The following is a list of external scholarship and fellowship programs available to graduate students. The list is organized according to the programs available at CGU, but students should check all sections for any applicable fellowships or grants. Please be aware that most of the funding opportunities are highly competitive, and that application deadlines vary throughout the year. Most of the listings include hyperlinks for more information; others will direct you to check the Foundation Directory Online, available by appointment to all graduate students in the Department of Development. This is not an exhaustive list. Please check with your respective school for funding opportunities that may available within the department.
Angel Fund is a 22-day fundraising effort to support our Angel Scholarship Program. Donations raised during the month of July are awarded to students who have been impacted by domestic violence and meet our scholarship criteria. For more information: https://breakthesilencedv.org/programs-and-services/angel-scholarship/
American Academy in Rome (November Deadline)
Information about the Rome Prize fellowship available to graduate students of the arts, music and humanities. For more information: http://www.aarome.org/apply/rome-prize
Association of American Colleges and Universities, The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award (October Deadline)
This award recognizes graduate students who show exemplary promise as future leaders of higher education; who demonstrate a commitment to developing academic and civic responsibility in themselves and others; and whose work reflects a strong emphasis on teaching and learning. For more information: https://www.aacu.org/AM19/CrossAward
Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund (May Deadline)
Alice L. Haltom’s firm belief that quality is the cornerstone to positive progress guides the Trustees of the Fund in awarding financial resources. Students who are U.S. citizens and are actively pursuing an education for a career in information and records management are eligible for a scholarship from the Fund. The scholarship amount for a student enrolled in a Graduate program is $2,000. For more information: http://www.alhef.org/scholarship
THE BENJY GRINBERG SCHOLARSHIP (May Deadline)
Scholarship Award Amount $1,000. Scholarship Essay Topic. Please prepare a 750-word essay that answers the following: “What is a passion or hobby of yours, and what role does it play in your educational journey?” Scholarship Eligibility Requirements, Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.http://benjygrinbergscholarship.com/
Boston College, African and African Diaspora Studies Dissertation Fellowship (January Deadline)
Scholars working in any discipline in the Social Sciences or Humanities, with projects focusing on any topic within African and/or African Diaspora Studies, are eligible to apply. The program seeks applicants pursuing innovative, preferably interdisciplinary, projects in dialogue with critical issues and trends within the field. The fellowship includes $30,000 stipend, plus other benefits. For more information: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/mcas/sites/aads/special-programs/resources—opportunities/dissertation-fellowship.html
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund (March Deadline)
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund aids people active in movements for social and economic justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level and who are active in the progressive movement. The maximum grant available from the Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund is $15,000 per year. For more information: http://www.davisputter.org/apply-for-scholarships/
Deana’s Wish Memorial Scholarship Application Deadline: TBD
The Deana’s Wish Memorial Scholarship is a private scholarship program established by the DLH Foundation in memory of Deana LaRae Hamilton Hughes. The program annually grants scholarships of up to $2,000 to college students affected by gastro-esophageal cancers in their families. https://www.dlhfoundation.org/scholarship
Grasshopper, Grasshopper Entrepreneur Scholarship (August Deadline)
The Grasshopper Entrepreneur Scholarship is designed to help young entrepreneurs afford the rising cost of education and help them along the road to entrepreneurship. Grasshopper will award one $5,000 scholarship for the best submitted entry. The scholarship will be awarded in check form, made payable directly to the university that the winner is, or will be, attending for the year’s school term. For more information: https://grasshopper.com/entrepreneur-scholarship/
International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER), Graduate Fellowships (April Deadline)
The International Foundation for Ethical Research supports the development, validation, and implementation of innovative science methodologies that advance science and replace the use of animals in research, testing, and education. To that end, the foundation is accepting applications for the IFER Graduate Fellowship Program from graduate students whose program of study shows the potential to replace the use of animals in science. Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to students enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs in the sciences, education, psychology, humanities, journalism and the law; and for projects that show promise to increase public awareness and/or promote changes in the legal system or public policy with respect to the use of animals in research, testing, and education. For more information: http://www.ifer.org/fellowship-application.html
Liberty Hill Foundation, The Bertha Wolf & Lance Miller Families Fund for Community Service (March Deadline)
For more than 15 years, The Bertha Wolf & Lance Miller Families Fund for Community Service has been uplifting young adults by providing relief from the cost of living as they embark on their journey as professionals or in service to the community. Established by two generous donors, The Bertha Wolf & Lance Miller Families Fund is a Liberty Hill Foundation program that provides six or more young people ages 18-25 with a stipend of at least $6,500 each. Eligible applicants work at a local nonprofit organization in Southern California and are provided with a stipend to cover basic living expenses (e.g., rent, food, utilities, transportation and childcare). Applications open on February 1, 2021 and the deadline to apply online is March 15, 2021. For more information: https://www.libertyhill.org/the-bertha-wolf-lance-miller-families-fund-for-community-service
