Awards for Study Abroad

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DARTMOUTH GENERAL FELLOWSHIPS: These awards may be used for graduate study or projects either in the U.S. or abroad. Application deadline: March 1, 2007.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPS: will provide funding for intensive overseas study for Summer 2008 in critical need languages such as Arabic, Bangla, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish and Urdu. US citizen undergraduate, MA and PhD students are eligible to participate in beginning, intermediate and advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers. Recipients of this scholarship will be expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers. Application deadline: January 25, 2008.

ERASMUS MUNDUS: The Erasmus Mundus program is a co-operation program in higher education which promotes the European Union as a centre of excellence in learning around the world. It supports European top-quality Masters Courses through a Consortium of four institutes from the following universities: London School of Economics and Political Science (Economic History Department); University of Vienna (Institute of History (IfG)); University of Wroclaw (Willy Brandt Centre for German and European Studies); University of Leipzig (Centre for Advanced Studies (ZHS)). For more information, contact EAC-Erasmus-Mundus@cec.eu.int.

* FULBRIGHT GRANTS: for graduate study, research, or teaching assistantships abroad. U. S. Student Fulbright grants are available in more than 140 countries worldwide. Grants are generally available in all fields of study. Graduating seniors, recent graduates, and graduate students are eligible to apply. Stipend: varies, but usually covers all expenses, including transportation. Application deadline: October 2007. Campus deadline: September 2007.

BENJAMIN A. GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP: The Gilman Scholarship Program offers a competition for awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for US undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this congressionally funded program is administered by the Institute of International Education through its Southern Regional Center in Houston, TX. Application deadline: April 3, 2007. Campus deadline: March 20, 2007.

PAUL L. AND NEIL T. McGORRIAN FELLOWSHIP: One Dartmouth fellowship that honors Paul L. McGorrian '83 and his brother Neil, is awarded to a graduating senior to be used for foreign travel or study. Application deadline: March 1, 2007.

NATIONAL FLAGSHIP LANGUAGE PROGRAM FELLOWSHIPS: NFLP was developed to address the urgent and growing need for Americans with professional levels of competency in languages critical to national security. NFLP offers advanced language training in Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Persian, and Russian. The fellowships are two-year awards that provide support for all academic expenses directly associated with participation in the NFLP, including tuition, a stipend for living expenses, and support for travel costs and health insurance coverage. The fellowship has two components: one domestic and one overseas. The first year is intended to support study in an intensive domestic program at the flagship institution. The second year supports study in an immersion program overseas. It is expected that all Fellows who participate in the domestic component will continue with the overseas component. Two year government service requirement. Application deadlines vary.

* NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM/DAVID L BOREN UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS for language or area studies. Must apply during undergraduate school. NSEP focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security, not only the traditional concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but also the challenges of global society, including: sustainable development, environmental degradation, global disease and hunger, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness. NSEP scholarships are intended to provide support to U.S. undergraduates who will pursue the study of languages and cultures currently underrepresented in study abroad and critical to U.S. national security. Study of a foreign language appropriate to the identified country must be part of each proposal. Service requirement. Application deadline February 13, 2007. Campus deadline: January 4, 2007.

NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM/DAVID L BOREN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS enable U.S. graduate students to pursue specialization in area and language study or to add an international dimension to their education. Boren Fellowships support students pursuing the study of languages, cultures, and world regions that are critical to U.S. national security but are less frequently studied by U.S. graduate students, i.e., areas of the world other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Award: a minimum of one and a maximum of six academic semesters (24 months). Fellowships provide support for overseas or domestic study, or a combination of both. The maximum award for overseas study is $12,000 per semester for up to two semesters ($24,000 total). A maximum of $12,000 is available for a program of domestic study only. Support for domestic study is limited to language or area studies which enhance a degree program. The maximum level of support for a combined overseas and domestic program is $30,000. Service requirement. Application deadline: January 30, 2007.

