The College of Natural Sciences Scholarship information is located here.
Scholarships are a great way to support your education. The Department of Psychology has created this web site to assist you in finding information on available scholarships. Information is continually added to this site by our advisors, so check it often for new postings. Please pay attention to the application deadlines and eligibility; this will save both you and the scholarship agencies time and effort.
Description: This scholarship program was created to provide educational scholarships for individuals who have had to face extraordinary or challenging circumstances, have actively taken steps to improve their lives, and are committed to advancing their education. This program is open to clients and former clients of select nonprofit agencies.
Eligibility: Be a client, or former client, of one of the seventeen nonprofit organizations participating in the program. Former clients must have received services within fifteen years of the application deadline. Participating organizations include: select Boys and Girls Clubs, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Emily Krzyzewski Center, Escuela De Guadalupe, Figure Skating in Harlem, Mount Saint Vincent Home, On Our Own, PHAMALY, Urban Peak, Warren Village, and WINGS Foundation.
Complete the criteria for the organizations services/support received by the application deadline. For a list of the specific criteria, please see the link below.
Enrolled or will begin studies at an accredited post-secondary school in the United States and/or be planning to study full-time or part-time for the upcoming academic year.
Award Amount: The typical scholarship range is a $1,000 minimum.
Application Process: https://denverfoundation.org/scholarship/helen-m-mcloraine-opportunity-scholarship/
Deadline: Application closes February 28, 2025
Contact Information: Contact Adelita Aguirre at aaguirre@denverfoundation.org
Additional Information: NA
Description: This website is an initiative of the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI), a nonprofit organization that advances informed policy on key issues affecting Latino communities through objective and timely research contributing to the betterment of the nation.
TRPI is an affiliated research unit of the University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning, and Development, and is associated with the Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy at Columbia University.
In September 2007, The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation, The Sallie Mae Fund, and The Walt Disney Company funded the expansion of the directory so that it would be national, listing all organizations that TRPI could identify that award grants and scholarships targeting eligible Latino students.
Eligibility: *Must be of Hispanic Heritage *Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for High School Students/Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for College and Graduate Students *Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited, not-for-profit, 4-year university or graduate school during the Fall of the scholarship cycle. *All majors and graduate fields can apply, however there is an emphasis on STEM majors.
Award Amount: The award amount ranges from $500 to $5,000 based on relative need.
Application Process: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship Visit the website for more information on how and when to apply.
Deadline: Application deadline is Feb 15, 2024. Awards are made Decemeber 2024.
Contact Information: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Additional Information: NA
Description: Colorado Women's Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to Colorado women of non-traditional student age. These women, usually single, have been widowed, abandoned, or divorced and may suddenly find themselves struggling to support themselves and their families. They realize that education is the key to becoming economically self-sufficient; and often times they are the first in their extended family to attend college. Since they are older, they are often forgotten or excluded by other scholarship programs. Our non-profit organization depends completely on donations and wants to do more to empower Colorado women.
Eligibility: Please ensure that you are able to answer YES to ALL four of the following items:
Identity: You identify as a woman at least 25 years of age at the time of the application deadline.
Residence:You are a resident of Colorado for at least 12 months prior to the application deadline.
You reside in Colorado while earning your certification or degree.
Education: You have enrolled in or already attending an accredited educational institution of higher learning or vocational training (earning a certification, or associates, bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree.)
Documents: Documents: You are able to provide a college or high school transcript, can be unofficial or a photocopy, including your name, institutions name, and showing your cumulative grade point average (GPA).
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Additionally, eligible applicants will need to demonstrate financial need, academic ability, leadership skills, career goals, and community involvement.
Award Amount: N/A
Application Process: See here: https://www.cwef.org/how-to-apply
Deadline: April 30, 2024 for fall 2024 and/or spring 2025 awards. The next application cycle will open in early 2025!
Contact Information: Colorado Women's Education Foundation P.O. Box 1189, Boulder, CO 80306
office@cwef.org
Additional Information: www.cwef.org
Description: The mission of our Scholarship service is to give more American Indians and Alaskan Natives the resources and encouragement they need to learn and succeed. By harnessing the power of knowledge, these future leaders can bring about positive changes in their own lives and in their communities.
Undergraduate: Applications submitted by eligible Native American students each spring are reviewed by members of the Scholarship Committee, who award the competitive grants. Up to $2,000 per year is paid directly to each recipient's college or university***. Grantees must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0 and submit grades to us each semester.
