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GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION The Shepherd faculty will prepare our very best students (GPA of 3.5 and up) to compete for the following scholarships to graduate and professional schools. Shepherd students who are interested in these prestigious awards should: 1. go to the Web sites to learn about eligibility, the number and size of awards, and the application procedure and timetable, and 2. consult the faculty members whose names are listed below along with their own faculty advisors. An early start is advisable. That means preparing from freshman year to meet all the requirements of the application. For some of these competitions an early start also means developing a consistent record of leadership and community service in internships and volunteer projects, both in and out of school. The Scholarships The Rhodes Scholarship From the Rhodes Scholarship Web site: 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. 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. 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. Faculty Contact: The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies From the Mellon Fellowship Web site: The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies are designed to help exceptionally promising students prepare for careers of teaching and scholarship in humanistic disciplines. The Mellon Fellowship is a competitive award for first-year doctoral students. Fellows may take their awards to any accredited graduate program in the United States or Canada. Mellon Fellows now holding the Ph.D. are teachers and scholars at some of the nationŐs top colleges and universities. In 2002, 85 fellowships were awarded. These awards cover tuition and required fees for the first year of graduate study and include a $17,500 stipend. An applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is a college senior or college graduate not already enrolled in a Ph.D. program. Applicants must be entering into a program leading to a Ph.D. in a humanistic* field. To prepare, students should take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and obtain an application for the Fellowship from the Foundation (visit the Web site listed above). The GRE must be taken by December 1 and all application materials must be received by December 18. * - Eligible fields: Art History, Classics, Comparative Literature, Critical Theory, Cultural Anthropology, Cultural Studies (including all Area studies), English Literature, Ethnic Studies, Ethnomusicology, Foreign Language & Literature, History, History & Philosophy of Mathematics, History & Philosophy of Science, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, Cultural Linguistics, Music History History & Theory, Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Political Theory, Religion/Religious Studies, Rhetoric, Women's Studies. Faculty Contact: Fulbright From the Fulbright Web site: The Fulbright Program provides grants for Graduate Students, Scholars and Professionals, and Teachers and Administrators from the U.S. and other countries. The flagship international educational program sponsored by the United States Government, widely known as the Fulbright Program, is designed to "increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries..." With this goal as a starting point, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 250,000 participants - chosen for their leadership potential - with the opportunity to observe each others' political, economic and cultural institutions, exchange ideas, and embark on joint ventures of importance to the general welfare of the world's inhabitants. Faculty Contact: James Madison Memorial Fellowships The James Madison Foundation Fellowships were created to honor the legacy of James Madison - President, Secretary of State, Father of the Constitution - by provding scholarships for graduate level studies that focus on the Constitution and its contemporary relevance to the practices and policies of democratic government. These scholarships are intended to help those who are social studies teachers or who are planning to be social studies teachers pursue graduate study in hisory, American government, political science, or education. The Fellowships are a federally-funded effort to strengthen high school social studies programs in the specific area of the U.S. Constitution, its framing, principles, history, and relevance to contemporary society. Each year there is one Fellowship awarded for each state and one for the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories. Awards are for a maximum of $24,000.00 to over up to 2 years of full-time graduate study at any accredited institution of higher education in the United States, provided the curriculum is relevant to the goals of the Fellowship. Fellows are expected to complete one of the following: Master of Arts (MA), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), or Master of Education (MEd) with an emphasis on American history, government, political science, or other relevant concentration. The fellowship monies can be used to cover tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Fellows are invited to attend the FoundationŐs month-long Summer Institute on the Constitution, The Foundations of American Constitutionalism, held at Georgetown University in Washington, DC each July. The cost of attendance is paid by theFoundation. Applications are due by March 1. Applicants must: * Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national. Further, after completing the graduate degree, Fellows are required to teach American history, American government, or social studies in grades 7-12 for a minimum of one year for each academic year of financial assistance they receive from the James Madison Foundation. To prepare, applicants should: * Complete the application form. Faculty Contact: Morris K. Udall Scholarship in National Environmental Policy From the Udall Foundation Web site: The Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation was authorized by the United States Congress in 1992 to honor Congressman Morris King Udall and his legacy of public service. Under the enabling legislation, the Udall Foundation awards dissertation fellowships to doctoral candidates entering the final year of writing dissertations concerning environmental public policy and/or environmental conflict resolution. Dissertation fellowships are intended to cover both academic and living expenses. Fellowships carry a stipend of a maximum of $24,000. The Foundation anticipates awarding up to two fellowships annually. Awards cannot be deferred. Faculty Contact: National Science Foundation From the NSF Web site: The programs of the Division of Graduate Education promote the early career development of scientists and engineers by offering support at critical junctures of their careers. This approach is designed to help assure a steady flow of diverse, high-ability students through the educational and research training systems by providing fellowships and traineeships. Faculty Contact: Ford Foundation Minority Fellowships From the Ford Foundation Web site: To increase the presence of underrepresented minorities on the nation's college and university faculties, to enhance diversity on campuses, and to address the persisting effects of past discrimination, the Ford Foundation offers predoctoral fellowships to members of six minority groups whose underrepresentation in the professoriate has been severe and long-standing. The fellowship program identifies individuals with demonstrated ability and provides them the opportunity to engage in graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree. These successful scholars then inspire other students of color to pursue an academic career in teaching and research. Approximately 60 predoctoral fellowships will be awarded in a national competition administered by the National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academies on behalf of the Ford Foundation. The awards will be made to those individuals who, in the judgment of the review panels, have demonstrated superior scholarship and show the greatest promise for future achievement as scholars, researchers, and teachers in institutions of higher education. Faculty Contact: Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship Program From the Phi Kappa Phi Web site: Established in 1932, the Fellowship Program awards annually fifty-two Fellowships of $8,000 each and thirty Awards of Excellence of $1,500 each for post-graduate study at accredited institutions of higher learning. The eighty-two scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis for first-year graduate or professional study. Each chapter may nominate one student for the national competition. All national nominees receive a five-year active membership in Phi Kappa Phi. The multidisciplinary nature of Phi Kappa Phi is reflected in its Fellowship and Award of Excellence recipients. Awardees represent a variety of fields including biology, chemistry, engineering, political science, mathematics, and psychology. Likewise, the professions they select are equally diverse: law, medicine, business, education, science, or the arts. To qualify, a student must be planning to go to graduate school in the following academic year. The student must also be a member of Phi Kappa Phi (or a potential member: Shepherd seniors with a GPA of 3.7 or above a usually invited to be members). The local deadline is February 1. Shepherd is allowed to submit the name of one student for the national competition on March 1. Awards are announced around April 1. Faculty Contact: Harry S. Truman Scholarship The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards merit-based scholarships to college students who wish to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in government or elsewhere in public service. The Foundation seeks persons who aspire for positions in government or the nonprofit and advocacy sectors where they wish to improve the ways in which federal, state, or local government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations serve the public and protect resources. The Foundation has supported Truman Scholars in many fields of study, including agriculture, biology, engineering, environmental management, physical and social sciences, and technology policy, as well as traditional fields such as economics, education, government, history, international relations, law, political science, public administration, nonprofit management, public policy, and public health. Faculty Contact:
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