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Direct Application Fellowships The fellowship opportunities listed below span a wide range of disciplines, but in each case applicants must apply directly to the fellowship organization. Applicants are advised to read fellowship requirements carefully. American Association for University Women The AAUW grants many different fellowships for women. The grants are available to US citizens for study in the US and abroad and to international students for study in the US. You will find information about the programs, deadlines, and application materials at the AAUW homepage. Designed to develop future leaders in the areas of international and domestic politics, diplomacy, public relations, and management, this competitive fellowship gives students the unique opportunity to work in offices throughout the world—from San Francisco to Geneva, Switzerland, and from New York to Melbourne, Australia. Fellows work closely with supervisors in a mentor relationship to learn about strategy, advocacy, and the development and implementation of programming. Fellows may also spend part of their time developing an independent project with the AJC office to which they are assigned. AJC Fellows are hosted by national and international AJC offices and affiliates. The 2005 Fellows worked in domestic offices in Chicago, Connecticut, New York City, and Washington DC, and in international field offices in Berlin, Brussels, Melbourne, and Warsaw. Placements vary each year. Research and policy work span the range of AJC's interests from international affairs and diplomacy to interethnic relations and non-profit management. Applicants are asked to select their preferred field(s) of interest as well as any location preferences and AJC will seek to match requests with our needs. The Anna Sobol Levy Fellowships The purpose of the Anna Sobol Levy Fellowships is to enhance and strengthen the unique relationship between the United States and Israel by establishing genuine understanding and communication between future leaders of the two countries. This fellowship, in the amount of $10,000 assists American students in attending the Rothberg International School of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem as M.A. degree candidates or as visiting students for one year in the Division of Graduate Studies. Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students who have limited financial means to participate in study abroad opportunities worldwide. This program is offered through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education. Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program, Howard University Ten Fellowships for Graduate Study The Summer Enrichment Program City of New York Government Scholars Program The program is a ten-week summer internship for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Scholars work in mayoral offices and city agencies and attend intensive seminars exploring key issues facing the New York City government. City of New York Urban Fellows Program The program offers a one-year paid internship and seminar participation in the mayoral offices in New York City. Those interested in pursuing a career in urban government are encouraged to apply. Dorot Fellowship in Israel The grant funds one year of study for students of Jewish heritage intending careers in public service. The award includes a summer immersion program at the fellow's choosing, tuition at one of the approved educational institutions in Israel, part-time fellowship in the fellow's field of interest, and a $13,000 stipend for the year. Students of Jewish heritage can apply. For more information, visit the Dorot Foundation website. Echoing Green Public Service Fellowship The Echoing Green Public Service Fellowships provide money and technical support to social entrepreneurs starting innovative public service organizations and projects seeking to catalyze positive social change. The funding can be sought for activity in a wide range of areas including human rights, environment, the arts, education, criminal justice, and community development. A one-year fellowship is available for outstanding graduating seniors and college graduates who want to spend a year creating, developing, and implementing an innovative public service project. The fellowship looks for individuals with entrepreneurial vision, a demonstrated commitment to public service, and a carefully thought-out plan to make their project a success. Fields of public service include the arts, education, environment, health, housing, international development or youth development. For more information, visit the website. Frank Huntington Beebe Fellowships One-year stipends of $15,000 are offered to students who wish to pursue an independent music-career enhancing project in Europe. Applicants must be advanced within the fields of music or performance. Health Research Training Program The Health Research Training Program of the New York City Department of Health provides undergraduates and graduate/professional school students with valuable, real-life experience in public health research and practice in New York City. Hispanic Scholarship Fund Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Caribbean, and Central or South American students who have completed at least 15 credits can apply. The scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate study. Hofstra University School of Law Child & Family Advocacy Fellowship: Developing Leaders in Family Law Hofstra University and its School of Law have established a unique, interdisciplinary center, The Center for Children, Families and the Law committed to education, community service and research to benefit children and families involved in the legal system. The Center offers unparalleled opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty and students from the University's Department of Psychology as well as with national associations and mental health and human services agencies. Each year, Hofstra Law School selects up to five Fellows from among students admitted to the entering J.D. class. Fellowships are awarded to students who intend to pursue careers in child and family advocacy. Awards include a maximum $10,000 tuition fellowship each year (over three years of law school) and up to two $5,000 summer externship stipends to cover living expenses. Jeanette Rankin Foundation Grants Each year the Jeannette Rankin Foundation awards grants to low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves, their families, and their communities. The JRF grants are for $2000 and will be awarded in the fall. The grants are typically distributed through the financial aid office, but are not restricted to