Fellowships Office
As you begin your academic first year at SJU, you should realize that you qualify for fellowships / scholarships / summer internships. Thus you are encouraged to look carefully at the information listed below. You are especially urged to visit the websites of those foundations, organizations, and individuals you might want to consider as possible sources of funding.
You are particularly encouraged to seek out those awards that catch your interest and to contact as soon as feasible the SJU Fellowships Office for advice and guidance. In addition, you should note that not all awards will necessarily suit your interests, but the more information you gather, sometimes through individual research, the more intelligently you can plan.
If you know of a fellowship that should be listed here, please contact the Rev. Patrick Samway, S.J. In addition to talking to a SJU resource person, all students who are seeking grants of any sort should see Father Samway in the Fellowships Office (Basement of Bellarmine Hall #19).
It is important to note that the following are organized alphabetically by the first word in the organization's title. Your best bet is to scroll through all the following to familiarize yourself with the nature and requirements of each award.
Finally, you are also strongly encouraged to look at the other files ("Sophomores," "Juniors," "Seniors") that are part of this website, in order to see what funding is available for future years.
American Society of Microbiology Summer Research Grants
The goal of the Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship program is to increase the number of underrepresented undergraduate students who wish to and have demonstrated the ability to pursue graduate careers (Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D.) in microbiology. Students will have the opportunity to conduct full-time summer research with an American Society for Microbiology (ASM) member at their home institution or at a host institution, and present research results at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students and the ASM General Meeting. Students will agree to participate in an undergraduate summer research program at a U.S. based institution; conduct a research project for a minimum of 10 weeks beginning in the summer; work with a faculty mentor who is an ASM member; submit a research abstract to the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students; submit a research abstract to ASM for presentation at the ASM General Meeting. The fellowship allows students to decide the institution, research area, and level of activity for the summer. Based on interests, independence, and ability, students can choose the model that best meets their needs.
In the past, two models are offered for students to choose from: Traditional and Community based. Community Based Program: In this model, clusters of ASM Fellows (5-8) are placed at the same institution to conduct basic science research for 10-12 weeks. Fellows will participate in a weekly seminar series, journal club, GRE preparatory course, graduate admission counseling and career counseling. Traditional Program: In this model, an ASM fellow has the choice of remaining at their home institution or request to be placed at a host U.S. Institution of the student's choice to conduct basic science research. Eligible student candidates for the fellowship must be from groups that have been determined by the applicant's institution to be underrepresented in the microbiological sciences. The ASM encourages institutions to identify individuals that have been historically underrepresented, and remain underrepresented today in the microbiological sciences nationally. These groups include African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Pacific Islanders.
In addition, applicants must also: Be U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident; be enrolled as full-time matriculating undergraduate students during the academic year at an accredited U.S. institution; be either freshmen with college level research experience, sophomores, juniors, or seniors who will not graduate before the completion date of the summer program; be members of an underrepresented group in microbiology; have taken introductory courses in biology, chemistry, and preferably microbiology prior to submission of the application; have strong interests in obtaining a Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in the microbiological sciences, and have lab research experience.
SJU Resource Person: Dr. Scott McRobert
American Society of Microbiology's Homepage
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships
The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world. International experience is critically important in the educational and career development of American students, but it can also require a substantial financial investment. The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program aims to encourage students to choose non-traditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia. The Gilman scholarship aims to support students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities. The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range and type of public and private institutions from all 50 states.
Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award to defray eligible study abroad costs. These costs include program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance and international airfare. 777 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities are eligible to apply.
Students who apply for and receive the Gilman Scholarship to study abroad are now eligible to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement from the Gilman Program for a total possible award of up to $8,000. 25 Critical Need Language Supplements will be offered to Gilman Scholarship recipients during the 2006-2007 academic year. Critical Need Languages include: Arabic (all dialects); Chinese (all dialects); Turkic (Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Kyrgz, Turkish, Turkmen, Uzbek); Persian (Farsi, Dari, Kurdish, Pashto, Tajiki); Indic (Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, Sinhala, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Sindhi) ; Korean; Russian.
SJU Resource Person: Dr. Linda Dunphy Lelii
Gilman International Scholarships Homepage
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Funding from private foundations and major U.S. corporations has made it possible for ATJ to award 100 scholarships annually to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year. Contributors to the scholarship fund include Citigroup, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Estee Lauder Group of Companies, The Freeman Foundation, Goldman Sachs, Lockheed Martin, Morgan Stanley, Nishimoto Trading Co., Shinsei Bank, The Starr Foundation, Teradyne, Toyota Motor Sales USA, and Weyerhaeuser. Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States before and during the time they are studying abroad. Bridging Scholarship recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs). Students studying in Japan on summer programs are not eligible to apply. Applications for Bridging Scholarships are accepted twice a year.
