Scholarships and Fellowships at the Honors College, Ball State University

All Ball State students are eligible for a number of national and international competitive scholarships and fellowships.

To apply, contact Dr. Barb Stedman, Director of National and International Scholarships, by the dates listed on the left, usually at least six weeks before the national or campus deadline, if applicable. You do not have to be in the Honors College to work with Dr. Stedman for these and related scholarship opportunities. It is never too soon to begin this process!

For more information, click on the name of the scholarships below:

Fulbright - study abroad (beyond the bachelor's degree) in any field, to increase cross-cultural understanding; recipients usually plan their own program of study

Deadline: Oct. 20, 2008
Campus deadline: Sept. 15, 2008

To apply, contact Dr. Dom Caristi, 285-1493,
dgcaristi@bsu.edu

Fulbright website: us.fulbrightonline.org

Gates Cambridge - one to four years of study at Cambridge University, beyond a first bachelor's degree, to improve the lives of the world's citizens

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2007

Gates Cambridge website:
www.gatesscholar.org/

Goldwater - undergraduate study aimed at a career in science, math, or engineering

Deadline: Jan. 31, 2008
Campus deadline: Dec. 8, 2007

Goldwater website: www.act.org/goldwater/

Jack Kent Cooke - graduate study for individuals who demonstrate overall excellence and unmet financial need

Deadline: Mar. 15, 2008
Campus deadline: Feb. 15, 2008

Jack Kent Cooke website:
www.jackkentcookefoundation.org

Javits - graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2007

Javits website: www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsjavits

Madison - master's-level study for individuals who plan to teach American history, American government, and/or social studies in grades 7-12

Deadline: Mar. 1, 2008

Madison website: www.jamesmadison.com/

Marshall - undergraduate and graduate study, in any discipline, at a university in the United Kingdom

          Deadline: Oct. 2, 2008
          Campus deadline: Aug. 29, 2008
          Pre-application for 2010 competition: May 1, 2009

Marshall website: www.marshallscholarship.org/

Mitchell - graduate study in Ireland and Northern Ireland

          Deadline: Oct. 6, 2008
          Campus deadline: Aug. 29, 2008
          Pre-application for 2010 competition: May 1, 2009

Mitchell website:
us-irelandalliance.org/mitchellscholarships/

National Science Foundation (NSF) - graduate research in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and behavioral and social sciences (for women, also graduate research in engineering or computer and information science and engineering)

Deadline: Nov. 1-9, 2008 (varies by discipline)

NSF Fast Lane webpage: www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/

National Security Education Program (Boren) (NSEP) - undergraduate and graduate study abroad of languages, cultures, and world regions outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

          Undergraduate Scholarships:
          Deadline: Feb. 12, 2008
          Campus deadline: Jan. 18, 2008
          Graduate Fellowships:
          Deadline: Jan. 30, 2008
          Campus deadline: Jan. 8, 2008
          Language Flagship Fellowships:
          Deadline: Jan. 18, 2008
          Campus deadline: Dec. 15, 2007

NSEP website: www.iie.org/programs/nsep/

Rhodes - graduate study at Oxford University

          Deadline: Oct. 1, 2008
          Campus deadline: Aug. 29, 2008
          Pre-application for 2010 competition: May 1, 2009

Rhodes website: www.rhodesscholar.org/

Rotary - undergraduate and graduate study abroad; graduate study is also funded in conflict resolution, peace studies, and international relations

          Abassadorial Scholarships:
          Local club deadline: mid-March
          World Peace Scholarships:
          Local club deadline: sometime between June and July
          To apply, contact Donald Whitaker, 285-1337

Rotary website: www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/

Soros - graduate study by immigrants or first-generation Americans

Deadline: Nov. 1, 2009

Soros website: www.pdsoros.org/

Truman - graduate study leading to a career in government, education, the nonprofit sector, or the public interest/advocacy sector, with the aim of improving the conditions of society

Deadline: Feb. 3, 2009
Campus deadline: Dec. 12, 2008

Truman website: www.truman.gov/candidates/

Udall - undergraduate study leading to a career related to the environment, Native American health care, or tribal public policy

Deadline: Mar. 4, 2008
Campus deadline: Feb. 2, 2009

Udall website: udall.gov/

USA Today All-USA College Academic Team - cash award for undergraduates who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, creativity, and leadership on and off campus

Deadline: Nov. 30, 2007

USA Today website: www.usatoday.com