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Prestigious Scholarships
Are you a candidate for Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright
or other prestigious scholarship? These
scholarships provide outstanding students the opportunity to undertake
graduate studies abroad. Recipients
of these prestigious awards have achieved recognition of life-long
significance. Cal State
Fullerton supports students interested in pursuing these awards. The value of such competitions is not solely in the winning, but in
the process of preparing your application and working with a faculty
mentor. The entire experience
lends to self-exploration and personal discovery that will enhance your
experience at Oxford, Cambridge or where ever your future studies and
career interests may lead you.
The
Process
Start
early and do some research so that you are well aware of what each
scholarship is looking and how it matches your own goals. Most awards are for postgraduate study (though sophomores and
juniors are eligible to apply for some), which does not mean you should
put off planning until your senior year.
Applications are due as early as October of your senior year for
some program, so generally spring of your junior year is the time to be
planning. Planning earlier,
though, affords you the best chances.
If you are planning to apply for a prestigious scholarship,
sometimes it is necessary to adjust your curricular and co-curricular
activities to ensure you are a strong candidate. Take advantage of your summers to conduct research or complete an
internship.
In addition to an application and letters of recommendations, some awards
also require university endorsements. Also, the number of applications from a campus may be limited so it
may need to be confirmed through a faculty committee. Contact Ryan Alcántara at the University Honors & Scholars
Center to secure the proper endorsement and check on the process for the
scholarship you are pursuing.
Why
Apply?
Though
the primary goal in applying for one of these scholarships is to receive
one of these prestigious awards, the process of preparing your materials
and application is rewarding in and of itself. Through the experience, students:
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Explore
professional interests, career goals, and personal strengths and
talents and learn to articulate them |
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Develop
more meaningful relationships with faculty who can provide guidance
in achieving your long-term goals |
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Learn
how to prepare application materials and sharpen interview skills
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The
Scholarships
The University Honors and Scholars Center has information
and provides advisement on a number of nationally competitive scholarships
including: (click for more information)
California State University, Fullerton is a proud member of the
National Association of Fellowships Advisors, www.nafadvisors.org.
For a listing of additional scholarship opportunities, visit the NAFA
Scholarships page.
Fulbright
- www.iie.org/fulbright
Fulbright Grants are awarded to graduating seniors and graduate
students who propose a clear study project to be carried out in another
country (over 140 countries participate) for one academic year.
Applications are due in early October each year. Dr. Ron Harmon,
Modern Languages and Literatures, coordinates the campus process and
conducts interviews of applicants in early October. Dr. Harmon may be
reached at (657) 278-3583 or
rharmon@fullerton.edu.
Gates
Cambridge - www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/
the Trust seeks students of exceptional academic achievement and scholarly
promise for whom further study at Cambridge would be particularly
appropriate. The scholarship is tenable at Cambridge for one, two, three
and in some instances four years of study in virtually any discipline.
Candidates should have at least senior standing, a strong GPA, and be
admitted to Cambridge prior to receiving the award. Requests for an
institutional endorsement must be made to the Honors & Scholars Center,
PLN 120, by August 1. For more information contact Ryan Alcantara, Director
of Honors & Scholars Support Services, at (657) 278-7444 or ralcantara@fullerton.edu.
Goldwater - www.act.org/goldwater
The Foundation seeks to provide a continuing source of highly qualified
scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to
college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields. Each
scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room
and board, up to $7,500 annually. Junior-level and senior-level
scholarships are available. Applications must include an institutional
endorsement. The filing date is mid-February, but interested candidates
must provide a copy of their materials to the Honors & Scholars Center by
December 1. For more information contact Ryan Alcantara, Director
of Honors & Scholars Support Services, at (657) 278-7444 or ralcantara@fullerton.edu.
Marshall
- www.acu.ac.uk/marshall
Marshall provides for two years of study in any discipline at a university
in the United Kingdom. Candidates must possess a keen intellect and have a
strong record of service and leadership. Candidates must have at least
senior standing but should not have graduated more than two years prior to
applying. The British Consulate will not accept direct applications; the
institution must nominate all applicants. Requests for an institutional
endorsement must be made to the Honors & Scholars Center, PLN 120, by
August 1. For more information contact Ryan Alcantara, Director
of Honors & Scholars Support Services, at (657) 278-7444 or ralcantara@fullerton.edu.