Graduate: Students must be enrolled between 6-18 credit hours so that the scholarship is accessible to both part time and full time graduate students. The level of scholarship funding is dependent on the number of hours enrolled in graduate studies. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or above in order to be eligible for the scholarship. Online courses and ABD (all but dissertation) are not applicable for the graduate scholarship. All American Indian/Alaska Native students who are enrolled in their tribe, or have a parent who is an enrolled member are eligible.
Eligibility: Applicants must be: of Native American or Alaska Native descent (student or one parent must be enrolled and have documentation); attending an accredited two or four year college/university or technical/vocational school; and be enrolled as a full-time student. A GPA of between 2.0 - 3.4 is desirable (but all current or future undergraduate college students are encouraged to apply). An ACT score of 14 or above is desirable.
Award Amount: Funding Limit: $2,000 ACAD YR
Duration: 1 YEAR(s)
Application Process: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/american-indian-education-fund_undergrad-grad
Deadline: April 4, 2025 (submit before March 1st for one extra point) at 11:59 pm EST
Contact Information: Partnership With Native Americans
16415 Addison Rd, Suite 200, Addison, TX 75001-3210
Tel.: (800) 416-8102
info@nativepartnership.org
Additional Information: NA
Description:
Eligibility: Student must be enrolled in a tribe from the Continental US or Alaska. Canadian students are not eligible. There is no minimum blood quantum requirement. Student must be enrolled full time both Fall and Spring semesters at an accredited institution of higher learning for the school year the scholarship would be applied. Your Spring schedule will not be needed until January of that year.
Award Amount:
Application Process: Scholarship tips and application information can be found at: https://www.indian-affairs.org/nativescholarship.html
Deadline: Check website for 2024-2025 deadlines, which should be posted in March 2024.
Contact Information:
Additional Information: https://www.indian-affairs.org/nativescholarship.html
Description: The Goldwater Scholarship is a prestigious nationally competitive award given to sophomores and juniors in the STEM fields who have excelled academically (3.8 GPA or higher) and demonstrated potential as researchers.
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship: Be a full-time OR part-time matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited 4-year or 2-year institution of higher education. Studetns who intend to pursue a research career in a natural science (includes Psychology), mathematics, or engineering; Have a college grade point average of at least a 3.8 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or a permanent resident with written intent to become a U.S. citizen.
Award Amount: Recipients of this award received up to $7,500 a year for educational expenses.
Application Process: If you are interested in receiving a Goldwater Scholarship, you must be nominated for the award by your institution. You may not apply directly for the scholarship. For students looking to get started, go to https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/
Deadline: Check with Mary Swanson (CSU's Goldwater Campus Representative) for specific internal campus deadlines. The nomination deadline for the Foundation is the last Friday in January by 5:00 PM Central Time. Scholars and Honorable Mentions are announced on the last Friday in March.
Contact Information: For possible CSU candidates, contact Mary Swanson by email at Mary.Swanson@colostate.edu or by phone at 970-491-2185. For general information on the scholarship to go https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/ and for a starting place for students hoping to apply visit https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/steps-in-process/
Additional Information: The Committee invites CSU faculty and staff to recommend students for this award. To recommend a student, contact Mary Swanson, CSU's National Competitive Scholarship Advisor, and provide her with the student's name, contact information, and a brief description of why the student is a good fit for the award. Mary can be reached at Mary.Swanson@colostate.edu or 970-491-2185.
Description: Graduating Seniors- this one is for you! The Fellowship Program is a year-long training program for young leaders that have completed, at minimum, their undergraduate degrees by the start of the program. Fellows are assigned to specific program areas and develop expertise with the direction of a Program Manager and the Academy Director. Although the curriculum is similar to that of the Associates program, Fellows are given more responsibility and independence to implement projects and programs.
Fellows participate in leadership skills workshops, attend meetings with key stakeholders, and conduct site visits to community, government, and corporate entities. Fellows receive regular mentorship, professional and personal skill development and are given opportunities to interact with the media, write reports/press releases, fundraise, testify at policy hearings, and participate in key meetings with top government officials, corporate CEOs, and political leaders.
