Prestigious Scholarships

The most prestigious scholarships are also the most competitive and most demanding. They often require a distinguished prior record of academic achievement and a great deal of advance preparation. For each of these scholarships, Hofstra has an appointed on-campus advisor, along with a list of others who might be called upon to consult with and assist the individual applicant at all stages of the application process. Some of these scholarships require an on-campus application review, with an interview and selection process before a candidate can go forward with the university's nomination.

Boren Scholarships for International Study
Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000.to undergraduate students to study abroad in areas that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Boren scholars study less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portugese, Russian, and Swahili. Applicants will identify how their study abroad program and future goals relate to national security, broadly conceived.
Website: www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship
Hofstra coordinator: Neil H. Donahue, 463-5442 | Email
Campus deadline: January 16, 2013.
Nomination deadline: February 13, 2013.

The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship program
The Bosch Fellowship is a distinguished opportunity (for 20 recipients) to complete a high-level professional development program in Germany. Fellows are recruited from business administration, journalism, law, public policy and closely related fields. No German language skills are needed at the time of application.
Website: www.cdsintl.org/fellowshipsabroad/bosch.php
Hofstra coordinator: Neil H. Donahue, 463-5442 Email
Hofstra advisor: Colette Mazzucelli, 464-5836  Email
Application deadline: October 15, 2013

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Junior Fellows Program
The Junior Fellow position pays a full-year salary (approx. $35K) and jr. fellows work as assistants to Carnegie associates: "Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for books, co-author journal articles and policy papers, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, activists, journalists and government officials."
Website: http://www.carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=jrFellows
Hofstra coordinator: Neil H. Donahue: 463-5442 / E-mail
Campus deadline: December 15, 2012
Nomination deadline: January 15, 2013

Fulbright Scholarship Program
Provides opportunities for research and study, or for teaching abroad in many countries around the world. Research track requires well-developed research project. Proficiency in language of target country is strongly recommended. Requires campus committee review. Watch for on-campus information sessions, or contact the Fulbright Program adviser.
Website: www.fulbrightonline.org
Hofstra Fulbright Program Adviser: Dr. Neil H. Donahue | Neil.H.Donahue@hofstra.edu  Tel. 516-463-5442 / 4842
Campus deadline: September 12, 2013.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships at the University of Cambridge, UK
To enable outstanding graduate students from outside the United Kingdom to study at the University of Cambridge. The Trustees are required to award scholarships on the basis of a person's intellectual ability, leadership capacity and desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout the world by providing service to their communities and providing their talents and knowledge to improve the lives of others. Applicants must receive admission to University of Cambridge in a graduate program.
Website: www.gatesscholar.org/
Hofstra coordinator: Neil H. Donahue: 463-5442 | E-mail
Cambridge deadline: October 15, 2013.

Gilman Scholarship (Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program)
Awards (amount varies: avg. $4,000; max.$5,000) for U.S. undergraduate students with federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. Summer-only study abroad programs are not eligible.
Website: www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program
Hofstra coordinator: Neil H. Donahue 463-5442/4842 | E-mail
Financial Aid coordinator (re: Pell Grant): Ramona Hudson, Asst. Dir. of Financial  Aid, 463-6591 | E-mail
Deadline for students online: March 5, 2013 for spring cycle (programs beginning between December 15, 2013 and April 15, 2014).
There are two application cycles per year: fall and spring.

Goldwater Scholarship
Provides financial support ($7,500.) to sophomores or junior pursuing a research career in math, science or engineering (not for pre-med). Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Website: www.act.org/goldwater
Hofstra coordinator: Robert W. Seagull | E-mail | (516) 463-5267
Campus deadline: January 12, 2013
Nomination deadline: January 31, 2013

Hertz Foundation
For graduate or professional school. $50,000. for six years. An artistic or service component is desirable but not required. Requires university nomination.
Website: www.hertzfoundation.org/dx/Fellowship/
Hofstra coordinator: Neil H. Donahue: 463-5442 | E-mail
Campus deadline: TBA Fall 2013

Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship
For graduate or professional school. $50,000. for six years. An artistic or service component is desirable but not required. Requires university nomination. N.B. As of August, 2009, due to financial losses, the Foundation has restricted applicants for the Graduate Scholarship to prior recipients of its Transfer Scholarship (from community colleges). Therefore, Hofstra will no longer conduct a review and selection process for candidates until the eligibility standards revert to their prior status.
Website: www.jkcf.org
Hofstra coordinator: Neil H. Donahue: 463-5442 | E-mail
Campus deadline: No nomination process for Jack Kent Cooke Foundation until further notice.

Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
Summer workshop, all expenses paid, with briefings on health policy issues and internship in congressional office.
Website: www.kff.org/minorityhealth/bjscholars/index.cfm
Hofstra coordinator:
Application deadline: December 3, 2011

Marshall Scholarship
For two or three years of study in the United Kingdom. All majors. Graduating seniors or recent graduates are eligible.
Minimum 3.7 GPA
Website: www.marshallscholarship.org
Hofstra coordinator: Meena Bose (Political Science) | E-mail
On-Campus deadline: September 14, 2013; Scholarship deadline: October 3, 2013

Mitchell Scholarship
For one year of study in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland, European travel included. Graduating seniors or recent graduates are eligible.
Website: http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=34
Hofstra coordinator: Gregory Maney (Sociology) | E-mail
Campus deadline: September 14, 2013; Scholarship deadline: October tba, 2013.

National Institute of Health
For study at either Oxford or Cambridge Universities as well as at the National Institute of Health
Website: www.nih.gov/catalyst/2002/02.02.02/page8.html
Hofstra coordinator: Katie Sell (Phsyical Education/Sport Science)  Email | Phone: 463-5814
Scholarship deadline: TBA

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Supports graduate students in science, technology, engineering and math. Students can apply as undergraduate seniors. Fellows at any accredited institution in the U.S. or elsewhere receive $30,000 per year along with other funds for tuition and travel.
Website: www.nsfgrfp.org
Hofstra coordinator: Sarah Novak | Email | Phone: 463-7134
Deadlines vary according to field, from November 2-12.

Pickering Fellowship (Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship)
For talented students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy.
The Fellowship seeks outstanding students from all ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State, and covers room, board, books, tuition, fees and travel for the junior and senior years of college, and the first year of graduate school. Students must be in their sophomore year with a GPA of at least 3.2. Interviews are conducted in Washington, DC.
Website: www.woodrow.org/pickeringfellowship
Hofstra coordinator:
Scholarship deadline: February 9, 2013.

Rhodes Scholarship
For two or three years of study at Oxford University, England. All majors. Graduating seniors or recent graduates are eligible.
Website: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
Hofstra coordinator: Meena Bose (Political Science) | E-mail
Campus deadline: September 15, 2013
Nomination deadline: October 3, 2013

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
Promotes international understanding. One year of study in another country. $24,000. Several types of scholarship, including for language study.
Website: www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships
Hofstra coordinator: Neil H. Donahue | E-mail
Deadline: By districts; consult website.

SMART Scholarship: Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (National Defense Education Program)
The Department of Defense (DoD) funds undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) with full scholarships. Students must be willing to accept internships and then limited term civilian employment in a DoD area after completion of degree.
Website:  www.asee.org/fellowships/smart/
Hofstra coordinator:
Campus deadline:
Scholarship deadline: December 1, 2013

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
This fellowships provides up to $90,000 of support for thirty individuals for up to two years of graduate study in any subject anywhere in the U.S. All applicants must qualify as New Americans. Applicants must be either seniors in college or in the first or second year of a graduate program. The fellowship provides $25,000/yr. maintenance and half tuition (up to $20,000/yr.) wherever the student is enrolled.
Hofstra coordinator: Neil H. Donahue
Scholarship deadline: November 9, 2012

Truman Scholarship
For graduate study in public policy and public service areas. Students are eligible to apply in their junior year only.
Website: www.truman.gov
Hofstra coordinator: Meena Bose (Political Science) | E-mail
Campus deadline: January 10, 2013
Scholarship deadline: February 5, 2013

Morris K. Udall Scholarship
Sophomore or junior status (i.e. with at least two more years of college). Career plans in environmental, public policy or Native American affairs. GPA at least 3.0.
www.udall.gov
Hofstra coordinator: Daniel Varisco | Tel. 463-5590 | Email
Campus deadline: January 15, 2013
Scholarship deadline: March 2, 2013

Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program
Graduating senior, currently enrolled, or no more than 3 years after graduation with B.S. Anticipated career in Biomedical or bioengineering. Undertake self-designed research project overseas: "Applicants must be highly qualified and must have demonstrated significant interest in biomedical engineering. Their applications should demonstrate synergy between career goals and the proposed overseas experience. It is expected that Fellows will choose productive careers in biomedical engineering, and that their overseas experience will help their professional development."
http://www.whitaker.org/home
Hofstra coordinator: Neil H. Donahue, 463-5442 Email  -  Requires university nomination and letter of support from host university.
Campus deadline: January 4, 2012
Scholarship deadline: January 24, 2012

Woodrow Wilson National Fellowships
Various fellowships are available in the areas of Teaching, Foreign Affairs, Conservation
http://www.woodrow.org/
Hofstra coordinator: Neil H. Donahue, 463-5442 | Email
Deadlines vary with particular scholarship. See website and contact coordinator.