MANA de San Diego Scholarship Program (February Deadline)
Since 1991, the MANA de San Diego Scholarship Program has provided awards for San Diego County Latina residents. MANA’s mission is to empower LAtinas through education, leadership development, community service and advocacy. Selection is based on academic and non-academic criteria of the applicant including: grade point average, financial need, educational aspirations, leadership and community involvement. For more information: https://www.manasd.org/scholarship-instructions-for-2017-2018-2/
Marshall Scholarships (September Deadline)
Opportunity to Study in the U.K.Subject: Unrestricted.Eligibility: Open only to United States citizens who (at the time they take up their Scholarship) hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7. To qualify for awards tenable from October 2021, candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after April 2018.NB: Persons already studying for or holding a British degree or degree-equivalent qualification are not eligible to apply for a Marshall Scholarship. https://www.marshallscholarship.org/the-scholarship
The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program (Application Window Closed)
The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program application window opens Sept. 15 and closes Jan. 15. Contact us if you’d like to know more about the scholarship program.
The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program awards more than $140,000 in assistance every year to college-bound students around the globe. Scholarships are awarded based solely on 550-word essays expressing applicants’ academic and professional goals and how their personal experiences will help them to accomplish those goals. https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/us-scholarships/
Mesothelioma.com Scholarship (May Deadline)
Mesothelioma.com is proud to award $4,000 to one student whose life has been impacted by cancer. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to college students in their pursuit of higher education. If you’ve battled a form of cancer yourself, or witnessed a loved one receiving treatment, we want to hear your story. https://www.mesothelioma.com/scholarship/
MPOWER Financing, Global Citizen Scholarship (November Deadline)
MPOWER Financing is committed to expanding access to higher education and also creating globally-minded, multilingual, culturally-competent graduates poised to take on the world’s most pressing problems in science, technology, business, and public policy. For the November cycle, one $5,000 grand prize scholarship to the most outstanding applicant worldwide. An additional four $3,000 regional scholarships will be awarded to one student from each of the following countries/regions: India, Asia (excluding India), Latin American/Caribbean, and Africa. For more information: https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/scholarships-global-citizen/
National Maritime Museum, Caird Short-Term Research Fellowship (October Deadline)
The Museum’s fellowship program has the overall aim of supporting innovative scholarly research that promotes a better understanding of Britain’s maritime past. The Museum is not constrained by disciplinary boundaries and welcomes proposals that apply a range of academic perspectives to both the collections and subject areas. The National Maritime Museum has the largest collection of maritime-related objects in the world and is particularly strong in its 17th-19th century holdings. Fellowships have been awarded for a wide variety of research topics, including: The Michael Graham-Stewart collection of slavery and abolition material; Desertion in American waters in the 18th century; Women’s employment at sea; and 17th century Dutch art. For more information: https://www.rmg.co.uk/research-collections/research-fellowships
Nathan Cummings Foundation Fellowship (December Deadline)
The Nathan Cummings Foundation is accepting applications for the foundation’s fellowship, which provides three individuals with up to $150,000 to turn an inspired idea in the field of social justice into a world-changing reality.The 18-month fellowship offers hands-on training, resources and leadership development to help Fellows scale the impact of their work. NCF looks for fellows whose work reflects the identity and DNA of the Foundation, and our focus on climate change and inequality. Fellowship projects should align with at least one of the Foundation’s four focus areas, which together form an integrated framework for our work to advance a healthy planet and democracy: inclusive clean economy, racial and economic justice, corporate and political accountability and voice, creativity and culture. For more information: http://www.nathancummings.org/nathan-cummings-foundation-announces-2019-fellowship-application
OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Regular Program) (Check Deadlines)
The OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Regular Program), established in 1958, grants scholarships every year for the pursuit of Master’s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees and Graduate Research leading to a university degree. All applications must be submitted through the corresponding National Liaison Office (ONE) in your country. Check application deadlines with your ONE. For more information: http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/Academic_Program_OAS_2021.asp
OAS Academic Scholarship Program Professional Development Scholarships Program (PDSP) (Check Deadlines)
The Professional Development Scholarships Program (PDSP) offers scholarship opportunities for short-term training courses in any of the OAS member states, and OAS Permanent Observers, with the exception of the applicant’s country of citizenship or permanent residency (sponsoring country). It follows the OAS Manual of Procedures for the Scholarship and Training Program. See PDSP scholarships opportunities.
