Office of Nationally Competitive Awards: 2019-2020...

National Awards and Fellowship Information

Office of Nationally Competitive Awards: 2019-2020 Application Cycle

Welcome! This guide is meant to serve as a jumping off point for UTSA students

to explore awards and fellowships. The list of awards in this document are

organized alphabetically and are coded with the following markers:

Class-year eligibility

Academic area emphasis

Research emphasis

Service or Leadership emphasis

Experiential learning emphasis

Internationally-hosted

Students are encouraged to work with the Office of Nationally Competitive

Awards and Fellowships as early as possible to discuss the application process.

Preparation of materials for major award may take months of preparation, and

application materials should reflect this high level of preparation. Letters of

recommendation should be substantive reflections on the student that emphasize

their competitiveness for the award.

If you have questions about this process, please contact Andrew Chapman,

Honors College, Director of Nationally Competitive Awards and Fellowships at

[email protected].

Intuitional Endorsements for National Awards and Fellowships

Some awards may require an institutional endorsement. To request an

endorsement, students should first meet to signal intent to the listed advisor in

this guide or the advisor listed on the national award website. In order to receive

an institutional endorsement, students should submit copies of all application

materials, including letters of recommendation and required essays, no later than

30 days prior to the published deadline for the award. Please include your student

ID and current contact information when submitting the application materials.

The letter of endorsement, in most cases, will be a short statement that indicates

mailto:[email protected]


the student, based on assessment of application materials, has the support of the

institution. It should not substitute as a letter of recommendation. Please note

that for some awards, the institution may have a quota of the number of students

that it can nominate or the institution may determine not to nominate a student

for further consideration. All requests will be considered by a committee made up

of faculty and administrators.

List of Scholarships and Fellowships Requiring Institutional Endorsement

Goldwater Scholarship

Killam Fellowships Program

Marshall Scholarship

Maryland-HHMI Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program

Mitchell Scholarship

NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Boulder)

NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Gaithersburg)

Rhodes Scholarship

Truman Scholarship

Udall Scholarship

List of Scholarships and Fellowships Requiring Institutional Certification

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program


List of Scholarships and Fellowships applicable before senior year

Amgen Scholars U.S. Program

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Boren Scholarship

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program

The Critical Language Scholarship Program

DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship

DAAD University Summer Course Grant

Davis – Putter Scholarship Fund

Fellows for Peace

Freeman-Asia

Fulbright Commission UK Summer Institutes

Goldwater Scholarship

Hollings Scholarship

Humanity in Action

Killam Fellowships Program

Maryland-HHMI Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program

NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Boulder)

NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Gaithersburg)

PPIA Fellowship

Obama Foundation Fellowship

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program

Truman Scholarship

Udall Scholarship


Amgen Scholars U.S. Program • 2nd-4th year • STEM • Research • Experiential

Science and Biotechnology Summer Research Program for Undergraduates:

Students are hosted at one of 13 institutions in the United States (Cal Tech,

Columbia/Barnard, Duke, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, National Institutes of Health,

Stanford, Cal Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Francisco, UT Southwestern Medical Center,

Washington University in St. Louis, Yale). Amgen Scholars study any disciplines

related to the discovery, development, manufacture and delivery of human

therapeutics, as well as the overall biomedical and biotechnology enterprise

Award: Financial support varies by institution

Requirements

Sophomores (at least 3 semesters of college experience), Juniors, and non-

graduating Seniors

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Undergraduate enrolled in a four-year college or university in the United

States, Puerto Rico, or other U.S. Territories

Cumulative GPA average of 3.2 or higher

Seeking a Ph.D. or M.D. – Ph.D.

Institutional endorsement required: No

Deadline: Varies by institution; typically early February

More info: http://www.amgenscholars.com/us-program

http://www.amgenscholars.com/us-program


Boren Fellowship • M.A./Ph.D. • All academic disciplines • Language • Research • International

An initiative of the National Security Education Program that funds U.S. graduate

students seeking to study less commonly taught languages underrepresented in

study abroad. Students in graduate Cyber Security programs are especially

encouraged to apply.

