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National Scholarships and Internships Summary

Name Amount Purpose Ksu Deadline of Best Time to Begin in-Quiry about Applica-Tion Eligibility by Class at Time of Application (For Nat'l-Not Ksu Deadline)-Inquire One Year Ahead, If Possible Partial List of Guidelines and Requirements No. Of Awards Source of Information Approx. National or Final Appli-Cation Deadline(ksu Nomination Deadlines Are Usually Earlier)
Air Pollution Fellowships Expenses or more To provide training in air pollution. Varies control technology or in work to achieve air quality Varies Seniors and Graduates Prospective employees of a pollution or regulatory agency; interest in urban transportation, land use planning, environmental law, politicalscience, etc. Several EPA Grants, Administration Division 4th, & M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460, (202) 260-2090, (919) 541-5571 or (919)541-5535 Varies
Argonne National Laboratory Summer Research Program $2200 + housing To provide research experience in area of student's choice for an 11 week summer program Fall Juniors, seniors, graduates Academic strength in physical & life sciences, math, computer science, engineering; American citizens or permanent resident aliens Several Argonne Center for Educational Affairs , 9700 South Cass Avenue , Argonne, IL 60439 January
AT&T-Bell Labs Women & Minorities Fellowships & also summer interships Tuition, a living stipend, & travel To attract students to scientific careers, including patent law through work with scientists, engineers, & patent lawyers Fall Juniors or seniors, alumnae & alumni, or beginning graduate students Women and/or minorities intending to earn Ph.D.'s in science & technical fields Varies AT&T Bell Laboratories , Fellowships Administrator , Room 1E 209 , Crawford's Corner Rd. , Holmdel, NJ 07733 , (201) 949-2940 January
CIC (Committee on Institutional Cooperation) Minority Fellowships Up to $38,000 + tuition To increase minority representation in natural sciences, math, engineering, social sciences, & humanities Early fall Seniors accepted to graduate program, or grads Acceptance for graduate study at a CIC university; U.S. citizens who are (American Indian, African American, Mexican American, or Puerto Rican) 4 to 25 in U.S. CIC Predoctoral Fellowships Program , Kirkwook Hall, Room 111, Indiana University , Bloomington, IN 47405 , 1-800-457-4420 December 1st
Congressional Budget Office Internship Approx. $1440 per month To introduce students to the work of the CBO in Washington, DC for a summer or semester Fall Undergraduates & graduates Willingness to conduct research and do statistical analysis, computer programming, & writing Several Mr. Robert D. Reischauer, Director , Congressional Budget Office , U.S. Congress , Washington, DC 20515 , (202) 226-2628 , (Personnel Office) April
Department of Energy Scholarships & Internships: , -Environmental Restoration & Waste Management Scholarships Up to approx. $20,200 + tuition and travel To encourage research benefitting the environment Early fall Juniors and/or seniors Majors in math, engineering, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics, geology, etc., with excellent academic achievement; plans for Ph.D.; U.S. citizenship or status as permanent resident alien; GRE's; admissibility or admission to graduate program Approx. 5-20 Dr. L.E. Erickson , College of Engineering KSU 532-5584 or , (615) 576-3423 or 3381 or 2194 January
Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarships Up to $20,000 To help high academic achievers enter KS teaching, through a federal program fostering careers in pre-school, elementary, or secondary school Winter Undergraduates or graduates who have not yet received any teacher certification (Available in most states; see individual state requirements) Kansas requirements: KS residency, rank in the top 10% of high school graduating class and high ACT; pursuit of teacher certification with obligation to teach at least one year for each year of scholarship About 30-50 in KS Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Prog.; Security Benefit Bulding , 700 SW Harrison Suite 1410 , Topeka, KS 66603 (913) 296-3517 February
Electronic Industries Foundation Scholarship $2000 To assist disabled students pursuing high tech careers Fall Undergraduates and graduates Interest and ability in technical areas 6 Electronic Industries Foundation , 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. , Suite 700 , Washington, DC 20006 , (202) 955-5810 January
