The Fulbright Program enables a student to live and study/conduct research in a foreign country for one academic year. Teaching (English) opportunities are available in Belgium/Luxembourg, Chile, France, Germany, Hungary, Korea, Romania, Spain, Taiwan, and Turkey.
Candidates must have a definite study project in mind and, in most cases, have an excellent command of the language of the country. Applicants should hold a B.A. degree or the equivalent before the beginning date of the grant but applicants who have extensive professional study and/or experience in fields in which they wish to pursue a project, may be considered.
US Citizenship is required.
One academic year (exact months vary by country).
September 29. Amount Varies by country.
http://www.iie.org/fulbright/us/
Professor Kim Besio kabesio@colby.edu
(207) 859-4412
The National Science Foundation Fellowships enable students to study the natural and social sciences at the graduate level. Fellowships provide three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering supported by the NSF and are intended for students in the early stages of their graduate study. Applications will be reviewed by disciplinary panels of scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.
Fellowships are awarded for graduate study in fields supported by the NSF, including the mathematical, physical, biological, behavioral and social sciences; engineering; the history of science and the philosophy of science; and for research-based PhD degrees in science education.
Students must be US Citizens or permanent resident aliens.
Three years of support that may be used over a five-year period.
November 1-13, depending upon fellowship program. Amount $27,500 stipend for a 12-month tenure plus $10,500 cost-of-education allowance per tenure year. All award amounts are pending availability of funds.
https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/
Professor Whitney King dwking@colby.edu Keyes 211
207-859-5755
Award established for two years of study at Oxford University. Applying students must be of outstanding intellectual ability and character as well as involved in some form of athletic activity.
Minimum GPA 3.70.
Students who are not US Citizens can apply through their country's Rhodes Trust Secretaries. See the Rhodes website for more information.
Two years of study with the possibility of a third. Deadline September 15. Interested candidates should contact Professor Mannochi as soon as possible. Amount All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees.
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
Professor Phyllis Mannochi pfmannoc@colby.edu Miller 227
207-859-5273
The Morris K. Udall Scholarship awards scholarships and honorable mentions on the basis of merit to sophomore and junior level college students. Scholarships are offered in any of three categories: (1) to students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; or (2) to Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy; or (3) to Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care. The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education. Students are nominated by their college's faculty representative, who is the liaison between the institution and the Foundation. Each nominee must submit a formal application, 800-word essay, official college transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
Sophomores or Juniors with a GPA greater than 3.0 who have (1) demonstrated a commitment to the environment OR (2) are Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy or careers related to Native health care.
Students are required to be US citizens or permanent resident aliens.
One academic year. Deadline The campus deadline for students to submit applications to the Colby faculty representative for consideration is January 15. The campus deadline for students invited to submit revised applications is February 25. Amount Up to $5,000.
http://www.udall.gov/udal.asp?link=200
Professor Phillip Nyhus pjnyhus@colby.edu Diamond 202
207-859-5358
A one-year grant for independent study and travel outside the United States awarded to graduating seniors at one of 50 participating institutions.
Must be a graduating senior nominated by your college.
Both US and foreign nationals may apply. Foreign nationals may not return to their home country.
One year.
Last Friday in September by 3:00 p.m. Amount $25,000 ($35,000 if married or with dependent child).
http://www.watsonfellowship.org
Professor David Findlay dwfindla@colby.edu Miller 239
207-859-5233