Award: Up to $24,000 for overseas study of 9-12 months

Requirements

Students interested in working with Federal National Security

Commit to working in the federal government for a minimum of 1 year

after graduation

U.S. Citizen

Enrolling in an overseas program in a country outside of Western Europe,

Canada, Australia, or New Zealand

Enrolled or applying to a graduate program in a U.S. college or university

Must not graduate until completion of fellowship


Deadline: End of January

More info: https://www.borenawards.org/fellowships/boren-fellowship-basics

UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected]);

UTSA Education Abroad Services, [email protected], 210-458-7204

https://www.borenawards.org/fellowships/boren-fellowship-basics




Boren Scholarship • 1st-3rd year • All academic disciplines • Language • International

An initiative of the National Security Education Program that funds U.S.

undergraduate students seeking to study less commonly taught languages

underrepresented in study abroad. Students in Cyber Security programs and

STEM programs are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to

look at Flagship Initiatives in African, Indonesian, South Asian, and Turkish

languages.

Award: $8000 for a summer program (STEM); $10,000 for a semester (STEM);

$20,000 for a 6-12 month period

Requirements

Students interested in working with Federal National Security

Commit to working in the federal government for a minimum of 1 year

after graduation

U.S. Citizen

Priority for applicants seeking a minimum of 6 months overseas

Summer Program must be a minimum of 8 weeks and limited to science,

technology, engineering and mathematics students

Enrolling in an overseas program in a country outside of Western Europe,

Canada, Australia, or New Zealand

Enrolled in an undergraduate program in a U.S. college or university


Deadline: End of January

More info: https://www.borenawards.org/scholarships/program-basics/boren-

scholarship-basics



https://www.borenawards.org/scholarships/program-basics/boren-scholarship-basics

https://www.borenawards.org/scholarships/program-basics/boren-scholarship-basics




Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program

• Graduate • International Affairs • International • Experiential

This transatlantic initiative offers the opportunity to complete a comprehensive

professional development program in Germany to 15 unique students for a

duration of 8 months (July – February) or 11 months (July – May). Bosch Fellows

act as consultants in their field of expertise at leading public or private institutions

in Germany. In addition, they participate in professional seminars, where they

travel to meet and exchange ideas with experts and decision makers from

Germany and Europe. Bosch Fellows receive private tutoring prior to their

departure for Germany and participate in 8 weeks of intensive language courses

in Berlin. Fellows are from the fields of public policy and administration, foreign

and security policy, urban and regional planning, business, journalism and

communications, law, or cultural and arts management (ex. museum, theater,

orchestra).

Award: Fully funded participation in the program

Requirements

U.S. Citizen only

Age 40 or younger upon application deadline

Preference for graduate students

5 years of full-time paid professional experience in a preferred field

Online application form, short essay responses, resume, university

transcripts, and two letters of recommendation


Deadline: early November

More info: http://culturalvistas.org/programs/abroad/robert-bosch-foundation-

fellowship/

http://culturalvistas.org/programs/abroad/robert-bosch-foundation-fellowship/#apply

http://culturalvistas.org/programs/abroad/robert-bosch-foundation-fellowship/#apply


The Critical Language Scholarship Program • 1st- Ph.D. • All academic disciplines • Language • Experiential • International

A selective domestic and overseas summer language and cultural immersion

program aiming to broaden the base of Americans studying and mastering of

critical need languages. Provides opportunities at every level of language learning.

For programs in which the student is required to have prior knowledge of the

language, the student should demonstrate that they have taken advantage of

opportunities to study that language at their home institution or elsewhere.

Award: Almost fully-funded participation in the program

Requirements

Undergraduate (freshman – seniors) and Graduate students in every field

o Must be seeking a degree

o Must be enrolled in a U.S. institution

U.S. Citizen

18 years of age or older

Ability to acquire a visa from desired country of study

Applying for a language not a country



More info: http://www.clscholarship.org/information-for/applicants

UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected]),

Office of Nationally Competitive Awards

http://www.clscholarship.org/information-for/applicants



DAAD RISE Internship • 2nd-3rd year • STEM • Research • Experiential • International

A summer internship program for undergraduates from the United States, Canada

and the UK in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering

and computer science. It offers completion of a summer research internship at

top German universities and research institutions for a duration of 10 weeks to 3

months.

Award: A monthly scholarship of 750 Euros for one full month; DAAD provides

health insurance, accident and personal liability insurance.