JAMES B. REYNOLDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FOREIGN STUDY: Reynolds scholars may study in any field in any foreign country, usually in an educational institution and in any case with a definite program of study or research approved by the Committee on Graduate Fellowships. Dartmouth seniors and recent graduates are eligible. Application deadline: February 15, 2007.

ROTARY AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS: The primary purpose of Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Scholarships are awarded for study or training in another country where Rotary clubs are located. Initial application must be made through a local Rotary club in the applicant’s legal or permanent residence, or place of full-time study or employment. Application deadlines are set by individual Rotary clubs in accordance with the district deadline. Application deadlines may be as early as March 1, 2007 or as late as July 15, 2007 for program year 2008-2009.

ROTARY WORLD PEACE FELLOWSHIPS: This program offers annually 60 Rotary World Peace Fellowships for one to two-year master's degree programs in international relations, peace studies and conflict resolution at one of six Rotary Centers for International Studies located at prestigious universities around the globe. Application deadline: July 1, 2007.

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Asia

CHINA SCHOLARSHIP COUNCIL: Offers a wide variety of scholarships and fellowships for students interested in studying in China.

CRIMSON SUMMER EXCHANGE: As China's most highly regarded summer course in English usage, CSE brings undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni from Harvard University and other leading world universities to Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and other major Chinese cities to teach English to Chinese students from ages fifteen to eighteen. Those who have never traveled to China are strongly encouraged to apply. CSE covers airfare, room, and board. Preference will be given to students currently enrolled at Harvard University. Application deadline: February 2007.

FREEMAN-ASIA GRANTS: Up to $7,000 for study abroad in Asia for summer, semester, or full-year programs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and receive financial aid or have a verifiable need for financial assistance to study abroad. Freeman-ASIA Award recipients are expected to share their experiences with their home campuses to encourage study abroad in Asia by others, and to spread greater understanding of Asian peoples and cultures within their home communities. Please contact Off Campus Programs for questions regarding Freeman Asia Grants and endorsement of application. Fall 2006 application deadline: April 7, 2006. Spring 2007 application deadline: October 18, 2006.

* LUCE SCHOLARSHIPS: The Henry Luce Foundation sponsors awards for 15 scholars, ages 21-29, to spend a year in individual internships in countries in East Asia. Applicants are solicited from all fields except Asian specialties. A strong and clearly defined career interest is essential. Stipend: About $9,000, plus transportation, adjusted to cost of living. Application deadline: December 4, 2006. Campus deadline: November 6, 2006.

MONBUKAGAKUSHO (MEXT) RESEARCH STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP: Study in Japan for students interested in Social Sciences and Humanities, and Natural Sciences. Should have knowledge of Japanese language. Application Deadline: June 15, 2007.

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Germany

ROBERT BOSCH FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP: As the countries of the world become more independent, the Robert Bosch Stiftung recognizes the importance of familiarizing American professionals and executives with the political, economic, and cultural environment of Europe and of Germany in particular through an intensive nine month work and study program in Germany. Bosch Fellows are competitively chosen from the fields of Business Administration, Law, Political Science, Public Policy, and Journalism. Applicants should be U.S. citizens, age 23-34, with 2+ years of relevant work experience and a graduate degree. Candidates without a graduate degree are also encouraged to apply, provided they have extensive work experience in one of the application fields. Application deadline: October 16, 2006.

*(DAAD) THE GERMAN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE SERVICE: Offers the following programs and funding for students to study in Germany:

