Competitive Fellowship/Scholarship for Graduating Seniors

2007-2008

BRITISH MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP

Approximately 40 scholarships for 2 years study in a British university. Any discipline. Travel expenses covered. Bachelor's degree from US college/university required by the beginning of scholarship; 3.7 average or above; US citizen. Applicants considered by geographic region. Campus DEADLINE to be considered a Linfield nominee: early September 12, 2008; DEADLINE: October 2, 2008. www.marshallscholarship.org

FORD FOUNDATION DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP

Supports study in research-based PhD or ScD programs in a large number of fields. Approximately 60 awards. $20,000 stipend in addition to tuition and fees. US citizen. APPROX. DEADLINE: November 14, 2008. Early GRE scores required. http://national-academies.org/fellowships

FULBRIGHT GRANTS

A wide range of one-year grants to support study, research and/or teaching abroad. Over 100 countries participate and over 1000 grants available. Designed to further mutual understanding among different cultures and nations. Most require language proficiency in language of country, but many English-speaking countries, including Canada, participate. Grantees usually plan own program. May include study at a foreign university, research, classes at a conservatory or art school, teaching assistantship, special project in the social sciences or sciences, or combinations thereof. US citizen; BA or equivalent. Campus DEADLINE: September 22, 2008; campus interviews: late September or early October; DEADLINE: October 20, 2008. http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP

48 scholarships to study or conduct research at Cambridge University in England with long-term goal of producing future leaders dedicated to improving the lives of others. Applicants must be admitted to a Cambridge College. Campus DEADLINE: September 17, 2008. DEADLINE: October 15, 2007. www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/

GEORGE J. MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance. Supports post-baccalaureate study or research at an institution of higher learning in Ireland or Northern Ireland. US citizens. Campus DEADLINE: September 15, 2008; DEADLINE: October 6, 2008. www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html

JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

35 scholarships nationwide to graduating seniors or graduates of the last 5 years who have significant unmet educational expenses and who have been accepted into a graduate program. Criteria include an appreciation for the arts and humanities. Campus DEADLINE to be considered a Linfield nominee: December 10, 2008. DEADLINE: February 2, 2009. www.jackkentcookefoundation.org

JAMES MADISON FELLOWSHIP

Federally endowed program funds graduate study (up to $24,000) in a US university master's degree program emphasizing US Constitution and comparison of US to other constitutions and forms of government. Must teach full time in a secondary school for every year of fellowship. Graduate study in history or political science encouraged. US citizen. One fellowship per state. Campus DEADLINE: January 19, 2009. DEADLINE: Approximately March 1, 2009. www.jamesmadison.com

NSF GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Approximately 1,000 awards of three years of support for early stages of graduate studies in most research-based sciences and social sciences. U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident alien. Additional awards for women and minorities. DEADLINE: approx. early November 2008. Early GRE scores required. (See application for details.) http://www.nsfgradfellows.org/

OXFORD AND RHODES SCHOLARSHIP

Supports two years of full-time study (in most fields) at the University of Oxford in England. 32 granted per year to US citizens. Selection by geographical region. Residency may be home state or state where applicant is a student. US citizen and students of 16 foreign countries (age 18 to 24). High academic achievement and integrity of character. Physical fitness. Campus DEADLINE: September 12, 2008; DEADLINE: October 6 2008. www.rhodesscholar.org

For information about numerous other scholarships and fellowships, contact Competitive Scholarships Advisor Deborah Olsen, Cook 105, 503-883-2759 (dolsen@linfield.edu).