Pomona Fellowships Directory

Offers up to $1,500 travel support for college students who have undergraduate research experience and wish to present their research at the ASM conference. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have undergraduate research experience. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors.

AmeriCorps engages more than 80,000 Americans in intensive service each year at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. AmeriCorps is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent resident aliens. Corps Members must be between 18 and 24 years old.

Provides awards for students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may apply

Provides $8,000-20,000 for undergraduates interested in studying abroad and learning an under-studied language that is deemed critical to our national security. Awards can be given for summer study (STEM fields only), semester study, and year-long study. Those given the award must agree to complete government service after graduation for a time period equal to the time of their award. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may apply. Applicants apply through Pomona, who can endorse an unlimited number of candidates.

Recognizes the work of six young leaders who are making strides in the environmental movement. Brower Youth Award winners demonstrate excellent leadership as well as a commitment to the communities their work serves. Website stipulates that applicants must live in North America (including Mexico, Canada, some Caribbean Islands) and US “Territories” in order to apply. Applicants must also be between the ages of 13 to 22.

Established by the University of Cambridge, UK in order to support international students. Offers full and part scholarships at all levels. Applications are made to the University, not the trust. Some scholarships require additional application to a funding partner.

City Year works to bridge the gap in high-poverty communities between the support the students in the communities actually need, and what their schools are designed to provide. Applicants must be under 25 years of age and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) annually provides 75 American and 75 German Young Professionals the opportunity to spend one year in each others’ countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents between the ages of 18-24 and possess a high school diploma.

Funds intensive summer institutes for U.S. college and university students to study a variety of “critical need” languages. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni enrolled in graduate programs may apply.

Funds grassroots projects anywhere in the world that focus on “conflict resolution, reconciliation, building understanding and breaking down barriers which cause conflict, and finding solutions for resolving conflict and maintaining peace.” Applicants must apply through the Draper Center at Pomona. U.S. citizenship is not required. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors may apply–as groups or as individuals.

Awards up to $10,000 for students with financial need who are actively working for peace and justice. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program. U.S. citizenship is not required. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni may apply. 

Awards $1,000 scholarship to the winner of an essay contest each year. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must prove disability through their Disability Student Services department. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors may apply. 

Provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Awards range from $3,000 per student for summer study and $5,000 per semester, to a maximum of $7,000 for a full year abroad. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 

Funds 3-6 weeks of academic and cultural study at a UK institute of higher learning. Participants study topics ranging from Shakespeare to archeology to the Atlantic slave trade. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen and sophomores only may apply. 

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled in an institution for the next academic year, are majoring in computer science or a related field, and are from one of the following groups in computer science (African American, Hispanic, or American Indian). 

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current female undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled at an institution in the next academic year and are majoring in computer science or a related field. 

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled at an institution in the next academic year, have a visible or invisible disability, and are majoring in computer science or a related field. 

Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013 (June-August). Eligible applicants must be at least 18 and legal to work in the country in which they will be placed (there are programs in many countries). The applicant must also be a student; Google defines a student as an individual enrolled in or accepted into an accredited institution including (but not necessarily limited to) colleges, universities, masters programs, PhD programs and undergraduate programs. Eligibility is based on enrollment in an accredited university by January 1, 2013. You may be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student. 

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current undergraduate and graduate student veterans who will be enrolled at an institution in the next academic year and are majoring in computer science or a related field. 

Awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to current college or graduate students.  Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and complete the FAFSA.  U.S. Citizens, Permanent residents, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizens (as defined by FAFSA) are eligible. 

A fully funded year-long fellowship for high-potential, early career nonprofit and community leaders with an emphasis on social justice, community organizing, and building networks and influence. 

10 month service learning program for Jewish college graduates. Fellows work on informal education, community development and empowerment projects. Aside from a service placement, all Fellows participate in ongoing professional training, intensive Hebrew study, and trips throughout Israel. Open to non-U.S. citizens. 

Provides engagement with a curator/mentor during the academic school year. Yearly $10,000 stipend. Applicants must be currently enrolled and able to complete the two-year program before graduating. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. 

Offers a full scholarship for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Award winners must commit to summer internships and post-graduation civilian employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students may apply. 

Social Developmental Neuroscience Fellowship Opportunities that provide recent college graduates with the opportunity to spend two years using computer programming and basic science to advance their understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Simons Fellows are mentored by the program directors and are involved in a highly active and productive community of clinicians, scientists, and engineers who study ASD. Previous Simons Fellows have led a wide range of research projects and have gone on to Ph.D., MD, and MD/Ph.D. programs as well as to research positions in computer and software engineering. This is the perfect opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing an IT-related bachelor’s degree and a career in Foreign Service. 

Offers various scholarships for women in undergraduate and graduate programs focused on engineering or computer science. Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order to apply. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and graduating seniors with plans to attend graduate school may apply. 

Funds a summer abroad in Taiwan studying Chinese language and culture. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants do not need to be proficient in Mandarin–in fact, the ideal candidate has not had an opportunity to study in China or learn Mandarin. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply.

Funds a ten-week summer biomedical research program for students who are disabled or from the following groups (African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Latinos/as, and Native Americans) in the medical field. Open to citizens and permanent residents at least 18 years of age. 

This is not technically a fellowship because it is unpaid. This internship provides the opportunity to work in the White House for a short-term period. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent alumni may apply. 

Provides small scholarships (usually $2,000-3,000) for students who are studying the visual arts and plan to pursue an arts career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and graduating seniors who plan to attend graduate school in the fall may apply. 

Provides small scholarships (usually $2,000-3,000) for students who are studying the visual arts and plan to pursue an arts career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and graduating seniors who plan to attend graduate school in the fall may apply. 

Funds a ten-week summer biomedical research program for students who are disabled or from the following groups (African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Latinos/as, and Native Americans) in the medical field. Open to citizens and permanent residents at least 18 years of age. 

Offers various scholarships for women in undergraduate and graduate programs focused on engineering or computer science. Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order to apply. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and graduating seniors with plans to attend graduate school may apply. 

This is not technically a fellowship because it is unpaid. This internship provides the opportunity to work in the White House for a short-term period. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent alumni may apply. 

Prepares participants to successfully enter and succeed in top law programs and legal careers by affording Fellows access to a variety of events, programs and services. Selected Fellows attend a series of monthly Saturday Academies held at UCLA School of Law in the winter and spring, where they are provided with mentoring, academic enrichment, and career development activities designed to de-mystify law school and the legal profession, and to present these objectives as viable options. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni may apply. Applicants do not have to be U.S. citizens.

Offers a full scholarship for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Award winners must commit to summer internships and post-graduation civilian employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students may apply. 

