A-State Competitive Fellowships and Scholarships

Today we spotlight Gianna Confer Hickman, one of our Fulbrighters serving abroad! Gianna graduated from A-State with a bachelor's degree in 2020 and master's degree in 2021, and she is currently an English teaching assistant in the Czech Republic. Gianna checks in on the blog today to share her Fulbright experience: https://astatecompetitivefellowshipsandscholarships.wordpress.com/2022/03/22/gianna-confer-hickman-fulbright-eta-czech-republic-2021-22/

Good luck to our Truman finalist, Kaleb Webb!

Did you know? Arkansas State University has three Fulbrighters currently serving abroad on English teaching grants! Rachel French, A-State Honors alum and Fulbright ETA in Spain, checks in on the blog today to share some of her favorite experiences: https://astatecompetitivefellowshipsandscholarships.wordpress.com/2022/03/15/rachel-french-fulbright-eta-spain-2021-22/.

Congratulations to Ellie Foote and Kaleb Webb, both of whom were awarded the Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship! Ellie and Kaleb are Honors students and are double majors in Political Science and Global Studies with a minor in Spanish. To read more, check out the A-State press release here: https://www.astate.edu/news/foote-and-webb-selected-for-ppia-fellowships.

The Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship provides full funding for recipients to attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at select policy schools across the United States during the summer after their junior year. In addition, this competitive award includes a graduate school scholarship, professional development, and mentorship for students planning to enter careers in public policy or international affairs.

Contact us for more info about Phi Kappa Phi fellowships and study abroad grants!

Today we feature Kaleb Webb, who has been named a finalist for the prestigious Truman Scholarship! Kaleb is an Honors student and an active leader on campus and in the local community. He has a double major in Political Science and Global Studies and a minor in Spanish. He will have his regional interview on March 18. Good luck, Kaleb!

In recognition of our amazing students who take a chance and aim high... You are winners in our book, even if not selected for national opportunities, because you are the leaders of the future. Don't stop dreaming and pushing forward. You inspire us every day.

Congrats to Alex and Blake, who have been named Fulbright semifinalists! They made it through the U.S. phase of the competition, and now their applications will go to the host countries (Alex-Spain; Blake-Greece) for the final round of selection. Way to go!

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is proud to announce a new partnership with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship will provide 40 scholarships per year for the next three years for exceptional U.S. undergraduate students to study and/or intern for academic credit in Germany through the Gilman Program. Who's ready to go to Germany?! Contact us for more info.

If you are a member of Phi Kappa Phi, you can apply for PKP fellowships! Contact us for more info about this great opportunity!

Meet our 2022 Truman Scholarship nominees! Clockwise from top left: Ellie Foote, Political Science and World Languages and Cultures–Global Studies, minor in Spanish; Kaleb Webb, Political Science and World Languages and Cultures–Global Studies, minor in Spanish; Morgan Hibbard-Gregg, Political Science, minor in Spanish; and Nathan May, Biotechnology. These four students will compete nationally for the Truman Scholarship, which awards up to $30,000 for graduate school toward a career in public service. Congrats to these outstanding scholars!

Meet our 2022 Goldwater Scholarship nominees! Johnna Berryhill is a Mathematics major with a minor in Statistics. Claire Greene is a Biological Sciences major. Both students are pursuing STEM research careers. They will compete nationally for the Goldwater, the prestigious national undergraduate scholarship for STEM research. Congrats, Johnna and Claire!

Thinking about study abroad for summer or fall? Receive up to $5,000 (or up to $8,000 if you’re studying a Critical Need Language) to study abroad if you’re a U.S. citizen and Federal Pell Grant recipient! Contact us for more info.

Are you a Phi Kappa Phi honor society member? More than $1 million in awards is given each year to members and students and applications will be open starting Dec. 15. Sign up to be notified ➜ https://bit.ly/33C56bx

❗ More than $1 million in awards is given each year to members and students and applications will be open starting Dec. 15. Sign up to be notified ➜ https://bit.ly/33C56bx

Applications are open for the Goldwater Scholarship! The Goldwater is a competitive national scholarship of up to $7,500 per year for STEM majors pursuing undergraduate research and planning to enter research careers. Sophomores and juniors may apply. Email [email protected] for more info! Campus deadline for nomination: December 13, 2021. National application deadline: January 28, 2022.

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program provides undergraduate students with enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue careers in international affairs. The program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.

For 6 weeks in Summer 2022, Rangel Scholars will live at Howard University, attend classes, and participate in a variety of programs with foreign affairs professionals at Howard and at diverse locations around Washington, DC. Contact us for more info!

Summer Enrichment Program – Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program Summer Enrichment Program The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in...

The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three- to four-week programs for US undergraduate students who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university. Let us know if you are interested in this opportunity for Summer 2022!

