Beinecke Scholarship
Amount
$34,000; $4,000 before entering graduate school plus $30,000 while completing program
What it covers
Up to five years of graduate school funding
Eligibility
Designed for students interested in graduate studies in the arts, humanities and social sciences. College juniors at the approximately 125 invited universities are eligible. Criteria include an assessment of student need.
Nomination Required?
Yes. Each school is allowed one nominee per year.
Churchill Scholarship
Amount
$50,000 to $60,000 value
What it covers
One year of graduate study at University of Cambridge, Churchill College, including living allowance, travel to and from the U.S., visas and other fees
Eligibility
One of the most academically challenging scholarships to obtain, this scholarship is designed for students pursuing master’s degrees in science, engineering and mathematics. Students go on to study at the University of Cambridge at Churchill College, and must attend one of the 110 participating institutions to apply.
Nomination Required?
Yes. Students are required to submit letters of recommendation to their school’s scholarship office along with their application. From there, the schools make nominations.
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program
Amount
Up to $37,500 annual educational support, plus up to $20,000 summer internship support
What it covers
Two years of graduate study including room, board, books, fees, an academic stipend and monetary support for two summer internships
Eligibility
Students interested in a career in Foreign Service can earn a spot in this fellowship program. Approximately 30 fellowships are granted, and include both graduate level education funding and monetary support for two summer internships in Washington, D.C. and abroad.
Nomination Required?
No. Applications must include two letters of recommendation, but any student graduating from a bachelor’s program with a 3.2 GPA or higher interested in Foreign Service may apply.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Amount
$50,000 to $60,000 value
What it covers
Full-time post-graduate study in any subject and discretionary funding for academic development, family allowance for students with children, fieldwork allowance, hardship funding, maternity/paternity support upon request
Eligibility
Designed to support future leaders, is open to all students internationally (outside the United Kingdom) who are applying for a full-time residential post-graduate study program at the University of Cambridge. Current Cambridge students may also apply if moving on to a new post-graduate program.
Nomination Required?
No. Applicants are required to submit a non-academic reference that can speak to how well they fit the Gates Cambridge criteria, in addition to two academic references.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
Amount
Unspecified
What it covers
Standard graduate education funding (typically up to three years, five to six years in certain programs) and on-campus housing
Eligibility
Open to students applying for a full-time graduate degree program at Stanford University within four years of earning a bachelor’s degree. Up to 100 high-achieving students are awarded from around the world each year.
Nomination Required?
No. Interested students must apply for both the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program and their specific Stanford graduate degree program separately to be considered.
Marshall Scholarships
Amount
Varies
What it covers
Graduate degree study at a university in the United Kingdom, one- or two-year programs available
Eligibility
Students must be from the U.S. and cannot already have a degree or certification from a British school. They must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college and have a 3.7 GPA or higher. The application process includes submitting a proposal for study, and preference is given to requests for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge.
Nomination Required?
No. Selections are made based on academic merit, leadership potential and dedication to improved understanding between the U.S. and U.K.
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Amount
$90,000
What it covers
Up to $20,000 yearly (up to two years) for advanced degree program tuition and a $25,000 stipend
Eligibility
Students who are American immigrants or children of immigrants and who demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to the U.S. Constitution are eligible. The fund provides 30 fellowships each year to U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, naturalized citizens, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, asylum seekers and their children. Learn more during an online fellowship information session.
Nomination Required?
No. Applicants who aren’t successful are encouraged to re-apply for as long as they are eligible.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Amount
Up to $30,000
What it covers
Graduate or professional school costs
Eligibility
Students who are planning to go to graduate or professional school can apply beginning in their junior year of undergrad. Both U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals who are preparing for careers in government, non-profits or advocacy industries are eligible. The program grants 55 to 65 awards yearly, and some schools offer matching awards up to $30,000 for their students.
Nomination Required?
Yes. The nomination process varies by campus, and nomination deadline and dates also differ. Students should contact their campus Truman Scholarship Faculty Representative for details. The Foundation provides a Faculty Rep Locator directory here.
The Rhodes Scholarship Program
Amount
Varies
What it covers
A degree program at the University of Oxford
Eligibility
32 students in the United States are selected for their scholarly achievements, character and leadership potential. Students must be between age 18 and 24
Nomination Required?
No. However college endorsement is required as part of the application process.