Study Scholarships for Graduating Seniors: Study Scholarships are awarded to highly qualified graduate students of all disciplines to provide the opportunity to study in Germany or complete a postgraduate or Master's degree course and obtain a degree at a German university or institution. Application deadline: November 15, 2006. Campus deadline: October 23, 2006.
Study Scholarships for Artists and Musicians: These study scholarships aim to provide students in the fields of fine art, design, film, music, choreography and architecture with an opportunity to complete a course of additional studies, without earning a formal degree, at a German university or institution. Application deadline: November 1, 2006. Campus deadline: October 23, 2006
Undergraduate Scholarships: Sophomores and Juniors in all academic fields are eligible to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany. Application deadline: January 2007.
Research Internships in Science and Engineering: Summer internships in Germany for American and Canadian undergraduate students in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and engineering. Application deadline: February 2007.
University Summer Course Grant: A broad range of three-to four-week summer language courses at German universities which mainly focus on literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Germany. Application deadline: January 2007.
High Tech in Germany: DAAD invites undergraduate engineering students to apply for this German language and cultural program at a university in Germany. Application deadline: March 15, 2006.
German Studies Research Grant: This specialized DAAD program offers up to five German Studies Research Grants to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students who are nominated by their department/program chairs. Application deadlines: November 1, 2005 and May 1, 2006.

FUBiS Scholars: FUBiS offers German Language Courses for students who wish to improve their German language skills while they spend time at Freie Universität Berlin. German language classes (Mondays,Wednesdays and Thursdays) are being offered on different proficiency levels: Absolute Beginners, Advanced Beginners, Intermediate I and II, and (in Term II only) Advanced Learners. Intensive German language classes (Monday through Friday) are being offered on the levels mentioned above. All German Courses are taught by native speakers. Students must be at least 18 years of age and should have completed at least one year of higher education (college or university) at the beginning of the FUBiS program. However, registrants to the FUBiS program do not have to be enrolled in any program at the point of their registration. FUBiS also accepts registrations by adult learners and professionals. Certain FUBiS courses are eligible for the DAAD University Summer Course Grant. Grant application deadline: January 2007 for Summer 2007 terms.

GERMAN CHANCELLOR SCHOLARSHIPS: The German Chancellor Scholarship provides for a stay of one year in Germany for professional development, study, or research. Each applicant designs an individual project specific to Germany and decides at which institution or organization to pursue it. Successful candidates have come from such fields as government, social and policy sciences, law, journalism, communications, management, finance, economics, architecture, public service, the humanities, the arts, and environmental affairs. Candidates from the life sciences and engineering may be considered if their topics have a compelling social or humanistic dimension. The scholarship sponsors individuals who demonstrate the potential to strengthen ties between Germany and their own country through their profession or studies. Prior knowledge of German is not a prerequisite. Application deadline: October 2006.

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Ireland/Northern Ireland

* GEORGE J. MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR IRELAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND: These Scholarships support one year of graduate study in any discipline offered by an institution of higher learning in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Scholars must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program offered at the institution. The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition, housing, a $12,000 living expenses stipend, and international travel. Normally, 12 Scholarships are awarded each year. Mitchell Scholars must exhibit superior records of academic excellence, leadership and public service. Strong, demonstrated achievements in all three areas are required. Application deadline: October 2007. Campus deadline: September 2007.

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Italy

THE ELIZABETH A. SACLER MUSEUM EDUCATIONAL TRUST SACI SCHOLARSHIP: is awarded to a female student who exhibits exceptional artistic excellence in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography or art conservation; intends to pursue a career in one of these fields; and demonstrates financial need. The scholarship, awarded annually since Fall 2004, includes airfare, tuition, housing, and activity and materials fees totaling approximately $30,000. (The amount of the award will vary as the cost of tuition and fees are adjusted annually.) The Elizabeth A. Sackler Museum Educational Trust SACI Scholarship is for women who would otherwise never have access to the kind of educational and cultural experience SACI offers. Applicants must be citizens of the United States. Undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need are given preference; therefore, applicants must provide complete financial aid information as indicated in the Financial Aid Application instructions in the SACI catalog. Application deadline: March 2007.

STUDIO ART CENTERS INTERNATIONAL-FLORENCE SCHOLARSHIPS: A number of scholarship opportunities are available for undergraduate and graduate study at Studio Art Centers International (SACI). SACI scholarships are available for the academic Fall and Spring terms only. One full scholarship and a large number of partial scholarships are offered annually. All SACI scholarships are based on both demonstrated financial need and outstanding artistic and academic ability. Students interested in applying for a SACI scholarship MUST check the appropriate box on the SACI application form and complete all application requirements. Fall term deadline: March 15, 2006. Spring term deadline: October 1, 2006.

