Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants
The fellowships listed below provide support for students to finish their undergraduate
education, participate in undergraduate research, and to study abroad. The post-baccalaureate
fellowships provide funding for graduate study, post-graduate research, and other
professional development.
Most of the fellowships are competitive and are awarded on the basis of merit. While
the application process is different for each fellowship, most require:
- The completion of a detailed application form
- A proposal and/or a personal statement
- An institutional endorsement from Illinois Wesleyan
It is strongly recommended that potential applicants contact the Associate Provost’s
Office well in advance of application deadlines. For a Four-Year Preparation Plan see here .
Take a look at some IWU news stories of students with recent awards.
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Opportunities for sophomores and juniors
Amgen Scholars offer undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in research at some of the
leading R1 institutions in the United States.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to sophomores or juniors who plan to pursue careers
in the STEM disciplines. Recipients will receive a yearly stipend to support their
undergraduate education.
Boren Scholarships provide awards for students to study abroad in areas that are underrepresented in
typical programs and that are critical to US interests.
The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities
in the United States to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange
student in Canada.
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Scholarships provide support for students interested in a career in foreign service. The scholarship
funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including' tuition and living expenses
during the senior year, domestic or international internships, and post-graduate support
for the pursuit of a master's degree.
The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) is designed to encourage students to pursue a master's degree in public policy,
public administration, international affairs or related field by supporting participation
in a Junior Summer Institute. This program is before the candidate's senior year.
Harry S. Truman Scholarships are for students interested in a career of public service or government; the Truman
provides merit-based support for graduate study. Applicants must have demonstrated
leadership potential and a demonstrated commitment to public service.
With an Udall Scholarship sophomore and junior students receive scholarships of up to $5,000 for the study
of the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care.
Opportunities for seniors
Amgen Scholars offer undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in research at some of the
leading R1 institutions in the United States.
The Council of Independent Colleges supports up to two years of study at St. John's
College at the University of Cambridge in England through the
Davies-Jackson Scholarship program.
With
Fulbright Grants, students can apply for either research/study grants or for English Teaching Assistantships
in countries located across the globe. Fulbright awards are extended to graduating
seniors and to recently graduated students.
The
Josephine de Karman Fellowship provides recipients with support for one year of doctoral studies. PhD candidates must have completed a significant portion of the dissertation . The award is open to students in all fields.The
James Madison Memorial Fellowship supports students planning to become teachers of US history, US government, or social
studies at the secondary level. The fellowship is to support graduate study in an
accredited master's program.
The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities
in the United States to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange
student in Canada.
Marshall Scholarships are highly-competitive awards that support students who are pursuing a graduate degree
at any British university. The field of study is open.
The
George J. Mitchell Scholarship program seeks to promote leadership and public service. Successful candidates will
receive tuition, room/board, travel expenses, and a stipend for study in Ireland.
The
National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) offers support for graduates who are interested in studying the physical sciences
or related fields in engineering. There is a particular emphasis in recruiting a diverse
pool of recipients.
Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships provide support for students interested in a career in foreign service. Applicants
must be U.S. citizens and interested in becoming Foreign Service Officers. Funding
may be used to help pay for expenses during the first and second year of graduate
study, including support for students taking internships during that period.
The
Rhodes Scholarship supplies competitive funding for students to study at Oxford University after graduation.
These scholarships are highly competitive and open to U.S. citizens. While Illinois
Wesleyan is not allowed to nominate non-U.S. citizens for the Rhodes, there are Rhodes
scholarships available to citizens from some select countries around the world.
