International Affairs

3904 ALABAMA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Grants and Scholarships Department
100 North Union Street
P.O. Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130-2000
Tel: (334)242-2274
Fax: (334)242-0268
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm

To provide financial assistance to performing artists interested in attending a junior or community college in Alabama.

Title of Award: Alabama Junior and Community College Performing Arts Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awards cover up to the cost of instate tuition.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are full-time students enrolled in public junior and community colleges in Alabama. Selection is based on artistic talent as determined through competitive auditions. Additional Information: Further information is available from financial aid officers at the appropriate Alabama junior or community college.

3905 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF JAPANESE UNIVERSITY WOMEN

c/o Ms. Reiko Yamashita, Scholarship Committee Co-Chair
15325 South Menlo Avenue
Gardena, CA 90247-4240

To provide financial assistance to female students currently enrolled in upper-division or graduate classes in California.

Title of Award: American Association of Japanese University Women Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; International affairs and relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to female students enrolled in accredited colleges or universities in California. They must have junior, senior, or graduate standing. Applicants must be a contributor to U.S.-Japan relations, cultural exchanges, and leadership development in the areas of their designated field of study. To apply, they must submit a current resume, an official transcript of the past 2 years of college work, 2 letters of recommendation, and an essay (up to 2 pages in English or 1,200 characters in Japanese) on 1 of the following topics: 1) what I hope to accomplish in my field of study to develop leadership and role model qualities; or 2) thoughts on how my field of study can contribute to U.S. Japan relations and benefit international relations. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: The association was founded in 1970 to promote the education of women as well as to contribute to U.S.-Japan relations, cultural exchanges, and leadership development. Requests for applications must include a stamped self-addressed envelope.

3906 AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Director
2101 E Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20037
Tel: (202)944-5504
Free: 800-704-AFSA
Fax: (202)338-6820
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afsa.org/scholar/index.cfm

To provide financial assistance for education in the arts to dependents of U.S. government employees involved in foreign service activities.

Title of Award: AFSA Art Merit Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Creative writing; Dance; Music; Performing arts; Poetry; Visual arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Each year, 1 winner and several honorable mentions (recently, 4) are selected. Funds Available: Winners receive $1,500 per year and honorable mentions win $500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who are dependents of foreign service employees in the Department of State, USIA, Commerce Service, IBB, Foreign Agriculture Service, or Agency for International Development. The parent may be active, retired with pension, or deceased but must have served at least 1 year abroad and must be a member of the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) or the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW). Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and demonstrate extraordinary talent in the field of visual arts, musical arts, dance, creative writing (e.g., short stories, poetry), or drama. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3907 AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Director
2101 E Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20037
Tel: (202)944-5504
Free: 800-704-AFSA
Fax: (202)338-6820
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afsa.org/scholar/index.cfm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are dependents of U.S. government employees involved in foreign service activities.

Title of Award: American Foreign Service Association Financial Aid Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; International affairs and relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 63 students received scholarships worth $129,500. Funds Available: Awards range from $1,000 to $3,000 annually. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains satisfactory progress.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be or plan to be full-time undergraduates at an accredited college, postsecondary art school, conservatory, community college, or university in the United States and tax or legal dependent children of foreign service employees in the Department of State, USIA, Commerce Service, IBB, Foreign Agriculture Service, or Agency for International Development. The parent may be active, retired with pension, or deceased but must have served at least 1 year abroad. Scholarships are established by private donors, as a group or individually; each has its own particular eligibility rules but most require financial need. Some scholarships are limited to students majoring in international affairs. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may use these scholarships for 1 year of study abroad under the auspices of their U.S. college or university.

3908 AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

Attn: AHEPA Educational Foundation
1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)232-6300
Fax: (202)232-2140
Web Site: http://www.ahepa.org/educ_foundation/index.html

To provide financial assistance for college to students with a connection to the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), particularly those interested in majoring in political science or history.

Title of Award: George Leber Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; History; International affairs and relations; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The annual stipend ranges from $500 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) members in good standing of the Order of Ahepa, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, or Maids of Athena, and 2) the children of Order of Ahepa or Daughters of Penelope members in good standing. Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university in the following fall. They may major in any area, but preference is given to upper-division students majoring in political science, history, or international relations. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, athletic achievements, work experience, and community service. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: A processing fee of $20 must accompany each application.

3909 AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS COUNCIL, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Committee
725 Preston Forest Shopping Center, Suite B
Dallas, TX 75230
Tel: (214)891-9640
Fax: (214)891-0221
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://americanindianartfestival.org/scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance to American Indian undergraduates or graduate students planning a career in the arts or arts administration.