The Morris K. Udall Scholarship Foundation awards approximately 75 scholarships annually to students pursuing careers related to environmental public policy, or who are Native Americans or Alaska Natives pursuing careers related to health care or tribal public policy. The program honors Representative Udall’s work to preserve the environment and public lands.  It is a highly respected program, and a good “gateway” to other prestigious fellowships. Sophomores and juniors may apply. Pomona may nominate up to 6 candidates. 

Funds a summer abroad in Taiwan studying Chinese language and culture. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants do not need to be proficient in Mandarin–in fact, the ideal candidate has not had an opportunity to study in China or learn Mandarin. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply.

Social Developmental Neuroscience Fellowship Opportunities that provide recent college graduates with the opportunity to spend two years using computer programming and basic science to advance their understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Simons Fellows are mentored by the program directors and are involved in a highly active and productive community of clinicians, scientists, and engineers who study ASD. Previous Simons Fellows have led a wide range of research projects and have gone on to Ph.D., MD, and MD/Ph.D. programs as well as to research positions in computer and software engineering. This is the perfect opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing an IT-related bachelor’s degree and a career in Foreign Service. 

Funds sophomores and juniors in biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering, and physics who want to spend a summer conducting research with doctoral students in Germany. Knowledge of Germany is helpful but not required. 

Funded by the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals. Provides a minimum of $5,000 toward schooling for undergraduate or graduate education for LGBT students or active allies majoring in STEM fields. There do not appear to be citizenship requirements–check with the organization. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni may apply. 

Provides engagement with a curator/mentor during the academic school year. Yearly $10,000 stipend. Applicants must be currently enrolled and able to complete the two-year program before graduating. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. 

Funds a summer research project in Spain or Portugal. Pomona College sophomores and juniors may apply. U.S. citizenship is not required. 

Offers $3,000 to fund summer study at an accredited field biology laboratory. Pomona sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. U.S. citizenship is not required. 

Provides academic and co-curricular support through faculty mentors, cohort meetings, workshops, two summers of funded research, two years of funded academic research, and up to $10,000 in repayment of undergraduate loans to students at The Claremont Colleges who are interested in earning a doctorate degree in the arts and sciences and in becoming professors. Sophomores may apply. 

Provides funding for students interning over the summer at the U.S. Embassies in London or Paris, or the Secretary of State’s office in Washington.  Sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. 

Recognizes the work of six young leaders who are making strides in the environmental movement. Brower Youth Award winners demonstrate excellent leadership as well as a commitment to the communities their work serves. Website stipulates that applicants must live in North America (including Mexico, Canada, some Caribbean Islands) and US “Territories” in order to apply. Applicants must also be between the ages of 13 to 22.

10 month service learning program for Jewish college graduates. Fellows work on informal education, community development and empowerment projects. Aside from a service placement, all Fellows participate in ongoing professional training, intensive Hebrew study, and trips throughout Israel. Open to non-U.S. citizens. 

A fully funded year-long fellowship for high-potential, early career nonprofit and community leaders with an emphasis on social justice, community organizing, and building networks and influence. 

For three weeks, young American men and women join students from a variety of developing countries and regions of social strife, in order to create an international community of young scholars who will use their summer experience as a foundation for creating lasting friendships and acquiring common practical understanding of a more peaceful future. Contact organization directly for citizenship requirements; international students with visas are welcome to apply. Applicants must be under 25 years of age and have completed at least two years at a California college or university.

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled at an institution in the next academic year, have a visible or invisible disability, and are majoring in computer science or a related field. 

Funds a one-month summer program in Europe for students interested in histories of discrimination and resistance. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, or alumni who have graduated within the past year may apply. Non-citizens may apply. 

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current undergraduate and graduate student veterans who will be enrolled at an institution in the next academic year and are majoring in computer science or a related field. 

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current female undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled at an institution in the next academic year and are majoring in computer science or a related field. 

Awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to current college or graduate students.  Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and complete the FAFSA.  U.S. Citizens, Permanent residents, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizens (as defined by FAFSA) are eligible. 

Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013 (June-August). Eligible applicants must be at least 18 and legal to work in the country in which they will be placed (there are programs in many countries). The applicant must also be a student; Google defines a student as an individual enrolled in or accepted into an accredited institution including (but not necessarily limited to) colleges, universities, masters programs, PhD programs and undergraduate programs. Eligibility is based on enrollment in an accredited university by January 1, 2013. You may be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student. 

Offers $7,500 annually (for 1-2 years of support) toward undergraduate tuition and other expenses for students in math, science, or engineering fields. Sophomores and juniors may apply. Pomona may nominate up to 4 students. Fellows must be a lawful state resident of a U.S. state or territory.

Provides awards for students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may apply.

Provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Awards range from $3,000 per student for summer study and $5,000 per semester, to a maximum of $7,000 for a full year abroad. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 

Funds a summer program of science classes, professional experience opportunities, and MCAT practice in order to make participants stronger candidates for medical school. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must have completed one year of bio, chem, physics, and, preferably, ochem, before applying.

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled in an institution for the next academic year, are majoring in computer science or a related field, and are from one of the following groups in computer science (African American, Hispanic, or American Indian). 

FAIT Fellowship provides up to $75,000 in academic funding total for the junior and senior years of college, or a two-year master’s degree, in an IT-related degree program. Plus, FAIT Fellows will have two summer internships (with stipends) and receive professional development and mentorship. Upon successful completion of the program and the State Department requirements, FAIT Fellows receive an appointment in the Foreign Service as a full-time Information Management Specialist. 

Awards $1,000 scholarship to the winner of an essay contest each year. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must prove disability through their Disability Student Services department. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors may apply. 

Funds 3-6 weeks of academic and cultural study at a UK institute of higher learning. Participants study topics ranging from Shakespeare to archeology to the Atlantic slave trade. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen and sophomores only may apply. 

Eligible sophomore students will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for an internship at an EPA facility during the summer of their junior year. The fellowship provides up to $20,700 per academic year of support and $8,600 of support for a three-month summer internship. Must be a US citizen to apply. 

Awards up to $10,000 for students with financial need who are actively working for peace and justice. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program. U.S. citizenship is not required. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni may apply. 

Funds grassroots projects anywhere in the world that focus on “conflict resolution, reconciliation, building understanding and breaking down barriers which cause conflict, and finding solutions for resolving conflict and maintaining peace.” Applicants must apply through the Draper Center at Pomona. U.S. citizenship is not required. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors may apply–as groups or as individuals.

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) annually provides 75 American and 75 German Young Professionals the opportunity to spend one year in each others’ countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents between the ages of 18-24 and possess a high school diploma.

