Graduate Fellowships for Research/ Study Abroad
Graduate Fellowships for Research/ Study Abroad
American-Scandinavian Foundation
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) provides fellowships for advanced research or study in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Fellowships are intended to support a yearlong stay and priority is given to graduate students for dissertation-related study or research. Fellowships are valued at up to $23,000. The number of awards depends on the total funds available by country.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must have received their undergraduate degree by the time that they begin their study or project in Scandinavia. Applicants must have a well-defined study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential. Smaller grants of approximately $5,000 are available to support one to three months of postgraduate study.
Churchill Scholarship
The Churchill funds one year of study and research in the sciences, mathematics, or engineering at Churchill College, Cambridge University, England. Twelve awards are given yearly and all tuition and fees are paid. Students enrolled in the nine-month program will receive an annual living allowance of £11,000-£13,000 depending on the length of their academic program. They also receive a travel allowance of $1,500. Married students who are accompanied by their spouses receive an additional allowance of £500. Depending on the field of study and recent rates of exchange, the value of a Churchill Scholarship is approximately $50,000 to $60,000.
The Churchill Foundation also funds Special Research Grant Program. Churchill Scholars will be eligible for up to $2,000 in research expenses approved in advance by the Foundation. The Special Research Grant may be used to pay for travel to a conference where a Churchill Scholar has been invited to present a paper, to buy specialized software related to his or her research interests, or other expenses that the Foundation will consider on a case-to-case basis.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Only graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Applicants must be between the ages of 19 and 26 and must possess a bachelor's degree at the time the scholarship begins. Applicants may hold a Master's, but not a Ph.D. Applicants should have good character and demonstrate a concern about the critical issues that face the world.
Applicants should have an exceptional academic record. Winners usually have at least a 3.9 G.P.A. The selection committee is also seeking applicants that have demonstrated their originality through creative work in their field of study or interest. Applicants need strong letters of recommendation.
Kanders Churchill Scholarship
The Kanders Churchill Scholarship was created to address the growing divide between science and science policy. At present, there is just one Kanders Churchill Scholarship available each year. The recipient will join the cohort of the existing 15 Churchill Scholars in science, mathematics, and engineering, bringing the size of the group to 16 Scholars.
The Kanders Churchill Scholar will hold a bachelor's degree (either as a major or minor concentration) in science, mathematics, or engineering, and will attend the Cambridge Master's in Public Policy (see http://www.polis.cam.ac.uk/study-at-polis/graduates/MPhilPP). It is an addition to the Churchill Scholarship program and builds upon the two days of science policy seminars and visits to UK government ministries, which was introduced in the 2016-17 academic year for all Churchill Scholars.Erasmus+The Erasmus+ offers funding for study, teaching or research activities in the framework of selected consortia or partnerships at participating universities in the European Union. There are different possibilities for Master's or Ph.D. studies. The award covers travel/installation contribution, tuition fees, insurance and monthly allowance. For two years it offers $42,000. For a list of partnerships for masters of doctorate programs, visit: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/library/scholarships-catalogue_en
The Erasmus+ program offers full time scholarships to students from any non-European Union country. Students from Europe as well as Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein are ineligible. Eligible students should not have carried out their main activities (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of the above-mentioned countries. Fellows must split the two-year Master's program between two participating universities.
Fulbright
There are a number of post bachelor's degree Fulbright grants available through the US Fulbright Student Program. The grant that Caltech students primarily apply for is the Study-Research grant. Depending on the country, the Study-Research grant always allows for research at a host university (some countries allow research at research centers other than. universities.) Some countries allow students to undertake a master's degree or the first year of a master's degree. The grant is not intended to fund Ph.D. study abroad. Applicants must create a proposal for study, research or a combination of study and research based on what the country allows. Applicants can only apply to one country and one type of grant in that country.
Fulbright requirements can vary according to the host country. In all cases, applicants must have earned their bachelor's degree prior to starting their grant. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have language proficiency in the language of the host country as noted in the country description. Many countries strong in the STEM areas do not require any language other than English.
Recipients receive round-trip travel, tuition if undertaking a degree, living expenses, and a language orientation course (in some countries.).
English teaching assistantships (ETA grants) are also available through the Fulbright program. Grants are also available in the performing arts.
Attached below are the Fulbright application statistics from the most recent completed cycle that show the number of applicants (large number) and the number of awards (smaller number) for each country.