Title of Award: American Indian Arts Council Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Creative writing; Management; Performing arts; Visual arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $250 to $1,000 per semester. Duration: 1 semester; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to American Indian undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for a career in fine arts, visual and performing arts, communication arts, creative writing, or arts administration or management. Applicants must be currently enrolled in and attending a fully-accredited college or university. They must provide official tribal documentation verifying American Indian heritage and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants majoring in the visual or performing arts (including writing) must submit slides, photographs, videotapes, audio tapes, or other examples of their work. Letters of recommendation are required. Awards are based on either merit or merit and financial need. If the applicants wish to be considered for a need-based award, a letter from their financial aid office is required to verify financial need. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year for the fall semester; March of each year for the spring semester. Additional Information: This program was established in 1993.

3910 AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE

Attn: ARRL Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860)594-0397
Fax: (860)594-0259
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.arrl.org/arrlf

To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are members of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in international studies.

Title of Award: Donald Riebhoff Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: International affairs and relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students who are licensed radio amateurs of technician class. Applicants must be ARRL members majoring in international studies at an accredited postsecondary institution. They must submit an essay on the role amateur radio has played in their lives and provide documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3911 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org

To provide financial assistance to residents of California who are studying the arts in college.

Title of Award: California State Fair Arts Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Cinema; Dance; Filmmaking; Music; Performing arts; Visual arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,500 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,500 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of California currently working on an undergraduate degree at a college or university in the state. Applicants must be studying the arts, including visual arts, dance, music, film, etc. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on why they are pursuing their desired career and life goals. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.

3912 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org

To provide financial assistance to residents of California working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in international studies at a college or university in the state.

Title of Award: California State Fair International Studies Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: International affairs and relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $2,500 and 1 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,500 or $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of California who are enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students at a college or university in the state. Applicants must be studying or majoring in international studies. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on global trade and economic development as it relates to California. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.

3913 CHICKASAW FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 1726
Ada, OK 74821-1726
Tel: (580)421-9030
Fax: (580)421-9031
Web Site: http://www.cflink.org

To provide financial assistance to members of the Chickasaw Nation who are majoring in fields of interest to ComputerCraft Corporation.

Title of Award: ComputerCraft Corporation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering, Computer; General studies/Field of study not specified; Graphic art and design; International affairs and relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Chickasaw students who are currently enrolled full time as an undergraduate student. The sponsor recruits computer engineers, graphic designers, biologists, conference managers, and international trade specialists. Preference may be given to those majors, but all fields of study are eligible. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit high school or college transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, a copy of their Chickasaw Nation citizenship card, and a 1-page essay on their long-term goals and plans for achieving them. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3914 CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

81 West Main Street, Fourth Floor
Waterbury, CT 06702-1216
Tel: (203)753-1315
Fax: (203)756-3054
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.conncf.org

To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Connecticut interested in a career in foreign trade or manufacturing.

Title of Award: Malcolm Baldrige Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; International affairs and relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 to 3 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $4,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Connecticut who are attending or entering their freshmen year at a college or university in the state. Applicants must be interested in majoring in international business or manufacturing. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and (for students studying international business) accomplishment in foreign language study. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3915 DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

Attn: DAH-2
Bolling Air Force Base
Building 6000
Washington, DC 20340-5100
Tel: (202)231-4713
Fax: (202)231-4889
Web Site: http://www.dia.mil/Careers/Programs/utap.html

To provide loans-for-service and work experience to women, minority, and disabled high school seniors interested in majoring in specified fields and working for the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).

Title of Award: Defense Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Training Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Geography; International affairs and relations; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Only a few are awarded each year. Funds Available: Students accepted into this program receive tuition (up to $18,000 per year) at an accredited college or university selected by the student and endorsed by the sponsor; reimbursement for books and needed supplies; an annual salary to cover college room and board expenses and for summer employment; and a position at the sponsoring agency after graduation. Recipients must work for DIA after college graduation for at least 1 and a half times the length of study. For participants who leave DIA earlier than scheduled, the agency arranges for payments to reimburse DIA for the total cost of education (including the employee's pay and allowances). Duration: 4 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities who are graduating high school seniors and interested in majoring in 1 of the following fields in college: geography, foreign area studies, international relations, or political science. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, have an above-average score on the SAT or ACT, be able to demonstrate financial need (household income ceiling of $65,000 for a family of 4 or $80,000 for a family of 5 or more), be U.S. citizens and from a family of U.S. citizens, and demonstrate leadership abilities through extracurricular activities, civic involvement, volunteer work, or part-time employment. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Recipients are provided a challenging summer internship and guaranteed a job at the agency in their field of study upon graduation. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis.

3916 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

1707 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)986-2400
Fax: (202)986-2513
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deltasigmatheta.org

To provide financial assistance to members of Delta Sigma Theta who are interested in careers in the performing or creative arts.