City Year works to bridge the gap in high-poverty communities between the support the students in the communities actually need, and what their schools are designed to provide. Applicants must be under 25 years of age and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Funds a broad range of three- to four-week summer courses at German universities which focus mainly on German language and literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Germany. Applicants must be citizens of Canada or the US. Foreign nationals may be eligible to apply if they have been full-time students at an American or Canadian university for at least one year at the time of application. Applicants must have completed a minimum of four semesters of college German or have obtained an equivalent level of language proficiency elsewhere. Sophomores and juniors may apply. 

Funds a 10-week summer internship at the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health for students interested in environmental science and public health. Participants are offered a range of support and learning opportunities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Sophomores and juniors only may apply.

Each summer, the Center for Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh (CNUP) sponsors a 10-week program in which selected undergraduate students conduct research investigating diverse aspects of nervous system function under the guidance of individual CNUP training faculty. Eligible student must fit the following criteria: 1. Completion of sophomore or junior year of undergraduate training. 2. GPA of 3.0 (“B”) or higher, especially in science, math, and related coursework. 3. All applicants must be undergraduate students currently enrolled full-time at a U.S. college or university, or who are citizens of the U.S. or her protectorates, including residents of Puerto Rico. International applicants will be required to provide official authorization for Optional Practical Training (OPT) from their home institution, prior to their arrival in Pittsburgh. 

Funds intensive summer institutes for U.S. college and university students to study a variety of “critical need” languages. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni enrolled in graduate programs may apply.

Offers money toward tuition and fees for students with disabilities pursuing communication or media-related degrees. Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, or alumni enrolled or about to attend graduate school may apply.

Established by the University of Cambridge, UK in order to support international students. Offers full and part scholarships at all levels. Applications are made to the University, not the trust. Some scholarships require additional application to a funding partner.

Recognizes the work of six young leaders who are making strides in the environmental movement. Brower Youth Award winners demonstrate excellent leadership as well as a commitment to the communities their work serves. Website stipulates that applicants must live in North America (including Mexico, Canada, some Caribbean Islands) and US “Territories” in order to apply. Applicants must also be between the ages of 13 to 22.

AmeriCorps engages more than 80,000 Americans in intensive service each year at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. AmeriCorps is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent resident aliens. Corps Members must be between 18 and 24 years old.

Funds an 8-week summer research assistantship at the American Bar Foundation’s law offices in Chicago for students interested in pursuing careers in law or the social sciences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Sophomores and juniors only may apply.

Provides $8,000-20,000 for undergraduates interested in studying abroad and learning an under-studied language that is deemed critical to our national security. Awards can be given for summer study (STEM fields only), semester study, and year-long study. Those given the award must agree to complete government service after graduation for a time period equal to the time of their award. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may apply. Applicants apply through Pomona, who can endorse an unlimited number of candidates. 

Offers up to $1,500 travel support for college students who have undergraduate research experience and wish to present their research at the ASM conference. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have undergraduate research experience. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors. 

Provides small scholarships (usually $2,000-3,000) for students who are studying the visual arts and plan to pursue an arts career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and graduating seniors who plan to attend graduate school in the fall may apply. 

The Morris K. Udall Scholarship Foundation awards approximately 75 scholarships annually to students pursuing careers related to environmental public policy, or who are Native Americans or Alaska Natives pursuing careers related to health care or tribal public policy. The program honors Representative Udall’s work to preserve the environment and public lands.  It is a highly respected program, and a good “gateway” to other prestigious fellowships. Sophomores and juniors may apply. Pomona may nominate up to 6 candidates. 

Awards up to $30,000 for graduate studies to students who are interested in careers in public service. The program defines public service broadly: it includes government work, uniformed service, education, and work at public service-oriented non-profits. Students apply as juniors. Pomona can endorse up to 4 candidates, plus up to 3 transfer students (for a potential total of 7 students). 

This is not technically a fellowship because it is unpaid. This internship provides the opportunity to work in the White House for a short-term period. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent alumni may apply. 

Funds a ten-week summer biomedical research program for students who are disabled or from the following groups (African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Latinos/as, and Native Americans) in the medical field. Open to citizens and permanent residents at least 18 years of age. 

Awards up to $2000 to support academic travel to Russia. Applicants must be a Russian/REES major or minor who has completed an equivalent of at least 4 semesters of Russian (RUSS 44) and is engaged in academic pursuits (language courses, independent research, internship). There are no citizenship requirements. 

Prepares participants to successfully enter and succeed in top law programs and legal careers by affording Fellows access to a variety of events, programs and services. Selected Fellows attend a series of monthly Saturday Academies held at UCLA School of Law in the winter and spring, where they are provided with mentoring, academic enrichment, and career development activities designed to de-mystify law school and the legal profession, and to present these objectives as viable options. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni may apply. Applicants do not have to be U.S. citizens.

Provides $1,000 to fund a one-year public service project anywhere in the world (it must be sustained through the school year). U.S. citizenship is not required. Juniors only may apply. 

Funds sophomores and juniors in biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering, and physics who want to spend a summer conducting research with doctoral students in Germany. Knowledge of Germany is helpful but not required. 

Provides funding for students interning over the summer at the U.S. Embassies in London or Paris, or the Secretary of State’s office in Washington.  Sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. 

Offers a full scholarship for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Award winners must commit to summer internships and post-graduation civilian employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students may apply. 

Fully funds participation in a PPIA Junior Summer Institute program for students committed to a career in public service. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or legal residents to attend most of the institutes, but UC Berkeley and Princeton accept international participants who are studying at US institutions. Juniors only may apply. 

Funded by the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals. Provides a minimum of $5,000 toward schooling for undergraduate or graduate education for LGBT students or active allies majoring in STEM fields. There do not appear to be citizenship requirements–check with the organization. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni may apply. 

Social Developmental Neuroscience Fellowship Opportunities that provide recent college graduates with the opportunity to spend two years using computer programming and basic science to advance their understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Simons Fellows are mentored by the program directors and are involved in a highly active and productive community of clinicians, scientists, and engineers who study ASD. Previous Simons Fellows have led a wide range of research projects and have gone on to Ph.D., MD, and MD/Ph.D. programs as well as to research positions in computer and software engineering. This is the perfect opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing an IT-related bachelor’s degree and a career in Foreign Service. 

Funds a summer research project in Spain or Portugal. Pomona College sophomores and juniors may apply. U.S. citizenship is not required. 

Oldenborg International Research and Travel Grants offer financial support to help cover expenses for international research for a senior thesis or senior exercise. Proposed projects must have received prior departmental approval. A selection committee will review grant proposals and make grant awards. Although awards may be made in amounts of up to $4,000, these grants are intended to supplement, not replace, other sources of funding. Students apply as juniors. 

