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This page hosts most of the information for scholarships and grants available at the ASU campus. While you are browsing these opportunities please pay attention to the application deadlines. The Honors College staff will make every effort to aid you through the application process.

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I. Undergraduate Internships

Deadline: April 1

Honors Summer Undergraduate Research Internship in Biotechnology

Applications are now being accepted. The purpose of this program is to provide basic support for Arkansas State University students majoring in the life sciences who wish to gain research experience during the summer of their sophomore or junior years. Students accepted into the program will be matched with a faculty mentor conducting research related to biotechnology from one of several departments and colleges. Minimum Qualifications

• Must be completing sophomore or junior year at Arkansas State University this May or planning graduation after August 2008.
• Must be accepted into The Honors College.

Two internships, supported by ASU`s Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI), will be awarded for summer 2008. The amount of each internship is $4,500*, for which each student will be required to work 40 hours per week for ten weeks. $500 of this will be provided to the supporting laboratory for research supplies. Interested students may pick up an application in the Honors Program office (Library 103C) or the ABI office (ABI 101), or download the forms from the Honors website (honors.astate.edu) or ABI website (abi.astate.edu). A list of faculty working in biotechnology and interested in serving as mentors for this program is also available at these websites. Selected applicants may be contacted for a personal interview. Students will be notified of acceptance within two weeks following deadline.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Gil Fowler at gfowler@astate.edu or 972-2308. Applications should be delivered to Dr. Fowler at 103C in the Library.

Deadline for applications is Noon Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

* Taxes will be withheld.

Honors Summer Undergraduate Research Internship application

Honors Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Mentor List

II. Undergraduate Scholarships

Deadline: April 1

Hazel Deutsch Honors Scholarship

Students must be a junior or senior in the semester the scholarship is to be received. They have demonstrated outstanding performance in the Honors Program. They may not be a current Trustees' Scholar or University Honors Scholar, and must have a minimum 3.25 GPA. Demonstrated financial need may be taken into consideration.

Hazel Deutsch Honors Scholarship application

Deadline: April 1

Hoeper Family Honors Scholarship for Non-Arkansas Residents

An eligible recipient must meet the following requirements:

Student must be a permanent resident outside of the state of Arkansas.
First preference are out-of-state students with an ACT of 30 and above, and who have enrolled in The Honors College.
        (The Honors College application is available at Honors Application)
Second preference are out-of-state students with an ACT 0f 26 - 29 and who have enrolled in The Honors College.
        (The Honors College application is available at Honors Application)
Academic performance, financial need, and community service may be considered.
The selection committee may consider current recipient for renewal if criteria continues to be met.

Hoeper Family Honors Scholarship Application

Deadline: April 1

V.C. & Bertie H. Kays Educational Scholarship for Academic Excellence

An eligible recipient must meet the following requirements:

Sophomore standing or higher at time of use of funds.
ACT score of 30 or higher or equivalent.
Demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence through an essay provided with application.
Candidates must be interviewed.
Only open to Bachelor`s degree students.
As specified in the trust, no scholarships will be awarded in the athletic or physical education fields; or to persons how
Advocate legalizing the use of chemical substances that have an adverse effect upon the mental or physical well being of humans.

What the Scholarship Provides: (these provisions encompass the total benefits provided by ASU and are inclusive of any benefits from other scholarships/awards)

Awarded annually in the spring for the next fiscal year.
Tuition and fees for up to 18 hours per semester.
Possible stipend of up to $1,000 per semester.
Room and board.

How to Maintain the Scholarship:

May be maintained for up to six semesters or graduation if one begins as a sophomore.
Must maintain a 3.5 GPA each semester to continue.
Must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours per semester.
Must enroll in at least one Honors course per semester.
Must complete an Honors College application every semester. 

        (The Honors College application is available at Honors Application)
The selection committee may consider current recipient for renewal if criteria continues to be met.

Kays Scholarship Application

Deadline: Mid-September

Oxford and the Rhodes Scholarships

The Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest international fellowships, were initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, and bring outstanding students from many countries around the world to the University of Oxford. The first American Scholars were elected in 1904.

American Rhodes Scholars are selected through a decentralized process by which regional selection committees choose 32 Scholars each year from among those nominated by selection committees in each of the fifty states. Through December 2000, applicants from more than 300 American colleges and universities had been selected as Rhodes Scholars. In most years, a Rhodes Scholar is selected from an institution which has not formerly supplied a successful applicant.

Intellectual distinction is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for election to a Rhodes Scholarship. Selection committees are charged to seek excellence in qualities of mind and in qualities of person which, in combination, offer the promise of effective service to the world in the decades ahead. The Rhodes Scholarships, in short, are investments in individuals rather than in project proposals. Accordingly, applications are sought from talented students without restriction as to their field of academic specialization or career plans although the proposed course of study must be available at Oxford, and the applicant's undergraduate program must provide a sufficient basis for further study in the proposed field. Through the years, Rhodes Scholars have pursued studies in all of the varied fields available at the University of Oxford.

Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees, are paid on the Scholar's behalf by the Rhodes Trustees. Each Scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, and upon application, may approve additional grants for research purposes or study-related travel.

Deadline: October for spring May for fall

Washington Center NCHC scholarship

In 2006, The Washington Center will award six $2,000 scholarships (a total of eighteen) to students who are in an honors program or college that is a member of the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC). The recipients of the awards will be determined by a committee composed of members of The Washington Center’s Honors Academic Advisory Committee. The award will be applied to Washington Center housing costs.

To qualify for a scholarship, the student must meet Washington Center program qualifications, have a minimum GPA of 3.2; submit a letter of nomination from his or her honors program director or dean; submit a one page statement (about 200 words) indicating how he or she has contributed to his or her honors program in a significant way; and submit the application by the competitive placement application deadline (postmarked-see below for dates). Honors directors or deans may nominate up to 5 students from their program/college.

Deadline: October for spring May for fall

Washington Center ACHS scholarship

The Washington Center has designated 3 scholarships per society per year in the amount of $1,000. (The ACHS website has a full listing of the societies eligible.) The awards are applied toward the cost of Washington Center housing.

To qualify for the award, student must meet Washington Center program qualifications and demonstrate a strong sense of purpose, relating their academic or professional goals to their internship request area.

Each $1,000 award is a minimum award. Students may be eligible to receive a higher award, based upon school, state residency, special grants, and placement funding or other sources available at the time of application. Washington Center financial assistance is not cumulative. Only the highest award for which the student qualifies is granted. The award may be used for The Washington Center’s Post-Graduate Professional Development internship program as well as the undergraduate program.

To verify membership, a student must provide one of the following: (1) a copy of their membership certificate or (2) a cover letter from their chapter representative or (3) another verifiable document indicating membership in the society.

Deadline: First week in November

Harry Truman Scholarship

Up to $30,000 for the senior year of college and graduate studies. Eligible students must be rising juniors who have an extensive record of public and community service and who are committed to a career in government or public service.

Deadline: First of March

Beinecke Scholarship Program

The Beinecke Scholarship Program was established in 1971 by the Board of Directors of the Sperry and Hutchinson Company to honor Edwin, Frederick, and Walter Beinecke. The program supports 2 years of graduate study in the arts, humanities and social sciences. In order to be eligible, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in their junior year of college. Applicants must have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during his or her undergraduate years. You will benefit from paying special attention to your statement of academic purpose and interest. You should consult your advisor and one of your class deans if you decide to apply.

More information: www.beineckescholarship.org

Deadline: End of April

Jack Kent Cooke

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program each year awards approximately 25 scholarships to students attending community colleges or two-year institutions and planning to transfer to four-year institutions. Each award covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the final two to three years of the baccalaureate degree. The amount and duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the program as well as other scholarships or grants received. The maximum available per student is $30,000 per year. This is the largest scholarship offered in the US to community college transfer students.

Students interested in this scholarship must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Faculty Representative at their institutions.

Deadline: End of December

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

As scholarships for graduate work, students must be seniors or have not as yet entered graduate school at time of application. Funds provide up to $14,500 plus tuition and fees for one year. The Mellon Foundation provides awards in numerous fields, and students may apply directly to the foundation.

Deadline: Varies

The Middle East Studies Committee (MESC)

Arkansas State University has grant opportunities for ASU students who wish to study in the Middle East. In the past Students interested in the study of Arabic, history, and political science have taken advantage of this opportunity. However, the MESC has scholarship opportunities for students in other disciplines. The Office of International Programs can assist you in developing a study plan.

For additional information and applications contact:

International Programs,

Arkansas State Univ.

P.O. Box 2910, State University, AR 72467

phone: (870) 972-2329

email: smarlay@astate.edu

website: international.astate.edu/Middle_East_Studies.htm

III. Undergraduate Fellowships and Scholarships:

Deadline: November

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

Up to $7,500 per year for both junior and senior years; $3,500 for seniors. Applicants must be full-time sophomores or juniors in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. The Goldwater Scholarship requires institutional recommendation, which means that a committee from the various disciplines for which the Goldwater is intended will evaluate and approve up to four scholarships per year.

More information: www.act.org/goldwater

Deadline: November

Morris K. Udall Scholarship

Institutions may nominate up to three students each year. Approximately 55 awards of $5,000 each will be made on the basis of merit to students who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in environmental public policy, health care, or tribal public policy. Applicants must be sophomores or juniors during the year of application. They should intend to pursue careers in environmental public policy or be Native American or Alaska Native students intending to pursue careers related to health care or tribal public policy.

More information: www.udall.gov/p_scholarship.asp

Deadline: November

SURF/SILO Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Students receive $6.25 per hour up to 200 hrs. for the academic year; 400 hrs for a full year. All disciplines invited; in partnership with a mentor.

