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Civic Engagement

Funding

American India Foundation Banyan Impact Fellowship (Mid January)

For 20 years, the American India Foundation (AIF) has been sending a cohort of dedicated young people on the journey of a lifetime.

Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Early March)

The Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict at Arizona State University advances multidisciplinary research and education on the religious dynamics of conflict and peace.

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship (Mid September)

The Rangel Graduate Fellowship is a program that aims to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service in which they can help formulate, represent, and implement U.S. foreign policy.

Hudson Institute Political Studies Summer Fellowship (Mid February)

The Hudson Institute Political Studies Program offers top undergraduates a fellowship in political theory and practice that will broaden and deepen their understanding of public policy and American political principles.

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Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program (November)

Founded in 1987, JET has sent more than 70,000 participants from around the globe to work in schools, boards of education, and government offices throughout Japan.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program (Early October)

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program selects high-achieving students from around the world with demonstrated leadership and civic commitment to receive full funding to pursue a wide-ranging graduate education at Stanford, with the goal of developing a new generation of global leaders. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program is the largest fully endowed scholars program in the world.

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LeadNext Fellowship (Mid November)

LeadNext builds a vibrant network of future leaders ages 18 to 25 from across Asia and the United States and supports their growth, impact, and capacity to address today’s greatest challenges.

Marshall Scholarship (Early August)

Marshall Scholarships fund one or two to three years of graduate study at any university in the United Kingdom.

Mitchell Scholarship (Early August)

The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program provides tuition, accommodations, a living expenses stipend, and an international travel stipend. There are no restrictions as to academic field of study, but applicants' undergraduate program must provide sufficient basis for study in the proposed field.

Mount Vernon Leadership Fellowship (January 31)

The Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows Program is a highly selective six-week summer institute for current sophomores offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities at the home of America’s first president just outside our nation’s capital.

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Newman Civic Fellows (Mid January)

The Newman Civic Fellowship is a national Campus Compact fellowship program to recognize and support outstanding students.

Public Policy & International Affairs Fellowship (PPIA) (November 1)

The Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program helps students achieve a master's degree or joint degree, typically in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field.

Skoll Scholarship for the Oxford MBA (Early January)

The Skoll Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for incoming MBA students to the University of Oxford who pursue entrepreneurial solutions for urgent social and environmental challenges.

Truman Scholarship (Early November)

The premier national scholarship for those aspiring to careers in public service. Truman Scholars are future "change agents" who demonstrate the passion, intellect, and leadership potential that in time should enable them to improve the ways that public entities — be they government agencies, nonprofit organizations, public and private educational institutions, or advocacy organizations — serve the public good.

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Udall Undergraduate Scholarship (Early February)

Award for sophomores or juniors who aspire to environmental careers or for Native American students interested in health care or tribal policy.

Samuel Huntington Public Service Award

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $15,000 stipend for graduating college seniors to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world before proceeding to graduate school or a career. All graduating students from accredited U.S. colleges are invited to apply.

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NYC Urban Fellows Program

The NYC Urban Fellows Program is a highly selective, nine-month fellowship that combines work in mayoral offices and city agencies with volunteer service opportunities and a seminar series that explores current urban issues impacting public policy. The program provides a stipend of $30,000 and health insurance coverage.

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