onePulse Foundation Scholarships (January Deadline)
The onePulse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established following the June 12, 2016 shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando to manage the design and construction of a permanent national memorial and museum dedicated to the tragedy, has announced that the application window for the first round of 49 Legacy Scholarships will open. Through the program, the foundation will award forty-nine scholarships annually, each up to $10,000, for use at an accredited institution of higher learning, including career and technical schools. For a list of the available scholarships and more information: https://onepulsefoundation.org/scholarships/
PeopleGrove Scholarship (May Deadline)
PeopleGrove is a success platform that enables institutions to provide scalable and personalized support through all phases of the student journey, working predominantly with higher education institutions. Students who are enrolled in a program full-time are eligible to apply for the $2,000 award. For more information: https://resources.peoplegrove.com/scholarship
Rotary Foundation, Peace Center Fellowships (May Deadline)
Each year, the Rotary Foundation selects up to a hundred professionals from around the world to receive fellowships to study at one of its peace centers. Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Center program develops leaders who serve as catalysts for conflict prevention and resolution. For more information: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships
Rumsfeld Foundation, Graduate Fellowship Program
The Rumsfeld Foundation provides grants to exceptional graduate-level scholars who have an interest in serving the nation through public service or in policy-relevant fields. The Graduate Fellowship Program provides financial support to students pursuing graduate and postdoctoral studies, as well as encourages their network of talented young professionals. The Fellowship Program provides grants for M.A. and Ph.D. candidates, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students pursuing public service-related internships. Fellowships are awarded to U.S. citizens through nominations by our confidential Advisers at universities across the country. Students may not directly apply for the Fellowship Program; they must be nominated. For more information: https://www.rumsfeldfoundation.org/public_service/graduate_fellowships
Smithsonian Institution (Varying Deadlines)
List of fellowships offered through the Smithsonian Institute for students of a variety of disciplines. For more information: http://ofi.si.edu/fellowship-opportunities/
Taco Bell Foundation, Live Mas Scholarship (February Deadline)
In 2019, the Taco Bell Foundation will award $4 million in Live Mas Scholarships. The Live Mas Scholarship is not based on your grades or how well you play sports. The Foundation is looking for the next generation of innovators, creators and dreamers who want to make a difference in the world. Applicants must not be more than 24 years of age. The award is also eligible for renewal. For more information: https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/
The San Diego Foundation, Community Scholarship Program (February Deadline)
The San Diego Foundation Community Scholarship Program provides scholarship opportunities for local students to help pursue their educational goals and achieve their higher education dreams. The San Diego Foundation Common Scholarship Application gives San Diego students access to more than 100 scholarships that comprise the Community Scholarship Program by filling out just one application. For more information: https://www.sdfoundation.org/students/common-scholarship-app/
The Weingart Foundation, The John W. Mackl Movement Building Fellows Pilot Program (June Deadline)
The Weingart Foundation has launched a fellowship program designed to strengthen the pipeline of next-generation social justice and racial equity leaders in Los Angeles County. The John W. Mack Movement Building fellows program seeks to build the region’s social movement infrastructure by supporting a robust network of leaders committed to realizing a long-term vision of justice and equity for all. As part of the new program, a cohort of 12 emerging leaders will be selected to engage in transformative leadership development training, peer learning and coaching over an 18-month period. For more information: https://weingartfnd.org/john-w-mack-movement-building-fellows-program