Fellowship Advising

History

Boren Scholarships are supported by the national security education program to provide opportunities for U.S. students to study underrepresented languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests. These locations include Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.  As a study abroad program, applications should expect to be fully immersed in the culture and language of their host nation.  The national security education program intends for Boren Scholars to represent students wishing to pursue careers in federal national security; as such, all Boren Scholars commit to working for one year in the federal government after graduation. 

Award amounts up to:

• $8,000 for an 8-week minimum STEM Summer Program
• $10,000 for a semester abroad
• $20,000 for 6-12 months abroad*

*Preference is given to applicants proposing at least 6 months overseas. 

Demographic Requirements:

1. U.S. Citizen.
2. Planning a study abroad program in countries that are critical to U.S. interests but are underrepresented in language studies classes.  Australia, Western Europe, Canada, U.S.A., and New Zealand are not accepted locations.
3. High School Graduate (Or obtained GED).
4. Current matriculated in an undergraduate degree program and will not graduate in the duration of the program.
5. Interested in/considering a career in National Defense.
6. Willing to work for the federal government for one year after graduation (must apply for jobs separately).

Application Requirements:

1. Two essays.
2. Letter(s) of recommendation. 
3. Language proficiency evaluation.
4. Transcripts.
5. Select a study abroad program offered by your university.
6. Budget proposal (details).

Recommended for Success:

1. Choose a country/language vital to U.S. interests.
2. Study abroad for a longer period of time. 
3. Demonstrate commitment to a career in the federal government.
4. Indicate plans to continue studying the language after the program has been completed.
5. Tie your future plans to national security.
6. Have strong letters of recommendations.

Boren preferences:

All preferences can be found here.

Deadlines:

• Campus deadline - January 1, 2018
• Foundation deadline - February 8, 2018

Faculty Mentor:

Dr. Mike James

Honors College - honors@harding.edu

Application Instructions and link:

Applicants must receive access to the application via the faculty mentor. 

All application instructions and tips can be found here.

History

Introduced in 1945 by Senator J. William Fulbright and signed into law by President Truman in 1946, the Fulbright program was designed to provide students and young professionals with the opportunity to undertake international study, teaching and research.  Now the largest U.S. exchange program, the Fulbright committee awards approximately 1900 grants annually in all fields of study.  Fulbright scholarships are offered in both academics and the performing arts.  Over 140 countries participate in this exchange.  

All U.S. students Fulbright grants include round trip transportation, room and board, and accidental and sickness benefits.  Some grants may also include book and research allowances, midterm enrichment activities, full or partial tuition, language study programs, and pre-departure and in-country orientations.  This scholarship also can allow dependents (such as a spouse) to receive dependent funding benefits as well if they accompany the recipient for 80% of the time in the foreign country. 

Demographic Requirements:

1. U.S. Citizen.
2. Studied primarily in a U.S. based institution.
3. Receiving a bachelor's agreed before start of the grant.
4. Any field of study may apply.

Application Requirements:

1. Biographical Data.
2. Statement of Grant Purpose. 
3. Affiliation Letter.
4. Personal statement. 
5. Foreign Language Forms/Skills Assessment.
6. Recommendation letters.
7. Transcripts.

Deadlines:

• Campus deadline - Early fall
• Foundation deadline - Early October

Faculty Mentor:

Dr. Mike James

Honors College - honors@harding.edu

Application Instructions and link:

Applicants must receive access to the application via the faculty mentor. 

Applications open each April and close each October.

• Application Checklist
• Academic Fields
• Creative and Preforming Arts

History

The Udall scholarship was founded in honor of the legacies of Morris and Steward Udall, whose service greatly impacted U.S. policies involving Native Americans as well as stewardship of public lands and resources.  For this reason, the Udall scholarship offers three primary focuses: tribal policy, native health care, and environmental concerns.  Each year, the Udall foundation anticipates rewarding nearly 50 applications with up to $7,000 in scholarships each.  

Demographic Requirements:

1. Sophomore or Junior Undergraduate.
2. Tribal police and native health care applicants should be registered Native Americans (or children of registered members) interested in pursuing a career in these areas.
3. Environmental concern applications are open to all who intend to pursue a career in studying and improving the environment.

