Post-graduate awards provide scholars with the opportunity to study abroad.
Scholarships and grants for post-graduate studies provide students with the opportunity to continue their academic studies, advance their professional development, and gain career-related experience in their chosen field of study. Post-graduate studies are usually completed after the completion of a baccalaureate, graduate or doctoral degree. National and international post-graduate study options are available to students.
Fullbright Scholarship
The Fullbright Scholarship Program provides grant recipients with grant funding to pursue academic studies, conduct research or teach in an international setting. The amount of funding provided is dependent on the applicant`s chosen field of study, grant proposal and qualifications. Fullbright program funding categories include the United States Scholar program, Visiting Scholar, Scholar-in-residence, Student program and Specialist program. Requirements for grant eligibility, grant amounts and application dates, depend on the program applied for and the citizenship of the applicant. The United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs provides detailed information on each Fullbright scholarship or grant program.
The Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship
The Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship provides up to $20,000 in funding for students to pursue advanced studies in the areas of music, architectural design and history, urban/regional planning, or theater and dance-related disciplines. Applicants may study at an approved academic institution in the United States or internationally. To apply, applicants must have graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Fine and Applied Arts with a major in the fellowship grant funding areas, or an approved academic institution in the United States. Grant funding is provided for one year of study. Eligibility is based on an applicant`s demonstration of high academic achievement, project proposal and personal character. Applicants must submit a portfolio that includes samples of professional work, published work or essays (if applicable), academic transcripts and letters of reference. Applications are due by December 3 of each calendar year.
Rhodes Scholarships
The Rhodes Scholarships award recipients up to three years of funding to study in any approved program area offered by the University of Oxford. The award covers the cost of academic fees and tuition, travel and a stipend for living expenses. Award eligibility is based on an applicant`s scholastic and literary achievement, extra-curricular activities, volunteerism, character and leadership. Applicants must submit a copy of their academic transcripts, a 1,000 word essay, overview of college activities and at least five academic references. Applications are due by October 1 of each calendar year.
Spencer Dissertation Fellowship Program
The Spencer Dissertation Fellowship Program offers scholars the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in the field of education either in the United States or abroad. Grant recipients can use the $25,000 award to complete dissertation studies in the areas of educational history, practice or theory. Eligible applicants are those who are completing a doctoral degree at a United States graduate school, have completed their pre-dissertation requirements, and plan to complete their dissertation within two years of receiving the award. Applicants must complete a Fellowship application form, submit writing/professional work samples, a dissertation abstract and overview, statement of intent, project work plan, letters of reference and academic transcripts. Applications are due by October 27 of each calendar year.
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