More information: honors.astate.edu/surf.htm

For student/mentor application information, call (501) 371-2000. All other questions should be directed to Dr. Karen Wheeler at (501) 371-2023.

Deadline: November 1

James Madison Memorial Fellowship

For those who desire a career teaching American history, government, or social studies at the secondary level. Two levels of Fellowships are offered: Junior Fellowships, for students who plan full-time graduate work. Senior Fellowships are for for students who plan part-time graduate work.

Deadline: End of March

National institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship

Providing up to $20,000 year for undergraduate study, these awards are for biomedical research. Priority is given to juniors and seniors.

Deadline: Mid January

Gates Millennium Scholarship (Administered by the United Negro College Fund)

Unrestricted in terms of major or area of study; however, emphasis given to performance in mathematics, science, and education courses. Students must be of African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific American, or Hispanic citizenship in order to qualify. An accumulated GPA of 3.3, and demonstrate significant financial need is also required. Deadline: mid-March.

Funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program will be making 1,000 new awards to incoming freshmen for the next academic period. The program is set up to provide scholarships for the next 19 years. Awards include full-tuition, school materials and living expenses. Successful candidates who maintain good grades may renew their scholarship every year until they complete their college degrees. Moreover, scholars may continue to avail of this award to pursue graduate studies in education, science and engineering. The selection criteria is as follows:

"The growing diversity of our society reminds us that all of the nation's citizens must have access to opportunity for higher education if America is to sustain and advance itself as a global competitive democracy in the new millennium," Bill Gates said upon establishing this program. "The future of our nation's economy, democracy, and quality of life is dependent upon the preparation of a diverse cadre of leaders who will help build a strong society."

More information: www.gmsp.org

Rotary International

Offers two scholarship programs and an exchange program for university students. Each of theses programs is described below. However, current members of rotary or members of their family are not eligible for the scholarship programs.

IV. Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships:

Deadline: Mid-October

British Marshall Scholarships

The average stipend for the scholarship is equivalent to about $30,000 for two years of graduate study at a British university. This award is for exceptional students who have obtained at least a 3.7 GPA after the freshman year of study. Married personas are eligible for additional allowances.

Deadline: November

James Madison Memorial Fellowship

For those who desire a career teaching American history, government, or social studies at the secondary level. Two levels of Fellowships are offered: Junior Fellowships, for students who plan full-time graduate work. Senior Fellowships are for for students who plan part-time graduate work.

Deadline: Mid-October

George J. Mitchell Scholarships

For Graduate study in Ireland: all disciplines. Students receive an $11,000 stipend (and tuition/accommodation costs) and approximately $1,500 for travel in Ireland. Choose from seven universities in the Republic of Ireland and from two universities in Northern Ireland.

For more information: www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html

Deadline: First week of November

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

A three-year fellowship with a stipend of $16,800 for 12-month tenure, and a cost-of-education allowance of $10,500 per tenure year. Fellowships are for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics, or engineering.

Deadline: Mid-November

Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowships for Minorities

Awards made for study in research-based doctoral programs (PhD or ScD) in behavior and social sciences, humanities, engineering, mathematic, physical sciences and life sciences, or interdisciplinary programs composed of two or more eligible disciplines. The award carries an annual stipend of $14,000 to the fellow and an annual institutional allowance of $7,500 to the fellowship institution in lieu of tuition and fees for three years.

Deadline: End of November

Jacob Javits Fellowship Program

This scholarship is for students embarking on doctoral or Master of Fine Arts degrees in selected fields of the arts, humanities, and social sciences (ineligible fields: Theology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work). To be eligible, students must not have completed their first year of graduate study but may be entering graduate school in the coming year. Maximum stipend is $15,000 per year.

Deadline: First of February

Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowships

For active members of Phi Kappa Phi who have enrolled as full-time graduate or professional school students. Awards are for $7,000 and $1,000:

Rotary International

Offers two scholarship programs and an exchange program for university students. Each of theses programs is described below. However, current members of rotary or members of their family are not eligible for the scholarship programs.

Deadline: First of March

Beinecke Scholarship Program

The Beinecke Scholarship Program was established in 1971 by the Board of Directors of the Sperry and Hutchinson Company to honor Edwin, Frederick, and Walter Beinecke. The program supports 2 years of graduate study in the arts, humanities and social sciences. In order to be eligible, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in their junior year of college. Applicants must have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during his or her undergraduate years.

You will benefit from paying special attention to your statement of academic purpose and interest. You should consult your advisor and one of your class deans if you decide to apply.

More info: www.beineckescholarship.org

Deadline: End Of April

Jack Kent Cooke

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program each year awards approximately 25 scholarships to students attending community colleges or two-year institutions and planning to transfer to four-year institutions. Each award covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the final two to three years of the baccalaureate degree. The amount and duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the program as well as other scholarships or grants received. The maximum available per student is $30,000 per year. This is the largest scholarship offered in the US to community college transfer students.

Students interested in this scholarship must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their institutions.