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External Funding Opportunities for Undergraduates
Academic Year Fellowships
Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Language Study and Study Abroad
Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
National Security Education Program (Boren Scholarships)
Institute of Current World Affairs / Crane-Rogers Foundation Fellowships
Internships
New Voices National Fellowship Program
Central Intelligence Agency Student Programs
FBI Honors Internship Program
Alfa Fellowship Program
Carnegie Junior Fellows
Academic Year Fellowships
Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
This fellowship supports students preparing to enter the United States Foreign Service. The award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the junior and senior years of college and during the first year of graduate (Master’s) study. http://www.woodrow.org/public-policy/graduate.php
Language Study and Study Abroad
Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships
There are currently three types of scholarship offered by Rotary International (see below). Application procedures: the availability of the scholarships is determined by each Rotary district and varies from year to year. Applicants must contact a local Rotary club for information about local deadlines and application materials. Applications may also be obtained directly from The Rotary Foundation website at: www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/
Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies up to $26,000 or its equivalent.
Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either two or three years of degree-oriented study in another country. A flat grant of $13,000 or its equivalent is provided per year to be applied toward the costs of a degree program.
Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country and provide funds to cover round-trip transportation, language training expenses, and homestay living arrangements up to $12,000 and $19,000, respectively.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
The Gilman International Scholarship Program supports study abroad for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university. http://www.iie.org//programs/gilman/index.html
National Security Education Program (Boren Scholarships)
Boren Scholarships support undergraduate study abroad in areas of the world critical to US national security. Boren Scholars must chose programs of study with a justifiable connection to national security, and agree to seek employment with either the federal government or in higher education upon graduation. www.iie.org/nsep
Boren Undergraduate Scholarships for Summer Programs – support study abroad programs of at least six weeks for freshmen and sophomores, as well as for applied science and engineering students at all levels. Boren summer awards carry a minimum amount of $2,500 up to the cost of the program. http://www.worldstudy.gov/overview.html
Boren Undergraduate Scholarships for Academic Term and Year – Support study abroad programs of an academic term (all levels) or year (juniors and seniors). NSEP will support full semester study with a minimum of $4,000 and a maximum of $10,000. NSEP will support full year study with a minimum of $6,000 and a maximum of $20,000 for a full academic year.
Institute of Current World Affairs/Crane-Rogers Foundation Fellowships
The institute awards fellowships for self-designed independent study abroad for a minimum period of two years to young women and men under 36 years of age who demonstrate initiative, integrity, outstanding character, good communications skills, seriousness of purpose, and enthusiasm for their chosen fields. http://www.icwa.org/contents.htm
Internships
New Voices National Fellowship Program
The New Voices National Fellowship Program offers leadership and employment opportunities to recent graduates of undergraduate and graduate programs, and others interested in pursuing a career in social justice. The prospective fellow should apply for the fellowship jointly with a nonprofit organization that would host her/him. newvoices.aed.org
Central Intelligence Agency Student Programs
The CIA offers paid student internships of various duration for undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must be US citizens and should have a strong academic record (3.0 GPA or better). https://www.cia.gov/careers/student.html
FBI Honors Internship Program
The FBI Honors Internship Program provides an opportunity to explore the many careers within the bureau. Full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above, are eligible to apply. http://www.fbi.gov/employment/honors.htm
Alfa Fellowship Program
The Alfa Fellowship Program provides U.S. professionals with a year-long opportunity to live and work in Russia. Qualified candidates will have Russian language skills, as well as a graduate degree or at least two years of professional experience in business, economics, journalism/mass communications, international relations, political science, government, or public policy. http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/alfa.htm
Carnegie Junior Fellows
Carnegie Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates. Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for books, co-author journal articles and policy papers, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, activists, journalists and government officials. http://www.carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=jrFellows
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