Exceptional Student State Farm Fellowship $3000 To encourage high potential students in their academic pursuits Fall Juniors & seniors Leadership, scholarship, character; U.S. citizenship; major in economics, , math, marketing, computer science, business, & statistics; 3.4 GPA (900 applications-applications available in November) 50 in U.S. State Farm Companies Foundation, One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 February15
Ford Foundation Doctoral Fellowships for Minorities Up to approx. $34,500 To increase minority numbers among Ph.D.'s , who aspire to a teaching and research career Early fall Seniors accepted to graduate program, or grads with maximum of approx. 20 credit hours; GRE's Minority status; U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals; majors in most fields except business, communications, health sciences, home ec, journalism, library science, counseling; personnel social work, & education 55 Fellowship Office GR420A , National Research Council , 2101 Constitution Avenue , Washington, DC 20418 , (202) 334-2872 October or November
Fulbright Expences for year of study To encourage study or research abroad, with interest in promoting mutual understanding among nations April of junior year or early in senior year Seniors or graduates Prospective admission to academic institution abroad About 600 in U.S. Dr. Walter Kolonsky , Eisenhower Hall 104, KSU October
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Tuition & partial expenses To promote academic understanding between Germany & the U.S. in programs lasting 7 days to 2 months Fall Juniors, seniors, or grads Interest in studying advanced German at Goethe Institute or in joining multi disciplinary student group tours of Germany; at least one year of German Several German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) , New York Office , 950 Third Ave., 19th Floor , New York, NY 10022 , (212) 758-3223 January
Robert H. Goddard Space Scholarship $7,500 To advance scientific knowledge about space Early fall Juniors, seniors, and graduate students U.S. citizenship; intent to continue studying science or engineering; creativity; leadership; past research in space-related science & engineering; financial need 1 Mr. Stephen E. Dwornik , Chair, Goddard Scholarship Committee , National Space Club , 655 15th St NW, Suite 300 , Washington, DC 20005 , (202) 639-4210 December
Golden Key Scholar Award $10,000 National Award; also, $1,000 Research Awards & local scholar-ships To support a Golden Key member in scholarship and service during graduate study Spring of junior year Seniors and recent alums 3.9 minimum GPA,usually, for National Award; leader in Golden Key; outstanding record of campus or community service Several Dr. Ann Jankovich , College of Education , Bluemont 013 , or (404) 377-2400 January
Goldwater Up to $14,000 To provide funds for 1-2 years of study for career in basic research in natural science, engineering, or math in private or public sector (including college teaching and research) Freshman, or early in sophomore year Sophomores & juniors Active involvement in science or math activities; engineering disciplines that contribute significantly to technological advances in U.S. are also eligible; minimum of 3.0 GPA, preferably much higher; U.S. citizenship or U.S. national if from Samoa or Marianas Up to 250 Scholarship Advisor , Office of the Dean , Eisenhower Hall , KSU January
Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship Up to $10,000 plus tuition To assist in education of individuals underrepresented among professional groups Fall Seniors and graduates Admission to a professional program (such as law school); currently recieving P.R. Harris institutional grants to dispense; listing of approved instituitions available from U.S. Dept. of Ed.; application through student's professional school; financial need; minorities and women Several Students chosen professional school; Dr. Charley H. Miller Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, Room 3514m ROB-3, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. , Washington, D.C. , 20202 , (202) 732-4395 Winter
Hertz Fellowships $16,000-$80,000 + education allowance To encourage graduate study in the applied physical sciences Spring, junior year Seniors and graduates GPA of A- or higher; outstanding science & technological achievement; U.S. citizenship Several Fannie & John Hertz Foundation , Box 5032 , Livermore, CA 94551-5032 October
IBM Graduate Fellowships; Also IBM Women & Minority Fellowships $10,000 + 1 year tuition To assist in graduate electronics education Early fall Senior admitted to graduate program and grads Unrestricted citizenship; fields of physics,chemistry, engineering, math, computer science, etc... Up to 330 IBM Corporation , University Relations , 500 Columbus Avenue , Thornwood, NY 10594 , (914) 765-5937 or , T.J. Watson , Research Center , P.O. Box 218 , Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 January