Requirements

Undergraduates studying at a North American, British or Irish University

Full-time student majoring in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics,

earth sciences or engineering (or a closely related field)

Will have completed at least 2 years of a degree program by the time of the

internship placement

Prove that you will maintain undergraduate status after the internship has

taken place


Deadline: Application portal opens early-November and closes mid-December

More info: https://www.daad.de/rise/en/

https://www.daad.de/rise/en/


Davis – Putter Scholarship Fund

• 1st-3rd year • All academic disciplines • Service • Experiential • International

The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund aids people active in movements for social and

economic justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who

are able to do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a

trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement.

Early recipients worked for civil rights, against McCarthyism and for peace in

Vietnam. Recent grantees have been active in the struggle against racism, sexism,

homophobia and other forms of oppression; building the movement for economic

justice; and creating peace through international anti-imperialist solidarity.

Applicants must have participated in activities in the US, and there is a strong

preference for applicants who plan on working in this country.

Award: Maximum amount of $15,000 per year (from July 1 through June 30)

Requirements

Must be living in the United States

All undergraduates and graduates enrolled in an accredited school.

History and experience in progressive activism

Personal statement

FAFSA Worksheet

2 Letters of Recommendation

Institutional Endorsement Required: No

Deadline: Late March

More info: http://www.davisputter.org/apply-for-scholarships/

http://www.davisputter.org/apply-for-scholarships/


Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program

• 4th year- Graduate • All academic disciplines • Service and Leadership

• Experiential

Based in Washington D.C., the Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program trains

16-20 future young aspiring community leaders committed to racial equity and

social justice. Fellows are placed for the first five months of their fellowship with

community-based organizations across the country. Each host organization

identifies specific goals and outcomes for the fellows and provides the supervision

and resources necessary to accomplish them. Partner organizations include:

grassroots organizing groups food banks economic development agencies city governments food policy councils local advocacy organizations.

In mid-February, the Fellows regroup in Washington, D.C. to debrief and share their field experiences and participate in an extensive policy training to learn about national anti-hunger and anti-poverty policy work. Fellows then work at national policy organizations (advocacy groups, think tanks, and government agencies).

Award: awards typically range from $38,000-$43,000 for the duration of the

program

Requirements:

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency

Deadline: mid-January

More info: https://www.hungercenter.org/fellowships/emerson/apply/

http://www.hungercenter.org/fellowships/partners/#domestic_list_panel

https://www.hungercenter.org/fellowships/emerson/apply/


Freeman-Asia

• 1st-3rd year • All academic disciplines • Experiential • International-Asia

A need-based scholarship fund for undergraduate students seeking to study

abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Sponsored by Freeman Foundation with the goal

of developing ties between Americans and East Asians through a greater respect

for Asian culture, history, and institutions.

Award: Maximum of $3,000 for summer abroad; Maximum of $5000 for a

semester abroad; Maximum of $7,000 for an academic year abroad

Requirements

Any undergraduate level seeking a bachelor’s degree

Must be a US citizen or permanent resident

Currently be a recipient of need-based financial aid

Minimum GPA of 2.8

Must have applied or been accepted to a study abroad program in

Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao,

Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

Little or no history in the country of preference for the abroad program

Institutional Endorsement Required: Yes

Deadline: Application opens in January each year for Summer, Fall, Spring and AY

programs

More info: https://www.iie.org/Programs/Freeman-ASIA



https://www.iie.org/Programs/Freeman-ASIA




Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Awards

•4th year-Graduate • All academic disciplines • Service • International

• Experiential •Teaching

The English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Programs place Fulbrighters in classrooms

abroad to provide assistance to the local English teachers. ETAs help teach English

language while serving as cultural ambassadors for the U.S. The age and academic

level of the students varies by country, ranging from kindergarten to university

level. Applicants for ETA Programs can apply to only one country. This award is

not just for future teachers, but rather helps students across disciplines develop

skills in intercultural communication and mutual understanding.

Award: Awards vary, but generally cover room and board, international airfare,

and all living costs with a modest stipend. Federal loan deferment is also offered.