English Teaching Assistantship Maps
Types of Awards:
https://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/types-of-awards
Fulbright Study-Research Grants
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Grants
Fulbright Critical Language Enhancement Award
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The Gates Cambridge Trust offers about 95 Gates Cambridge Scholarships to students from every country other than the United Kingdom who are committed to serve their communities and who gain admission to the University of Cambridge. Students can study almost any graduate subject at Cambridge. There are approximately 800-1000 applications from U.S. citizens each year, from which about 85 students are interviewed, and 35 of those are offered scholarships. Of the 8,000-10,000 international applications, 90 are interviewed and 55 scholarships are awarded. Ph.D. degrees are favored over master's level programs with about 2/3 of the US citizen grants awarded to Ph.D. applicants.
Google Anita Borg Scholarship (International)
Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. In her honor, Google has developed the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. Google hopes to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders in the field. For more information on each program, please visit the appropriate website: https://www.womentechmakers.com/scholars
Marshall Scholarship
The Marshall Scholarship offers three different options to study in the UK: a one-year program, a two-year program or a two-year program with the option of a third year extension. The Marshall Scholarships were created by the British Parliament to commemorate the ideals behind the Marshall Plan that provided much needed aid to Britain after World War II. The British Government funds the scholarships.
About 1,000 applicants compete yearly for these awards, of which about 150 are interviewed, and 30-35 are receive the scholarship. Recipients have high academic capability and distinction of intellect. The amount of the scholarship varies a bit depending on the fees of the institution at which the scholar is studying. This fellowship covers tuition, provides a comfortable living allowance, a book grant, thesis preparation costs, and provides approved travel connected to the scholar's study. A spousal allowance is also available under certain circumstances. Travel to and from Britain from the scholar's home is also covered.
The Fellowships, which are funded by the Marshall Sherfield Fellowship Foundation, and administered by the Marshall Commission, enable American scientists or engineers to undertake post-doctoral research for a period of one to two academic years at a British university or research institute. The aim of the Marshall Sherfield Fellowships is to introduce American scientists and engineers to the cutting edge of UK science and engineering. It is intended that this in turn will build longer-term contacts and international links between the United Kingdom and the United States in key scientific areas.
George J. Mitchell Scholarship
Named in honor of the former Senator's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, the George J. Mitchell Scholarships will allow American post-graduates to pursue one year of study at institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated both academic distinction and the potential for leadership. There are no restrictions as to academic field of study. Twelve awards are normally made each year and provide tuition, housing, a living expenses stipend and international travel.
National Institute of Health Oxford/Cambridge Scholars Program
The National Institutes of Health-University of Cambridge Health Science Scholars Program is a special interdisciplinary program committed to scholarship in the training of exceptional students in various areas of basic biomedical research or clinical research leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree awarded by the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Being a collaborative program between the NIH laboratories and University of Cambridge, students carry out research at both institutions. Students will have the opportunity to be co-mentored by outstanding research investigators at NIH and at the University of Cambridge who work together on a collaborative project that can fall into any area of biomedical research. It is envisioned that students will spend roughly half of their time at Cambridge and half their time at NIH, though the specific division of time will be dictated by the research project.
The NIH also funds students who wish to pursue an MD/PhD degree as part of the NIH/Oxford/Cambridge Scholars Program. Students can attend one of the participating medical schools affiliated with the NIH's Medical Scientist Research Training Program, and should visit their website below for the complete list.
Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship fully funds two years of graduate study at the University of Oxford, providing Oxford tuition fees and annual stipend. Each year 32 students from the United States are selected as Rhodes Scholars. The selection committee looks for young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are committed to the service of others and show promise of becoming principled leaders for the world's future. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship or lawful permanent residence (this must meet the current Rhodes guidelines on length of permanent residency status), and a minimum 3.7 GPA. Applicants must be receiving their B.S. degree by the end of the academic year in which they apply at Caltech. Applicants must be at least 18 and not older than 24 by October 1st of the application year. All Caltech candidates must be in their senior year, will be interviewed by the FASA director, who will write the Caltech official endorsement letter. All completed application materials including an official electronic transcript must be sent to the FASA director (Lauren Stolper) by the September deadline date. All references must also be sent to the director by the deadline. The 2021 deadline is Friday, September 3.
Schwarzman Scholarship
The Schwarzman Scholars Program offers students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and professional networks through a one-year Master's Degree in public policy, economics and business, or international studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Students can apply as seniors or after graduation as long as they are under 29 years old. While there is no GPA requirement, applicants should have very strong academic records. There is no citizenship requirement.
Thomas J. Watson Fellowship
The Watson Fellowship provides graduating seniors of unusual promise the opportunity to engage in a year of independent study and travel abroad after graduation. Candidates must devise their own study program. This independent study program should provide substantial contact with another culture or cultures. This year should not involve extended foreign study at a university. Rather, the applicant's proposal should be one that fosters independence and be of personal significance. Unmarried fellows receive $30,000 and married fellows receive $40,000 for the year.