Offers $3,000 to fund summer study at an accredited field biology laboratory. Pomona sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. U.S. citizenship is not required. 

10 month service learning program for Jewish college graduates. Fellows work on informal education, community development and empowerment projects. Aside from a service placement, all Fellows participate in ongoing professional training, intensive Hebrew study, and trips throughout Israel. Open to non-U.S. citizens. 

Funds a one-month summer program in Europe for students interested in histories of discrimination and resistance. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, or alumni who have graduated within the past year may apply. Non-citizens may apply. 

The Mount Vernon Leadership Fellowship funds a six-week summer institute for rising college juniors interested in developing the character traits and skills needed to be strong future leaders. Applicants apply as sophomores and must be U.S. citizens. 

Offers at least 8 scholarships a year to undergraduate and graduate students of exceptional academic achievement. International students may apply but must be currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university. Juniors or alumni who have reached candidacy may apply. 

Funds a nine-week program in which participants gain hands-on experience in researching early American U.S. history, museum curation, and teaching early American history through objects. Participants go on field visits and write a 15-20-page research paper based on text and object archives in local collections. Check with the program for citizenship requirements. Juniors and graduating seniors may apply. 

Provides engagement with a curator/mentor during the academic school year. Yearly $10,000 stipend. Applicants must be currently enrolled and able to complete the two-year program before graduating. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. 

A fully funded year-long fellowship for high-potential, early career nonprofit and community leaders with an emphasis on social justice, community organizing, and building networks and influence. 

Awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to current college or graduate students.  Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and complete the FAFSA.  U.S. Citizens, Permanent residents, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizens (as defined by FAFSA) are eligible. 

For three weeks, young American men and women join students from a variety of developing countries and regions of social strife, in order to create an international community of young scholars who will use their summer experience as a foundation for creating lasting friendships and acquiring common practical understanding of a more peaceful future. Contact organization directly for citizenship requirements; international students with visas are welcome to apply. Applicants must be under 25 years of age and have completed at least two years at a California college or university.

Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013 (June-August). Eligible applicants must be at least 18 and legal to work in the country in which they will be placed (there are programs in many countries). The applicant must also be a student; Google defines a student as an individual enrolled in or accepted into an accredited institution including (but not necessarily limited to) colleges, universities, masters programs, PhD programs and undergraduate programs. Eligibility is based on enrollment in an accredited university by January 1, 2013. You may be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student. 

Offers $7,500 annually (for 1-2 years of support) toward undergraduate tuition and other expenses for students in math, science, or engineering fields. Sophomores and juniors may apply. Pomona may nominate up to 4 students. Fellows must be a lawful state resident of a U.S. state or territory.

The Hans-Dieter Brueckner Memorial Summer Grant provides $3,000 to pursue a study program or project in Germany over the summer. Applicants must be Pomona sophomores or juniors who have taken German 44 or have the equivalent knowledge of German. There is no citizenship requirement to receive the grant, although applicants must be able to travel to Germany. 

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled at an institution in the next academic year, have a visible or invisible disability, and are majoring in computer science or a related field. 

Awards scholarships ranging from $3,000-20,000 for its “Top Ten College Women.” Students apply as juniors early in the school year. 

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current undergraduate and graduate student veterans who will be enrolled at an institution in the next academic year and are majoring in computer science or a related field. 

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current female undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled at an institution in the next academic year and are majoring in computer science or a related field. 

Provides awards for students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may apply.

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled in an institution for the next academic year, are majoring in computer science or a related field, and are from one of the following groups in computer science (African American, Hispanic, or American Indian). 

Founded in 1941, Freedom House is an independent watchdog organization dedicated to the expansion of democracy around the globe. Our research and analysis division reports on core thematic issues related to democracy, political rights, and civil liberties. 

Offers a monetary prize to winners of an essay competition. Applicants must write a 3,000-4,000 word essay on a theme related to ethics. Juniors or seniors may apply. 

Funds a 10-week summer residential program to encourage students to consider careers in public health. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Juniors, seniors, and recent graduates may apply. 

FAIT Fellowship provides up to $75,000 in academic funding total for the junior and senior years of college, or a two-year master’s degree, in an IT-related degree program. Plus, FAIT Fellows will have two summer internships (with stipends) and receive professional development and mentorship. Upon successful completion of the program and the State Department requirements, FAIT Fellows receive an appointment in the Foreign Service as a full-time Information Management Specialist. 

Funds a summer program of science classes, professional experience opportunities, and MCAT practice in order to make participants stronger candidates for medical school. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must have completed one year of bio, chem, physics, and, preferably, ochem, before applying.

Provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Awards range from $3,000 per student for summer study and $5,000 per semester, to a maximum of $7,000 for a full year abroad. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 

Eligible applicants are aged 21-35 and are not current, full-time students. Fellows will receive a $2,000 for various community projects surrounding environmental issues. There are many projects listed on the website. 

Awards $1,000 scholarship to the winner of an essay contest each year. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must prove disability through their Disability Student Services department. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors may apply. 

Awards up to $10,000 for students with financial need who are actively working for peace and justice. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program. U.S. citizenship is not required. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni may apply. 

Funds intensive summer institutes for U.S. college and university students to study a variety of “critical need” languages. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni enrolled in graduate programs may apply.

Offers money toward tuition and fees for students with disabilities pursuing communication or media-related degrees. Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, or alumni enrolled or about to attend graduate school may apply.

City Year works to bridge the gap in high-poverty communities between the support the students in the communities actually need, and what their schools are designed to provide. Applicants must be under 25 years of age and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Funds a broad range of three- to four-week summer courses at German universities which focus mainly on German language and literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Germany. Applicants must be citizens of Canada or the US. Foreign nationals may be eligible to apply if they have been full-time students at an American or Canadian university for at least one year at the time of application. Applicants must have completed a minimum of four semesters of college German or have obtained an equivalent level of language proficiency elsewhere. Sophomores and juniors may apply. 

Funds a 10-week summer internship at the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health for students interested in environmental science and public health. Participants are offered a range of support and learning opportunities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Sophomores and juniors only may apply.

Each summer, the Center for Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh (CNUP) sponsors a 10-week program in which selected undergraduate students conduct research investigating diverse aspects of nervous system function under the guidance of individual CNUP training faculty. Eligible student must fit the following criteria: 1. Completion of sophomore or junior year of undergraduate training. 2. GPA of 3.0 (“B”) or higher, especially in science, math, and related coursework. 3. All applicants must be undergraduate students currently enrolled full-time at a U.S. college or university, or who are citizens of the U.S. or her protectorates, including residents of Puerto Rico. International applicants will be required to provide official authorization for Optional Practical Training (OPT) from their home institution, prior to their arrival in Pittsburgh. 