Requirements

U.S. citizen

Academically strong (3.5+ GPA)

Must have a clear idea of how time will be spent in the UK and what will be

accomplished

Expected to or have acquired an undergraduate degree from an accredited

four-year institution in the United States

Foreign university institutional endorsement: Not required

Institutional Endorsement Required: Highly recommended

Deadline: Varies per award

More info: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/types-of-awards/english-

teaching-assistant-awards



https://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/types-of-awards/english-teaching-assistant-awards

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/types-of-awards/english-teaching-assistant-awards




Fulbright Open Study/Research Award •4th year-Graduate • All academic disciplines • Research • Service

• Experiential • International • Funded Graduate Study

The Fulbright Open Study/Research Awards Program allows students to enroll in a

postgraduate degree in any designated subject or conduct research at a

sponsoring institution that provides a letter of affiliation. Applicants for

study/research awards design their own projects and will typically work with

advisers at foreign universities or other institutes of higher education. The

study/research awards are available in approximately 140 countries.

Award: Awards vary, but generally cover tuition, room and board, international

airfare, and all living costs with a modest stipend. Federal loan deferment is also

offered.

Requirements:

U.S. citizen

Academically strong (3.5+ GPA)

Must have a clear idea of how time will be spent during the award period

Expected to or have acquired an undergraduate degree from an accredited

four-year institution in the United States

Foreign university institutional endorsement: Highly recommended

Institutional endorsement required: Highly recommended

Deadline: Varies per award

More info: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/types-of-awards/study-research



https://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/types-of-awards/study-research




Fulbright Commission UK Summer Institutes

•1st-2nd year • All disciplines • Leadership • Experiential • International

This three-to-four week summer program is for U.S. undergraduates seeking to

study abroad in the United Kingdom. Students will be able to experience a

rewarding academic program at a prestigious UK university, while also exploring

the culture, heritage, and history of the UK. Students apply for a select theme.

Past themes have been “Climate Change and the Environment, Understanding

Ireland. Northern Perspectives,” “Arts, Activism and Social Justice,” and

“Technology, Innovation, and Creativity.”

Award: Airfare costs, tuition and fees for the host university, room and board,

and a small daily allowance for meals

Requirements

U.S. citizen

Must be 18 years or older

Freshman – Sophomore

Must have a passport or legal way of entering the U.K.

Demonstrate leadership, initiative, academic success, upstanding character,

adaptability, and in an interest in the U.K. and the culture.

Have had little or no study/travel outside of the US or North America

Minimum GPA of 3.7


Deadline: early February

More info: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/fulbright-awards/exchanges-to-the-

uk/undergraduates



http://www.fulbright.org.uk/fulbright-awards/exchanges-to-the-uk/undergraduates

http://www.fulbright.org.uk/fulbright-awards/exchanges-to-the-uk/undergraduates




Gates Cambridge Scholarship •4th-5th year • All academic disciplines • Research • Leadership • International

• Funded Graduate Study

Scholarships awarded to outstanding students seeking a postgraduate degree in

any subject at the University of Cambridge. Ideal candidates are academically

outstanding and have the potential to leave an impact on the discipline being

studied at Cambridge. A successful applicant must demonstrate an ability to be a

future leader.

Award: Full cost of studying at Cambridge; additional discretionary funding

depending on different criteria’s and circumstances

Requirements

Citizen of any country outside the U.K.

Applying for one of the following full-time residential courses of study

o PhD (three-year research-only degree)

o MSc or MLitt (two-year research-only degree)

o One-year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA

etc.)


Deadline: US citizens normally residing in the USA apply in mid-October.

More info: https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/ideal-candidate

https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/ideal-candidate


Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program • 1st-3rd year • All academic disciplines • Service • Experiential • International

Sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S.

Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education,

The Gilman Scholarship is a grant program that provides students with limited

financial means and often from underrepresented backgrounds with an

opportunity to study, intern, or do service abroad. Students will gain critical skills

pertaining to national security, such as the study of foreign languages.

Award: Up to $5,000 for a maximum of one academic year of undergraduate

study abroad, with an additional $3,000 awarded to study a critical need

language. Amounts will vary based on student’s rank in the selection process

Requirements

U.S. Citizen

Undergraduate in good standing at an accredited two-year or four-year

institution in the United States

Undergraduate receiving the Federal Pell Grant at a two-year or four-year

institution

Must be in the process of applying to or accepted to program

The application must be certified by a financial aid and study abroad

advisor


Deadline: Summer Early Cycle (1st week in October); Summer Cycle (first week in

March); Spring Cycle (first week in October); Fall /AY Cycle (first week in October)

More info: https:/www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/application-overview/



https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/application-overview/




Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation •2nd-3rd year • STEM • Research • Funded undergraduate Study

A scholarship for students seeking research careers in natural sciences,

mathematics, and engineering. In honor of Senator Barry Goldwater, the

scholarship aims to ensure the U.S. produces highly-qualified professionals in the

fields mentioned previously. Students must demonstrate significant research

experience, which includes the development of original ideas and mastery of

technique. This award will appeal to students who plan to later apply for the NSF

Graduate Research Fellowship.