Title of Award: Myra Davis Hemmings Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The amount awarded varies, depending upon the recipient's financial need. Funds must be used for tuition or school expenses only. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be active, dues-paying members of Delta Sigma Theta and majoring in the performing or the creative arts. They must submit transcripts of all college records. Selection is based on meritorious achievement. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3917 EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION

Attn: International Thespian Society
2343 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219-2819
Tel: (513)421-3900
Fax: (513)421-7077
Web Site: http://www.edta.org/rehearsal_hall/thespian_scholarships.asp

To provide financial assistance for college to high school members of the International Thespian Society.

Title of Award: Thespian Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Broadcasting; Dance; Fashion design; Filmmaking; Music; Performing arts; Playwriting; Radio and television; Speech, Debate, and Forensics; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 8 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who participate in the annual International Thespian Festival. Applicants must be members of the society, have a minimum GPA of 2.7, and intend to use the funds to further their education in the communicative arts (theater, film, speech, radio, television, broadcasting, music, or dance). They may participate in 1 of 4 categories: 1) performance, with a solo presentation of a 2-minute song or monologue; 2) technical theater, with a portfolio of renderings, sketches, models, or illustrations of scenic or costume designs; 3) theater educator, with an essay on why they want to be a theater teacher, their most inspirational teacher, or the most important issue facing high school theater today; or 4) playwriting, with a manuscript of a play. Only 2 students from each troupe may participate. Selection is based on involvement with the thespian troupe at their school and their audition performance, portfolio, essay, or manuscript. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: The application fee is $15.

3918 THE FELLOWSHIP OF UNITED METHODISTS IN MUSIC AND WORSHIP ARTS

Attn: Administrator
P.O. Box 24787
Nashville, TN 37202-4787
Tel: (615)749-6875
Free: 800-952-8977
Fax: (615)749-6874
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fummwa.org

To provide financial assistance to students who are training for a ministry in the United Methodist Church in an area of the arts other than music.

Title of Award: Thom Jones Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Dance; Performing arts; Playwriting; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time degree candidates entering or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or school of theology to prepare for a ministry in worship, drama, dance, visuals, or other liturgical art. Applicants must have been members of the United Methodist Church for at least 1 year immediately before applying. They must be able to demonstrate exceptional artistic talents, leadership abilities, and outstanding promise of future usefulness to the church in an area of worship. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3919 HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Attn: National Scholarship Program
One Dupont Circle, N.W. Suite 605
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)467-0893
Fax: (202)496-9177
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/applicants

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students at member institutions of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) who are majoring in fields related to the news industry.

Title of Award: Time Warner Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: Broadcasting; Business; Journalism; Performing arts; Radio and television; Telecommunications systems Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students at 4-year HACU member and partner colleges and universities who have completed at least 12 units. Applicants may be majoring in any field, but they must have an interest in the entertainment, news, media, or telecommunications industries. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 200 to 250 words that describes their academic and/or career goals, where they expect to be and what they expect to be doing 10 years from now, and what skills they can bring to an employer. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Time Warner and administered by HACU. Recipients may be considered for paid summer internships at Time Warner through its "STARS" program.

3920 HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Attn: Selection Committee
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415)808-2350; 877-HSF-INFO
Fax: (415)808-2302
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/mcnamara.php

To provide funding to Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students interested in beginning and completing an art project.

Title of Award: McNamara Family Creative Arts Project Grants Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Creative writing; Filmmaking; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000. Duration: These are 1-time grants.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and visitors with a passport stamped I-551. Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage and working full time on an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. They must have completed at least 12 undergraduate units with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be majoring in the arts, including (but not limited to) media, film, performing arts, communications, and writing. Along with their application, they must submit a 3-page concept paper describing the art project for which they are seeking funding, a portfolio of their work, and 600-word essays on 1) how their Hispanic heritage, family upbringing, and/or role models have influenced their personal long-term goals; 2) how they contribute to their community and what they have learned from their experiences; and 3) an academic challenge they have faced and how they have overcome it. Selection is based on those submissions, academic record, plans and career goals, community service, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is offered by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) in partnership with the McNamara Family Foundation

3921 IOWA ARTS COUNCIL

Attn: Iowa Scholarships for the Arts
600 East Locust
Des Moines, IA 50319-0290
Tel: (515)281-4081
Fax: (515)242-6498
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.iowaartscouncil.org

To provide financial assistance to Iowa high school seniors who plan to study the arts at a college or university in the state.

Title of Award: Iowa Scholarships for the Arts Area, Field, or Subject: Dance; Literature; Music; Performing arts; Visual arts; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Funds must be used for tuition at the Iowa institution where the recipient is enrolled. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating seniors at high schools in Iowa who have been accepted as full-time undergraduate students at an accredited college or university in the state. Applicants must be planning to major in music, dance, visual arts, traditional arts, theater, or literature. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on what they perceive to be their future in the arts. Selection is based on 1) proven artistic and academic abilities in the chosen artistic area and 2) future goals and objectives relating to the intended field of study. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

3922 JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE

Attn: National Scholarship Awards
1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: (415)921-5225
Fax: (415)931-4671
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.jacl.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education in the performing arts to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL).