Established by the University of Cambridge, UK in order to support international students. Offers full and part scholarships at all levels. Applications are made to the University, not the trust. Some scholarships require additional application to a funding partner.

Provides graduate school support for students in the social sciences, arts, and humanities who have demonstrable financial need. Pomona can nominate 1 junior per year. 

Offers up to $1,500 travel support for college students who have undergraduate research experience and wish to present their research at the ASM conference. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have undergraduate research experience. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors. 

Recognizes the work of six young leaders who are making strides in the environmental movement. Brower Youth Award winners demonstrate excellent leadership as well as a commitment to the communities their work serves. Website stipulates that applicants must live in North America (including Mexico, Canada, some Caribbean Islands) and US “Territories” in order to apply. Applicants must also be between the ages of 13 to 22.

AmeriCorps engages more than 80,000 Americans in intensive service each year at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. AmeriCorps is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent resident aliens. Corps Members must be between 18 and 24 years old.

Funds an 8-week summer research assistantship at the American Bar Foundation’s law offices in Chicago for students interested in pursuing careers in law or the social sciences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Sophomores and juniors only may apply.

Provides $8,000-20,000 for undergraduates interested in studying abroad and learning an under-studied language that is deemed critical to our national security. Awards can be given for summer study (STEM fields only), semester study, and year-long study. Those given the award must agree to complete government service after graduation for a time period equal to the time of their award. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may apply. Applicants apply through Pomona, who can endorse an unlimited number of candidates. 

The Yenching Scholarship funds tuition, travel, and living costs for a year of postgraduate study at Peking University. Scholars receive a Master’s degree in China Studies through an interdisciplinary program taught in English. Applicants apply as seniors or alumni, and students from all countries (including China) are welcome to apply.

This is not technically a fellowship because it is unpaid. This internship provides the opportunity to work in the White House for a short-term period. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent alumni may apply. 

Funds a year of working as a full-time policy analyst for Families USA’s health policy department. Fellows conduct research and contribute to publications about health care justice. Citizenship requirements are unclear; check with the organization. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply.

Sends young Biomedical Engineers anywhere outside the U.S. or Canada for academic or scientific research, coursework, or internships. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply.

Funds two years of work at emerging start-ups in select cities across the country. Also provides training to all fellows and a capstone award to the most successful fellows in the cohort. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. 

Awards up to $30,000 toward master’s degrees and credentialing programs for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching math, science, or technology at public secondary schools in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, or New Jersey. Graduating seniors and alumni with STEM majors or strong experience in STEM fields may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 

Funds a year of experiential travel abroad for applicants interested in pursuing a focused project or topic. Graduating seniors only may apply. Pomona can endorse up to 4 candidates. Eligibility is determined by the school attended rather than nationality. 

Funds a four-year alternate teacher training program for candidates who are committed to education equity and results-oriented teaching. Candidates train and work in Baltimore or Washington, D.C. Citizenship requirements are not clear – check with the program for details. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. 

Funds a 13-month program in which fellows participate in community outreach, partnership development, and program implementation for UNICEF domestic initiatives. Applicants apply to one of several cities and must have an in-depth knowledge of that area. Candidates must have a demonstrable interest in children’s rights and international issues, leadership skills, and creativity. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. U.S. citizenship is not required, but applicants must have valid U.S. Work Authorization. 

Prepares participants to successfully enter and succeed in top law programs and legal careers by affording Fellows access to a variety of events, programs and services. Selected Fellows attend a series of monthly Saturday Academies held at UCLA School of Law in the winter and spring, where they are provided with mentoring, academic enrichment, and career development activities designed to de-mystify law school and the legal profession, and to present these objectives as viable options. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni may apply. Applicants do not have to be U.S. citizens.

Funds a year of field and policy training for applicants who strive to be effective leaders in ending hunger and poverty. Applicants must have a commitment to social justice and anti-racism, demonstrated leadership skills, and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. 

Awards up to $2000 to support academic travel to Russia. Applicants must be a Russian/REES major or minor who has completed an equivalent of at least 4 semesters of Russian (RUSS 44) and is engaged in academic pursuits (language courses, independent research, internship). There are no citizenship requirements. 

Funds a two-year Master’s program for those interested in pursuing Foreign Service work at the U.S. Department of State. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be seeking admission to graduate school in the following fall. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. 

Funds a summer abroad in Taiwan studying Chinese language and culture. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants do not need to be proficient in Mandarin–in fact, the ideal candidate has not had an opportunity to study in China or learn Mandarin. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply.

Funds a ten-week summer biomedical research program for students who are disabled or from the following groups (African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Latinos/as, and Native Americans) in the medical field. Open to citizens and permanent residents at least 18 years of age. 

Funds up to two years of graduate study in the U.S. in any field. Applicants must either be naturalized citizens, U.S. citizens whose birth parents are not U.S. citizens, in possession of a green card, or have DACA status by the application due date. Graduating seniors and alumni who are no further than their first or second year of graduate study may apply. 

Offers various scholarships for women in undergraduate and graduate programs focused on engineering or computer science. Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order to apply. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and graduating seniors with plans to attend graduate school may apply. 

Inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective international scholarship program designed to prepare future leaders for success in a world where China plays a key global role. The program will give the best and brightest young leaders from around the world the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through a fully-funded one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities. Seniors and alumni under the age of 29 may apply. There are no citizenship or nationality requirements. 

Funds two years of graduate study (up to $47,500 a year) toward completion of a master’s degree in international affairs or related programs. Fellows participate in two summer internships–one at Capitol Hill and one overseas at a U.S. embassy. Fellows must commit to a minimum of 3 years of service as a Foreign Service Officer after graduation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Graduating seniors or alumni may apply. 

Social Developmental Neuroscience Fellowship Opportunities that provide recent college graduates with the opportunity to spend two years using computer programming and basic science to advance their understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Simons Fellows are mentored by the program directors and are involved in a highly active and productive community of clinicians, scientists, and engineers who study ASD. Previous Simons Fellows have led a wide range of research projects and have gone on to Ph.D., MD, and MD/Ph.D. programs as well as to research positions in computer and software engineering. This is the perfect opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing an IT-related bachelor’s degree and a career in Foreign Service. 

Funds 1-4 of graduate study in any country abroad where a Rotary Club is located. Seniors or alumni may apply through either the Claremont Rotary or their hometown Rotary clubs. Pomona does not endorse candidates. No information on citizenship requirements. 

