British Marshall Scholarship

FOR GRADUATING SENIORS

• Finances American Students to study for a degree in the United Kingdom
• Scholarship is for study at any university, in any discipline
• Scholarship covers two years of study
• Faculty Rep:  Michael Ennis-McMillan, Dean of Studies
  

Skidmore Deadline:  September 15, 2008
Deadline:  October 2, 2008

FOR GRADUATING SENIORS OR GRADUATES WHO HAVE NOT BEGUN GRADUATE SCHOOL

• Provides opportunities for students who desire careers in international affairs
• Provides a one-year working experience in Washington, D.C.
• Provides research assistance to Associates working on varied projects, which include trade, environment, international economics, democracy building, and a wide range of other international issues
• Monthly salary is $2500 and includes benefits
• Skidmore College may nominate only two applicants.
• Faculty Rep:  Michael Ennis-McMillan, Dean of Studies
  

Skidmore Deadline:  November 10, 2008
Deadline:  January 15, 2009

FOR GRADUATING SENIORS

• Scholarship funds two years of study at St. John’s College, Cambridge University
• Designed for students from families of modest economic means and who are the first in their families to have graduated from college
• Scholarship is open to students who wish to study Anthropology, Classics, Economics, Geography, History, Art History, Languages, Music, Philosophy, Social and Political Science
• Up to two scholarships are awarded.
• Funds two years of study at St. John’s College, Cambridge University, and is designed for students from families of modest economic means and who are the first in their families to have graduated from college
• Scholarship is open to students who wish to study Anthropology, Classics, Economics, Geography, History, Art History, Languages, Music, Philosophy, Social and Political Science
• Up to two scholarships are awarded.
• Faculty Rep:  Sarah Goodwin, Professor of English

Skidmore Deadline:  October, 2008
Deadline:  November 14, 2008 (applications accepted from Septem ber 15 - November 14, 2008)

 FOR GRADUATING SENIORS

• STAR Fellowships
  
• • Master's and doctoral level students in environmentally related fields of study
  • Master's level students receive support for max of two years
  • Doctoral students may be supported for a max of three years with funding available, over a period of four years.  Provides up to $37,000 per year of support
    Deadline:  October [Opening Date:  July]

• GRO Graduate Fellowships
• • Master's and doctoral level students in environmentally related fields of study
  • Master's level students may reeive support for a max of two years; doctoral students for a max of three years, with funding available over a period of four years.  Provides up to $37,000 per year of support
    Deadline:  October [Opening Date:  August]
    
    

FOR STUDENTS IN THEIR JUNIOR AND/OR SENIOR YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY

• GRO Undergraduate Fellowships
• • For bachelor level students in environmentally related fields of study
  • Eligible students receive support for their junior & senior years and an internship at an EPA facility during the summer between their junior and senior years.
  • Fellowships provide up to $17,000 per year of academic support & up to $7,500 of internship support for the three-month summer period
    Deadline:  December [Opening Date:  August]

FOR GRADUATING SENIORS

• Fulbrights are the U.S. government's premier scholarship program.
• Provides an opportunity for American students to study or conduct research in more than 100 countries
• Faculty Rep:  Matthew Hockenos, Associate Professor of History
  

Skidmore Deadline:  September 22, 2008
Final Deadline:  TBD (electronic); TBD (hardcopy)

FOR GRADUATING SENIORS

• Scholarship is for graduate study at any of the major Universities in Ireland and Northern Ireland
• Prospective scholars must have a demonstrated record of intellectual distinction, leadership, and extra-curricular activities.
• No restrictions as to academic field of study
• Applicant’s undergraduate program must provide sufficient basis for study in the proposed field.
• Scholarship provides tuition, housing, and an $11,000 grant to cover necessary.
• Faculty Rep:  Michael Ennis-McMillan, Dean of Studies
  