K-State Academic Assistance Center Teaching Scholarship $750 To provide teaching experience and an opportunity to help K-State students Fall Sophomores, juniors, & seniors, and occasionally freshmen 3.0 minimum and evidence of success in science or math 12-15 at KSU Dr. Judy Lynch , Holton Hall 101 January or February
KSU Departmental Scholarships for Undergraduates Varies Available in many KSU departments to assist outstanding students with expenses of an education Prior to matriculation or early in school year Undergraduates (also graduates) Enrollment as a major in the department, usually; outstanding credentials Varies Department Office of Your Major , KSU Varies
KSU Graduate Fellowships $6,500-10,000 To encourage graduate study in virtually all fields at KSU, (Other universities also offer a vareity of fellowships and assistantships) Winter or earlier Seniors , graduates Minority students & majority students planning for graduate study Many Graduate School Fairchild Hall, KSU or Individual University Graduate Schools Varies
K-State Minority Graduate Fellowships (also GTA's & GRA's) $10,000 or +, and tuition To increase the number of minority students in graduate programs Fall Seniors, graduate students, alumnae & alumni U.S. citizenship or permanent residency; virtually any field in which advanced degrees are offered at KSU; intent to pursue a Ph.D. Many KSU Department of candidate's choice , & 532-7351 January
Langley Aerospace Summer Program $4,000 To provide a 10-week summer aerospace research program Early Fall Junior U.S. citizenship; minimum GPA 3.0 Several Langley Research Center, Mail Stop 105A , Hampton, VA 23665-5225 , (804) 864-4000 January
Marshall Expenses for studying in U.K. for 2-3 years To strengthen British-American ties and enable outstanding U.S. graduates to study at a university in the United Kingdom Winter of junior year, or sooner Seniors or graduates Age below 26; scholarship & leadership; minimum GPA 3.75; U.S. citizenship Up to 40 in U.S. Scholarship Advisor , Office of the Dean , Eisenhower Hall, KSU October
Mass Media Science & Engineering $3,000 plus travel To enhance relationship of science & media & to educate public about science through 10 week summer media work January Juniors, seniors, & especially grads Advanced students in natural sciences, engineering & social sciences (not journalism or non-technical majors); one award reserved for Spanish speaker 15 in U.S. Your Department Advisor & Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program, AAAS, 1333 H Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 February
McKnight Fellowship Up to $16,000 To encourage African American citizens to pursue PRD's in Florida universities Fall Seniors and graduates Fields include agriculture, natural sciences, business, computer science, engineering, math, psychology, etc. 25 The McKnight Doctoral Fellowship, The Florida Endowment Fund for Higher Education, Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1525 , Tampa, Florida 33602 , (813) 221-2772 Varies
National Physical Science Consortium for Minorities & Women 6 year support programs To support graduate study at a participating University --- Seniors, graduate students, alumnae & alumni Ph.D. students in astronomy, chemistry, computer sciences, geology, material science, mathematics, physics; minority or female status Many KSU Graduate School , 532-7351 Varies
National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships (NSF90-61) $13,500 & tuition for up to 3 years To aid the progress of natural science, social science & engineering graduate study (but not medicine) Spring of junior year Seniors & graduates with fewer than 20 grad hours Outstanding GRE (by December)& GPA (normally 3.8 or +) in the natural sciences, engineering, math and many social sciences; U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status (some study abroad approved) 540 in U.S. Dr. Dale Hawley, , Chemistry, Willard 112, or , Ms. Nancy Twiss , Office of the Dean, or , Ms. Sherrill Pattee , Fairchild Rm. 2 November
NSF - National Science Foundation Minority Graduate Fellowships $19,500 To encourage beginning graduate students in science & engineering Spring of junior year Seniors, beginning graduate students U.S. citizenship; students in sciences or engineering Many KSU Graduate School , Fairchild Hall , 532-7351 October
