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Students.gov Fellowships

Description: Links to hundreds of graduate research fellowships
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The Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Combined family income of $35,000 or less
• Full-time undergrad or grad student
• Half of scholarships awarded to ethnic minority or disabled students

Award: $500-$2,000
Deadline: See website
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for more info and application

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Eligibility:

• Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• At or near the beginning of graduate study in the mathematical, physical, biological, behavioral and social sciences; engineering; the history of science and the philosophy of science; and for research-based PhD degrees in science education

Award: $21,500 for 12-month tenure, cost-of-education allowance of $10,500 per tenure year, one-time $1,000 International Research Travel Allowance
Deadline: Early November (see website for next deadline)
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for application

National Physical Science Consortium Fellowships

Eligibility:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to pursue graduate work at an NPSC member institution
• In your senior year OR first year of a grad program pursuing a Ph.D. OR in a terminal master’s program OR returning from the workforce with no more than a master’s degree
• Pursuing graduate degree in Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and related Engineering fields: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, etc.
• Special consideration given to underrepresented minorities and females

Award: Up to or more than $200,000, depending on the graduate program
Deadline: November 5, annually
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Addt’l Info: Visit Financial Aid Office or website for more info and application

USAFunds Access to Education Scholarships

Eligibility:

• Full-time/part-time students with an Adjusted Gross Family Income of less than $35,000 on 2003 tax forms where the student is claimed as an exemption
• Up to 50% of awards are targeted towards racial/ethnic minorities and applicants with disabilities.

Award: $1,500 full-time/$750 part-time, to be renewed annually up to $6,000
Deadline: March 15
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Addt’l Info: Application available in Financial Aid Office

AICPA John L. Carey Scholarships Program

Eligibility:

• Liberal arts degree holders who wish to pursue a CPA certificate
• Contingent upon acceptance in a graduate accounting program.

Award: $5,000
Deadline: April 1
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Addt’l Info: Applications available in Financial Aid Office

Network for Professional and Executive Women Scholarship Program

Eligibility:

• Female
• Permanent resident of Columbus or the Chattahoochee Valley area
• Junior or senior year of undergrad or graduate program
• Express professional goals and need to continue education
• 2.75 GPA and at least 6 hours per semester

Award: $1,000
Deadline: April 15
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for application

Association of Government Accountants Atlanta Chapter Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Half-time/full-time in Atlanta or surrounding areas
• Pursuing bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting, public administration, etc.
• Be recommended by MBA Director, Department Head, Associate Dean, OR Dean for Business Administration. MUST be recommended.
• Resident of Georgia, interested in government accounting, public administration
• Need not considered

Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 15
Website: Not stated
Addt’l Info: Applications available from Financial Aid Office or Dr. Benton

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate or graduate student
• Serve as science, mathematics, engineering, and technology resource in the Nation’s K-12 schools

Award: Stipend and cost of education support
Deadline: See website for next deadline
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for application

Dyzco.com Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Applicants must only answer the question "What Is the Future of Distance
  Learning?" in 1,000 words or less
• Can be used to pay tuition for undergrad, graduate, or continuing education

Award: $10,000
Deadline: July 1
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Addt’l Info: Visit website to apply and for additional information

George A. Nielsen public Investor Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Employed at least one year by a state/local government or public entity
• Enrolled in undergrad or graduate program in public administration, finance,
  business administration or a related field before funds are awarded
• Citizen or permanent resident of US or Canada

Award: $5,000
Deadline: Early February (See website for next deadline)
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for application

Possible Woman Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Resident of the United States
• Recipients chosen on basis of financial need, career/life goals, essay, leadership, community activities, and honors and awards received
• Women who are changing careers and/or seeking advancement in their career or work life; stay at home moms looking to enhance their skills; community volunteers supporting society through community organizations; and young women in the early stages of achieving their aspirations

Award: Not stated
Deadline: Mid March (visit website for next deadline)
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Addt’l Info: Visit website or Financial Aid Office for more info and application

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Full or part-time upper-division undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management)
• Belong to one of the following groups (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau): Black, Indian, Eskimo or Aleut, Asian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic
• Citizen or permanent resident of US or Canada
• Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship administered by the Government Finance Officers Association

Award: $5,000
Deadline: Early February (See website for next deadline)
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for application

Public Employee Retirement Research and Administration Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Full or part-time student in a graduate program in public administration, finance, business administration, or social sciences
• Intent to pursue a career in state or local government with a focus on public-sector retirement benefits
• Citizen or permanent resident of US or Canada

Award: $4,000
Deadline: Early February (See website for next deadline)
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for application

Georgia Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Undergrad or grad students pursuing a career in public finance, accounting, etc.
• Junior, senior, or graduate level
• 3.0 GPA; full-time student or part-time with full-time employment

Award: Two awards of $3,000 each
Deadline: Early/mid summer (See website for next deadline)
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for application

A. Worley Brown Leadership Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Must reply to four personal essay questions
• Special consideration for those studying business

Award: $10,000
Deadline: Early October
Addt’l Info: Call Betty Castellani at 404-501-5559 for application and more info

The James Madison Memorial Fellowships

Eligibility:

