FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDY
BOREN SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY (Contact Mr. Scott Couchman, 303 Admin Bldg., 375-2068; couchman@roanoke.edu)
(formerly National Security Exchange Program)
Fields: Study less commonly taught languages, non-western cultures in disciplines designated as strategically important by federal government: political science, history, business, health, etc.; the study of language, from Albanian to Vietnamese, is a core element
Required: Statement of purpose and willingness to interview for jobs with federal government upon completion of study, in a field related to national security
Eligibility: U.S. citizens currently attending undergraduate institutions, freshman through seniors
Award: Over 200 awards, vary in size according to country and nature of proposal (usually $10,000 for one semester.)
Deadline: Around February for study in the Fall semester.
Web Site: www.iie.org/nsep
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Contact Mr. Scott Couchman, 303 Admin Bldg., 375-2068; couchman@roanoke.edu)
Fields: Most academic disciplines; 9 months in duration; Rotary Club member countries
Required: No connection to Rotary or descended from Rotarian; proficiency in language of the host country; interviews after application; willingness to speak to Rotary and attend conferences pursuant to the study aborad.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens; currently enrolled as undergraduates; minimum age 18, upon completion of two years of university program;
Deadline: Usually in April
Web Site: www.rotary.org/foundation/education/amb_scho/
ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF JAPANESE (Contact Mr. Scott Couchman, 303 Admin Bldg., 375-2068; couchman@roanoke.edu)
Fields: Any field of study, in Japan.
Required: Must have acceptance to accredited program by date of application.
Eligibility: Undergraduate study
Award: $2,500 for term; $4,000 for year
Deadline: April 6
Web Site: www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html
MORGAN STANLEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY IN JAPAN (Contact Mr. Scott Couchman, 303 Admin Bldg., 375-2068; couchman@roanoke.edu)
Fields: Economics and Finance majors
Award: Two $10,000 each for a year.
Web Site: www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging
FOWLER LEGACY PROGRAM
Fields: Selected fields of public policy or public issues
Required: Student must pursue a course of study that incorporates public policy or public issues.
Eligibility: Must be a student going abroad, and a minimum grade point average of 2.7
Award: Grants up to $3,000
Deadline: Around March 31
Web Site: Fowler Program
FOR GRADUATE STUDY
FULBRIGHT GRANTS (Contact: Dr. James Ogier, 206 Lucas Hall, 375-2388; ogier@roanoke.edu)
Fields: Wide variety of fields -- overseas study (more than 140 countries)
Required: Sufficient proficiency in written and spoken language of host country
Eligibility: Must have bachelor's degree earned when beginning overseas study (some preference given to candidates with no prior study abroad); U. S. citizen
Awards: About 958 grants, generally covering tuition and various expenses
Deadline: September 30,2010 (local deadline); around October 20 (final deadline)
Web Site: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS (Contact Dr. John Selby, 131 Bank Bldg, 375-2425; selby@roanoke.edu)
Fields: Wide variety of fields (study at any British university)
Required: Must present a specific and realistic two-year specialized academic research program offered at a specific British university
Eligibility: Have completed the bachelor's degree by time of beginning program; under the age of 26 (preference given to unmarried applicants); have at least a 3.7 grade point average; U. S. citizen
Awards: Up to 40 awards, covering tuition, fees, books, travel expenses, and a living allowance, for up to 2 years
Deadline: October 1, 2010 (approximate)
Web Site: http://www.marshallscholarship.org
MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIPS (Contact Dr. John Selby, 131 Bank Bldg, 375-2425; selby@roanoke.edu)
Fields: Any discipline (1 year of study at any university in Ireland or Northern Ireland)
Required: Must enroll in degree or certificate program
Eligibility: Have completed the bachelor's degree by time of beginning program; achievement in academic, leadership, and community service areas; under the age of 30; U. S. citizen
Awards: Approximately 12 awards covering tuition, housing, travel, and $12,000 living expenses stipend
Deadline: October 5, 2010 (approximate)
Web Site: http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html
RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS (Contact Dr. John Selby, 131 Bank Bldg, 375-2425; selby@roanoke.edu)
Fields: Wide variety of fields (taught at the Oxford Colleges in England)
Required: Literary and scholastic attainments; success in sports, or other demonstration of physical vigor; sympathy for and protection of the weak, unselfishness, fellowship, etc.; moral force of character to lead, to perform public duties, to work for betterment of society
Eligibility: Completion of bachelor's degree by October of year starting Oxford; between 18 and 24 years of age; U. S. citizen
Awards: 32 scholarships in U.S., all educational costs, travel costs, and maintenance allowance, for 2 years at Oxford University
Deadline: October 5, 2010 (approximate)
Web Site: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/