Fellowships
APA Minority Fellowship Program provides financial support and professional guidance to individuals pursuing doctoral degrees in psychology. Application and information can be found at: http://www.apa.org/mfp (updated 11-21-06).
American Bar Foundation Summer Research Diversity Fellowships in Law and Social Science for Undergraduate Students 2007. The American Bar Foundation sponsors a program of summer research fellowships to interest undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in pursuing graduate study in the social sciences. Eligible are American citizens and lawful permanent residents including, but not limited to, persons who are African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or Puerto Rican, as well as other individuals who will add diversity to the field of law and social science. Applications will be considered only from sophomores and juniors, that is, students who have completed at least the sophomore year and who have not received a bachelor's degree by the time the fellowship begins. Applicants must have a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and be moving toward an academic major in the social sciences or humanities. Completed applications, including transcript and letter of recommendation, are due no later than February 15, 2007. Awards will be announced by April 2, 2007. Applications are available in the MACO Office or you may visit their web site at www.americanbarfoundation.org/sumfel.html (updated 11-13-06)
Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities is sponsored by the Ford Foundation and administered by the National Research Council of the National Academics. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen who is planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level. For further information and applications, please visit their web site at
http://national-academies.org/fellowships or call 202-334-2872.
The Fund for Theological Education offers young adults, who may be drawn to religious leadership, a network of support, both financial and relational. Through this fund, students are able to explore whether becoming a minister might be a fit for their lives. Fellows attend a conference with peers, receive a $1,500 stipend to use for educational expenses, and $500 for their own mentoring. For more information, call 404-727-1450 or visit www.thefund.org.
Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications is now accepting applications for a master's level fellowship and internship program in newspaper journalism for members of underrepresented groups. It provides two awards annually, each worth more than $62,000. Application deadline is February 1, 2007. For further information, please visit www.newhousemasters.syr.edu. (updated 11-21-06)
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is offering educational and leadership development programs, services, and activities that promote the growth of its Latino participants as effective professional and strong leaders. For detailed information about the program and other opportunities, please visit the web site at http://www.chciyouth.org
2007 Smithsonian Fellowships in residence fellowships at the museums, Research Institutes and Offices of the Smithsonian Institution. For additional information and application materials visit www.si.edu/research+study or email: siofg@si.edu or call: (202) 275-0655
Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) invites college juniors from diverse communities to apply for the 2009 PPIA Fellowship Program. Each year over 100 students will be selected to become part of this exciting fellowship program that spans from junior year of college to graduate studies in public policy, public administration, international affairs or related fields. Application deadline is November 1, 2008 for sessions at UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Michigan. For more information visit http://www.ppiaprogram.org (updated 10-7-08).
HECUA Graduate Fellowship on Philanthropy and Human Rights seeks to advance human rights through the nonprofit sector as well as provide graduate students learning experience in the field of philanthropy. The Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students of color who are historically underrepresented in higher education and who are studying or will be studying in Minnesota. Preference will be given to students who are planning to remain in the United States, are active participants and leaders in their communities, and interested in pursuing human rights and social change. The deadline for applications is December 4, 2006. For more information visit http://www.hecua.org/grad_level.html (updated 11-21-06)
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship - intended for students at or near the beginning of their graduate studies in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Fellowships are awarded to the applicants who intend to pursue a doctoral degree. Stipends starting at $30,500, full tuition and fees, health insurance allowance, three-year award, no military service obligation. Application deadline is January 8, 2007. For more information or to apply please visit www.asee.org/ndseg (updated 11-14-06).
