Smithsonian Institution-Minority Visiting Students

The Minority Visiting Students program is for currently enrolled advanced graduate students. The Minority Visiting Students program is for currently enrolled advanced graduate students.

Deadline

Summer-February 1; Fall- February 1; Spring- October 1

 

Qualifications

 

Amount

Stipend of $500 per week

 

Length

10 weeks

 

Website

www.si.edu

 

Direct Link

http://www.si.edu/ofg/

 

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American Heart Association-Undergraduate Student Research Program

Deadline

December 2, 2008 for Summer 2009

 

Qualifications

Applicants must: 1) Be enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree program, at the time of application, in either a four-year college or university, or a two-year institution with plans to transfer to a four-year college or university by the Fall of 2008 2) Attend an institution in California, Nevada or Utah, or be a resident of one of these states 3) Be a United States citizen, or a foreign national holding a student, exchange or permanent resident visa, including an F-1, H1, H1B, J1, PR, TC or TN visa 4) Have junior or senior academic status in the Fall of 2008. Students who will graduate in September of 2008 or before are not eligible 5) Have completed at least four semesters or six quarters of any combination of the following courses by June 2008: Biological sciences (biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, physiology or lab)and/or Physics and/or Chemistry (inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry or lab) 7) In addition, applicants must have completed at least one quarter of calculus, statistics, computational methods or computer science by June 2008.

 

Amount

$4,000

 

Length

10 weeks

 

Website

www.americanheart.org

 

Direct Link

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3013196

 

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American Society of Agronomy Cross-Cultural Experience Program

The objective of this scholarship program emphasizes a summer learning and working experience for an undergraduate student to learn more about agricultural sciences a... The objective of this scholarship program emphasizes a summer learning and working experience for an undergraduate student to learn more about agricultural sciences and agricultural education through international agricultural programs. It also provides an opportunity for students to live and learn with students of another culture and language.

Deadline

Nominations due October 21, 2008; Reference Letters and Final Submission Deadline October 28, 2008

 

Qualifications

 

Amount

$2,500

 

Length

varies

 

Website

www.crops.org

 

Direct Link

https://www.crops.org/awards/award/detail/?a=7

 

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American Federation for Aging Research- MSTAR

The American Federation for Aging Research provides the Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program. Students participate in a 8-12 week research progr... The American Federation for Aging Research provides the Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program. Students participate in a 8-12 week research program in geriatrics.

Deadline

February 6, 2009

 

Qualifications

Applicants should be allopathic or osteopathic medical students who have completed a year of medical school. Applicants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the U.S.

 

Amount

$1,731 per month

 

Length

8-12 weeks

 

Website

afar.org

 

Direct Link

http://afar.org/medstu.html

 

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CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program

The CIA Scholarship is a highly competitive program for students who are interested in working at the CIA over the summers and being employed there after graduation. ... The CIA Scholarship is a highly competitive program for students who are interested in working at the CIA over the summers and being employed there after graduation. Students may apply their sophomore year.

Deadline

November 1

 

Qualifications

Applicants must 1) be U.S. citizens 2) be 18 years of age by April 1 3) have 1000 SAT (Math and Verbal) or 21 ACT scores or higher (high school students) 4) 3.0/4.0 scale high school or college GPA or higher 5) demonstrate financial need as demonstrated by the household income ceiling of $70,000 for a family of four, and $80,000 for a family of five or more 6) meet the same employment standards as permanent employees, successfully completing both security and medical processing 7) be available to work in the Washington, DC area during your periods of employment

 

Amount

annual salary, benefits package, travel, and up to $18,000 for tuition, books, and fees

 

Length

 

Website

www.cia.gov

 

Direct Link

https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html

 

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Kodak Student Program

The Kodak student program encourages excellence in the field of motion picture education. The purpose of the scholarship is to advance the study, practice, and preser... The Kodak student program encourages excellence in the field of motion picture education. The purpose of the scholarship is to advance the study, practice, and preservation of motion picture and video production.

Deadline

June 1, 2008

 

Qualifications

Applicants must be students of film, film production, or cinematography in the U.S. or Canada. Universities may nominate 2 students per year.

 

Amount

Up to $5,000

 

Length

1 year

 

Website

www.kodak.com

 

Direct Link

http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/education/scholarship.jhtml?id=0.1.4.16&lc=en

 

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U.S. Department of Energy: FaST Program

The Faculty and Student Teams Program (FaST) prepares students for careers in science, engineering, computer science, and technology. The Faculty and Student Teams Program (FaST) prepares students for careers in science, engineering, computer science, and technology.

Deadline

February 1 is the first day that placement offers will be made.

 

Qualifications

Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, be at least 18 years old, and be enrolled as an undergraduate student for at least one semester. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be covered under a health insurance plan.

 

Amount

A stipend of $4,500. Student team members will receive funding assistance with travel and housing. Up to $1,000 additional support, may be requested for extraordinary travel expenses.

 

Length

Ten weeks.

 

Website

applicationlink.labworks.org

 

Direct Link

http://applicationlink.labworks.org/scied/sci_ed.htm

 

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DAAD: Study Scholarship for Graduating Seniors

The program allows students to conduct research or study in the Federal Republic of Germany. The program allows students to conduct research or study in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Deadline

N/A

 

Qualifications

Students must be U.S. or Canadian citizens and have a bachelors degree (applicants are usually seniors, but those who have remained scholarly or scientifically active after completing their bachelors degree may also apply). Students should demonstrate that their study/research project requires this opportunity. All academic fields are eligible except dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. Applicants must have completed two years of college-level German and enroll in a German university.

 

Amount

A monthly stipend of 677.46 euros, a research and travel subsidy of 255.65 euros, a sum of 869.19 to 1,022.58 euros to help with travel expenses, and an allowance for travel within Germany.

 

Length

10 months.

 

Website

www.daad.org

 

Direct Link

http://www.daad.org

 

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NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program

The NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program is sponsored by The National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The program offers mentored research experiences at... The NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program is sponsored by The National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The program offers mentored research experiences at NASA Centers to undergraduate students. At the end of the program, participants submit a paper on their research experience and may be asked to discuss their research in public forums and/or other NASA sponsored events.

Deadline

Summer- January 31, Fall- February 29, Spring- October 22

 

Qualifications

Students must be U.S. citizens, enrolled full-time, and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants should be rising juniors or seniors at the end of Spring semester/term. Eligible fields of study are engineering, mathematics, computer science, and physical/life sciences.

 

Amount

A $5,000 stipend for the 10-week summer session or $7,500 stipend for the 15-week fall session, round-trip transportation costs and a location allowance for students at specific high-cost NASA Centers.

 

Length

10-15 weeks.

 

Website

www.vsgc.odu.edu

 

Direct Link

http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/Menu3_1_3.htm

 

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College Insider Resources Scholarship Program

The College Insider Resource Scholarship Program is available to undergraduate students who have a minimum 2.0 GPA. The College Insider Resource Scholarship Program is available to undergraduate students who have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Deadline

September 30, 2008

 

Qualifications

You must be enrolled at an accredited college, university or technical school to be eligible for this award.

 

Amount

$1200 per month

 

Length

 

Website

www.ezcir.com

 

Direct Link

http://www.ezcir.com/college_request.asp

 

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