SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS and INTERNSHIPS

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The following are some of the scholarships, fellowships, and internships programs that our majors have won or been finalists for in past years. Many of these programs require students to apply in the sophomore or junior years, so don't wait until senior year to begin thinking about them. Deans Vivian Taylor and Aaron Schneider have full information on all these programs, and members of the political science department can discuss them with you as well.

Please note: because this is only a partial list, be sure also to look at the Fellowship Opportunities on the Dean of Studies' web site.

• Beinecke Scholarship
  If you are interested in attending graduate school in the social sciences (leading toward a doctorate), this scholarship, based on merit and financial need, supports up to two years of study. Nominees must be U.S. citizens who have received financial aid as undergraduates. Barnard is one of a small group of institutions invited to nominate one candidate each year for this highly competitive award: $2,000 upon completion of the undergraduate degree and $15,000 for each of two years of graduate school. See Dean James Runsdorf in the fall semester of junior year.

• National Security Education Program David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship
  This scholarship was developed to encourage study by U.S. citizens in regions of the world that are critical to U.S. national interests. Non-romance language acquisition is a primary goal of the program. If you are a first-year or sophomore and planning to study abroad, please see Dean Hilary Lieberman Link to find out about the application process and deadline.

• Carnegie Junior Fellows
  Each year the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers up to ten one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and students who have graduated during the past academic year, selected from nominees from close to 200 colleges. Those who have started graduate study are not eligible. Carnegie Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates. See Dean Aaron Schneider in the fall semester of your senior year to find out about the college application process and deadline.

• Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowships for Minorities
  Under-represented minorities (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) are eligible for annual support of $15,500, and $8,500 toward tuition for up to three years of graduate study in doctoral programs. Applications must be submitted in early November. See Dean Vivian Taylor in fall semester. Ford Foundation e-mail infofell@nas.edu.

• Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program,
  administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.
  Are you interested in joining the Foreign Service? Applicants for this fellowship must be U.S. citizens, have a 3.2 GPA, and be planning to study for a graduate degree in international relations. This program will pay for tuition, room and board for junior and senior year of college, and for the first year of graduate school. Fellows attend a seven week summer institute after the junior year. They must serve as foreign service officers for 4.5 years after completing the program. See Dean Taylor for further information.

• Fulbright Scholars Program
  This program will support you in one year of post-graduate study abroad. Applicants propose a research project carried out in affiliation with an overseas university. There are also teaching assistantships for certain countries. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The award covers travel, living expenses, and tuition. Application is made in the senior year by end of September, and applicants are interviewed by the Barnard Committee on Honors in early October. Speak to Dean Aaron Schneider in the spring of junior year.

• Galbraith Scholars Fellowship Program
  The Galbraith Scholars program is a special summer offering for undergraduates (principally rising juniors and seniors) with strong intellectual interests in issues of inequality and social policy. The program aims especially to introduce promising minority students and students of limited economic means to educational and career opportunities in the field.

• Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship Program
  Aimed at underrepresented minorities interested in international service. Applicants must be current sophomores with gpa of at least 3.2 and US citizens or permanent residents. See Dean Taylor in fall of your sophomore year.

• Jacob K. Javits Fellowship
  Supports up to four years of study in the social sciences. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, eligible for federal financial aid. Up to $10,710 for annual tuition and stipend up to $16,800 per year. Deadline early October. Contact Dean Schneider in early September.

• James Madison Fellowship
  If you plan on becoming a teacher in high school, this fellowship is directed at you. Supports study for master's degree in American political science for those committed to teaching at the high school level. Fellows attend a four-week summer graduate seminar on the Constitution. The fellowship cannot be used to pursue a teaching certificate, mpa, or law degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Award is up to $24,000 for two years of study. Speak with Professor Lee Anne Bell of the Education Department in the fall.

• Arthur Liman Public Interest Undergraduate Fellowship
  The Arthur Liman Public Interest Fellowship supports college students working on public interest law projects. Speak with Dean Kuan Tsu in early September.