Princeton in Latin America (PiLA) is a non-profit organization that partners with non-profits throughout Latin America to match them with young, public sector professionals seeking full-year fellowships in development work. There is no citizenship requirement. PiLA is currently open to graduating seniors and young alumni. Because PiLA is intended for young alumni seeking service opportunities abroad, they rarely consider applicants five years past graduation. 

PiA expects to offer approximately 145 full-year fellowships in the following countries: Cambodia, China/Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, The Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. New positions in other countries are always in development and may also be available. PiA offers service-oriented posts in the fields of education, international development (NGOs), journalism and business, with a majority of fellows working as English teachers at universities and high schools. There is no citizenship requirement. Current college seniors and recent grads are eligible. 

Recognizes the work of six young leaders who are making strides in the environmental movement. Brower Youth Award winners demonstrate excellent leadership as well as a commitment to the communities their work serves. Website stipulates that applicants must live in North America (including Mexico, Canada, some Caribbean Islands) and US “Territories” in order to apply. Applicants must also be between the ages of 13 to 22.

Funds six-to-nine-month fellowships in Washington, DC working for nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent academic achievement, serious interest in peace and security issues, and experience with public activism. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. U.S. citizenship is preferred but not required. 

Fully funds two years of study at Oxford toward a graduate degree or degrees for 32 scholars a year. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. Pomona may endorse an unlimited number of candidates. 

Funded by the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals. Provides a minimum of $5,000 toward schooling for undergraduate or graduate education for LGBT students or active allies majoring in STEM fields. There do not appear to be citizenship requirements–check with the organization. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni may apply. 

This alternative credentialing system funds candidates’ Master’s degrees in education while also training them for working in the classroom and helping them secure a teaching position in NYC. Candidates who can teach understaffed areas such as math, science, and special education and candidates from diverse backgrounds are especially welcome to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. 

Offers $3,000 to fund summer study at an accredited field biology laboratory. Pomona sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. U.S. citizenship is not required. 

The North American Language and Culture Assistants Program is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain to provide North American students who are native speakers of English or French with the opportunity to assist teachers in the English or French programs in elementary, secondary or language schools in Spain. The program is addressed to U.S. and Canadian university students–majoring in any subject–and graduates, with some proficiency in Spanish. Students will spend a full academic year in Spain, and participants in the program will receive a monthly stipend and medical coverage. Applicants must have U.S. or Canadian citizenship with English or French being your native language. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. 

Provides funding for students interning over the summer at the U.S. Embassies in London or Paris, or the Secretary of State’s office in Washington.  Sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. 

Funds a nine-month fellowship in which participants are placed in the mayoral office and city agencies in NYC and work on public policy issues related to urban planning. Applicants must provide proof that they are eligible to work in the U.S. Graduating seniors and recent alumni (less than two years from graduation) may apply. 

The NCAA offers awards of $6,000, $7,500, and $24,000 to female and student athletes from the following groups (African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Latinos/as, and Native Americans) , 87 male and 87 female student athletes, and one student athlete respectively. Click on the link below for specific eligibility information.

Funds a 14-month Master of Public Administration program that includes a nine-month mentorship assignment. Check with program for any citizenship requirements. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. 

Funds collaborative biomedical research projects between an NIH lab and either Oxford or Cambridge that will culminate in a Ph.D. Tracks leading to an M.D./Ph.D. are also available. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (average GPA = 3.9/4.0) and exceptional research promise. Graduating seniors and alumni who have not begun graduate school or are currently in medical school may apply. U.S. citizenship required.

Fully funds one-year Master’s degrees at any university in Ireland for up to 12 scholars a year. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. Pomona may endorse an unlimited number of candidates. 

Provides funds for early stages of  graduate school for students in science, math, or engineering. Fellowships can be used at universities in the U.S. or abroad, but applicants must be U.S. citizens. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. Pomona does not endorse candidates. 

Funds up to three years of graduate study, including tuition and fees, for U.S. citizens and nationals enrolled or planning to enroll in doctoral degrees in “science and engineering disciplines of military importance.” Eligible fields can be found on the program’s website. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. 

Provides engagement with a curator/mentor during the academic school year. Yearly $10,000 stipend. Applicants must be currently enrolled and able to complete the two-year program before graduating. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. 

Funds graduate school for two to up to six years in the physical sciences and engineering and provides an annual stipend and paid summer internships. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have the ability to pursue graduate work at an NPSC member institution. Seniors may apply. 

This collaboration between The Claremont Colleges and Pilgrim Place funds two $12,000 awards to pursue projects around the world that are dedicated to peace, social justice, and environmental sustainability. U.S. citizenship is not required. Graduating seniors only may apply. 

Fully funds two years of study at any UK university. It can be used either for one two-year Master’s program or two one-year Master’s programs. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. Pomona may endorse an unlimited number of candidates. 

The James Madison Fellowship Program supports future secondary school teachers of American history, American government, or social studies for master’s-level study of the roots, framing, principles, and development of the U.S. Constitution. The Fellowship awards up to $24,000 for tuition, fees, books, and living expenses, prorated over the course of graduate study. Graduating seniors and recent graduates may apply. Pomona does not endorse candidates. 

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program funds up to three years of graduate education in any field at Stanford. The Program looks for “independence of thought,” “purposeful leadership,” and “civic mindset” when selecting scholars. Seniors and alumni who have graduated from Pomona within four years of the time of application are eligible to apply. There are no citizenship requirements for the scholarship.

Funds fifteen-week placements with Members of the German Bundestag for well-qualified young people from the USA, France, Israel and central, eastern, and southeastern Europe. The aim is to help students with a strong interest in politics gain a first-hand look at Germany’s system of parliamentary government. The participants are introduced to the wide variety of tasks carried out in a Member’s office. For example, they may find themselves drafting speeches, articles and letters or doing preparatory work for plenary sittings. Applicants must have a very good knowledge of German. Check with organization for citizenship requirements. Seniors and alumni under the age of 30 may apply. 

10 month service learning program for Jewish college graduates. Fellows work on informal education, community development and empowerment projects. Aside from a service placement, all Fellows participate in ongoing professional training, intensive Hebrew study, and trips throughout Israel. Open to non-U.S. citizens. 

Jubilee’s Urban Service Programs (EUIP/JUIP) fund internships that explore the problems of and possible solutions to social injustice within L.A. County. Fellows work in cohorts and live in community in order to develop connections and grow personally and professionally while working for social service agencies. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents between the ages of 21 and 29. Seniors and alumni may apply. 

 A fully funded year-long fellowship for high-potential, early career nonprofit and community leaders with an emphasis on social justice, community organizing, and building networks and influence.  