Title of Award: Aiko Susanna Tashiro Hiratsuka Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to JACL members who are working on undergraduate study in the performing arts. Applicants should provide published performance reviews and/or evaluations by their instructor. They must also submit a statement describing their current level of involvement in the Japanese American community or Asian Pacific community and how they will continue their involvement in future years. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Professional artists are not eligible. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Applications must be submitted to the JACL National Scholarship Program, c/o San Diego JACL Chapter, 1031 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102.

3923 JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE

Attn: National Scholarship Awards
1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: (415)921-5225
Fax: (415)931-4671
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.jacl.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance for college to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), especially those studying Japanese language or U.S.-Japan relations.

Title of Award: Yoshiko Tanaka Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Foreign languages; General studies/Field of study not specified; International affairs and relations; Japanese studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to JACL members who are currently enrolled or planning to reenter a college, university, trade school, business college, or other institution of higher learning. Applicants must submit a statement describing their current level of involvement in the Japanese American community or Asian Pacific community and how they will continue their involvement in future years. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, financial need, and community involvement. Preference is given to applicants planning to study Japanese language, Japanese culture, and/or U.S.-Japan relations. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Applications must be submitted to the JACL National Scholarship Program, c/o San Diego JACL Chapter, 1031 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102.

3924 JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Education Department
Attn: Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
2700 F Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20566
Tel: (202)416-8857
Fax: (202)416-8802
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://kennedy-center.org/education/actf/actfira.html

To recognize and reward outstanding college actors.

Title of Award: Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: The number of regional winners varies each year; at the national festival "Evening of Scenes," 2 performers receive scholarships. Several other awards are also presented. Funds Available: Regional winners receive $500 scholarships and payment of expenses (transportation, lodging, and per diem) to attend the national festival. National winners receive $2,500 scholarships; the best partner receives the Kingsley Colton Award. All scholarship funds are paid directly to the institutions designated by the recipients and may be used for any field of study. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are students enrolled in an accredited junior or senior college in the United States or in countries contiguous to the continental United States. Participants must appear as actors in plays produced by their college and entered in 1 of the 8 regional festivals of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). Undergraduate students must be carrying at least 6 semester hours, graduate students must be enrolled in at least 3 semester hours, and continuing part-time students must be enrolled in a regular degree or certificate program. From each of the regional festivals, 2 winners and their acting partners are invited to the national festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. to participate in an "Evening of Scenes." Scholarships are awarded to outstanding student performers at each regional festival and from the "Evening of Scenes." Deadline for Receipt: The regional festivals are held in January and February of each year; the national festival is held in April of each year. Application deadlines are set within each region. Additional Information: These awards have been presented since 1972 by the Irene Ryan Foundation of Encino, California. The national finalists are also eligible to receive 1) a fellowship (initiated in 1992) to participate in the National Stage Combat Workshop conducted by the Society of American Fight Directors; 2) a Classical Acting Award of Excellence (initiated in 1995) of $2,500 to attend a major professional acting training program; 3) the Mark Twain Comedy Acting Awards (initiated in 1999 and supported by Comedy Central, Inc.) of $2,500 for first place and $2,000 for second place for comic acting; 4) the Dell'Arte Fellowship (initiated in 2001) to participate in the 1-month Dell'Arte Mad River Festival in northern California; 5) the Margolis Method Summer Intensive Acting Fellowship (initiated in 2001) to participate in a 7-day program at the Margolis Brown Theater Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota; 6) the Sundance Theatre Laboratory Acting Fellowship (initiated in 2001) to participate in a 3-week workshop in Sundance, Utah; and 7) the TVI Actors Studio Career Enrichment Awards (introduced in 2003) to provide 9 full-tuition scholarships for the TVI Summer Professional Acting Training Program in Los Angeles. Actors of color are eligible to receive an apprenticeship to participate in an 11-week workshop at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in the Berkshire Hills of northwest Massachusetts. The sponsoring college or university must pay a registration fee of $250 for each production.

3925 MISS AMERICA PAGEANT

Attn: Scholarship Department
Two Miss America Way, Suite 1000
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Tel: (609)345-7571, ext. 27
Free: 800-282-MISS
Fax: (609)347-6079
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.missamerica.org/scholarships/eugenia.asp

To provide financial assistance to women who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in the performing arts and who, in the past, competed at some level in the Miss America competition.