Mellon
- www.woodrow.org/mellon
The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies are designed to
help exceptionally promising students prepare for careers of teaching and
scholarship in humanistic disciplines. The Mellon Fellowship is a
competitive award for first-year doctoral students. Fellows may take their
awards to any accredited graduate program in the United States or Canada.
For the year 2002, 85 Fellowships will be available. The Fellowship covers
graduate tuition and required fees for the first year of graduate study
and includes a stipend of $17,500.
Mitchell
- www.mitchellscholar.org
Scholars are eligible to attend institutions of higher learning in
Ireland, including the seven universities in the Republic of Ireland and
the two universities in Northern Ireland, for one academic year of
graduate study, with no restrictions as to academic field of study.
Institutional endorsement is required. Requests for an institutional
endorsement must be made to the Honors & Scholars Center, PLN 120, by
August 1. For more information contact Ryan Alcantara, Director
of Honors & Scholars Support Services, at (657) 278-7444 or ralcantara@fullerton.edu.
National Security Education Program/Boren - www.iie.org/nsep/
NSEP/Boren was designed to provide American undergraduates with the
resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experience in
countries and areas of the world critical to the future security of our
nation. Applicants must be citizens of US and matriculated as a freshman,
sophomore, junior, or senior at a US college or university and possess an
interest in working for the federal government. The maximum scholarship
awards will be about $10,000 per academic term and $20,000 for an academic
year. Contact Bob Ericksen in International Education & Exchange for more
information and a campus deadline. Final deadline for all materials is
mid-February.
Rhodes
- www.rhodesscholar.org
The prestigious Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest international fellowship.
It recognizes superior scholastic attainment, a history of service and
leadership, knowledge of current global issues, fondness and success in
sports, and altruism. The scholarship is tenable at Oxford University for
two years of study in virtually any discipline. Candidates must be 18-24
years old (no older than 24), have at least senior standing, and a strong
GPA. Direct applications to the Rhodes Scholarship foundation are not
accepted; applicants must be nominated by the institution. Requests for an
institutional endorsement must be made to the Honors & Scholars Center,
PLN 120, by August 1. For more information contact Ryan Alcantara, Director
of Honors & Scholars Support Services, at (657) 278-7444 or ralcantara@fullerton.edu.
Soros
- www.pdsoros.org/
The purpose of The Paul &
Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for
continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve
leadership in their chosen fields and to partake of the American dream.
Fellows must have shown potential in the fields for which they seek
further education; the capacity for creativity, persistence and work; and
the commitment to the values of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of
Rights. The
Fellowships are grants for up to two years of graduate study in the U.S. A New American: is a resident alien; has been naturalized as
a U.S. citizen; or is the child of two parents who are both naturalized
citizens. The applicant must either have a bachelor’s degree or be in
her/his final year of undergraduate study. Those who have a bachelor’s
may already be pursuing graduate study and may receive Fellowship support
to continue that study. To be eligible you must not be older than thirty
years of age as of November 30 the year you apply. Each year the Fellow receives a
maintenance grant of $20,000 (paid in two installments) and a tuition
grant of one-half the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program attended
by the Fellow. A Fellow may pursue a graduate degree in a variety of
fields. The application and selection process will take place in the late
fall and winter, and Fellows will be expected to begin their graduate
study no later than the following September.
An institutional
status form is required and
should be requested at least one month prior to the application deadline,
which is typically the end of November . For more information contact Ryan Alcantara, Director
of Honors & Scholars Support Services, at (657) 278-7444 or ralcantara@fullerton.edu.
Truman
- www.truman.gov
This $30,000 scholarship is awarded to junior-level students who have
extensive records of public and community service, have outstanding
leadership potential and communication skills, and are committed to
careers in government or elsewhere in the public sector. It provides
$3,000 for the senior year of college and the rest for study in a graduate
or professional program designed to provide preparation for these careers.
A University nomination is required with your application. Dr. Chad Briggs
is the Faculty Representative for Truman and can be reached at (714)
278-3467 or cbriggs@fullerton.edu
The deadline for submission of application materials is late January, but
materials must be submitted to the Faculty Representative by December 1.
For more
information about upcoming events, contact the University Honors &
Scholars Center at (657) 278-7440 or univhonors@fullerton.edu.
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