Award: Maximum of $7,500 for each year remaining of undergraduate degree

Requirements

US citizen or permanent resident

Full-time Sophomore or Junior

Plan to pursue a research career in natural sciences and mathematics, or

engineering (students planning to enter any medical professional fields

should not apply unless their future work heavily focuses on research).

Minimum GPA of 3.8


Deadline: late January

More info: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/

UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman

https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/


Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship •2nd year • STEM • Research • Funded undergraduate Study

This scholarship program provides awards such as academic assistance for full-

time students, 10-week full-time paid summer internship, and a second

scholarship for full-time students who qualify. Students will experience hands on

training in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and

education activities.

Award: Maximum of $9,500 for academic assistance; paid full-time internship at

$700 per week; a second scholarship opportunity with $9,500 for academic

assistance

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen

Sophomores only

Minimum GPA of 3.0 (Cumulative, Semester, and Major)

Seeking a major in mathematics, engineering, computer science,

information science, biology, social and physical sciences, or teacher

education


Deadline: late-January

More info: http://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship

http://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship


Humanity in Action •2th-5th year • International Affairs • Leadership • International

Fellowship programs in multiple locations including: Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin,

Copenhagen, Sarajevo, and Warsaw. Described as intensive and demanding, the

Humanity in Action Fellowship gathers groups of international students and

graduates to explore national histories of discrimination and resistance that affect

minority groups today. The programs aim to educate, connect, and inspire the

future leaders in the fields of human rights and social justice. Students of

minority backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

Award: Costs of participation and accommodation, need-based assistance for

roundtrip airfare and food stipend

Requirements

U.S. and international students

Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Recent Graduates


Deadline: early January

More info: https://www.humanityinaction.org/programs/14-humanity-in-action-

fellowship

https://www.humanityinaction.org/programs/14-humanity-in-action-fellowship

https://www.humanityinaction.org/programs/14-humanity-in-action-fellowship


The Killam Undergraduate Fellowship for Americans •2th-5th year • International Affairs • Leadership • International

The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity to study at a prestigious

Canadian university as a directly enrolled student in order to explore and

experience Canadian culture. Students have the option of attending a host

university for the duration of a semester or a full academic year.

Award: $5,000 per semester, allowance to assist with health insurance costs.

Eligibility to apply for an additional $800 mobility grant

Requirements

U.S. citizen

Full-time undergraduate student


Deadline: late January

More info: http://www.killamfellowships.com/programs/killam-fellowships.html

http://www.killamfellowships.com/programs/killam-fellowships.html


Marshall Scholarship •4th year-5th year • All academic disciplines • Service and Leadership •

International • Funded Graduate Study

Marshall Scholarships fund an opportunity to study in the United Kingdom for

young highly qualified Americans seeking a graduate degree. Every year 40

applicants are chosen to be graduate scholars at a UK institution in any field.

Scholars are expected to be future leaders with a lasting understanding of British

society and will strengthen the bond between British and American peoples.

Award: Full cost of studying at a UK institution, alongside additional funds

depending on criteria and qualifications including: annual book grant, thesis grant,

research and daily travel grants, air fare roundtrip from the U.S. to the UK; and, if

applicable funds for the support of a dependent spouse

Requirements

US citizen

Acquired an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year institution

in the United States

Minimum GPA of 3.7 from completed undergraduate degree

Graduated after April 2016


Deadline: early September (UTSA), late September (National)

More info: http://www.marshallscholarship.org/about/generalinfo

http://www.marshallscholarship.org/about/generalinfo


The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program •4th year-5th year • All academic disciplines • Service and Leadership

• International • Funded Graduate Study

The Mitchell Scholarship Program is designed to introduce and connect

generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland for a one-year

Masters degree program at one of nine eligible institutions.