SJU Resource Person: Rev. Patrick Samway, S.J.
Bridging Scholarships Homepage
Columbia University Minority Summer Research Program Fellowships
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences of Columbia University offers a summer research fellowship for undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups (African-American, Native American, Mexican-American, Puerto Rican) interested in the sciences, social sciences and humanities. The summer intern program, supported since 1993 by the Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program and, most recently, by the Trinitas Foundation, is designed to provide undergraduates with a graduate-level research experience under the direction of faculty members who act as mentors. The program runs for 8 weeks and culminates in 2 mini-symposia held at Columbia and at the Alliance's annual national symposium. The symposia offer students the opportunity to present their research results to audiences of knowledgeable peers, faculty mentors, program administrators and senior investigators.
SJU Resource Person: Dr. Linda Dunphy Lelii
Columbia University Minority Summer Fellowships Homepage
Davis-Putter Peace and Justice Scholarships
This organization provides need-based grants to students who are able to do academic work at the college level and are actively working for peace and justice. Davis-Putter scholars are both graduate and undergraduate students and must be living in the United States and planning to enroll in an accredited school. Grantees must receive college credits for the time period covered by their grant. Early recipients fought for civil rights, against McCarthyism, and for peace in Vietnam. More recently, grantees have been active in the struggle against racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression; building the movement for economic justice; and creating peace through international, anti-imperialist solidarity.
SJU Resource Person: Rev. Patrick Samway, S.J.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central or South American students who are American citizens or legal permanent residents of Hispanic heritage and who have completed at least 15 credits can apply for either undergraduate and graduate study. Candidates are chosen on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership, and financial need. Visit their website for details.
SJU Resource Person: Dr. Linda Dunphy Lelii
Hispanic Scholarship Fund's Homepage
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Hudson River Tibor T. Polgar Summertime Grant Program
The Tibor T. Polgar Fellowship Program is a research program in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This program provides a summertime grant of $3,800 and limited research funds for 8 college students (both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible) to conduct research on the Hudson River. Because of the training and educational aspects of the program, each potential fellow must be sponsored by a primary advisor, who must be willing to commit sufficient time for supervision of the research and to attend at least one meeting to review the progress of the research. Advisor will receive a stipend of $500.
SJU Resource Person: Dr. Scott McRobert
Hudson River Foundation's Homepage
Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program Scholarships
An internationally recognized center for mammalian genetic research, the Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit institution. Here, outstanding students conduct interdisciplinary biomedical research as apprentices in the laboratories of staff scientists. The Jackson Laboratory, an NIH designated cancer research center, is located in the coastal Maine community of Bar Harbor, adjacent to Acadia National Park. The Summer Student Program has a proven record of excellence. Each student conducts original hands-on research as a contributing member of a sponsoring scientist's research team. Projects are tailored to the student's background and interests. Research areas focus on advancing the knowledge of molecular, developmental, genetic, biochemical, and immunological mechanisms related to normal growth and development and human disease. The laboratory's extensive resource of mutant and inbred mice strengthens this basic research. The laboratory provides a stimulating environment for students interested in experiencing the day-to-day challenges of scientific research. Students reside at "Highseas," a Jackson Laboratory residence on the shore of Frenchman Bay. At the time of participation in the program, a college student must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student; must have at least one semester of undergraduate school remaining before graduation, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
SJU Resource Person: Dr. Scott McRobert
Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program's Homepage
James A. Finnegan Foundation Internships
This internship is designated for Pennsylvania college students who will be assigned positions in executive or legislative offices, and attend seminars with leading public officials and media figures. Eligibility: The student must attend an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania or be a Pennsylvania resident attending college elsewhere, and be available for placement during the summer for a minimum of 8 weeks and a maximum of 10 weeks.
SJU Resource Person: Dr. F. Graham Lee
James A. Finnegan Foundations Homepage
Lighthouse Career Incentive Awards
This award of $5,000 is designated for students who are legally blind. Applicants should reside and attend school in the Northeast. Visit their website for details.
SJU Resource Person: Dr. Linda Dunphy Lelii
Lighthouse Homepage
National Institutes of Health, Undergraduate Scholarship Program
This scholarship,which will pay up to $ 20,000 per academic year,is for qualified students from disadvantaged backgrounds committed to a career in biomedical research. During each year of the award, students serve for 10 weeks (with salary and benefits) as employees in NIH labs. After graduation they serve for one year of full-time employment for each year of scholarship support. An applicant must have a GPA of 3.5+, be a U.S. citizen, enrolled full-time student in accredited institution and committed to a career in biomedical research.
