Description of National/International Fellowships and Scholarships
Major National/International Scholarships Search
Major Fellowships Quick Reference Sheet
Other Funding Opportunities for Individuals Search (compiled by the MSU Library)
Click for Major Graduate Scholarships for study in UK
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For Graduate Study in the United Kingdom
Application materials For ALL UK Scholarships:
Churchill Foundation Scholarship*
For study of engineering, mathematics, or science at Cambridge University, U.K.
MSU Deadline: August 1, 2008
For up to three years post-graduate study at Cambridge University, UK in any field.
MSU Deadline: August 1, 2008
University of Cambridge Deadline: October 14, 2008(Click here for the Univeristy of Cambridge application)
For two years of post-graduate study at any university in the U.K. in any field.
MSU Deadline: August 1, 2008
For one year of study at any university on the island of Ireland in any field.
MSU Deadline: August 1, 2008
For two years of study at Oxford University, UK in any field.
MSU Deadline: August 1, 2008
For Undergraduate Study
Application materials For ALL Undergraduate Scholarships:
For up to two years of support for undergraduates studying mathematics, computer science, or engineering. Students apply as either 2nd or 3rd year students.
MSU Deadline: November 14, 2008
For up to three years study leading to a career in government or other public service. Students may apply in their 3rd year.
MSU Deadline: November 14, 2008
For students with career plans related to environmental public policy or Native American and Alaska Native undergraduates interested in health care and tribal policy. Students may apply as either 2nd or 3rd year students.
MSU Deadline: December 12, 2008
Department of Homeland Security Scholarship
For students in mathematics, computer science or engineering. Students apply as 2nd year students.
Final Submission Deadline: January 19, 2009
For students studying oceanic, environmental, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, geography, physical science, and teacher education in these fields. Students may apply as 2nd year students.
Final Submission Deadline: February 7, 2009
Information for Hollings Applicants
Other Major Scholarship Competitions
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
For three years of study in areas of study supported by NSF leading to a Ph.D. Apply as a senior and/or 1st year graduate student.
Final Submission Deadline: Early November, 2008
Department of Energy Graduate Fellowship
For study of energy science, physics, nuclear engineering. Apply as a senior and/or 1st year graduate student.
Final Submission Deadline: January 9, 2008
Information for DoE Applicants (coming soon)
Department of Homeland Security Fellowships
For students in mathematics, computer science or engineering. Apply as a senior and/or 1st year graduate student.
Final Submission Deadline: January 21, 2008
Ford Foundation International Fellowships
For study in doctoral programs leading to careers in teaching and research of sciences, humanities, engineering, and mathematics. Apply as a senior and/or 1st year graduate student.
Final Submission Deadline: October 31, 2008
Fulbright Graduate Student Program*
For one year of overseas study either working on a proposed project or teaching English. Apply as a senior and/or 1st year graduate student.
MSU Deadline: September 25, 2008
Dr. D’Itri’s Fulbright information pages
For post-graduate study in any field. Apply as a senior and/or 1st year graduate student.MSU Deadline: February 6, 2009
Information for JKC Applicants (coming soon)
Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship Award
For up to five years of study at a participating university in the applied sciences leading to a Ph.D. Apply as a senior and/or 1st year graduate student.
Final Submission Deadline: October 31, 2008
For up to four years of study to an M.F.A. or a Ph. D. in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Apply as a senior and/or 1st year graduate student.
Final Submission Deadline: October 3, 2008
For two years of study leading to an M.A. and a secondary school teaching career in American history and government. Apply as a senior and/or 1st year teacher.
Final Submission Deadline: March 1, 2009
Information for Madison Applicants (coming soon)
NSEP David L. Boren Graduate Fellowship *
For study of languages, cultures and regions critical to U.S. security. Recipients must seek employment with a government agency at the end of the fellowship period. Apply as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior.
MSU Deadline: January 9, 2009
MSU ApplicationInformation for NSEP/Boren Applicants (coming soon)
National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowships (NDSEG)
For three years of study toward a Ph.D. in mathematics, science or engineering. Apply as a senior and/or 1st year graduate student.
Final Submission Deadline: January 8, 2009
Rotary International Centers for Peace and Conflict Resolution
For two years of study in peace studies, international relations, conflict resolution at one of six Rotary Peace Centers throughout the world. Apply as a senior, 1st or 2nd year graduate student, or during the 1st or 2nd year of professional work.
Final Submission Deadline: March, 2008
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship
For up to two years of study in any foreign country with a Rotary Club. Apply as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior.
Final Submission Deadline: March, 2008
For students pursuing an advances degree and career in engineering, physical sciences, biosciences, mathematics, geosciences, cognitive/nueral/behavioral sciences, or information sciences. Covers undergraduate or graduate educational expenses and stipend. Apply as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior.
Final Submission Deadline: January 19, 2009
For students who are immigrants or children of immigrants to the United States for study in any field. Apply as seniors.
Final Submission Deadline: November 1, 2008
Honors full-time undergraduates who not only excel in scholarship but also extend their intellectual abilities beyond the classroom to benefit society.
Final Submission Deadline: November 30, 2008
Information for USAToday Applicants (coming soon)
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* These scholarships and fellowship applications require an MSU endorsement. Contact Jenni Marsh, Coordinator of National/International Fellowships and Scholarships for more details.