Award: Full tuition for a one-year Master’s degree at one of the nine eligible

institutions in the Republic of Ireland, campus housing, monthly stipend, round-

trip travel between the United States and Ireland

Requirements:

U.S. Citizen

Must be between 18 and 29 during the year of application

Have a Bachelor’s degree by the time of attendance

Institutional endorsement required: Yes

Deadline (campus): September 1

More info: https://www.us-irelandalliance.org/mitchellscholarship

https://www.us-irelandalliance.org/mitchellscholarship


NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Boulder) • 1st-4th year • STEM • Research • Experiential

The Boulder, Colorado, Laboratories’ National Institute of Standards and

Technology summer research program for students majoring in science,

mathematics, and engineering. Students with physics, materials science,

chemistry, mathematics, computer science, or engineering majors are

encouraged to apply.

Award: housing

Requirements

U.S. Citizen and permanent residents

Undergraduates with a technical major

Health insurance coverage through their school or family

GPA of 3.0 or higher


Deadline: early March

More info: https://www.nist.gov/surf/surf-boulder/application

https://www.nist.gov/surf/surf-boulder/application


NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Gaithersburg) • 1st-4th year • STEM • Research • Experiential

A program sponsoring an 11-week summer internship program for

undergraduates majoring in chemistry, computer science, engineering, materials

science, fire research, nanotechnology, information technology, mathematics,

biology, manufacturing, statistics, or other STEM discipline. Students are provided

with hands on research experience under the mentorship of a NIST scientist or

engineer in Gaithersburg, MD.

Award: Students who complete the full 11-week program will receive a $5,500

stipend. Students that cannot make the full 11-week program are paid $500 per

week. Students are awarded for travel, housing, and additional funds for

commuting students (as needed)

Requirements

U.S. Citizen and U.S. permanent residents

Undergraduates who are considering pursuing a graduate degree (M.S. or

Ph.D.)




More info: https://www.nist.gov/surf/surf-gaithersburg/overview

https://www.nist.gov/surf/surf-gaithersburg/overview


NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program •4th year-5th year • STEM • Research • Experiential • Funded Graduate Study

A fellowship program recognizing and supporting outstanding graduate students

in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (relevant to NSF)

disciplines, who are seeking research based master’s and doctoral degrees at an

accredited United States institutions. The program aims to increase the diversity

of studied science and engineering fields by encouraging underrepresented

groups to apply.

Award: Three-year annual stipend of $34,000 and a $12,000 allowance for the

tuition and fees. Approximately 1,600 are awarded nationwide

Requirements

Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are highly

encouraged to apply

Beginning a graduate career or having just entered a Ph.D. program

Potential to advance knowledge through research

Potential to benefit society and contribute to desired social outcomes

Acquired an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year institution

in the United States by start of graduate program


Deadline: Depends on discipline; mid- October to early November

More info: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/applicants

UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected])

https://www.nsfgrfp.org/applicants



NSF REU Sites Program

• 1st-4th year • STEM • Research • Experiential

Funding for a wide array of research opportunities for undergraduate students.

REU site consists of about ten undergraduates who work in the research

programs of the host institution. Students collaborate closely with faculty and

researchers on a specific research project.

Award: Varies per program; most awards include stipends with possible

assistance for housing and travel expenses

Requirements

US citizens or Permanent residents


Deadline: Varies per program site; sites typically announced in October

More Info: https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp


https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp



Obama Foundation Fellowship

• 4th year-Graduate • All academic disciplines • Funded Graduate Study

The Obama Foundation Fellows are a diverse set of 20 individuals that have the

potential to be future stars including organizers, inventors, artists, entrepreneurs,

journalists and many more leaders working to find creative and impactful

solutions to crucial public problems. The Fellowship is a two-year non-residential

program that will provide firsthand experience, resources, and leadership

development. Included in the two-year experience are four multi-day seminars

for fellows to collaborate with each other.

Award: Transportation and accommodation costs to four (4) in-person gatherings

Requirements

Must be fluent in spoken and written English

Applicants must be age 18 or older


Deadline: mid-September

More Info: https://www.obama.org/fellowship/apply/


https://www.obama.org/fellowship/apply/



Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellowship Program •4th year-Graduate • International Affairs • Service • International

• Experiential • Funded Graduate Study

Fellows have the opportunity to work as Foreign Service Officers, serving in

Washington, DC or at a U.S. embassy, consulate, or diplomatic mission around the

globe. The program seeks to prepare outstanding young people, based on

financial need, who represent ethnic, gender, social, and geographic diversity and

have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of

State.

