Merit Awards M30

National Scholarship Directory

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  • Office of Merit Awards
    202-885-1854
    meritawards@american.edu
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  • A

    • Tags: Activism, AU Office Sponsorship, Graduate Students, Grants, Human Rights, International, Multicultural Students, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Race Relations, School of International Service, Social Justice

      The Abdul Aziz Said Scholarship is for American University graduate students in the School of International Service. $1000 is awarded annually to an International Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) student who demonstrates a strong commitment to global peace, intercultural understanding, promotion of human rights and dignity, and international peace and conflict resolution. Eligible students will have demonstrated activities that promote the above mentioned principles and other aspects of peace, past and present, through service within and outside the American University community. Eligible candidates must be second-year graduate IPCR students who demonstrate financial need. Students must be from a historically underrepresented or marginalized group and demonstrate high academic achievements (minimum 3.5 GPA). The scholarship deadline is in early April. Please submit a resume, one-page statement, and a letter of recommendation from an IPCR faculty member. Statements and recommendations can be directly e-mailed to peace@american.edu. For more information, please contact the IPCR program coordinator at 202-885-1622.

    • Tags: Astronomy and Space Exploration, Biology, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Students, Grants, Health Care, Humanities, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Research, Science

      The purpose of the Alan T. Waterman Award is to recognize outstanding young researchers in any field of science or engineering supported by the Foundation. In addition to a medal, the awardee receives a $500,000 grant over a 3-year period for continued research or advanced study in the mathematical, physical, medical, biological, engineering, social, or other sciences at the institution of the recipient's choice. This scholarship requires a nomination from references outside of the home institution. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be 35 years of age or younger, or not more than seven years beyond receipt of the PhD by December 31 of the year in which they are nominated. Candidates should have demonstrated exceptional individual achievements in scientific or engineering research of sufficient quality to place them at the forefront of their peers. For more information, please visit the scholarship website or contact the Office of Integrative Activities at the National Science Foundation by phone at 703-292-8040 or by e-mail at info@nsf.gov.

    • Tags: Alumni, Arts Management, Arts, Fine, Arts, Performing, College of Arts and Sciences, Fellowship, Graduate Students, Grants, International Students, Internship, Multicultural Students

      Allen Lee Hughes Fellowships are in the areas of arts administration, artistic and community engagement, technical production, playwriting, casting, directing, and related fields. Recipients are placed in apprentice/mentor relationships with Arena Stage staff. There is a modest stipend. This program requires a full-time commitment for one season of 40-44 weeks. It is open to citizens of all nations, provided they have the proper visa. Candidates must be highly motivated individuals who possess at least an undergraduate degree and have arts-related experience and training. Most importantly, fellows should have a passion for the exploration of the human condition through dramatic forms. The application deadline is in early April. For more information, please contact the Interns Program Coordinator at the Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship Program by phone at 202-554-9066 or by e-mail at fellows@arenastage.org.

  • B

    • Tags: Africa, Asia, College of Arts and Sciences, Europe, Grants, International, Internship, Kogod School of Business, Language and Foreign Studies, Middle East, National Security, Office of Merit Awards, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, Study Abroad, Undergraduate Students

      The Boren Undergraduate Scholarship is a unique opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to study abroad. Created in 1991, Boren scholarships fund American students in the study of world regions critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Boren scholarships are merit based. Award amounts are based on the study abroad costs and financial aid information provided by the applicant. The maximum award is $8,000 for a summer, $10,000 for a semester, or $20,000 for a full academic year. This award is only open to U.S. citizens. Freshmen and sophomores who are awarded the scholarship are eligible to re-apply later in their undergraduate careers. All scholarship recipients are required to work for one year in a national security-related position with the federal government within five years (which may be done as summer employment or during the semester). The campus deadline for this scholarship is in late January. Please contact the Office of Merit Awards at 202-885-1854 to schedule an appointment with a Merit Awards advisor and for details about on-campus information sessions. Also, e-mail meritawards@american.edu to be added to the Boren Undergraduate Scholarship Blackboard site.

  • C

    • Tags: Alumni, Fellowship, Foreign Policy, Government, Internship, Language and Foreign Studies, Office of Merit Awards, Politics, Research, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, Undergraduate Students

      The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a private, nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. The Endowment is dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States. Every year, eight to ten one-year fellowships are offered to uniquely qualified candidates. Carnegie Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates. Fellows receive $2,500 a month and a full benefits package. Eligible candidates must be graduating seniors or have graduated in the past academic year. Individuals who have started graduate studies are not eligible. Applicants must also be eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship. This fellowship requires a nomination from American University and has a campus deadline of mid-October. Please contact the Office of Merit Awards at 202-885-1854 for more information and to schedule an appointment with a Merit Awards advisor.

      • Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Congressional Fel...