Title of Award: Eugenia Vellner Fischer Award for the Performing Arts Area, Field, or Subject: Dance; Music; Music, Vocal; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are working on an undergraduate, master's, or higher degree in the performing arts and who competed at the local, state, or national level in a Miss America competition within the past 10 years. Applicants may be studying dance, instrumental, monologue, or vocal. They must submit an essay, up to 500 words, on the factors that influenced their decision to enter the field of performing arts, what they consider to be their major strengths in the field, and how they plan to use their degree in the field. Selection is based on GPA, class rank, extracurricular activities, financial need, and level of participation within the system. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was established in 1999.

3926 MISS AMERICA PAGEANT

Attn: Scholarship Department
Two Miss America Way, Suite 1000
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Tel: (609)345-7571, ext. 27
Free: 800-282-MISS
Fax: (609)347-6079
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.missamerica.org/scholarships/competitionawards.asp

To provide educational scholarships to participants in the Miss America Pageant on local, state, and national levels.

Title of Award: Miss America Competition Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; General studies/Field of study not specified; Marketing and distribution; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At the national level, 52 contestants (1 from each state, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands) share the awards. Funds Available: More than $45 million in cash and tuition assistance is awarded annually at the local, state, and national Miss America Pageants. At the national level, a total of $455,000 is awarded: Miss America receives $50,000 in scholarship money, the first runner-up $40,000, second runner-up $30,000, third runner-up $25,000, fourth runner-up $20,000, semifinalists $10,000 each, finalists $6,000 each, and national contestants $5,000 each. Among the preliminary winners, those for community achievement in interview receive $5,000, those for artistic expression in talent receive $4,000, those for on-stage knowledge and awareness receive $3,000, those for presence and poise in evening wear receive $2,000, and those for lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit receive $2,000. In addition, the overall knowledge and community achievement in interview winner receives $5,000, the overall artistic expression in talent winner receives $4,000, and the overall elegance and lifestyle winner (including both evening wear and swimsuit) receives $3,000. Of the special awards presented to national contestants, the Active International Scholarship for Business and Marketing is $3,000; the Bernie Wayne Performing Arts Award is $2,500; the Charles and Theresa Brown Scholarships are $2,500 each; and the Quality of Life Awards are $6,000 for first place, $400 for second, and $3,000 for third. Duration: The pageants are held every year.

Eligibility Requirements: To enter an official Miss America Preliminary Pageant, candidates must meet certain basic requirements and agree to abide by all the rules of the local, state, and national Miss America Pageants. Among the qualifications required are that the applicant be female, between the ages of 17 and 24, a resident of the town or state in which they first compete, in good health, of good moral character, and a citizen of the United States. A complete list of all eligibility requirements is available from each local and state pageant. A number of special awards are also presented to national contestants: the Active International Scholarship for Business and Marketing is presented to the highest scoring contestant who lists business, marketing, or a related business career as a stated ambition; the Bernie Wayne Performing Arts Award is presented to the contestant with the highest talent score among those women with performing arts as a stated ambition; the Eleanor (Big Mama) Andrews Scholarship is presented to the non-finalist contestant with the highest talent score among those women with performing arts as a stated ambition; the Charles and Theresa Brown Scholarships are presented to Miss America, the 4 runners-up, Miss Alaska, Miss Hawaii, Miss Illinois, and Miss Ohio; and the Quality of Life Awards are presented to the 3 contestants who demonstrate the most outstanding commitment to enhancing the quality of life for others through volunteerism and community service. Deadline for Receipt: Varies, depending upon the date of local pageants leading to the state and national finals. Additional Information: The Miss America Pageant has been awarding scholarships since 1945. Scholarships are to be used for tuition, room, board, supplies, and other college expenses. Use of the scholarships must begin within 4 years from the date of the award (5 years if the recipient is Miss America) unless a reasonable extension is requested and granted. Training under the scholarship should be continuous and completed within 10 years from the date the scholarship is activated; otherwise, the balance of the scholarship may be canceled without further notice.

3927 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

Attn: ACT-SO Director
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Tel: (410)580-5650
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.naacp.org/programs/actso/actso_index.html

To recognize and reward outstanding African American high school students who distinguish themselves in the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) program.

Title of Award: Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Biological and clinical sciences; Business administration; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Dance; Electronics; Energy-related areas; Filmmaking; Humanities; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Music; Music, Classical; Painting; Performing arts; Photography; Physics; Playwriting; Poetry; Science; Sculpture; Speech, Debate, and Forensics; Visual arts; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 75 each year: 3 in each of 25 categories. Funds Available: In each category, the first-prize winner receives a gold medal and a $2,000 scholarship, the second-prize winner receives a silver medal and a $1,500 scholarship, and the third-prize winner receives a bronze medal and a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: The competition has been held annually since 1977.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to high school students (grades 9-12) of African descent who are U.S. citizens and amateurs in the category in which they wish to participate. Competitions are held in 25 categories in 5 general areas: humanities (music composition, original essay, playwriting, and poetry), sciences (architecture, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics/electronics, physics/energy, and physics/general), performing arts (dance, dramatics, music instrumental/classical, music instrumental/contemporary, music vocal/classical, music vocal/contemporary, and oratory), visual arts (drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and filmmaking/video), and business (entrepreneurship). Competition is first conducted by local chapters of the NAACP; winners in each event at the local level then compete at the national level. Deadline for Receipt: Local competitions usually take place between March and May. The national finals are held each year in July.