Award: 30 fellowships of up to $37,500 annually for a two-year period for tuition,

room, board, books, and mandatory fees for completion of two-year master’s

degrees. This award includes up to $21,500 per year for tuition and mandatory

fees and an academic year stipend of $16,000

Requirements

U.S. Citizen

Must seek admission to a U.S. graduate school

Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher

Must enroll in a two-year, full-time, on-campus master’s degree program at

a U.S.-based graduate institution

Must obtain graduate degrees in international affairs or a related subject

such as public administration, public policy, international relations, etc. at a

graduate school approved by the Pickering Program



More info: https://pickeringfellowship.org/graduate-fellowship/overview-and-

eligibility/


https://pickeringfellowship.org/graduate-fellowship/overview-and-eligibility/

https://pickeringfellowship.org/graduate-fellowship/overview-and-eligibility/



PPIA Junior Summer Institute •3rd year • All disciplines • Leadership • Experiential • International

The Public Policy and International Affairs Program is an intensive seven-week

Junior Summer Institute, providing students with the knowledge and skills needed

to succeed in graduate school and become future leaders. Students study a

curriculum that includes economics, statistics, domestic/international policy

issues, and leadership topics to sharpen their quantitative, analytic, and

communication skills.

Award: Full tuition at a PPIA Junior Summer Institute; Assistance with travel

expenses for those that qualify; maximum stipend of $1,500; housing and meal

plan; and books and course materials. Minimum of a one-time $5,000 scholarship

at a PPIA graduate school if admitted for a master’s degree

Requirements

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Must be a junior at time of applying

Must not have earned a bachelor’s degree before the start of the Junior

Summer Institute

Seeking a career in public service

All majors welcome

Obligated to complete a master’s program in public and/or international

affairs at a PPIA graduate school



More info: https://ppiaprogram.org/undergrad/jsi/


https://ppiaprogram.org/undergrad/jsi/



Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program

• 2st-3rd year • International Affairs • Experiential

A six-week summer program intended to provide undergraduates with a deep

appreciation for current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater

understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the knowledge

and skills to attain those careers. Applicants are selected yearly and live, attend

classes, and participate in several programs with foreign affairs professionals at

Howard University. This program encourages the application of members of

minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and

those with financial need.

Award: $3,200 stipend, cost of tuition, travel, and housing, and two meals per day

Requirements

U.S. Citizen

Full-time undergraduate students with a minimum of sophomore status on

the date of the application deadline


Three letters of recommendation

Interest Statement


Deadline: First week of February

More info: http://www.rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/

http://www.rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/


Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program

•4th year • International Affairs • Funded Graduate Study

The Rangel Graduate Fellowship aims to attract and prepare outstanding young

people for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State in which

they can help formulate, represent and implement U.S. foreign policy. Fellows

who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements

will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers, in accordance with

applicable law and State Department policy. This program encourages the

application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the

Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.

Award: 30 fellowships of up to $37,500 annually for a two year period for tuition,

room, board, books and mandatory fees for completion of two-year master’s

degrees. This includes up to $21,500 per year for tuition and mandatory fees and

an academic year stipend of $16,000.

Requirements:

U.S. Citizen

Personal Statement

Statement of financial need to pursue graduate study

Student Aid Report (SAR) generated from the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA) form for the 2018-2019 school year

Two letters of recommendation

Five-year service obligation upon completion of program


More info: http://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program/

http://rangelprogram.org/graduate-fellowship-program/


The Rhodes Scholarship •4th-5th year • All academic disciplines • International • Funded Graduate Study

The oldest fellowship awards in the world selects 32 students from the United

States to study at University of Oxford on a two year program. Rhodes Scholars

must display outstanding academic achievements, honorable character,

commitment to others and the common good, and the potential for future

leaderships.

Award: Full financial support for scholars to pursue one or two degrees at the

University of Oxford in the United Kingdom

Requirements:

US Citizen or Permanent Resident or US Resident with DACA status

Citizens of other countries may apply in the international division by

country or an open global competition. Deadlines vary by country.