UK Summer Institutes | US-UK Fulbright Commission The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three-to-four week programmes for US undergraduate students. Experience higher education in the UK.

Happy International Education Week! Ask us how you can fund lifechanging opportunities abroad through competitive fellowships and scholarships.

For students and alumni pursuing careers in national security and terrorism prevention: Applications are open for the Legacy Award of the Victims of Pan Am Flight 103, established to remember the 270 lives lost in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 on December 21, 1988. The application deadline is February 21, 2022. Please email [email protected] if you are interested.

Legacy Awards are available to students pursuing advanced degrees related to improved national security and terrorism prevention. Two Legacy Awardees are selected each year:

The LEGACY FELLOW is selected from among those applicants who have 3 or more years of professional experience in fields related to national security and terrorism prevention. Legacy Fellows receive a $5,000 award.

The LEGACY SCHOLAR is selected from among those applicants who are just completing or have very recently completed their undergraduate degrees (i.e. within the last 3 years). Legacy Scholars receive a $2,000 award.

The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for undergraduate child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Learn more and apply at gilmanscholarship.org.

STEM majors! Check out this excellent opportunity, and let us know if you are interested! We can help you with the application.

Check out our recent blog post from Davia Fuller. Davia graduated from A-State in 2019 with a degree in English Education and is currently a graduate student at A-State pursuing a master’s degree in English. She was a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in the La Rioja region of Spain during the 2019-20 academic year. Read her Fulbright story here!
https://astatecompetitivefellowshipsandscholarships.wordpress.com/2021/08/04/davia-fuller-fulbright-eta-spain-2019-20/?fbclid=IwAR2oGdO6q8wDav50TDOdVCxbZ9CyEPmMdLxJ2cw-GJQo6DTT4U_dLS6Zof0

Calling all STEM majors! The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in STEM disciplines to receive a full scholarship and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense upon degree completion. Email [email protected] if you know of a good candidate or are interested in applying! National deadline: December 1, 2021, 4:00 PM Central time.

Now seeking applicants for the Humanity in Action Fellowship, which funds a summer experience abroad and a year of community engagement back home. A Humanity in Action Fellow’s experience starts with a month of immersive study in a host city in Europe. Upon return to the U.S., fellows spend the next 11 months producing a community-focused Action Project.

Fellowships are available in Amsterdam, Berlin, Sarajevo, Warsaw, and Copenhagen. The Humanity in Action Fellowship explores issues of democracy, pluralism, human rights, and social justice. Each program is tailored to its location. Contact us to learn more!

Undergraduate and graduate awards for semester-long study abroad, language study, public service. Contact us if interested!

We have an announcement! The 2021-2022 Boren Awards Application is OPEN! To learn more and start your application for a scholarship up to $25,000 or fellowship up to $30,000 for language-focused overseas study, visit https://borenawards.org/apply-now!

STEM grad school fellowship! See below for details, and let us know if you are interested in applying.

Coming up on Monday! Info session for the Goldwater Scholarship. The Goldwater is a competitive national scholarship of up to $7,500 per year for STEM majors currently involved in undergraduate research and planning a research career in a STEM field. College sophomores and juniors who are US citizens are eligible to apply. More details on eligibility and the award: https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/.

Today is the day! Don't miss your chance to learn more about the Truman Scholarship today, 10/13/21 at 3:00 PM. Everyone is welcome! Details below.

Attention! Learn all about the State Department Student Internship Program tomorrow, 10/6/21. You can register for the info session here: https://tinyurl.com/yzfgpx62.

Interested in applying for this internship? The national deadline to apply for the program is 10/18/21. Let us know if you want help with your application!

Are you interested in international affairs and planning to go to graduate school? Check out the Payne Fellowship. The application for the 2022 US Agency for International Development (USAID) Payne Fellowship is now open. Learn more: http://ow.ly/U7eh50G3M3G. Contact us for application assistance!

The application for the 2022 USAID - US Agency for International Development Payne Fellowship is now open! Visit our website to learn more about the application requirements and how to apply!

http://ow.ly/U7eh50G3M3G

Did you know that Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school toward a public service career? The Truman Scholarship is the living memorial to our 33rd President, inspiring and supporting Americans toward careers as public service leaders.

The Foundation seeks future change agents who aspire to leadership positions in government, nonprofit, and education sectors where they can influence public policies and programs. You must be a U.S. citizen and apply in your junior year of college. Want to learn more? Know a great candidate? Contact [email protected] for more info.

Today is the day! Log on to our NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program info session on Zoom today (Friday 9/24/21) at 3:30 PM. Learn more about this incredible opportunity to win a STEM graduate school fellowship. See info below.

Calling all STEM majors! The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in STEM disciplines to receive a full scholarship and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense (DoD) upon degree completion. Email [email protected] if you know of a good candidate or are interested in applying! National deadline: December 1, 2021, 4:00 PM Central time.