3928 NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THE ARTS

444 Brickell Avenue, P-14
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: (305)377-1140
Free: 800-970-ARTS
Fax: (305)377-1149
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ARTSawards.org

To recognize and reward outstanding high school students in the arts.

Title of Award: ARTS Competition Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Creative writing; Dance; Filmmaking; Music; Music composition; Music, Jazz; Music, Vocal; Performing arts; Photography; Playwriting; Poetry; Visual arts; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 125 award candidates compete in Miami (20 in dance, 5 in film and video, 20 in instrumental music, 5 in jazz, 5 in photography, 20 in theater, 20 in visual arts, 10 in voice, and 20 in writing); an unlimited number of honorable mention awards are made to candidates who are not invited to Miami. Recently, the 125 award candidates received 50 first-level awards, 51 second-level awards, and 24 third-level awards. In addition, 9 of them (1 in each category) were selected as gold award winners. Funds Available: Gold awards are $10,000, first-level $3,000 each, second level $1,500, third level $1,000, fourth level $500 (if any are awarded), and fifth level $100; honorable mention winners receive $100 awards but are not invited to Miami. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are graduating high school seniors, or, if not enrolled in high school, are 17 or 18 years old. Applicants may enter competitions in dance, film and video, instrumental music, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, or writing by submitting samples of their work, as videotapes, audio tapes, or portfolios. On the basis of the tapes or portfolios, award winners are invited to Miami for the final competitions. Deadline for Receipt: Early applications must be submitted by May of each year; regular applications are due by September of each year. Additional Information: ARTS (Arts Recognition and Talent Search) is sponsored by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts which is funded by many corporations, foundations, and individuals. The names of all ARTS applicants are provided to 100 participating colleges, universities, and professional institutions, which have $3 million in scholarships available for ARTS participants. The application fee is $30 for early applications or $40 for regular applications. Online applications receive a $5 discount.

3929 NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THE ARTS

444 Brickell Avenue, P-14
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: (305)377-1140
Free: 800-970-ARTS
Fax: (305)377-1149
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nfaa.org/disciplines/theater.htm

To recognize and reward outstanding high school student actors.

Title of Award: Theater Competition Awards of the Arts Recognition and Talent Search Area, Field, or Subject: Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 20 award candidates compete in Miami; an unlimited number of honorable mention awards are made to candidates who are not invited to Miami. Recently, awards included 8 at the first level, 5 at the second level, and 7 at the third level; of those, 1 was selected to receive the gold award. Funds Available: The gold award is $10,000, first-level awards are $3,000 each, second level $1,500, third level $1,000, fourth level $500 (if any are awarded), and fifth level $100; honorable mention winners receive $100 awards but are not invited to Miami. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are graduating high school seniors, or, if not enrolled in high school, are 17 or 18 years old. Competition is in either spoken acting only or in spoken and musical theater acting. Applicants submit a videotape with a total time of 4 minutes consisting of 2 contrasting solo pieces. For the spoken only category, 1 piece must be from a play published before 1910 and 1 from a play published in or after 1910. For the spoken and musical theater category, 1 piece must be a spoken monologue from a classical or contemporary plan and 1 must be a selection from a musical play. On the basis of the videotapes, judges select award recipients to come to Miami for the final competitions. Selection is based on the actor's ability to demonstrate concentration, control of material, flexibility and versatility of voice, movement, and expression. Deadline for Receipt: Early applications must be submitted by May of each year; regular applications are due by September of each year. Additional Information: The Arts Recognition and Talent Search (ARTS) is sponsored by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts which is funded by many corporations, foundations, and individuals. The names of all ARTS applicants are provided to 100 participating colleges, universities, and professional institutions that have $3 million in scholarships available for ARTS participants. The application fee is $30 for early applications or $40 for regular applications. Online applications receive a $5 discount.

3930 OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB

Attn: Director, Overseas Press Club Foundation
40 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (212)626-9220
Fax: (212)626-9210
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.opcofamerica.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for a career as a foreign correspondent.

Title of Award: Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: International affairs and relations; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 11 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying in the United States and are interested in working as a foreign correspondent after graduation. Applicants are invited to submit an essay (up to 500 words) on an area of the world or an international topic that is in keeping with their interest. Also, they should attach a 1-page autobiographical letter that addresses such questions as how they developed their interest in that particular part of the world or issue, how they would use a scholarship to further their journalistic ambitions, and how they think journalists can deepen American interest in international affairs. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1992.