Eligibility: Applications are open to applicants who have completed, at minimum, their undergraduate degrees by the start of the program. Individuals from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply; there are no preferred majors. Participants are carefully selected to represent Greenlining's constituency in terms of age, education, work and volunteer experience, political perspective, and ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Individuals from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply; there are no preferred majors.
Award Amount: Fellows receive a salary of $60,000 per year and health benefits.
Application Process: http://greenlining.org/leadership-academy/programs/
Applying for the Fellowship Program
Fellowship Opportunities in the following areas:
Creating Healthy Communities (formerly Bridges to Health)
Environmental Equity (formerly Green Assets)
Economic Equity (formerly Community Reinvestment)
Strengthening Our Democracy (formerly Claiming Our Democracy)
Research Executive (Special Projects)
A complete application requires:
Personal statement
A current resume
Two letters of recommendation (must be sent with entire application package)
Copies of all higher education transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
Deadline: Fellowship Application Submission Deadline: 11:59pm PST on February 17th, 2024
Contact Information: Web Site: http://greenlining.org/academy/fellows.php Tel: (510) 926-4001
The Greenlining Institute
1918 University Avenue, 2nd Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: 510.926.4001
Fax: 510.926.4010
Email: questions@greenlining.org#mailto:Web Site: http://greenlining.org/academy/fellows.php Tel: (510) 926-4001
The Greenlining Institute
1918 University Avenue, 2nd Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: 510.926.4001
Fax: 510.926.4010
Email: questions@greenlining.org#
Additional Information: http://greenlining.org/academy/fellows.php
Description: The NOAA F. Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer.
Eligibility: be a U.S. citizen;
be currently enrolled or accepted as a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year academic program or as a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university or university within the United States or U.S. territories
Have maintained a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale
Have maintained a declared major in a discipline including, but not limited to, oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission.
Award Amount: Up to $9,500 per year for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship
Application Process: https://oedwebdbapps.iso.noaa.gov/uspa/
Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025 at 11:59PM EST
Contact Information: https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship
Additional Information: The Office of Scholarship and Fellowship Advising (OSFA) will host an information session on the NOAA Hollings Scholarship program on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4pm in LSC 396.
Description: The sponsor provides scholarships to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students (LGBT) to help meet the costs of higher education
Eligibility: https://pointfoundation.org/scholarships/flagship
Award Amount: The awards
cover tuition, books, supplies, room and board, transportation, and
living expenses. Recipients are also in contact with a support
network of professionals willing to be personally involved in their
well-being and future success.
Application Process: NA
Deadline: http://www.pointfoundation.org/page.aspx?pid=391 The scholarship application will open September 21st.
Contact Information: info@thepointfoundation.org#mailto:info@thepointfoundation.org#
Additional Information: Web Site: http://www.pointfoundation.org/instructions.html
Program URL: http://www.pointfoundation.org/scholarships.html
Description:
Eligibility: The Gil Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship is awarded each academic year based on the following criteria: Applicants must be registered as a full-time student in an undergraduate degree program at Colorado State University. Applicants may be enrolled in any major and must be in good academic standing. Applicants may not have already completed a baccalaureate degree. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. (A FAFSA application must be on file with Colorado State University Student Financial Services). First Generation students meeting the above criteria will be given preference.
Award Amount: NA
Application Process: https://colostate.academicworks.com/opportunities/50637
Deadline: March 1, 2024
Contact Information:
Additional Information: NA
Description: There are many scholarship opportunities that are offered through the CSU portal. Make sure to look on the financial aid website to better narrow down your options for scholarships that fit you best. https://financialaid.colostate.edu/
Eligibility: Eligibility varies across all of the scholarships offered.
Award Amount: Varies among scholarships.
Application Process: Please visit the website to see all the opportunities and applications you are eligible to fill out. https://colostate.academicworks.com/opportunities?utf8=%E2%9C%93&term=&scopes%5B%5D=2&form_fields%5B190%5D=&form_fields%5B991%5D=&form_fields%5B193%5D=&form_fields%5B184%5D=&form_fields%5B187%5D=&commit=Filter+Opportunities
Deadline: March 1st of every year
Contact Information: Any questions can be answered on the Frequently Asked Questions page. https://financialaid.colostate.edu/scholarship-faqs/
Additional Information: NA
Description: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.