• Commitment to a career in teaching American history, American government
  or social studies at the secondary school level
• Must be either students who are about to complete or have completed undergrad study and plan to pursue full-time graduate work or teachers who want to pursue graduate studies on a part-time basis
• Expected to complete MA, MAT, or MEd degree

Award: Up to $24,000 for up to $12,000 per academic year
Deadline: See website for next deadline
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Addt’l Info: Visit website or Financial Aid Office for more info and application

The Benjamin Franklin Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Membership in The National Scholars Honor Society (open to all undergrad, grad, and professional students in all majors and disciplines; application available at www.collegehonors.org )
• Display outstanding leadership qualities in the areas of science, politics and literature

Award: $5,000
Deadline: All new members are automatically considered for this award after induction into the Society
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Addt’l Info: Click on "Benefits and Fee" and then "Scholarship Programs"

The Alexander Bell Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Membership in The National Scholars Honor Society (open to all undergrad, grad, and professional students in all majors and disciplines; application available at www.collegehonors.org/ )
• Display outstanding initiative and embody the spirit of innovation

Award: $4,000
Deadline: All new members are automatically considered for this award after induction into the Society
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Addt’l Info: Click on “Benefits and Fee” and then "Scholarship Programs"

The Abraham Lincoln Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Membership in The National Scholars Honor Society (open to all undergrad, grad, and professional students in all majors and disciplines; application available at www.collegehonors.org )
• Display outstanding leadership qualities as well as a strong devotion to the American political process

Award: $5,000
Deadline: All new members are automatically considered for this award after induction into the Society
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Addt’l Info: Click on "Benefits and Fee" and then "Scholarship Programs"

The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Membership in The National Scholars Honor Society (open to all undergrad, grad, and professional students in all majors and disciplines; application available at http://www.collegehonors.org/ )
• Display outstanding diversity of interests with mastery and excellence in science, politics and the arts

Award: $5,000
Deadline: All new members are automatically considered for this award after induction into the Society
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Addt’l Info: Click on "Benefits and Fee" and then "Scholarship Programs"

An Uncommon Legacy Lesbian Leadership Scholarship Program

Eligibility:

• Full-time undergraduate or graduate lesbian student
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrate a commitment or contribution to the lesbian community
• Demonstrate financial need

Award: Not listed
Deadline: May 1st annually
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for more info and application

American Association of University Women American Fellowship

Eligibility:

• Women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions
• Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents

Award: From $6,000 to $30,000
Deadline: Mid November (see website for next deadline)
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for more info and application

American Association of University Women International Fellowships

Eligibility:

• For full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• For both graduate and postgraduate studies

Award: From $18,000 to $30,000
Deadline: Mid December (see website for next deadline)
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for more info and application

American Association of University Women Selected Professions Fellowships

Eligibility:

• Awarded to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study in a master’s degree program in which women’s participation has been low (Architecture, Computer/Information Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics)
• ALSO awarded to women of color in the fields of Business Administration (M.B.A., E.M.B.A.), Law (J.D.), and Medicine (M.D., D.O.)

Award: From $5,000 to $20,000
Deadline: See website for next deadline
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for more info and application

American Association of University Women Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowships

Eligibility:

• Provides professional development opportunities for women public school teachers; improve girls’ learning opportunities, and promote equity and long-term charge in classrooms, schools, and school systems

Award: Up to $5,000 or $10,000
Deadline: See website for next deadline
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for more info and application

American Association of University Women Career Development Grants

Eligibility:

• Women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the workforce
• Special consideration is given to AAUW members, women of color, and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields

Award: Not listed
Deadline: See website for next deadline
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Addt’l Info: Visit website for more info and application

American Association of University Women University Scholar-In-Residence

Eligibility:

• Challenges and universities apply for the University Scholar-in-Residence award to support a woman scholar to undertake and disseminate research on gender and equity for women and girls

Award: Up to $50,000
Deadline: See website for details
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NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarships

Eligibility:

• Graduating college students who will be entering the first year of their initial postgraduate studies
• Must be seeking admission or have been accepted into a sports-administration or related program that will assist the applicant obtain a career in intercollegiate athletics (athletics administrator, coach, athletic trainer or other career that provides a direct service to intercollegiate athletics)

Award: Sixteen minority and sixteen women’s scholarships (three of each reserved for Division III athletes) worth $6,000
Deadline: December (see website for next deadline)
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NCAA Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program

Eligibility:

• GPA of 3.5 or better
• Completed intercollegiate athletics as a member of a varsity team
• Have intentions of applying for admission into a graduate degree program at a properly accredited, nonprofit educational institution or into a post baccalaureate professional degree program at a professionally accredited law school, medical school, or the equivalent
• Superior character and leadership
• Have demonstrated that participation in athletics has been a positive influence on the nominee's personal and intellectual development. Relative success in athletics is important but not of overriding significance

Award: $21,500 for each academic year
Deadline: Late January (see website for next deadline)
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NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program

Eligibility:

• GPA of at least 3.2
• Student-athletes at NCAA member institutions who, in their final year of eligibility, have performed with distinction as members of varsity teams in the sport for which they were nominated
• Intend to continue academic work beyond the baccalaureate degree as a part-time or full-time graduate student

Award: 174 scholarships of $7,500 annually
Deadline: Seasonal (see website for more info)
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