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Internships: , -Fossil Energy , -Nuclear Engineering Education , -Engineering Research , -Toxic Substances & Disease , -Student Research , -Summer Energy Research $2,000+ to $12,000+ and travel allowance To offer an opportunity to pursue independent research under DOE scientists for 2-12 months Fall or sooner Undergraduates (juniors and seniors or seniors only in some cases) Majors in mathematics, engineering, natural sciences, & some social sciences Many (80+ for some internships) Student Research Participation , University Programs , Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Box 117 , Oak Ridge, TN 37830 , (615) 576-1083 (or 3383 or 3427) January
Olin Scholarships at Washington University Up to $28,000-$88,000, and up to full tuition grants To encourage young women of exceptional promise to prepare for careers in higher education and the professions Fall Seniors and grads Academic achievement, career commitment to higher education or the professions, outstanding personal qualities; study in natural sciences, mathematics, humanities, social sciences, architecture, business, engineering, fine arts, law, medicine, dentistry, social work; GRE's or About 7 in U.S. The Mr. & Mrs. Spencer T. Olin Fellowship for Women Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Campus Box 1187, Washington, University, St. Louis, Missouri 63130 , (314) 889-6880 January
Phi Kappa Phi Approx. $7,000 To encourage graduate study at university of student's choice January of senior year or earlier Seniors or graduates Phi Kappa Phi membership (obtainable during application process); approx. 3.9 GPA; leadership record; application to grad school already submitted Approx. 50 in U.S. Dean Donald Rathbone , Office of the Dean , Durland Hall, Rm 146 February 1st
Rhodes Expenses for 2 or 3 years of study at Oxford To prepare scholars for service to others Winter of junior year or sooner Seniors or graduates - but see column four Single status; age younger than 25; scholarship; leadership; service; minimum GPA-probably 3.75 or higher; U.S. citizenship (or in some countries, international students can apply as candidates from home country) 32 in U.S. Ms. Nancy Twiss , Office of the Dean , Eisenhower Hall October
Rotary Scholarship Expenses for studying abroad for one year To further international understanding during nine months of study abroad Freshman year and after Undergraduates & graduates No direct relationship to Rotarian; Language skills for proposed country; age under 25 and single for undergrads; age under 31 for grads and may be married; scholarship; leadership; articulate & well-informed Several Dr. Jerry Weis , Ackert Hall January
Santa Barbara Summer Academic Minority Research Internship $2000 stipend + housing, meals; also transportation To increase the pool of talented minority students for admission to graduate studies Fall of junior year Juniors Citizenship or permanent residency; Ph.D. intent in science, engineering, & social sciences; minority status; 3.0 or + GPA; (Not for pre-meds or pre-laws) 30-35 Dorothy Nagaran , University of California , Santa Barbara, CA , 93106-2070 , 1-800-323-9023 February
Smithsonian Research Fellowships & Minority Internships Up to $20,000 + travel To provide 10 week research fellowships & other opportunities for longer research Spring or Summer Undergraduates & graduates History, art, or science majors Variable Smithsonian Institution Office of Fellowships & Grants; Desk F , L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 7300 , Washington, DC 20506 October
USA Today's All-USA College Academic $2500 award & trip to Washington, DC To recognize nation's best academic talent as indicated by a student's original, creative, intellectual product in any field and by outstanding leadership Spring or early fall Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors who are full-time students An outstanding community achievement or intellectual product; also excellence in scholarship and leadership. Tangible results or public recognition needed for intellectual product 20 in U.S USA Today or Ms. Nancy , Twiss, Office of the Dean , Eisenhower Hall November
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Summer Fellowships $3,080 + travel To provide opportunity for 12 weeks of independent research Fall Juniors, seniors, beginning grad students Students in science or engineering with interest in oceanography or marine policy Approx. 31 The Fellowship Committee Education Office, Clark Laboratory , Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution , Woods Hole, MA 02543 , (508) 548-1400 March
Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowships $6,000 To recognize excellence, support women in science & engineering, & improve status of women Fall Graduate Interest in aerospace-related science or engineering; citizenship unrestricted 32 Zonta International , 557 West Randolph St. , Chicago, IL 60604 December
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