3931 PEOPLE TO PEOPLE INTERNATIONAL

501 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64109-2200
Tel: (816)531-4701
Fax: (816)561-7502
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ptpi.org

To provide financial assistance to members of People to People International (PTPI) who wish to study international relations.

Title of Award: Joyce C. Hall College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: International affairs and relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Funds are paid directly to the university and cover tuition first, then books and supplies; a special application is required to use the scholarship funds for other educational expenses, such as dormitory fees, off-campus study, or special projects. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be full-time students at a college or university who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a proposed major in an area of international relations. They must be current members of the organization and have participated within the past 4 years in 1 of its programs, such as the Student Ambassador Program of summer study overseas for high school students. Applications must include an essay on "Why I believe international friendships are important and how my experiences have increased my understanding of people who have grown up in other countries/cultures." Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: People to People International is a nonprofit, private sector 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to promote international understanding through direct people-to-people contacts. Funding for this program is provided through a bequest to PTPI from the estate of Mr. Joyce C. Hall, founder of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

3932 POLISH ARTS CLUB OF BUFFALO INC.

Attn: Anne Flansburg, Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 1362
Williamsville, NY 14231-1362
Tel: (716)626-9083

To provide financial assistance to New York residents of Polish background who are majoring in the visual or performing arts.

Title of Award: Polish Arts Club of Buffalo Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this program are legal residents of the state of New York who are of Polish background, at the junior level or above in college, and majoring in visual or performing arts. Applicants must submit a 300-word essay on a Polish artist, composer, or musician who has contributed to their field of study. Letters of recommendation are also required. Finalists are interviewed. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

3933 DONNA REED FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

1305 Broadway
Denison, IA 51442
Tel: (712)263-3334
Free: 800-336-4692
Fax: (712)263-8026
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.donnareed.org

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors interested in studying the performing arts in college.

Title of Award: Donna Reed Performing Arts Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Music; Music, Vocal; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 9 each year: in each of the 3 divisions, 1 national winner and 2 other finalists receive awards. In addition, each of the 9 national finalists receive free tuition and all expenses to participate in the Donna Reed Festival and Workshops for the Performing Arts. Another 3 scholarships (1 in each division) are awarded to Iowa residents, and another 3 scholarships (1 in each division) are awarded to residents of Crawford County, Iowa. Funds Available: National winners receive $1,000 per year and finalists receive $500. Funds may be used for an accredited postsecondary or approved program of study of the recipient's choice. Iowa winners receive $1,000 scholarships and Crawford County winners receive $500 scholarships. Duration: Scholarships for national winners are for 4 years. Scholarships for other winners are for 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who wish to pursue an education or a career in 1 of the following 3 performing arts: acting, vocal (classical, jazz, popular), or musical theater. Applicants must graduate or have graduated from high school during the period between September prior to applying and August after applying. They must submit audio or videotapes; based on those tapes, finalists are invited to a live competition in June at the Donna Reed Festival and Workshops for the Performing Arts in Denison, Iowa. Selection is based on talent. Grades and financial need are not considered. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Separate award are presented to residents of Iowa and to residents of Crawford County, Iowa. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The widower and friends of the actress Donna Reed established this foundation in 1987, the year after her death. It is based in, and the workshops are held in, Denison, Iowa, Donna Reed's birthplace. A $40 application fee is required for the first discipline category the applicant enters; additional entries require an additional $30 fee. Fees may be waived in cases of financial need.

3934 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

Attn: Scholarships and Grants Department
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
Tel: (703)205-3466
Free: 800-331-2244
Fax: (703)205-3574
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp

To provide financial assistance to students majoring in fields related to performing arts or communications at colleges and universities that are members of the United Negro College Fund.

Title of Award: Janet Jackson Rhythm Nation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Communications; English language and literature; Music; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled at UNCF-member institutions who are majoring in art, communications, English, music, or performing arts. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

3935 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

Attn: Scholarships and Grants Department
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
Tel: (703)205-3466
Free: 800-331-2244
Fax: (703)205-3574
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp

To provide financial assistance to students majoring in the performing arts, English, and communications at colleges and universities that are members of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).

Title of Award: Michael Jackson Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; English language and literature; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Funds Available: The stipend is $4,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed, based on satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in communications, English, or the performing arts at UNCF-member institutions. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: Funds for this scholarship come from Jackson's 1985 "Victory" tour and his 1988 benefit concert and dinner.

3936 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

Attn: Scholarships and Grants Department
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
Tel: (703)205-3466
Free: 800-331-2244
Fax: (703)205-3574
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp

To provide financial assistance to students majoring in the performing arts or communications at colleges and universities that are members of the United Negro College Fund.