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Russia

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Scandinavia

the AMERICAN-SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION AWARDS: The American-Scandinavian Foundation offers fellowships (up to $20,000) and grants (normally $4,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian countries for up to one year. Awards are made in all fields. Applicants must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential. Eligibility: Graduating seniors (or graduates); U.S. citizenship; some ability with language of host country. Application deadline: November 1, 2007.

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UK

BRITISH CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS: enable students of high intellectual promise to pursue studies in the UK. Chevening scholars must study in the UK for at least 3-months. Most scholars already have a first degree and the majority study for postgraduate degrees, particularly Masters courses. You must apply to the British Embassy/High Commission or The British Council in the country of which you are a citizen. Please see the full country listing and select the country for which you are a citizen for application procedures and deadlines.

BRITISH COUNCIL LEARNING: lists scholarships, fellowships and grants for students of all nationalities to study at British institutions of higher education. Inquiries about such awards should be addressed to the British Embassy/High Commission or The British Council in the country of which you are a citizen. Please see the full country listing and select the country for which you are a citizen for application procedures and deadlines.

* CHURCHILL SCHOLARSHIPS: The Winston Churchill Foundation of the U.S. offers approximately ten scholarships for graduate study in the physical and natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering at Churchill College, Cambridge University, England. Scholars may spend one year working toward a certificate or diploma, or three years for a Ph.D. The Graduate Record Examination scores, including a subject test, must be received by the Churchill Foundation by mid-December. Dartmouth is one of 36 institutions invited to submit nominations for this award. Two nominees may be chosen. Application deadline: November 2007. Campus deadline: October 2007.

* GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIPS: These scholarship are for students of outstanding academic merit and leadership potential from every country of the world other than the United Kingdom, who are committed to serving their communities, and who gain admission to the University of Cambridge to pursue courses of study as follows: a second Bachelor degree as an affiliated student; one-year postgraduate courses; or research leading to the degree of PhD. The Gates Cambridge Trust intends to offer a substantial number of awards annually which will cover the costs of studying at Cambridge. Some of these awards will be for students from the US; but students from all countries are eligible. Students of exceptional academic achievement and scholarly promise for whom further study at Cambridge would be particularly appropriate are welcome to apply. Students will need to provide evidence of their ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline, either by research, or by teaching, or by using their learning creatively in their chosen profession. Application deadline: October 15, 2007.

* KEASBEY SCHOLARSHIPS: The Keasbey scholarship is for seniors planning graduate study at Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and Wales. Dartmouth is one of sixteen institutions invited to nominate applicants on a three year rotating basis. Keasbey scholarships are similar to Rhodes Scholarships and the three nominees from Dartmouth will be chosen from among the Rhodes pool of applicants. The scholarship was last offered in 2005-2006, so Dartmouth will be eligible again in 2008-2009.

* MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS: Forty scholarships are offered annually by the British government to enable U.S. students to study for a degree at a British university for a period of at least two academic years. The stipend covers tuition, fees, travel and living expenses. Application deadline: October 2007. Campus deadline: September 2007.

NIH UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS: provide a unique opportunity for pursuing a Ph.D. In order to maximize the learning experience, students participate in a collaborative project involving research in labs both at the University of Cambridge and the NIH, co-mentored by a research investigator at both institutions. Aside working in two of the most exciting, respected biomedical research institutes in the world, students have the opportunity manage an international collaborative research project that expands beyond the confines of the scientific expertise of a single lab. As science heads towards an environment rich in collaboration that spans many disciplines, this program will shape the future scientific leaders capable of managing translational research. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, and must have courses in biology, chemistry (both inorganic and organic), physics and mathematics. Outstanding academic performance and exceptional promise for a career in biomedical research are important. Previous laboratory research experience is a strong qualification for this program. Students receive a stipend of $24,000 per year, health and travel benefits, and other academic support including tuition and lab fees in England and at the NIH until PhD degree completion. Application deadline: January 2008.