Eligibility: The NIH Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who show a commitment to pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The following are the basic requirements:
You must meet all of these requirements in order to be eligible for admission into the UGSP:
U.S.A. citizen or U.S.A. permanent resident,
enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution located in the United States of America, GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0-point scale or within the top 5 percent of your class, have 'Exceptional Financial Need' as certified by your undergraduate institution financial aid office.
You are not eligible for the UGSP if any one of the following items pertains to you:
You are a high school senior,
have been awarded an undergraduate degree,
are enrolled in an advanced degree program (such as a master's degree),
are unable to fulfill the payback requirements.
Please visit the website for detailed list of requirements.
Award Amount: The NIH UGSP will pay up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for 1 year, and can be renewed up to 4 years.
Application Process: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp/appcenter
Deadline: March 29, 2024; Key dates for admission consideration can be found at https://www.training.nih.gov/research-training/pb/ugsp/
Contact Information: E-mail: ugsp@nih.gov Web Site: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp Tel: 301-594-3318#mailto:E-mail: ugsp@nih.gov Web Site: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp Tel: 301-594-3318#
Additional Information: Objective: Recipients are obligated to serve as paid employees in NIH research laboratories during the summer and after graduation. In addition to financial assistance, the scholarship program offers invaluable training and mentoring, as well as practical experience in a state-of-the art research setting. The goal is to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursue educational and career opportunities in biomedical, behavioral and social science research. Each scholar will be matched to an NIH researcher, who will serve as a mentor. Students will also attend formal seminars and participate in a variety of educational programs.
Description: The sponsor will award scholarships to qualified
Hispanic students who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in
accredited colleges or universities in the United States.
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a
scholarship: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident; Must have
applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college,
university, or graduate school, including 2-year colleges, or
vocational schools that lead to an associate's degree. A student
will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a
scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual
contributor to the local funds of the Council.
Award Amount: Award ranges from $250-$2,000 (dependent on GPA)
Application Process: https://lulac.org/programs/education/scholarships/
Deadline: March 31st, 2024
Contact Information: Contact: Maritza Bosques: National Scholarship Coordinator
Address: LULAC National Education Service Centers, Inc - National Headquarters
2000 L Street, NW
Suite 610
Washington, DC, MD 20036
U.S.A.
E-mail: mbosques@lnesc.org
Additional Information: Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution: U.S.A. Citizenship (including U.S. Territories), U.S. Permanent Resident
Locations Tenable: U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories)
Appl Type(s): Minority Individual
Graduate Student, Undergraduate Student
Target Group(s): Minority-Hispanics
Description: The Udall Scholarship is a prestigious nationally competitive award given to second and third-year undergraduate students who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental issues OR second and third-year undergraduate students who identify as American Indians or Alaskan Natives and would like to pursue careers in tribal public policy or Native American healthcare.
Eligibility: Are you working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges or to issues impacting Indian country?
Have you demonstrated your commitment to one of these areas through public service?
Do you inspire and motivate others to take action?
Are you committed to making a difference through civility, integrity, consensus, nonpartisanship, and public service?
If you answered yes to these questions, the Udall Scholarship may be right for you.
Award Amount: Awardees receive $7000 toward their educational expenses, membership on the Udall listserv, and are flown to Tucson, AZ for Udall Scholar orientation week.
Application Process: https://udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/HowToApply.aspx
Deadline: March 5, 2025 at 11:59PM MST
Contact Information: Mary Swanson at Mary.Swanson@colostate.edu
Additional Information: OSFA also will host an information sessions for the award on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4pm in LSC 396.
Description: In an effort to raise awareness of career opportunities in the mental health field to members of our communities, Centennial Mental Health Center is pleased to offer its forth annual Future Mental Health Professional Scholarship Program. The program consists of $500 - $2,000 per year awards.
Eligibility:
No age limit, non-traditional students are also encouraged to apply
Graduate from High School or GED program any time before but by Summer 2024 (Non-traditional students encouraged to apply)
United States citizen or legal immigrant
Permanent address must reside in Centennial’s ten county catchment area (Phillips, Sedgwick, Logan, Morgan, Washington, Yuma, Elbert, Lincoln, Cheyenne Wells, Kit Carson)
Intent to complete minimum of a bachelor degree in a behavioral health related field (psychology, sociology, counseling, etc)
Submittal of an application, transcript(s), two letters of recommendation, and a 500-750 word essay
Academic achievement, aptitude, and community service
Amounts coordinate with full time enrollment (12+ credit hours per semester). Awards will be prorated based on student’s actual enrollment.