The Korean Government Scholarship Program funds Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Korea for non-Korean citizens. Applicants apply through a Korean Embassy in the U.S. or through a Korean university. Seniors and alumni are eligible to apply.

Supports graduate-level research in Japan under a specific professor at a university. Applicants apply through either an embassy in their home country (U.S. citizenship required to apply through L.A.) or through a Japanese university. Graduating seniors and alumni under 35 years old may apply. 

Provides $25,000 for a year of training and hands-on placement for applicants interested in international conflict management. Fellows begin with a 3-month training internship in Boston and then must secure 2 or 3 placements in other countries for the rest of the year. Fellows are expected to pay back the $25,000 for future fellows through fundraising and grant writing. U.S. citizenship is not required, but applicants must be fluent in English. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. 

Funds a one-month summer program in Europe for students interested in histories of discrimination and resistance. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, or alumni who have graduated within the past year may apply. Non-citizens may apply. 

Funds 5 years of doctoral study for “students of the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences…who are willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency.” Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Graduating seniors and alumni are eligible to apply.

Recognizes the work of six young leaders who are making strides in the environmental movement. Brower Youth Award winners demonstrate excellent leadership as well as a commitment to the communities their work serves. Website stipulates that applicants must live in North America (including Mexico, Canada, some Caribbean Islands) and US “Territories” in order to apply. Applicants must also be between the ages of 13 to 22.

Funds a nine-week program in which participants gain hands-on experience in researching early American U.S. history, museum curation, and teaching early American history through objects. Participants go on field visits and write a 15-20-page research paper based on text and object archives in local collections. Check with the program for citizenship requirements. Juniors and graduating seniors may apply. 

For three weeks, young American men and women join students from a variety of developing countries and regions of social strife, in order to create an international community of young scholars who will use their summer experience as a foundation for creating lasting friendships and acquiring common practical understanding of a more peaceful future. Contact organization directly for citizenship requirements; international students with visas are welcome to apply. Applicants must be under 25 years of age and have completed at least two years at a California college or university.

Provides housing and a modest stipend for participants, who work 60-hour weeks as a tutor at a school in Newark, NJ. Most of the tutors’ time is spent working in tutorials with 2-3 students on core subject matter. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. 

Awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to current college or graduate students.  Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and complete the FAFSA.  U.S. Citizens, Permanent residents, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizens (as defined by FAFSA) are eligible. 

The Hans-Dieter Brueckner Memorial Summer Grant provides $3,000 to pursue a study program or project in Germany over the summer. Applicants must be Pomona sophomores or juniors who have taken German 44 or have the equivalent knowledge of German. There is no citizenship requirement to receive the grant, although applicants must be able to travel to Germany. 

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current undergraduate and graduate student veterans who will be enrolled at an institution in the next academic year and are majoring in computer science or a related field. 

Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013 (June-August). Eligible applicants must be at least 18 and legal to work in the country in which they will be placed (there are programs in many countries). The applicant must also be a student; Google defines a student as an individual enrolled in or accepted into an accredited institution including (but not necessarily limited to) colleges, universities, masters programs, PhD programs and undergraduate programs. Eligibility is based on enrollment in an accredited university by January 1, 2013. You may be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student. 

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled in an institution for the next academic year, are majoring in computer science or a related field, and are from one of the following groups in computer science (African American, Hispanic, or American Indian). 

Funds a year abroad (in any country with a Fulbright program) conducting research or teaching English. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. Pomona can endorse an unlimited number of candidates.

Provides a $10,000 scholarship for tuition and fees and a Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer. Open to current undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled at an institution in the next academic year, have a visible or invisible disability, and are majoring in computer science or a related field. 

Fully funds a degree at Cambridge (Master’s and 3-year Ph.D.s) for any non-UK students who wish to address global problems related to health, social equity, technology, and/or learning. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. Pomona does not endorse candidates–applicants apply on their own.

Alumni or graduating senior women who apply to Forte’s specified list of MBA schools are eligible to be considered for a Forte fellowship. The school will select from among applicants those that demonstrate exemplary leadership and a commitment to women and girls. Applicants need not be US citizens. 

Fellows work with partner communities and organizations in low-income African countries to promote partnership towards better health in the host community. Non-U.S. citizens may be eligible for the fellowship; contact the organization to confirm. Open to graduating seniors only. 

Funds a 10-week summer residential program to encourage students to consider careers in public health. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Juniors, seniors, and recent graduates may apply. 

FAIT Fellowship provides up to $75,000 in academic funding total for the junior and senior years of college, or a two-year master’s degree, in an IT-related degree program. Plus, FAIT Fellows will have two summer internships (with stipends) and receive professional development and mentorship. Upon successful completion of the program and the State Department requirements, FAIT Fellows receive an appointment in the Foreign Service as a full-time Information Management Specialist. 

The Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships Program offers pre-doctoral fellowships to students. The goal is to help outstanding students achieve their full potential as scholars and subsequently inspire others to follow academic careers in teaching and research. The program invites applications from seniors and currently enrolled graduate students who are either citizens of the U.S. or have DACA status and who are members of the following groups: Alaskan Native (Eskimo or Aleut), American Indian, African American, Mexican American/Chicano, Native Pacific Islander (Polynesian or Micronesian), and Puerto Rica

Eligible applicants are aged 21-35 and are not current, full-time students. Fellows will receive a $2,000 for various community projects surrounding environmental issues. There are many projects listed on the website. 

Funds a summer program of science classes, professional experience opportunities, and MCAT practice in order to make participants stronger candidates for medical school. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must have completed one year of bio, chem, physics, and, preferably, ochem, before applying.

Eligible applicants are at least 18 and US citizens or lawful residents. Service members are ideally people with background working in public health, environment or agriculture. It provides a living stipend and support to work for one year.  Seniors and alumni may apply

Offers a monetary prize to winners of an essay competition. Applicants must write a 3,000-4,000 word essay on a theme related to ethics. Juniors or seniors may apply. 

Funds a one-year Master’s degree or equivalent credential at Cambridge University (Downing College). Pomona provides a ranked list of candidates and ultimately nominates two winners per year. Applicants must be graduating seniors.

Supports high-potential candidates for graduate programs in economics and public policy. EPoD fellows work alongside faculty to strengthen their skills and refine their research interests in development economics. Contact program directly for citizenship requirements. Applicants must hold a Bachelors/masters in economics with a strong quantitative background. 

Awards an $80,000 stipend over two years as starting capital for entrepreneurs starting for-profit or non-profit organizations. Fellows also attend training conferences, receive medical insurance, and have access to tech support. Applicants wishing to base their company in the U.S. must be legally able to work in the U.S. Graduating seniors or alumni may apply.