    • Tags: Career Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Fellowship, Government, Graduate Students, Grants, Internship, Kogod School of Business, Multicultural Students, Public Administration & Policy, School of Communication, School of Public Affairs, Social Justice, Washington College of Law

      During this yearlong fellowship, Congressional Black Caucus Fellows work 40 hours per week on a range of staff assignments, including legislative analysis, responding to constituent mail, drafting legislation, and coordinating logistics and public testimony for congressional hearings. Fellows also have educational enrichment opportunities through seminars on policy and politics. These seminars explore hot-button policy issues, the politics of policymaking and policy implementation, and evaluation of policy already implemented. Fellows are also exposed to the history and work of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and are prepared to analyze the impact of policies on African Americans and other minority groups. Office assignments as full-time legislative aides run from September through August. All Fellows must be able to participate for the full term of the program. If selected, applicants are expected to complete all professional qualifying exams (e.g. bar exams, medical boards, dissertation defenses, and comprehensive exams) before the fellowship or defer until the end of the fellowship. Participants in the Congressional Fellows Program must reside in or relocate to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The compensation for the fellowship term is $40,000, with benefits. Fellows are responsible for their own travel, housing, and other associated expenses. The application deadline is in mid-April. For more information, please see the fellowship website or e-mail the Congressional Black Caucus at info@cbcfinc.org.

    • Tags: Anthropology, Career Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Fellowship, Government, Grants, Internship, Law, Kogod School of Business, Multicultural Students, Politics, School of Communication, School of Public Affairs, Social Justice, Sociology, Undergraduate Students

      The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Congressional Internship Program is an intense nine-week program that gives college undergraduate students the opportunity to learn about the legislative and policy-making process by working in a Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) member’s office. Interns attend lectures and forums led by CBC members, participate in leadership development activities, and meet some of the most influential people on Capitol Hill. Housing at a local college/university residence hall is provided. Interns receive a stipend to cover personal and program-related expenses such as meals and transportation. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens or be permitted to work in the U.S., and must be currently or recently enrolled in college full-time when applying for the internship program. Preference is given to students who have completed at least two semesters of undergraduate coursework. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in public service and the legislative process. The application deadline is in mid-February. For more information, please contact the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. at internships@cbcfinc.org and title your e-mail subject line: “CBCF Congressional Internship Program.”

    • Tags: Business, Career Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Students, Grants, Humanities, International, Kogod School of Business, Language and Foreign Studies, Office of Merit Awards, School of Communication, School of Public Affairs, Science, Social Sciences, Study Abroad, Undergraduate Students, Washington College of Law

      The U.S. Department of State's Critical Language Scholarships provide funding for intensive overseas study of "critical need" languages, including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu. Critical Language Scholarships will provide funding for students to participate in beginning, intermediate and/or advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners. All program costs are covered for participants; costs include travel between the student's home city and program location, pre-departure orientation expenses, applicable visa fees, room, board, travel within country, and all entrance fees for program activities. University level credit may be available. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level. Students in all disciplines, including business, engineering, science, the social sciences, and humanities are encouraged to apply. Current undergraduate students must have completed at least one year of general college coursework by the program start date (one year is defined as two semesters or three quarters). The application deadline is in early to mid-November. Please contact the Office of Merit Awards at 202-855-1854 for the dates and times of information sessions, or e-mail meritawards@american.edu to be added to the Critical Language Scholarship Blackboard site.

  • D

    • Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Europe, Graduate Students, International, Kogod School of Business, Office of Merit Awards, Research, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, Study Abroad, Tuition Assistance, Washington College of Law

      DAAD research grants are awarded primarily to highly qualified PhD candidates, but also to post-doc researchers for research or a course of study and training at universities or other institutes in Germany. Doctoral candidates wishing to complete their degree in Germany may receive up to three one-year extensions. Ten-month scholarships must take place during the German academic year (October to July). Short-term scholarships must be between one to six months and must take place within one calendar year. A very limited number of scholarship holders who receive grants for seven months or longer may be awarded a two-month language course grant. Monthly stipends may be up to ï¾€1000, depending on the level of academic advancement. In addition, DAAD will pay for health insurance and travel costs. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited doctoral degree program or engaged full-time in a post-doctoral position. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. Foreign nationals are eligible if they have been full-time students/scholars at an accredited U.S. or Canadian university for at least two years at the time of application and express intent to return to their U.S. or Canadian institution following the research visit to Germany. The application deadline is in mid-November. For more information, please contact the DAAD New York Office at 212-758-3223 or visit the scholarship website.

    • Tags: Biology, Career Development, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Europe, Grants, International, Internship, Physics, Science, Study Abroad, Undergraduate Students

      The DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) give students in the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, and physics the chance to spend a summer working with German doctoral students on substantive research projects. The doctoral students help integrate the undergraduates directly into the lab work and serve as personal and professional mentors. All participants receive stipends from DAAD to help cover living expenses, and the partner universities and research institutions provide housing assistance. To apply for a RISE placement, you must be currently enrolled at a U.S. or Canadian university/college as a full-time student in the field of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, or engineering (or a closely related field). German language skills are not required for most positions but would be helpful to manage everyday life outside of the laboratory. The working language will generally be English. The application deadline is in late January. For more information, please e-mail rise@daad.de.

