Title Description Contact
Fulbright Scholar Program Enables students to study or conduct research abroad.

Dr. Paul Harris, History, MacLean 304, 477-4045

Dean Kathleen Enz-Finken, Art and Humanities, Bridges 250, 477-5830

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Enables undergraduate students who have limited financial means to pursue opportunities for semester or academic-year long study abroad. Ms. Jill Holsen, International Programs, Flora Frick 151, 477-2956
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships  Support junior and senior-level scholars, intending graduate work in math or science. Dean Ron Jeppson, Social and Natural Sciences, Bridges 160, 477-5892
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Program  Awards fellowships to future and current secondary school teachers of American history, American government, and social studies seeking master's degrees in education. Dr. Paul Kramer, Political Science, MacLean 354, 477-4022
National Security Education Program A scholarship for students to study in non-Western European countries, with full support.Must study languages and service component upon return. Ms. Jill Holsen, International Programs, Flora Frick 151, 477-2956
Penny Foundation Encourages students to seek internships in community or public service that would otherwise not offer pay. Dr. Sue Humphers-Ginther, Sociology, Lommen 102B, 477-2042
Phi Kappa Phi National Graduate Fellowship Program Grants academic awards for graduate school.

Dr. Paul Harris, History, MacLean 304, 477-4045

Dr. Terry Shoptaugh, Library 409A, 477-2343

Rhodes Scholarships Allow students to travel to and study at Oxford University for a period of two years. Ms. Jill Holsen, International Programs, Flora Frick 151, 477-2956
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships Provides undergraduate/graduate full scholarships for degree study abroad.For any degree area; available for one or several years.

Dr. George Davis, Science Center, Centennial House 201, 477-2904

Dr. Vern Dobis, Economics, MacLean 383, 477-4029

Dr. Andrew Conteh, Political Science, MacLean 320, 477-4009

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation  Provides grants to juniors who are preparing for careers in public service.Grants support senior year plus graduate study. Dr. Philip Baumann, Political Science, MacLean 346, 477-2943
Morris K. Udall Foundation  Awards generous scholarships for undergraduate study to students intending to pursue careers related to environmental public policy and to Native American and Alaska Native students who intend to pursue careers in health care and tribal public policy. Dr. Donna Stockrahm, Biosciences, King 202, 477-2576
Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Fellowships support projects designed to advance the cause of human rights and world peace. Dr. SuEllen Shaw, English/Write Site, Weld 229, 477-4682

Dr. Terry Shoptaugh, Library 409A, 477-2343

Jack Kent Cook Foundation Undergraduate scholarship program. Dean Kathleen Enz-Finken, Art and Humanities, Bridges 250, 477-5830
David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships Complement a degree program to add an international dimension such as language, area studies, or study abroad Ms. Jill Holsen, International Programs, Flora Frick 151, 477-2956