Awards $1,000 scholarship to the winner of an essay contest each year. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must prove disability through their Disability Student Services department. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors may apply. 

Funds students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex science and engineering problems. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. Undergraduate seniors,
applicants with no more than B.S. or B.A. degrees who are not enrolled in graduate school, and first-year graduate students (M.S. degree or Ph.D. students without an M.S. degree) may apply.

Funds a broad range of three- to four-week summer courses at German universities which focus mainly on German language and literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Germany. Applicants must be citizens of Canada or the US. Foreign nationals may be eligible to apply if they have been full-time students at an American or Canadian university for at least one year at the time of application. Applicants must have completed a minimum of four semesters of college German or have obtained an equivalent level of language proficiency elsewhere. Sophomores and juniors may apply. 

Offers talented Latinos the chance to gain public policy experience through a nine-month paid work placement in a Congressional office or committee. Fellows have the opportunity to switch placements halfway through and work for the White House, a federal agency, or a national nonprofit. Applicants must be legally able to work in the U.S.  Graduating seniors and recent alumni (from the last two years) may apply.

Awards up to $10,000 for students with financial need who are actively working for peace and justice. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program. U.S. citizenship is not required. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni may apply. 

Funds intensive summer institutes for U.S. college and university students to study a variety of “critical need” languages. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and alumni enrolled in graduate programs may apply.

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) annually provides 75 American and 75 German Young Professionals the opportunity to spend one year in each others’ countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents between the ages of 18-24 and possess a high school diploma.

Funds grassroots projects anywhere in the world that focus on “conflict resolution, reconciliation, building understanding and breaking down barriers which cause conflict, and finding solutions for resolving conflict and maintaining peace.” Applicants must apply through the Draper Center at Pomona. U.S. citizenship is not required. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors may apply–as groups or as individuals.

Funds a nine-month experiential leadership training program for students interested in public affairs. Applicants do not need to be citizens, but must already have a Visa. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply.

Offers money toward tuition and fees for students with disabilities pursuing communication or media-related degrees. Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, or alumni enrolled or about to attend graduate school may apply.

City Year works to bridge the gap in high-poverty communities between the support the students in the communities actually need, and what their schools are designed to provide. Applicants must be under 25 years of age and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

The Chicago Teacher Residency is a full-time, yearlong urban teacher training program that equips residents with the training, skills, and strategies that will empower their students to pursue their dreams. Financial aid and loan forgiveness are available to help residents offset their Master’s degree tuition costs. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.

Funds 10-11 months of paid work in the California State Capital, where fellows can gain firsthand public policy experience. Citizenship requirement: “Non-U.S. citizens must provide proof of appropriate immigration status. The Capital Fellows Programs do not meet the requirements for F-1 or J-1 visas.” Graduating seniors and alumni may apply.

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship funds two years of work with the Carnegie Foundation for those interested in learning more about education and improvement science. Applicants apply as seniors or recent graduates (within 2 years of graduating). U.S. citizens and those who can provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States may apply. 

Established by the University of Cambridge, UK in order to support international students. Offers full and part scholarships at all levels. Applications are made to the University, not the trust. Some scholarships require additional application to a funding partner.

Funds a year of research at Cambridge for students in science, math, or engineering. Pomona can nominate up to 2 candidates each year. Graduating seniors or alumni may apply.

Provides income for graduating seniors and recent alumni to work as research assistants for projects supported by the endowment. Pomona can nominate up to 2 candidates each year. Graduating seniors or alumni may apply. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for 12 months from August 1 through July 31 after graduation. Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the United States for the full year (August 1 through July 31) may apply for the program.

Recognizes the work of six young leaders who are making strides in the environmental movement. Brower Youth Award winners demonstrate excellent leadership as well as a commitment to the communities their work serves. Website stipulates that applicants must live in North America (including Mexico, Canada, some Caribbean Islands) and US “Territories” in order to apply. Applicants must also be between the ages of 13 to 22.

Funds a 10-week fellowship program in the Bay Area that combines intensive training with work on a real policy project in the areas of economics, energy, or the environment. International students are welcome. Graduating seniors and recent alumni only may apply. 

The fellowship provides an opportunity to work for one year as a full-time, paid staff member at MDC. The Autry Fellowship supports the mission of MDC–to help organizations and communities in the South close the gaps that separate people from opportunity. Recent graduates may apply. 

Supports up to one year of research or graduate study in Scandinavia. Priority is given to graduate students pursuing dissertation research, but fellowships are available to all who have graduated college by the start of the grant date.

Boston Teacher Residency (BTR) is a master’s program in education that recruits talented college graduates, career changers and community members and gives them the tools they need to make an immediate impact in the classrooms of the Boston Public Schools (BPS). Teacher Residents spend the full academic year in a BPS classroom, teaching alongside an experienced mentor and applying theory to practice through rigorous coursework. Their commitment earns them a master’s degree in education from UMass Boston, a Massachusetts Initial Teacher License and credit toward a dual license in Special Education. Graduating seniors and alumni may only apply. U.S. citizenship or residency required. 

AmeriCorps engages more than 80,000 Americans in intensive service each year at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. AmeriCorps is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent resident aliens. Corps Members must be between 18 and 24 years old.

Funds graduate school for applicants committed to a career in ethnic minority behavioral health services or policy.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre offers an 11.5-month fellowship program for serious-minded, highly motivated individuals who are ready to embark upon a professional theatre career. Fellows are directly exposed to the Theatre’s daily operations and given the opportunity to learn alongside an accomplished company of artists, administrators, guest directors and designers. Open to undocumented students. Most suitable for recent graduates.

Offers up to $1,500 travel support for college students who have undergraduate research experience and wish to present their research at the ASM conference. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have undergraduate research experience. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors.

Offers a $4,000 stipend for students entering a PhD program in political science.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens from one of the following minority groups: African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Latinos/as, and Native Americans. Graduating seniors and alumni may apply.

Working closely with AIER research staff, summer fellows are immersed in the economic research process from “conception to completion.” The AIER Practicum enhances Fellows’ understanding of economic concepts, theories, and real world applications, and provide an opportunity to develop research, writing, and presentation skills. To be eligible, you must fit the following criteria: either a graduate or a senior college student majoring in economics, finance, business or related fields. Non-U.S. students can apply if they are enrolled in a U.S. degree granting institution, have CPT or OPT, or have employment authorization in the United States. 

Pairs young professionals with leading NGOs and social enterprises in India. Applicants must be a U.S. or Indian citizen, or a U.S. permanent resident. Graduating seniors and young adults up to 34 years of age may apply.