Title of Award: John Lennon Endowed Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Up to 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled at UNCF-member institutions who are majoring in communications or the performing arts. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1994.

3937 WOODROW WILSON NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION

Attn: Ronald H. Brown Fellowship Program
5 Vaughn Drive, Suite 300
P.O. Box 5281
Princeton, NJ 08543-5281
Tel: (609)452-7007
Fax: (609)452-0066
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.woodrow.org/public-policy/rb_commercial_service_fellowsh.html

To provide forgivable loans for study and work experience to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career with the Department of Commerce.

Title of Award: Ronald H. Brown Commercial Service Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: International affairs and relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Approximately 10 every other year. Funds Available: The award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the final 2 years of undergraduate study and the first year of graduate work. The cost of books and 1 round trip are reimbursed. The graduate institution provides similar support during the second year of graduate study, depending upon financial need. For the summer institute and the internships, travel expenses and stipends are paid. Duration: 4 years: the final 2 years of undergraduate study and the first 2 years of graduate work (provided the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher).

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens in the sophomore year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must plan to work on a graduate degree in the field of international affairs and prepare for a career in the Commercial Service. Selection is based on strength of undergraduate course work, financial need, college honors and awards, and participation and leadership in extracurricular and community activities. Deadline for Receipt: February of alternate years. Additional Information: During the summer between their junior and senior years, fellows attend a 7-week summer institute at 1 of 5 participating graduate schools of public policy and international affairs. They take courses in economics, calculus, and policy analysis, along with exercises to develop oral and written communication skills. While in graduate school, students work part time for the Department of Commerce, and during the summer between the first and second year of graduate school they are assigned to an overseas post. After completion of their graduate studies, they receive a 1-year overseas assignment. This program is funded by the Commerce Department and administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. Fellows must commit to a minimum of 4 and a half years of service in an appointment as a Commercial Service Officer following the second year of graduate study. Candidates who do not successfully complete the program and Commercial Service entry requirements may be subject to a reimbursement obligation to the Department of Commerce.

3938 WOODROW WILSON NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION

Attn: Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program
5 Vaughn Drive, Suite 300
P.O. Box 2437
Princeton, NJ 08543-2437
Tel: (609)452-7007
Fax: (609)452-0066
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.woodrow.org/public-policy/award.html

To provide forgivable loans for study and work experience to undergraduate students interested in preparing for a career with the Department of State's Foreign Service.

Title of Award: Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: International affairs and relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Approximately 10 each year. Funds Available: The award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the final 2 years of undergraduate study and the first year of graduate work. The cost of books and 1 round trip are reimbursed. The graduate institution provides similar support during the second year of graduate study, depending upon financial need. For the summer institute and the internships, travel expenses and stipends are paid. Duration: 4 years: the final 2 years of undergraduate study and the first 2 years of graduate work (provided the student maintains a GPA of 3.2 or higher).

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens in the sophomore year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. Applicants must plan to work on a graduate degree in the field of international affairs and prepare for a career in the Foreign Service. Selection is based on strength of undergraduate course work, financial need, college honors and awards, and participation and leadership in extracurricular and community activities. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: During the summer between their junior and senior years, fellows attend a 7-week summer institute at 1 of 5 participating graduate schools of public policy and international affairs. They take courses in economics, calculus, and policy analysis, along with exercises to develop oral and written communication skills. During summers of the graduate portion of the program, fellows participate in 1 overseas and 1 domestic internship within the U.S. Department of State. This program is funded by the State Department and administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. It was formerly known as the U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program. Fellows must commit to a minimum of 4 and a half years of service in an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer following the second year of graduate study. Candidates who do not successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements may be subject to a reimbursement obligation to the Department of State.

3939 WOMEN IN DEFENSE

c/o National Defense Industrial Association
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201-3061
Tel: (703)247-2552
Fax: (703)527-6945
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ndia.org/horizon/Scholar.htm

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate student women engaged in or planning careers related to the national security interests of the United States.

Title of Award: Horizons Foundation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Economics; Engineering; History; International affairs and relations; Law; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Military science and education; National security; Physics; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate, Professional Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 8 of these scholarships were awarded. Since the program was established, 75 women have received nearly $49,000 in support. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $1,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are already working in national security fields as well as women planning such careers. Applicants must 1) be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, either full time or part time, as graduate students or upperdivision undergraduates; 2) demonstrate financial need; 3) be U.S. citizens; 4) have a GPA of 3.25 or higher; and 5) demonstrate interest in preparing for a career related to national security. The preferred fields of study include business, computer science, economics, engineering, government relations, international relations, law, mathematics, military history, political science, physics, and security studies; others are considered if the applicant can demonstrate relevance to a career in national security or defense. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in defense and national security activities, field of study, work experience, statements of objectives, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year for fall semester; October of each year for spring semester.