Skidmore Deadline:  September 15, 20078
Final Deadline:  October 6, 2008

FOR STUDENTS IN THEIR SOPHOMORE OR JUNIOR YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY

• Scholarship was established for undergraduates in order to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics.
• Scholarship awards $7,000 for students who have demonstrated interest in and commitment to a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering disciplines that contribute to technological advances in the United States.
• Faculty Rep:  Una Bray, Associate Professor of Mathematics
  

Skidmore Deadline:  December 8, 2008
Final Deadline:  January 30, 2009 [Supporting Documents:  February 2, 2009]

FOR GRADUATING SENIORS AND RECENT GRADUATES

• Skidmore may nominate only two candidates.
• Scholarship amounts vary and provide funding towards graduate school tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books.
• Scholars may use the award to attend any accredited graduate school in the U.S. or abroad in pursuit of a graduate degree or professional degree.
• Faculty Rep:  Michael Ennis-McMillan, Dean of Studies
  
  Skidmore Deadline:  TBD
  Final Deadline:  Mid-March - final date TBD

FOR GRADUATING SENIORS

• Fellowship was established by Congress to encourage future secondary teachers of American history, government and social studies.
• Junior Fellows are expected to pursue a full-time graduate study that leads to a qualifying master's degree.
• Award is a maximum of $24,000 prorated over the period of study.
• Faculty Rep:  Michael Ennis-McMillan, Dean of Studies
  

Final Deadline:  March 1, 2009

National Collegiate
Athletic Association

FOR STUDENTS IN THEIR FINAL YEAR OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS COMPETITION

• Up to 174 (87 for men and 87 for women) postgraduate scholarships are awarded annually
• Awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically
• One-time grants of $7,500 each are awarded for fall, winter, and spring sports
• Each sports season there are 29 scholarships available for men and 29 for women.
• Scholarships are one-time, non-renewable grants
• Nominations happen at 3 points each year
• Faculty Rep:  Catherine Berheide (Professor of Sociology and current Faculty Athletic Representative)
  

Deadline:  Depends on the sport played by the athlete

FOR GRADUATING SENIORS AND RECENT GRADUATES

• The Rhodes Scholarship funds study at Oxford University for two years.
• The scholarship covers educational costs, travel and an expense allowance.
• Faculty Rep:  Gregory Pfitzer, Professor of American Studies
  

Skidmore Deadline:  September 22, 2008
Final Rhodes Deadline:  October 6, 2008

• Ambassadorial Scholarships were established to further international understanding and improve relations among people of different countries.
• Faculty Rep:  Michael Ennis-McMillan, Dean of Studies
  

Final Deadline:  May 2009 

GRADUATING SENIORS OR RECENT GRADUATES

• Scholarships provide grants for up to two years of graduate study in the United States for New Americans (a resident alien; naturalized US citizen; or child of parents who are both naturalized citizens)
• Fellowship covers a $20,000 maintenance grant and one-half the tuition costs
• Students can pursue graduate degrees in any professional field or scholarly discipline in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences. The Fine and Performing Arts are included.
• Faculty Rep:  Michael Ennis-McMillan
  

Skidmore Deadline:  Mid October, 2008
Final Deadline:  Early November, 2008

 

FOR STUDENTS IN THEIR JUNIOR YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY

• Ambassadorial Scholarships were established to further international understanding and improve relations among people of different countries.
• Faculty Rep:  Michael Ennis-McMillan, Dean of Studies
  

Skidmore Deadline:  January 19, 2009
Final Deadline:  February 3, 2009

FOR STUDENTS IN THEIR SOPHOMORE OR JUNIOR YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY

• Scholarship awards scholarships up to $5000 to two groups of undergraduate students: (1) students who are sophomores or juniors in the current academic year, have outstanding potential, and who study the environment or related fields and (2) Native Americans and Alaska Native undergraduate students in fields related to health care and tribal public policy.
• Faculty Rep:  Bob Turner, Associate Professor of Government and Acting Director of Environmental Studies
  

Final Deadline:  Early March - TBD