SJU Resource Person: Dr. Scott McRobert
National Institutes of Health's Homepage
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National Security Education Program
(David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships for Study Abroad)
The National Security Education Program is designed to provide American undergraduates with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experience in countries and areas of the world critical to the future security of our nation, particularly in communicating effectively across borders, understanding other perspectives and analyzing increasingly fluid economic and political realities. There are approximately 200 scholarships awarded annually to Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors and Seniors for summer or academic year study in countries outside Canada and Western Europe. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen. Preference is given to less commonly studied languages and cultures. Countries that are specifically excluded as study abroad sites are: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Austria, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Greece. The amount of a David L. Boren scholarship award is based on financial need, as certified by the SJU financial aid office, and will vary from the cost of participation in a proposed study abroad program to partial support. The maximum scholarship award for any one academic term in a study abroad program will be about $10,000 or $20,000 for an academic year. The maximum award for a summer will be $8,000. The National Security Education Program has recently begun a new pilot program called the National Foreign Language Initiative, whose purpose is to bring students studying certain languages up to a higher level of proficienty. Contact the NSEP for details about this pilot program.
SJU Resource Person: Rev. Patrick Samway, S.J
David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships Homepage
Order Sons of Italy in America
The Order Sons of Italy in American usually offers 12 merit-based scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000; monetary awards are sent directly to the student’s academic institution. There is a $30 processing fee. Recipients of these awards can use them for undergraduate or graduate education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be able to show that they are of Italian descent.
SJU Resource Person: Rev. Patrick Samway, S.J.
Order Sons of Italy in American Homepage
Ralph Flamminio Memorial Journalism Scholarship
The Ralph Flamminio Memorial Scholarship of $3,000 is awarded annually to a resident of Pennsylvania who is in any year of college. A student does not have to be a journalism major to apply, but the applicant must be determined to pursue a career in print journalism.
SJU Resource Person: Dr. Jenny Spinner
Rotary Foundation Scholarships
Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either 3 or 6 months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country and provide funds to cover round-trip transportation, language training expenses, and homestay living arrangements up to $12,000 and $19,000, respectively. Applications are considered for candidates interested in studying Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Swedish.
SJU Resource Person: Rev. Patrick Samway, S.J.
Rotary Scholarships Homepage
University of Massachusetts Medical School Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Program
The combined University of Massachusetts Medical School Summer Research Programs are non-credit, 10-week, research experiences. The programs consist of "hands-on" laboratory research experience with an investigator serving as a mentor, role model, and advisor and are designed to provide participants in-depth exposure to the actual practice of scientific research in the hopes that the excitement, challenge, and creativity of the enterprise will convince them to consider basic research in the sciences as a viable career choice. The 3 programs designed for undergraduate college or university students differ in funding sources and eligibility criteria, though their formats are identical. Participants receive a stipend of $3,500. Housing arranged by the program is available at local dormitories. Participants are charged a weekly fee for housing, normally about $48.00 per week. These rates are net and reflect a subsidy by the programs. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
SJU Resource Person: Dr. Scott McRobert
University of Massachusetts Medical School Summer Program's Website
USA Today Academic Team
The purpose of this scholarship is to identify 60 students who excel not only in scholarship, but in leadership roles on and off campus. Top 20 receive $2,500 cash award. Any full-time undergraduate student at an institution in the United States who is academically talented and creative in scholarly research, the arts, literature, community service, or public affairs is eligible. The criteria are designed to find students who excel not only in scholarship but also in leadership roles on and off campus. A key element given most weight by the judges will be a student's outstanding original academic or intellectual product. The judges will be influenced by the student's ability to describe that outstanding endeavor in his/her own words. They will not read an author's work, see an artist's painting or hear a composer's music. They will rely solely on the student's ability to describe the effort in writing, supplemented by recommendations from the nominating professor and 2 other persons of the nominee's choice. Any full-time undergraduate of a 4-year institution in the United States or its territories is eligible. U.S. citizenship is not required. A full-time undergraduate is one carrying at least 12 credits in pursuit of an undergraduate degree or one who anticipates earning an undergraduate degree at the end of the current academic term. Students in 5-year programs who have not received a baccalaureate are eligible. Students who already have a baccalaureate and are pursuing another are not. Nomination forms are available in September.
SJU Resource Person: Rev. Patrick Samway, S.J.
USA Today Academic Team's Homepage
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