Students interested in applying for one of these prestigious scholarships should begin the application process months in advance of the campus deadline. Assistance with the application process is available from the staff in the URCA Office, 2105 North Hall.
Beinecke
Brothers Memorial Scholarship Program
The program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue
opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduated
course of study. Each scholar receives $2,000 to help with the costs of applying
to graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.
There are no geographic restrictions on the use of the scholarship, and recipients
are allowed to supplement the award with other scholarships, assistantships
and research grants. Scholars are encouraged to begin graduated study as soon
as possible following graduation from college, and must utilize all of the funding
within five years of completion of undergraduate studies.
[campus application
information PDF version]
Carnegie
Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program
Award: Salary and benefits.
Designed to provide a substantive work experience for students who have a serious
career interest in the area of international affairs. Students will be hired
to work at the Endowment on a full-time basis for period of one year. Applicants
are accepted only from graduating college seniors or individuals who have graduated
within the past year and must have completed a significant amount of course
work in area of international politics and economics.
[campus application
information PDF version]
The Chancellor's Award for Excellence in
Undergraduate Research
This award is given to an outstanding graduating senior with distinction as
an undergraduate researcher, and to a faculty member with distinguished record
of mentoring undergraduate research. Faculty and student candidates for this
award must be nominated by an academic department or program, or by an organized
research unit.
[Campus application
information PDF version]
The
Churchill Scholarship
Established in 1959 at the recommendation of Winston Churchill himself, the
Winston Churchill Foundation offers America students of exceptional ability
and outstanding achievement the opportunity to pursue one year of graduate studies
in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences at Churchill College, the University
of Cambridge. The Foundations offers twelve Churchill Scholarships each year.
The scholarship covering all University and College tuition and fees and, in
addition, students receive a living allowance and a travel allowing of up to
$1,000.
[Campus application
information PDF version]
Jack
Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship
Awarded annually to outstanding students from across the nation. Institutions
may nominate up to two seniors or alumni who have graduated within the past
five years. The awards provide funding for tuition, room and board, required
fees, and books up to $50,000 annually for up to six years. Scholarship length
and amounts will vary for each recipient based on several factors, including
costs to the institution he or she attends, the degree sought and the amount
of financial assistance provided by the institution. Scholars may use the award
to attend any accredited graduate school in the U.S. or abroad to pursue any
graduate degree or any professional degree including medicine, law, or business.
[Campus application information PDF version]
Barry
Goldwater Scholarship
Amount of award varies. This scholarship is for juniors or seniors interested
in a career in mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering. Campus nomination
is required. Interested students should contact the URCA office well in advance
of the deadline.
[Campus application information PDF version]
The Fiona Goodchild Award for Excellence as a Graduate
Student Mentor of Undergraduate Research - Given to outstanding graduate
students who have distinguished themselves through their excellence in, and
contribution to, undergraduate research supervision, and to encourage others
to become involved in these research efforts. The graduate students must be
nominated by an academic department or program, or by an organized research
unit.
[Campus application
information PDF version]
Marshall
Scholarship
This program offers intellectually distinguished young Americans a chance to
study in the United Kingdom, while being introduced to the British way of life
and British social and academic values. Up to forty scholarships will be awarded
which are tenable at any British University and cover two years of study in
any discipline, at either undergraduate or graduate level.
[Campus application
information PDF version]
George
J. Mitchell Scholarships
Scholarships are for graduate-level studies at participating institutions of
higher learning in Ireland. The participating universities contribute the cost
of tuition and room. In addition, each Scholar will receive a stipend of $11,000
for other expenses.
[Campus application information PDF version]
NSEP
Study Abroad Scholarships
Program provides U.S. undergraduates with the resources and encouragement needed
to acquire skills and experience in less commonly studied languages and cultures.
Applicants must engage in a study abroad program that meets UCSB standards.
Depending on financial need, awards may cover up to $10,000 of the costs of
the study abroad program.
[Campus application information PDF version]
The Pahl "Making a Difference" Award
Established by UCSB alumni, Louise and Stephen Pahl, the "Making a Difference"
Award will be given at commencement to honor an upper-division student, preferably
a graduating senior in the social sciences, who is involved as a volunteer in
community and/or campus-related activities, and who has written a course-related
paper which applies learning theories to real-world contemporary issues.
[Campus application information PDF version]
Rhodes
Scholarship
One of the most prestigious awards, funds two or three years of post-bachelor
study at Oxford University in Great Britain. The award covers educational and
living expenses. Initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, the scholarships
bring outstanding students from nineteen countries and five continents to Oxford
University. Rhodes Scholars may pursue either a second bachelor's degree or
a higher degree. Selectors look for outstanding intellectual and academic achievement
(typically a minimum 3.9 GPA). Applicants must also show integrity of character,
interest in and concern for others, leadership ability, and the energy to fully
use their talents.
[Campus application information PDF version]
The
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Given to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished
New American to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The fellowships are
grants for up to two years of graduate study in the United States. The recipients
are chosen on a national competitive basis. Thirty fellowships will be awarded
each year. Interested students should contact the URCA Office months in advance
of the campus deadline.
[Campus application
information PDF version]
The
Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation
The Donald A. Strauss Public Service Scholarship Foundation was created as a
memorial to the late Donald Strauss, who demonstrated a strong, lifelong commitment
to public service and education. The Foundation annually awards fifteen $10,000
scholarships to California college juniors who've reflected a similar commitment.
[Campus application
information PDF version]
Harry
S Truman Scholarship
For junior level students, this scholarship is awarded to individuals who are
committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education
or elsewhere in the public service. Students are provided with financial support
for graduate study, leadership training, and fellowship with other students
who are committed to making a difference through public service.
[Campus application
information PDF version]
Morris
K Udall Foundation
The Morris K. Udall Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for educational expenses
to sophomores and juniors who either 1) have demonstrated commitment to careers
related to the environment; or 2) are Native Americans or Alaska Natives in
fields related to Native health care or tribal public policy. The Udall Foundation
seeks outstanding students who demonstrate, through their areas of study and
public service activities, a commitment to and potential for making significant
contributions in their fields.
[Campus application
information PDF version]
Scholarship
Alert
This online publication
offers a selected list of scholarships and scholarship resources for financing
higher education expenses.
Funding Opportuities for Non-US Citizens:
NAFA (National Association of Fellowships Advisors):
Selected Funding Sources for Non-US Citizens
"Aid
for Non-US Citizens", compiled by Georgetown University