Award Amount: The program consists of $500 - $2,000 per year awards.
Application Process: Applications are available at www.centennialmhc.org or by contacting kassidyc@centennialmhc.org. Applications for this upcoming year have not yet been released - visit the website for more information.
Deadline: March 8, 2024. More details here: https://www.centennialmhc.org/centennial-collegiate-scholarship/
Contact Information: Please contact Sharon Greenman, 970-522-4549 x3057 or sharong@centennialmhc.org with any questions.
Additional Information: NA
Description: The sponsor provides a scholarship for women in need
of financial assistance to attend a college or university.
Eligibility: To be eligible an applicant must be must be 1) a woman at least 25
years of age 2) a U.S. citizen 3) a resident of Colorado for at least 12
months prior to the application deadline (May 31st) 4) and enrolled in or attending
an accredited educational institution of high learning or vocational
training
Award Amount: Not listed
Application Process: Go to the website for the online application: https://www.cwef.org/scholar
Deadline: May 31st every year
Contact Information: Colorado Women's Education Foundation P.O. Box 1189 Boulder, CO 80306-1189 U.S.A.
E-mail: office@cwef.org
Web Site: http://cwef.org/scholarships/
Program URL: http://cwef.org/scholarships/how-to-apply/
Tel: 303-443-2573
Additional Information:
Description: The Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) is a funded summer internship program for undergraduate students from the United States, Canada and the UK in the fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences or engineering (or other closely related field). Students live in Germany for eight to ten weeks in the summer and assist doctoral students on research projects the working language is English.
Eligibility: Students must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study by the start of the internship and plan to maintain their undergraduate status upon completion of the internship.
Award Amount: Not listed
Application Process: NA
Deadline: November 30, 2024
Contact Information: Office for Scholarship and Fellowship Advising - https://tilt.colostate.edu/osfa/
Additional Information: https://www.daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany/find-an-internship/what-applicants-need-to-know/ - International Students are eligible to apply.
Description: To provide pre-health students with funding to purchase prep materials for professional exams (MCAT, DAT, GRE, etc.).
Eligibility: 1) Students must have met with a CSU Health Professions advisor in the past academic year (Fall 2023 forward)
2) Students must be planning to take a pre-health entrance exam in Spring or Summer 2025.
3) Students must have demonstrated financial need.
Award Amount: Up to $500
Application Process: Please use this form: https://forms.office.com/r/HVRpwwibBd
Deadline: October 31, 2024
Contact Information: https://hp.colostate.edu/contact-us-2/
Additional Information: NA
Description: The CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA) is available on-line via RAMweb and is due March 1, 2024. There are several scholarships available through the department and college as well as those available university-wide. We recommend you check out the Student Financial Services Scholarship Information web site at: http://sfs.colostate.edu/scholarships/index.aspx.
Eligibility: Eligibility:
To be considered for any scholarship in the College of Natural Sciences, students must meet the following requirements: Your primary major must be in the College of Natural Sciences. If you have a minor or concentration in the College of Natural Sciences, but your primary major is in another college, you are not eligible. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Be accepted for admission (new freshman or transfer student) or a continuing student in one of the majors in the College of Natural Sciences on or before February 12, 2018. If you are a double major, your primary major must be in the College of Natural Sciences. Be a full-time student (12 credits or more) for the 2018-2019 academic year. Dropping below full-time may result in the forfeiture of the scholarship. Meet other special requirements as noted.
Award Amount: Varies
Application Process: 1. All students must submit contact information in the CSUSA for two (2) individuals who know you well and can speak for your past academic accomplishments and your potential for future academic success. (Remember to ask his or her permission before you list someone.) These contacts will be notified within 72 hours with instructions to submit their letters of recommendation. They will be required to submit a letter of recommendation online. Recommendation letters submitted online must be a Microsoft Word, PDF, or text file.
If you are an incoming freshman, recommendations are taken very seriously and are to address your academic record. Letters from teachers are ideal; therefore, at least one letter must be from a teacher.
If you are a current CSU student or a transfer student, at least one recommendation must be from a professor or GTA, preferably one in your major. College students should not use high school teachers as recommenders.
