Frederik Meijer Honors College
International Study


Phone: 616-331-3219
Frederik Meijer Honors College
honors@gvsu.edu

Glenn A. Niemeyer Learning and Living Center
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401

The NSEP/Boren Fellowship

The National Security Education Program's (NSEP) David L. Boren Fellowships enable U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. NSEP supports students studying languages, cultures, and world regions other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Boren Fellowships are intended to support U.S. graduate students who will pursue the study of languages and cultures deemed critical to U.S. national security, and who are highly motivated by the opportunity to work in the federal government.

You are eligible to apply for a Boren Fellowship if you are:

·          A U.S. citizen at the time of application.
·         
Either enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program at an accredited
           U.S. college or university located within the United States. To receive the 
           award you must provide evidence of admission and enrollment in such a
           program. Boren Fellows must remain enrolled in their graduate programs for
           the duration of the fellowship.


Deadline for application is early February, 2010.

For application information and materials, visit their website: http://www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship.


The Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest international educational fellowship which brings outstanding students from around the world to the University of Oxford.  Rhodes Scholars are appointed for two years of study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year (may also be for one year, depending upon the degree program).  All educational costs, including travel to and from Oxford, are paid on the Scholar's behalf by the Rhodes Trustees, with an additional allowance to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations.

Who should apply:        

·          Must be a U.S. citizen
·          Must be 18 years of age, but not older than 24 at the time of application.
·          Must have completed bachelor's degree by October 1, 2009

Student applications must be submitted to Dr. Jeffrey Chamberlain by September 18, 2009.  

Student nominations are forwarded to the Rhodes Scholarship foundation by October 5, 2009.

Dr. Jeffrey Chamberlain
Director, Frederik Honors College
Grand Valley State University
One Campus Dr., 117 NMH
Allendale, MI 49401
chamberj@gvsu.edu
(616) 331-3219

For application information and materials, visit their website:   www.Rhodesscholar.org


Fulbright Grants 2010-2011

The Fulbright Scholar Grants provide funding for personalized study/travel programs. Established for the purpose of increasing mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries in order to assist in the development of friendly, sympathetic, and peaceful relations.

Who should apply:

·          Graduating seniors who will have a B.S./B.A. degree at the beginning of the grant
·          or those who already hold a B.S./B.A. degree
·         
or students holding a masters degree
·          or young professionals or young artists
·          or  doctoral degree candidates
·          A U.S. citizen at the time of application

Note: there are Fulbright Guidance sessions (sessions which address issues of application).  It is highly recommended that you attend one of these if you intend to apply.  See http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html for details. 

Student applications must be submitted electronically and in hard copy to Dr. Jeffrey Chamberlain no later than September 28, 2009

An interview will be scheduled with your campus Fulbright Program Adviser by October 9, and nominations will be forwarded to the Fulbright Foundation before the Foundation's deadline (October 19, 2009).

Dr. Jeffrey Chamberlain
Director, Frederik Honors College
Grand Valley State University
One Campus Dr., 117 NMH
Allendale, MI 49401
chamberj@gvsu.edu
(616) 331-3219

For application information and materials, visit the website:  www.us.fulbrightonline.org.


Marshall Scholarship

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree in any discipline in the United Kingdom for two years.

Who should apply:        

·          Must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university before
           they begin study under the scholarship.
·          Must plan to attend graduate school at a designated British university
·          Must have a minimum 3.7 GPA
·          Must be a US citizen at time of application

Applications must be endorsed by the President, Provost, or Academic Dean of the applicant's undergraduate educational institution.

Application materials must be submitted online and received at the regional centre by October 1, 2009.

British Consulate-General
400 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60611- 4102.
(312) 970 3811.
Chicago@marshallscholarship,org

For application information and materials, visit  www.marshallscholarship.org.


U.S.-Ireland Alliance-George G. Mitchell Scholarships

The George J. Mitchell Scholarship is a national competitive award sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance. Named in honor of the former Senator's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, these scholarships will allow American post-graduates to pursue one year of study at institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is designed to introduce and connect upcoming generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to public service and community. This scholarship provides tuition, housing, a living expense stipend, and an international travel stipend. 

Who should apply:        

·          U.S. citizen who will be between 18 and 30 years of age on October 1 of the year 
           he/she is applying
·          Students who will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
           before they begin study under the scholarship. 
·          Students pursuing one year of study at an institution of higher learning in Ireland or 
           Northern Ireland.  There are no restrictions as to academic field of study.

Student applications must be submitted online by October 5, 2009.

For application information and materials, visit their website: www.us-irelandalliance.org.


The Gates Cambridge Scholarships

 

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation of Seattle, Washington donated to the University of Cambridge $210 million to establish the Gates Cambridge Trust. This benefaction creates in perpetuity an international scholarship programme to enable outstanding graduate students from outside the United Kingdom to study at the University of Cambridge. The Trustees are required to award scholarships on the basis of a person's intellectual ability, leadership capacity and desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout the world by providing service to their communities and applying their talents and knowledge to improve the lives of others.
 
Those who are not successful in winning a Gates Cambridge Scholarship will automatically be considered for awards for which they are eligible from one or other of the Cambridge Trusts.   
 
Who should apply:    
·           Must have a first class or high second class honours degree, or its
            equivalent, from a recognised university.
·          
Must have excellent transcripts with high GPA scores showing evidence 
            of sustained achievement in study, together with the type of academic
            references which speak of the candidate's leadership potential, 
            social commitment, intellectual ability, and why further study at Cambridge
            is particularly appropriate.
·          
Must be admitted to Cambridge through the University's normal academic
            procedures. The Trust cannot admit students.
                               
Applications must be submitted by October 15, 2009
 
For application information and materials, visit their website: http://trust.gatesscholar.org/


Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

This program is a nationally competitive provides college graduates the opportunity to work in Washington, DC, with a public-interest organization focusing on international security issues. The program has awarded 115 Fellowships since its inception in 1987. The fellowship is offered twice yearly, in the spring and fall. It lasts from six to nine months and provides a stipend, health insurance, and travel costs to Washington. The Scoville Fellowship does not award grant or scholarship money to students.  
 
Who should apply:
 
-         Majority of those awarded have earned college degrees in political science, government, international relations, or history but open to any major. Science majors are particularly encouraged to apply.
-         All U.S. citizens, and foreign nationals residing in the United States, are eligible to apply; non-U.S. citizens living outside of the United States are not          
 
All application materials must be submitted or postmarked no later than February 12, 2009 for the Fall 2009 Fellowship or October 15, 2009 for the Spring 2010 Fellowship.
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
322 4th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 543-4100 x2110
scoville@clw.org

For application information and materials, please visit www.scoville.org.


The U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship

The U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship was established in 2008 to enlist young Americans to work toward this end.  The Fellowship provides supplemental funding for applicant designed proposals to conduct brief activities in a foreign country related to the mandate of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) – using education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and/or communication and information to build strong ties among nations. The length of time for the travel is expected to be between 4 and 6 weeks and should include interaction with individuals from other nations.  

Who Should Apply:
-         Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for foreign travel
-         Must be at least 18 years old and not older than 25 at the time of
application
-         Must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university
in the United States

For applicants who will conduct their work from the period between May and August 2009 (Spring/Summer 2009 Application Cycle), deadline for proposals to be received by U.S. National Commission for UNESCO  March 2, 5 p.m. EST.

For applicants who will conduct their work in Winter/Fall 2010, a mid-summertime call for applications will take place and deadline will be set.
For application information and materials, please visit http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/c25426.htm.
  Last Modified Date: June 18, 2009
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