Application:

Sample application and sample rating form. (PDFs) 

Recommended for Sucess:

Aspiring applicants should indicate a strong desire to pursue a career in tribal policy and/or environmental policy.  A high GPA is strongly encouraged, and students should seek to demonstrate leadership and research skills.  A strong familiarity with the Udalls' legacy and speeches is requisite for a successful application. 

Deadlines:

• Campus deadline - January 1, 2018
• Foundation deadline - March 8, 2018

Faculty Mentor:

Dr. Mike James

Honors College - honors@harding.edu

Application Instructions:

Applicants must receive access to the application via the faculty mentor. 

History

In 1986, congress established the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation to honor Senator Barry Goldwater for his 56 total years of service to the U.S.A. Focusing on the STEM research fields, this scholarship was developed to ensure the U.S. continued to produce the needed professionals to fill and further develop these fields.  Previous recipients can be found improving national defense, researching cures for virulent diseases, and teaching in the STEM fields.  Desire applicants show 1) a strong commitment to a STEM research career, 2) effective display of intellectual intensity, and 3) potential for significant future contribution to research in the applicant's chosen fields. 

• Sophomore recipients will receive up to $7500 per year for their Junior and Senior years.
• Junior recipients will receive up to $7500 for their Senior year.

Demographic Requirements:

1. U.S. Citizen and resident.
2. Sophomores and Juniors in the STEM fields intending to pursue a career in research.
3. Full-time matriculated Sophomore or Junior pursuing a degree from an accredited university.
4. GPA greater than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
5. Intended to pursue a career in STEM research.

Application Requirements:

1. Pre-application and student profile.
2. Goldwater application and questionnaire.
3. Research essay.
4. 3 letters of recommendation (from mentors/faculty/professors in STEM fields).
5. Transcript Submission.

Recommended for Success:

Applicants should expect to work closely with the faulty mentor and to demonstrate current and past projects in their field of interest.  Ongoing or past research opportunities are greatly encouraged, and applicants should indicate where they personally were involved. 

Deadlines:

• Campus deadline - January 1, 2018
• Foundation deadline - January 26, 2018

Faculty Mentor:

Dr. Mike James

Honors College - honors@harding.edu

Application Instructions and link:

Applicants must receive access to the application via the faculty mentor. 

For other application questions please visit the Goldwater site or contact your faculty mentor.  

History

The Truman foundation was created by congress in 1975 to serve as the nation's living memorial to President Truman with the purpose of investing in the education of the next generation of political, education, and nonprofit leaders.  Awarding 55-65 applicants per year, the Truman foundation provides scholarships that can amount up to $30,000 for each candidate.  These scholarships are seen as an investment; as such, applicants are expected to work 3 of their first 7 years after graduate studies in public service.  The Truman scholarship is highly prestigious as previous recipients have gone on to become senators, supreme court justices, and leaders in health care, academia, and the military. 

Demographic Requirements:

History

The National Science Foundation (NSF_ was created by congress in 1950 to "promote the progress of science; [and] to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare" through supporting research and education in all STEM fields.  The NSF provides funding for about 11,000 proposals annually through grant and cooperative agreements for colleges, university, K-12 school systems, businesses, and research organizations.  An additional 2000 proposals are funded through the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) which offers funding for five year graduate studies.  Particular emphasis is placed on academic research and education, especially for low-income and underrepresented (minority) researchers. 

Demographic Requirements:

Full demographic Requirements can be found here. 

1. Applicants should be in STEM fields.
2. Institutes of higher academics submit the actual proposal, applicants should contact and work with the faculty mentor.
3. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to conduct research in STEM fields. 

Application Requirements:

Exact requirements for the application vary between fields and institution; however, the generalized application includes the items below.

1. Letters of intent.
2. Proposal Submission (preliminary-->full proposal if accepted).
3. Letters of recommendation.

Funding opportunities:

All funding opportunities can be found here.

Deadlines:

Specific deadlines vary by fields of study.  You can find all deadlines here.

• Campus deadline - Early Fall 2018
• Foundation deadline - Fall 2018

Faculty Mentor:

Dr. Mike James

Honors College - honors@harding.edu

Application Instructions and link:

Applicants must receive access to the application via the faculty mentor.