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Nationally Competitive Scholarships 
Graduate Scholarships
Graduate Scholarships
Fulbright U.S. Student Grant
Overview
Provides opportunities for international graduate study and advanced research
Grants are available in over 140 countries
Fields of Study
Available for all fields of study
Length of Study
One academic year
Award
Transportation, maintenance, possible tuition
Eligibility
Must have received bachelor's degree prior to start of grant
Campus Deadline
September 11, 2009
Website
www.us.fulbrightonline.org
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Overview
Full awards for graduate and affiliate study at Cambridge University
Awards are based intellectual ability, leadership and the desire to use knowledge to improve the lives of others
Fields of Study
All fields taught at Cambridge
Length of Study
Contingent upon degree
Award
Full tuition and fees, maintenance allowance
Eligibility
Must demonstrate sustained achievement in study and excellent GPA
Academic references should speak of leadership potential, social commitment and intellectual ability
Campus Deadline
September 11, 2009
www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship
Overview
U.S. Department of Education awards 60% of scholarships in the
humanities, 20% in the social sciences, 20% in the arts
Fields of Study
Selected fields of study in the humanities, social sciences and arts
Length of Study
48 months or completion of degree
Award
Tuition, fees, stipend (based on financial need)
Eligibility
Undergraduates about to enter graduate school
Graduate students in first year pursuing masters or doctoral degree
Demonstration of superior academic ability, exceptional promise and/or financial need
Campus Deadline
September 11, 2009
www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits
George C. Marshall Scholarship
Overview
Finances high ability American students to study for a degree in the United Kingdom
Fields of Study
Science, technology, humanities, social sciences and creative arts
Length of Study
Two academic years
Award
Tuition, fees, living expenses, books, travel expenses
Eligibility
Must have completed undergraduate degree prior to start of scholarship
3.7 GPA
Campus Deadline
September 11, 2009
www.marshallscholarship.org
George J. Mitchell Scholarship
Overview
Supports graduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland
Does not fund research or independent study
Fields of Study
Available for all fields of study
Length of Study
One academic year
Award
Tuition, housing, travel, $12,000 living expense stipend
Eligibility
Demonstrated superior record of academic excellence, leadership and community service
Campus Deadline
September 11, 2009
Website
www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
Overview
Scholarships ensure vitality and diversity of human resource base of science and engineering
Fellows expected to contribute significantly to research, teaching and innovation
Fields of Study
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Length of Study
Three academic years
Award
Three years of support leading to research-based masters or doctoral degree
Eligibility
Intended for students in early stages of graduate study
Campus Deadline
September 11, 2009
Website
www.nsfgradfellows.org
Rhodes Scholarship
Overview
Scholarships available for study at Oxford University
Fields of Study
All fields taught at Oxford University
Length of Study
Normally two years, but may be renewed for third year for doctoral degree
Award
Tuition, fees, travel, maintenance allowance
Eligibility
Completion of undergraduate degree before taking up scholarship
Literary and scholastic attainments, energy to use talents to fullest (sports), truth, courage, moral force of character
Campus Deadline
September 11, 2009
Website
www.rhodesscholar.org
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Overview
Designed to further understanding among people of different countries and cultures
Fields of Study
Available for all fields of study
Length of Study
One academic year in a foreign university
Award
Tuition, fees, travel, books, living expenses
Eligibility
Must have completed 2 years of undergraduate coursework
Campus Deadline
January 15, 2010
www.rotary.org