2. All students must complete the "Extracurricular Activities," "Awards/Honors/Scholarships," and "Goals" sections of the CSUSA application carefully. The Scholarship Committee is particularly interested in your previous activities and achievements in the area of math and science. Be sure to list all of your activities, achievements, and awards completely. Also, be sure your statement of "Goals" clearly addresses the questions asked in that section. Proofread these sections carefully! Do not rely on your computer's spell check. If you already completed these sections, you can go back and make changes.
Deadline: Remember, all supplemental scholarship materials must be received online (preferred) or in the College of Natural Sciences Dean's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2014, and the online CSUSA application must be completed by 11:00 p.m. MST, March 1, 2014. In order to allow your recommenders enough time, you should complete the recommendation section no later than February 25, 2014. Post-marked dates will not be honored and late deliveries will not be accepted.
Contact Information: For questions/clarification, please contact:
CNS Scholarship Coordinator
(970) 491-1300
Email: CNS_Scholarships@mail.colostate.edu#mailto:For questions/clarification, please contact:
CNS Scholarship Coordinator
(970) 491-1300
Email: CNS_Scholarships@mail.colostate.edu#
Additional Information: For more information on the CNS Scholarship Application process visit: http://www.natsci.colostate.edu/students/scholarships/scholapply.cfm.
Description: The MMMF provides grants to women from developing countries to help further their education and strengthen their leadership skills to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries.
Presently, the grants are geared to students of accredited institutions in the US and Canada as well as the Universities of Cape Town, Pretoria, Stellenbosch and Witwatersrand.
Eligibility: For students from developing countries who are currently studying in the United States or Canada, the MMMF awards grants of approximately $12,000 each; grants are not renewable. The MMMF also typically invites the recipients to Washington DC to participate in a three day Awards Program organized in their honor.
A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant if she meets all the following criteria:
has a record of service to women and children and a commitment to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries
resides in the U.S. or Canada at the time she submits the application
is enrolled (in residence) at an accredited U.S. or Canadian educational institution for the academic year 2012-2013, and intends to be enrolled for the 2013-2014 academic year
will use the grant toward the completion of her degree
is a national of a lower or middle income developing member country, as designated by the MMMF Country Eligibility List
is not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, permanent U.S. resident or Canadian Landed Immigrant
intends to return to her country (or other developing country) within two years of completing use of the MMMF grant and perform at least two years of service
demonstrates financial need and satisfactory academic performance
is at least 25 years old by December 31, 2012
is not related to a World Bank Group staff member or his/her spouse
There are no exceptions to the MMMF educational grant criteria listed above.
Award Amount: Individual MMMF Scholarships are between $12,000-$15,000.
Application Process: http://www.mmmf-grants.org/grants-us-application-process.html
Deadline: The applicationis open until January 15th, 2024.
Contact Information: Contacting the MMMF
MMMF Office: https://www.mmeg.org/contact
Tuesday - Thursday
9:00am to 5:30pm
Contact
Tel: +1-202-473-5804
Fax: +1-202-522-3142
The MMMF does not answer phone queries regarding the grants. Please send an email to scholarships@mmmf-grants.org
E-mail
General: mmmf@worldbank.org
MMMF Grants: scholarships@mmmf-grants.org
MMMF Fair: mmmffair@mmmf-grants.org
Mailing Address
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF)
World Bank Family Network
1818 H Street NW, MSN J2-202
Washington DC, 20433
USA
Location
701 18th Street NW
Washington DC, 20006
USA
Additional Information:
Description: The Truman Scholarship is a prestigious nationally competitive merit-based award given to juniors interest in pursuing careers in public service.
Eligibility: Third-year undergraduate students (students who will graduate between December 2025 and August 2026) who 1) demonstrated a commitment to a career in public service, 2) displayed leadership or engaged in consensus building on campus or within their home communities, and 3) maintained a high GPA.
Award Amount: Awardees receive: 1) $30,000 for graduate school expenses 2) optional participation in the Truman Summer Institute, a Washington D.C. based internship program available only to Truman Scholars and 3) lifelong membership in an active and growing network of alumni.
Application Process: See application instructions on https://www.truman.gov/apply
Deadline: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Contact Information: For inquiries regarding the Scholarship competition contact the Colorado State University Faculty Representative, Mary Swanson. Email: Mary.Swanson@colostate.edu
Additional Information: Information session on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 4pm to 5pm in LSC 312. Past Truman Scholars will be available to answer questions and provide advice.