Must be at least 18 years, but must not be older than 23 on October 1 in

the year of the application

Outstanding academic performance


Deadline: early October

More Info: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/applying-for-the-scholarship/

UTSA Contact: Andrew Chapman ([email protected]), John Phillip

Santos ([email protected])

http://www.rhodesscholar.org/applying-for-the-scholarship/




Rotary Foundation Global Scholar Grant for Graduate Students •4th-5th year • All academic disciplines • Research • International

• Funded Graduate Study

Global grants provide funds for graduate-level study or research in another

country. Students must pursue studies in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus:

Peace & Conflict Prevention or Resolution

Disease Prevention & Treatment

Water & Sanitation

Maternal & Child Health

Basic Education & Literacy

Economic & Community Development

Award: Grants start at $30,000 and cover tuition, room & board, and other travel

expenses

Requirements:


Deadline: mid-October

More info: www.rotary5840.org/sitepage/foundation-2017-18/global-grant-

scholarships

http://www.rotary5840.org/sitepage/foundation-2017-18/global-grant-scholarships

http://www.rotary5840.org/sitepage/foundation-2017-18/global-grant-scholarships


Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans • 4th year-Graduate • All academic disciplines • Funded Graduate Study

A selective merit-based fellowship program honoring the contributions of

immigrants and their children to the United States. The fellowship program

selects annually 30 students, who are immigrants or the children of immigrants,

seeking a full-time graduate school degree in the United States. Alumni of UTSA

under 30 years old are encouraged to apply.

Award: $90,000 over two years

Requirements

New American Status (immigrant or the child of an immigrant)

o Both birth parents must have been born outside of the US as non-US

citizens

o One of the following must also apply

Born in the US

Naturalized Citizen

Green Card holder

Born outside the US and adopted by American parents

DACA

Enrolling or enrolled in graduate school as of the application deadline

All fields of study are allowed to apply

Age 30 or younger as of the application deadline



More Info: https://www.pdsoros.org/fellowship

https://www.pdsoros.org/fellowship


Stanford University Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program •4th year-Graduate • All academic disciplines • Research • Service and

Leadership • Experiential • Funded Graduate Study

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is a new initiative aimed at preparing the

next generation of global leaders to address increasingly complex questions facing

our world. Every year, up to 90 high-achieving students from around the world

will receive full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford, including the

DMA, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD programs, as well as joint- and dual-

degrees. The program has a multidisciplinary focus, and will provide opportunities

for leadership training, mentorship, and cohort-based experiential learning.

Scholars are prepared to excel in business, government, academia, and the

nonprofit sector.

Award: Full funding for tuition, on-campus room and board, books, supplies,

health insurance and travel to Stanford

Requirements:

All citizens welcome

Must meet requirements of department/degree you wish to pursue and

apply to that program

First bachelor’s degree received 5 or later from application cycle date (e.g.

applying in 2019, BA awarded no earlier than 2014)

Deadline: early October

More info: https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/

https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/


The Harry S. Truman Scholarship

•3rd year • All academic disciplines • Service and Leadership

President Truman did not want a bricks and mortar monument. Instead, he

encouraged a living memorial that would give life to the values of service that had

animated his career. In that spirit, the Truman Foundation is a place that nurtures

and supports future generations who answer the call to public service leadership.

The award is for students seeking a career in public service, broadly defined.

The foundation selects 55-65 students annually. The Foundation only reviews

approximately 600 nominated applications (not counting applications of those

who compete at their campuses but are not nominated). UTSA is allowed to

nominate 4 students each year for consideration and an additional 3 students

who have spent their first one or two years at another institution.

Award: Maximum of $30,000 for graduate school in any program except for an

MBA

Requirements:

U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Must be a junior at time applying

Must be nominated by the university currently attended

Must be committed to public service

Obligated to work in public service for three of the seven years following

completion of a Foundation-funded graduate degree program


Deadline: early February

More info: http://www.truman.gov/candidates/how-become-truman-scholar/

http://www.truman.gov/candidates/how-become-truman-scholar/


Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

•2nd and 3rd year • All academic disciplines • Service and Leadership

Scholarships are awarded to students that uniquely demonstrate leadership,

public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to

the environment, defined broadly. Students do not need to be environmental

studies students. Examples from past recipients include students in fashion who

did research incorporating recycled materials. Students should demonstrate

working toward a career trajectory in any of the three areas: tribal health, tribal

public policy, or the environment.

Award: Up to $7,000 used toward tuition, fees, books and supplies, and room and

board

Requirements

U.S. Citizen or U.S. National or U.S. Permanent Resident

Sophomores or Juniors

Must be nominated by the university currently attended

Must be committed to public service

Committed to a career related to the environment


Full-time student



More info: http://udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx

http://udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx

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