• Luce Scholars Program
  Recent graduates and young professionals are eligible to apply for this fellowship, which provides an eleven-month internship in Asia. Students with previous Asian experience or concentration in Asian studies are not eligible, because the program seeks applicants who have not yet had an education or experience in Asian studies, in order to broaden their background. Nominees must be U.S. citizens. Interested students should speak to Dean Schneider in the fall of senior year.

• Marshall Scholarship
  This program is aimed at the top students in the nation. It supports two years of post-graduate study at British universities. This is a highly competitive award, and students should have a 3.7 GPA. Open to U.S. citizens. The award is about $24,000 annually, payable in British pounds at £16,500. The candidates are interviewed by the Barnard Committee on Honors in September, and application materials must be submitted in early October. See Dean Schneider in Spring of junior year.

• Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship
  The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) Program, established in 1989 in partnership with a select group of undergraduate colleges and universities, is designed to increase the flow of African-American, Hispanic-American and Native American undergraduates into doctoral degree programs. Selected students receive four basic forms of support: (1) faculty mentoring; (2) modest term-time compensation for assignments related to their academic interests; (3) stipend support for summer research activities; and (4) repayment of undergraduate loans if they pursue doctoral study in Mellon-designated disciplines. Contact Dean Vivian Taylor when you are a first-semester sophomore.

• Rhodes Scholarship
  This program is aimed at the top students in the nation. It supports two to three years of post-graduate study at Oxford. This is a highly competitive award, and applicants must have a high GPA, leadership record, and "fondness for and success in sports," though this does not always require varsity experience. Applicants must be US citizens. Internal deadline is third week of September. Barnard candidates are interviewed by the Committee on Honors in early October. Speak to Dean Schneider in spring of junior year.

• Ronald H. Brown Commercial Service Fellowship,
  administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.
  Prepares undergraduates for careers in the U.S. commercial service (Department of Commerce). Applicants must be sophomores with a GPA of at least 3.0. Targets minorities and students on financial aid, but not all candidates accepted fit that profile. Awards tuition, room, board, books, travel, and fees for junior and senior years of college and the first year of graduate school. Fellows attend a summer institute after the junior year, and work for the Department of Commerce between conclusion of college and beginning of graduate studies. Fellows must work for a minimum of 4.5 years in the U.S. commercial service. See Dean Taylor during sophomore year to apply in spring of sophomore year.

• Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
  A program that provides college graduates who have an interest in arms control and international security issues the opportunity to work with one of 23 public-interest organization in Washington, DC. With the Program Director, Scoville Fellows select a placement which best matches their interests and the needs of the host organization. Participating organizations provide office space and support, supervision and guidance for Fellows' work. With the exception of Congressional lobbying, Fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, and organizing that support the goals of their host organization. This full-time six-to-nine month Fellowship is offered twice yearly, in the spring and fall. It provides a monthly stipend of $1,800, health insurance, and travel costs to Washington. The Scoville Fellowship does not award grant or scholarship money to students. Both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals residing in the United States are eligible to apply. Deadlines are February 1 and October 15. Contact Paul D. Revsine, Program Director, with questions.

• Soros Fellowships for New Americans
  Supports up to two years of graduate study for permanent residents, naturalized citizens, and children of naturalized citizens. Award is $20,000 per year for two years for living expenses, and half tuition at graduate institution attended by the fellow. Deadline is end of November. See Dean Schneider early in fall semester of senior year.

• Truman Scholarship
  Supports the senior year at Barnard and up to three years of graduate study for students who plan careers in public service. This is a highly competitive award, and academic excellence and leadership and community service are the prerequisites. Barnard nominates up to four juniors annually. The award is up to $30,000, including $3,000 for senior year and $27,000 for graduate study. Interested students should speak to Dean Schneider in the fall semester of junior year.

• Urban Fellows Program
  The New York City Urban Fellows Program is a paid internship opportunity. It includes an intensive orientation, full-time work in a Mayoral office or agency, and weekly seminars. Deadline for applications, including resumé, essays and transcripts is January. Details available from the Office of Career Development.