tuition expenses. JRF award money can be used for books, supplies, transportation, childcare, or other expenses that will help the recipient achieve her educational goals. Selection is competitive, which means that meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee the receipt of a grant. Last year, JRF gave 53 new grants selected from over 1300 applicants. JRF plans to award 60 new grants in the fall. Josephine De Kármán Fellowship The Josephine De Kármán Fellowship Trust was established in 1954 by the late Dr. Theodore von Kármán, world renowned aeronautics expert and teacher and first director of the Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, in memory of his sister, Josephine, who passed away in 1951. The purpose of this fellowship program is to recognize and assist students whose scholastic achievements reflect Professor von Kármán's high standards. A minimum of ten fellowships ($16,000 for graduate students or $8,000 for undergraduate students) will be awarded for the regular academic year. Students in any discipline entering their senior undergraduate year or a candidate for a PhD who will defend his/her dissertation by June of the upcoming academic year are eligible. Applicants should have manifested exceptional ability and serious purpose. Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities. This fellowship is open to foreign students already enrolled in a university located in the United States. Metropolitan Museum of Art Internship Program The Metropolitan Musuem of Art offers internship opportunities for college students interests in careers in art museums. Based upon their academic training and interests as well as the availability of projects, interns work in one of the museum’s departments—curatorial, education, conservation, administration, or library. Most projects require a strong knowledge of art history. National Institute of Health Undergrad Scholarship Program The NIH UGSP offers scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in behavioral and social science health-related research. The program offers scholarship support, paid research training at the NIH during the summer, paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation. National Puerto Rican Coalition Inc., Public Policy Fellowship Each year, the National Puerto Rican Coalition seeks recent college graduates, no more than one full year out of college, as candidates for a full-time, one-year Public Policy Fellowship in Washington, DC. NPRC works to analyze and influence federal policies that affect the 3.4 million Puerto Ricans living on the U.S. mainland and the 3.8 million living on the island, focusing on several issues: education; health; housing; community economic development; civil rights; employment, job training, and welfare; housing; technology; and federal policies dealing with Puerto Rico. The Public Policy Fellow, who will be supervised by NPRC’s Legislative Director, will learn • how to monitor federal legislation and identify targets of opportunity to influence the legislative process; The Fellow will receive $25,000 and health, life, and disability insurance. The one-year fellowship will begin in July. Selection of the fellow will be based on the following criteria: • demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of the Puerto Rican community; Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program The grant supports an intensive program focusing on analytical and communication skills in public policy and public management. Asian Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Native Alaskans, and African-Americans are eligible. State Farm Insurance Exceptional Student Fellowship The grant supports undergraduate or graduate study in accounting, business, mathematics, computer science, economics, and prelaw. The fellowship is a non-renewable award for $3,000 given to 50 juniors and seniors each year. Third Millennium Foundation Human Rights Fellowship The TMF Human Rights Fellowship enables three graduating Columbia University students to spend one year working in human rights. The year is divided between an internship in a developed country and one in the developing world. Tylenol Brand Scholarship Fund The grant supports undergraduate education and will be awarded to students with demonstrated leadership skills in academics, school activities, and community activities. The fellowship is administered by CSFA. Wall Street Image Scholarships The award supports studies at colleges and universities in the five boroughs of NYC with $1,000. Applicants should be interested in pursuing a career in business. Hispanic sophomores and juniors with a GPA of no less than 2.5 can apply. Contact the Scholarship committee in writing at Wall Street Chapter of Image, Inc., PO Box 1178, New York, NY 10008, or by phone at 212-484-2636. William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students In his or her summer internship, the Hearst Scholar undertakes general research and program support for the Fund's grantmaking and outreach efforts. The ideal candidate for this scholarship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community. She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have the following: The student must be able to intern for 10-12 weeks full-time during the summer at the Washington, DC, office of the Aspen Institute. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student. Scholarship Stipend: A scholarship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment. Worldstudio Foundation Scholarship Worldstudio Foundation provides scholarships to minority and economically disadvantaged students who are studying the design/arts disciplines in colleges and universities in the United States. Among the Foundation's primary aims are increasing diversity in the creative professions and fostering social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers, and studios of tomorrow. To this end, scholarship recipients are selected not only for their ability and their need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to giving back to the larger community through their work. Basic scholarships are awarded in the amount of $1,000, $1,500, & $2,000. One or two awards are also given each year in the amount of between $3,000 and $5,000 at the jury's discretion. These awards are paid directly to your school to be applied toward your tuition. In addition, Honorable Mention prizes in the amount of $100 cash are awarded. WorldTeach WorldTeach arranges for volunteers to teach for one year in Ecuador, Costa Rica, Namibia, Thailand, and Poland. There is also a summer program to teach English in Shanghai. No teaching experience is required. 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