    • Tags: Alumni, College of Arts and Sciences, Europe, Graduate Students, International, Kogod School of Business, Office of Merit Awards, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, Study Abroad, Tuition Assistance, Undergraduate Students

      DAAD Study Scholarships are awarded to highly qualified graduating seniors and graduate students of all disciplines to study in Germany or to complete a postgraduate or master’s degree course and obtain a degree from a German higher education institution. Graduate study scholarships are granted for one academic year (10 months) with the possibility of a one-year extension for students in degree-granting programs to complete a full degree course in Germany. Graduating seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates who have completed their bachelor's degrees within six years of the application deadline are welcome to apply. Students who are in the first year of a full master's degree program in Germany may also apply to fund their second year of the master's program. Applicants in all academic fields are welcome to apply. The application deadline is in mid-November. For more information, please see the scholarship website or contact DAAD at 415- 986-2021. If you have additional questions, please schedule an appointment with a Merit Awards advisor by calling 202-885-1854.

  • E

    • Tags: Career Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Economics, Education, Fellowship, Graduate Students, Grants, International, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, Study Abroad, Washington College of Law

      English Language Fellows serve as full-time teachers of English as a foreign/second language to diverse groups, ranging from college students to professionals. Senior fellows serve primarily as teacher trainers and may be engaged in supervision, advising, instruction in the fields of law, management, economics, medicine and tourism, curriculum/materials development, and other outreach projects. Assignments are for a 10-month period, typically from September through June. Fellows cultivate international experience teaching English as a foreign/second language in all regions of the world at universities, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), foreign ministries of education, and other related language education institutions.

      All fellows receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a stipend, living allowance (which varies from country to country), round-trip transportation, health benefit plan with supplemental medical/hospitalization health care coverage, educational materials allowance, program activities allowance, and shipping allowance. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens and have a master’s degree in TEFL/TESL, applied linguistics, or other discipline with a focus in TEFL/TESL. The master's degree must be conferred by the end of spring semester. Fellows must have a minimum of two years of professional TESOL experience.

      The scholarship deadline is in early March. For more information, please contact the Program Officer by phone at 202-687-2608 or by e-mail at elf@georgetown.edu.

    • Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Europe, International, Kogod School of Business, Office of Merit Awards, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, Study Abroad, Tuition Assistance, Undergraduate Students

      The Erasmus Mundus Programme is a European co-operation and mobility programme in the field of higher education. It aims to enhance the quality of European education and to promote intercultural understanding through co-operation with non-EU countries. The programme intends to promote European co-operation as well as strengthen international links in higher education by supporting high-quality European master's courses which enable students and visiting scholars from outside Europe to engage in postgraduate study at European universities. Students have to apply directly to the Erasmus Mundus Masters Consortium that offers their desired master's course. The list of selected projects with scholarships to offer is noted on the Erasmus Mundus website. To apply, students shall select a master's course from the list of selected projects and follow the university-specific application procedures. In each document, applicants will find a university website and specific eligibility requirements. For more information, please contact the Erasmus Mundus Programme by e-mail at EACEA-Erasmus-Mundus@ec.europa.eu. Then contact the Office of Merit Awards at 202-885-1854 to schedule an appointment with a Merit Awards advisor. Application deadlines vary, so please see the scholarship website for the most up-to-date information.

    • Tags: Career Development, Communication, Fellowship, Grants, Internship, Journalism, Politics, Print Journalism, School of Communication, School of Public Affairs, Undergraduate Students

      Recipients of the Eric Breindel Collegiate Journalism Award are given $10,000 and an internship at either Fox News Channel or the New York Post. Residential housing will be provided for the duration of the internship, if necessary. No more than two editorials, columns, or news stories per person are allowed to be submitted. Articles specifically produced for and published in a newspaper, magazine, or website will be accepted. This award is open to undergraduate writers and reporters of all political convictions and backgrounds, and submissions may include college newspapers, magazines, or periodicals as well as college online articles published on accredited college institution websites. All entries must have been published within one year prior to their submission for the scholarship award. The application deadline is in late April. For more information, please contact the Eric Breindel Memorial Foundation by phone at 212-843-8031 or see the award website.

  • F

    • Tags: Alumni, College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Fellowship, Graduate Students, Grants, International, International Training and Education, Kogod School of Business, Language and Foreign Studies, Office of Merit Awards, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, Study Abroad

      The French Ministry of Education and the Cultural Services at the French Embassy offer approximately 1,500 teaching assistant positions in French primary and secondary schools as well as in various French teaching colleges in all regions of France. This is a unique opportunity to spend seven to nine months in France with a monthly stipend, have a privileged insight into contemporary France, master the French language through linguistic immersion, and gain valuable teaching experience. Recipients will be expected to teach 12 hours of English conversation classes per week. Recipients will be paid about 952 Euros each month (about 1,200 USD). Applicants must be U.S. citizens (or have a Green Card); have spent their high school years in the United States; be between the ages of 20 and 30 as of October 1 of the year in which they wish to go to France; be currently pursuing their third year of university or have already attained a college degree; and be proficient in French. The application deadline is in mid-January. For more information, please contact the Teaching Assistant Program in the Embassy of France by e-mail at assistant.washington-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr. or contact the Office of Merit Awards at 202-885-1854 to schedule an appointment with a Merit Awards advisor.