NIH UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD SCHOLARSHIPS IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH are specially devoted to the training of outstanding students in various areas of biomedical research leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree awarded by the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Being a collaborative program between the NIH laboratories and University of Oxford, students are provided with the opportunity to work at both institutions. Student research projects will be co-mentored by a research investigator at NIH and a faculty member at University of Oxford who work together on a collaborative project in which students carry out research. It is envisioned that students will spend half of their time at Oxford and half their time at NIH, though the specific division of time will be dictated by the nature of the research. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, and must have courses in biology, chemistry (both inorganic and organic), physics and mathematics. Outstanding academic performance and exceptional promise for a career in biomedical research are important. Previous laboratory research experience is a strong qualification for this program. Students receive a stipend of $24,000 per year, health and travel benefits, and other academic support including tuition and lab fees in England and at the NIH until PhD degree completion. Application deadline: January 2008.

OVERSEAS RESEARCH STUDENTS AWARDS SCHEME: ORSAS awards offer international postgraduate students the opportunity to carry out a broad range of research at well-established UK academic institutions of worldwide recognition. ORSAS award holders make a valuable contribution, not only to the British research base, but also to economic, scientific, educational and other aspects of life in their own country. Meanwhile, their involvement in British academic life and the wider cultural experiences offered in the UK contribute to their personal development and can help increase their future opportunities. ORSAS awards provide funding to pay the difference between the international student tuition fees and the home/EU student tuition fees charged by the academic institution that the student attends. ORSAS awards are intended for students of full-time postgraduate research study in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

* RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS: Thirty-two scholarships are granted annually by the Rhodes Scholarship Trust to enable U. S. students to study at Oxford University. Awards are made for a two-year period but may be extended for a third year. An applicant must be unmarried, and remain unmarried during the first year of residence. Stipend covers tuition, travel, fees and maintenance. Canadian citizens may apply through the Canadian Rhodes Trust. Address: General Secretary for the Rhodes Scholarships in Canada, Box 48, Toronto-Dominion Centre, Toronto M5K 1E6, Ontario, Canada. Other Rhodes Scholarships are available for citizens of Australia, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Commonwealth Caribbean, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Jamaica, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Application deadline: October 2007. Campus deadline: September 2007.

DORIS RUSSELL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP: Intended for those who wish to go to Girton College (England) as an affiliated student or research student in English. The applicants will be asked to submit a term paper or papers which they have written as part of their regular assignments or any other evidence that they like to submit in furtherance of their application. There is no special application form, but applicants wishing to apply should notify the Head of Tutorial & Admissions Office, Girton College, Cambridge, CB30JG, England, enclosing their written work in support of their application. This Scholarship is offered every second year. Next application deadline: October 15, 2007.

* SAINT ANDREW’S SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN SCOTLAND: In recognition of the benefits of higher education, the Society provides significant funding for two Scottish-American students to study in Scotland. Applicants must be US citizens with some Scottish descent. The scholarship provides funds to a total of $15,000 and may be used in any of Scotland's universities for one year. Dartmouth may nominate one senior undergraduate applicant for this award. Applications are available in the Scholarship Advising Office. Application deadline: December 15, 2006. Campus deadline: November 15, 2006.

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Middle East

THE CLINTON SCHOLARS PROGRAM: Semester study at the American University in Dubai. Open to currently enrolled full-time undergraduate students. Recipient will demonstrate exemplary academic achievement. Provision has been made for up to 10 students per semester. Preference will be given to students who show interest in being exposed to the Middle Eastern and Islamic culture for the first time. Application deadlines: March 15, October 15, February 15.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPS: will provide funding for intensive overseas study for Summer 2006 in critical need languages such as Arabic, Bangla, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish and Urdu. US citizen undergraduate, MA and PhD students are eligible to participate in beginning, intermediate and advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers. Recipients of this scholarship will be expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers. Application deadlines: March 2007.