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.

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, 2008
Nomination deadline: January 15, 2009

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.
Website: www.jackkentcooke.org
Hofstra coordinator: Neil H. Donahue: 463-5442 / E-mail
Campus deadline: January 20, 2009

Fulbright Scholarship Program
Provides opportunities for research and study, or for teaching abroad in many countries around the world; requires well-developed research project. Proficiency in language of target country is strongly recommended. Requires campus committee review.
Website: www.fulbrightonline.org
Hofstra coordinator: Andrew Forman | E-mail (research grant)
Andrea Garcia | E-mail (teaching grant)
Campus deadline: September 26, 2008

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: Harold Hastings | E-mail | (516) 463-5586
Campus deadline: January 6, 2009
Nomination deadline: January 30, 2009 

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:
Campus deadline: December (TBA)

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
Scholarship deadline: October 2, 2008

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 (TBA); Scholarship deadline: October 6, 2008

National Institute of Health
For study at either Oxford or Cambridge Universities as well as at the National Institute of Health
Website: http://gpp.nih.gov/Prospective/InstitutionalPartnerships/
Hofstra coordinator:
Scholarship deadline: January 1, 2009

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 1, 2008

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: Consult website

SMART Scholarship: Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation - Part of the 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 15, 2008 

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: TBA
Scholarship deadline: February 3, 2009

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
Campus deadline: January 15, 2009
Scholarship deadline: March 3, 2009

Woodrow Wilson National Fellowships
Various fellowships are available in the areas of Teaching, Foreign Affairs, Conservation
www.woodrow.org/fellowships
Hofstra coordinator:
Deadlines vary with specific fellowship. See website and contact coordinator.