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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 . 

 

Opportunities for sophomores and juniors

Amgen
Amgen Scholars   offer undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in research at some of the leading R1 institutions in the United States.
Barry Goldwater
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 Awards
Boren Scholarships  provide awards for students to study abroad in areas that are underrepresented in typical programs and that are critical to US interests.
FAIT fellowship

FAIT Fellowship  The programs is designed for highly talented individuals who want to pursue an IT-related undergraduate or graduate degree (such as computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, computer engineering, IT services administration, and computer systems networking and more), and a career in the Foreign Service. 

Homeland Security

 

Department of Homeland Security Scholarship Program  provides up to three years of support for students who are majoring in disciplines related to homeland security.

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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. 

Pickering

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.

 

PPIA

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 Truman
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.
Udall
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

Josephine
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.
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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.
Herbert Scoville

 

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowships give recent graduates the opportunity to work for six to nine months on issues of peace and security in Washington, D.C.

 

Paul and Daisy Soros

 

 

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans provides support for new citizens of the United States to attend graduate school. The award includes tuition and a stipend for living expenses.

Becky Roesner - Associate Provost, Professor of Chemistry

Department - Associate Provost