Major Fellowships & Scholarships - Career Services, Skidmore College

MAJOR NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP & FELLOWSHIPS

British Marshall Scholarship: The Marshall scholarship finances American students (post U.S. graduation) to study for a degree in the United Kingdom (40 scholarships are available). The scholarship is for study at any university, in any discipline and covers two years of study. DEADLINE: Early October of the senior year. Preparation begins in the junior year. CONTACT: Barbara Opitz, Academic Counselor, Office of the Dean of Studies.

Fulbright Scholarship: The Fulbright Scholarship is the U.S. Government's premier scholarship program. It provides an opportunity for American students to study or contact research in more than 100 countries. DEADLINE: Early October (preparation begins in the junior year for senior year application) CONTACT: Barbara Black, Fulbright Advisor.

Goldwater Scholarship: The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship was established for undergraduates in order to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics. This is a $7,000 scholarship for students who have demonstrated interest in and commitment to a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, engineering disciplines that contribute to technological advances in the United States. DEADLINE: Students may be nominated in either their sophomore or junior year of undergraduate study. CONTACT: Barbara Opitz, Academic Counselor, Office of the Dean of Studies.

James Madison Fellowship: This Fellow was established by Congress to encourage future secondary teachers of American history, government and social studies. Junior Fellows are expected to pursue full time graduate study that leads to a qualifying master's degree. The amount is a maximum of $24,000 prorated over the period of study. DEADLINE: February of the senior year. Preparation begins in the junior year for senior year application. CONTACT: Barbara Opitz, Academic Counselor, Office of the Dean of Studies.

Mellon Fellowships: The Mellon Fellowship in Humanities sponsors exceptionally promising students to prepare for careers of humanistic teaching and scholarship. The award is a stipend of $11,500 and payment of tuition and fees for the first year of graduate study. DEADLINE: Late October of the senior year. Preparation begins in the junior year. CONTACT: Barbara Opitz, Academic Counselor, Office of the Dean of Studies.

Rhodes Scholarship: The Rhodes Scholarship funds study at Oxford University for two years. The scholarship covers educational costs, travel, and an expense allowance. DEADLINE: Mid-October of the senior year. Preparation begins in the junior year. Must be nominated by College. CONTACT: Barbara Opitz, Academic Counselor, Office of the Dean of Studies.

Rotary Scholarship: The Ambassadorial Scholarship were established to further international understanding and improve relations among people of different countries. DEADLINE: 1 year prior to planned period of study (example: March '99 for the 00-'00 academic year.) Preparation begins in the sophomore year for study abroad after graduation. CONTACT: Barbara Opitz, Academic Counselor, Office of the Dean of Studies.

Truman Scholarship: The Truman Foundation awards $30,000 merit-based scholarships to undergraduate college students who wish to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in government or in other areas of public services). Only four nominees per school year. DEADLINE: Application due date early November. Begin preparation in the sophomore year for junior year application. CONTACT: Barbara Opitz, Academic Counselor, Office of the Dean of Studies.