About APSA:
APSA is guided in its activities by a Constitution and By-laws and governed by a 26-person Council. The President, President-Elect, three Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, and 16 Council members are elected by APSA’s members. The Executive Director, the Managing Editor of the APSR, the Managing Editor of the Perspectives on Politics, and the chair of the Program Committee are also voting members of the Council.

Details:
In 2009, APSA celebrated 40 years of the American Political Science Minority Fellows Program (MFP) success! The MFP was established in 1969 (originally as the Black Graduate Fellowship) in efforts to increase the number of minority scholars in the discipline.  To mark this occasion, MFP Alumni and former APSA Staff members who worked with the program gathered at the 2009 Annual Meeting for a Roundtable entitled: “The 40th Anniversary of the APSA Minority Fellowship Program: Promoting Scholarship and Diversity” and for a 40th Anniversary Reception.

Eligibility:
The APSA Minority Fellows program is designed primarily for minority students applying to enter a doctoral program in POLITICAL SCIENCE.  Additional eligibility criteria include:
1.Applicants must be members of one of the following racial/ethnic minority groups: African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Latinos/as, and Native Americans (federal and state recognized tribes)
2.Applicants must be college/university seniors, college/university graduates, or students currently enrolled in a Master’s Program applying for doctoral study at another political science program/institution
3.Applicants must demonstrate an interest in teaching and potential for research in political science
4.Applicant must be a United States citizen at time of award

How To Apply:
1.A personal statement (maximum 500 words)
2.Resume
3.An official transcript
4.Three letters of recommendation from professors or others who can speak directly to your skills and knowledge of political science and potential for graduate study in political science
5.GRE scores (for more info, visit www.ets.org/gre).
6.The APSA Institution Code for the GRE is 3527.

Last Date To Apply: 25.4.2011

Contact:
APSA Minority Fellows Program
C/o Shaunda Ragland
American Political Science Association
1527 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1206

Source: http://www.apsanet.org/index.cfm

 About World Bank:
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our mission is to fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results and to help people help themselves and their environment by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity and forging partnerships in the public and private sectors.

Details:
The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program was established in 1982 to honor the former President of the World Bank. The Program annually awards Fellowships to support innovative and imaginative post-graduate research in areas of socioeconomic development – specifically focusing on issues critical to improving the lives of the most vulnerable in society. To date, 282 Fellowships have been awarded, spanning issues related to development economics, health and population, education, environment, agricultural and infrastructure development, conflict resolution, the role of NGOs in development, trade and tax reforms, poverty reduction, and institutional and regulatory reform.
The Program’s funding comes from an investment income earned from an endowment fund set up by contributions from the World Bank and the governments of Bangladesh, China, India, Kuwait, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, and former Yugoslavia.

Eligibility:
Fellowships are open to applicants who are nationals of, and residents in, countries which are currently eligible to borrow from the World Bank (See Program website for eligible countries). The research must be carried out in a member country of the World Bank other than the applicant’s own country, or country of residence at the time of application.
The Program provides support to young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral thesis. Research grants cover residence costs for a 5 to 10 month period in a renowned university or research center. Fellows are expected to advance their research work mainly by using the facilities provided by the host institution, having access to essential resources such as reference books and research publications, databases, software, etc., attending seminars (and eventually courses), and more generally by interacting with peers.

Period of Fellowship:
Fellowships are awarded for a period of five to ten months and must be completed between July 2011 and June 2012.

Appliocation Form: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTWBISFP/Resources/551491-1293654472530/RSMFP_AF_English_Application_2011.pdf

How To Apply:
Application forms for Robert S. McNamara (RSM) Fellowships Program are available in English, French, and Spanish in PDF format.
Each application consists of the three documents: 1)RSM Application Form 2010-11; 2) Letter of Reference (Professional or Academic), and 3) Statement of Acceptance by Host Institution & Research Adviser

Last Date To Apply: 28.3.2011

Contact:
The World Bank
1818 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20433
USA

Source: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/EXTWBISFP/EXTRSMFP/0,,contentMDK:21588557~menuPK:563061

Introduction : The Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) who help make their communities a better place to live.

Eligibility : To be eligible, the student must meet the following criteria as of March 15, 2011. Must be between the ages of 6 and 18 and not yet a high school graduate. Actions must be described in detail and should document efforts above and beyond what is expected of a child his or her age. Volunteer efforts must have occured in the last year. Winners are chosen based on the project, benefits and outcome.

Awards : This year, more than 2,100 kids will be recongnized with over $415,000 in scholarships and prizes. Store Winners will receive a $50 Kohl’s Gift Card. Regional Winners will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education. National Winners will each be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for Post – secondary education and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a non-profit organization on each winner’s behalf.

Notification: Store winners will be notified in May 2011. Regional winners will be notified in June 2011. National winners will be notified in July 2011. Non-recipients and nominators will not be notified.

Recipients Claiming Scholarships:
All recipients will be required to sign and return a Publicity Release / Acceptance Form as a condition of receiving a gift card and/or scholarship. Scholarship redemption is subject to recipient submitting verification of full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school (a “Qualifying Institution”). In the event a recipient does not graduate from high school or does not enroll in a Qualifying Institution within two years after high school graduation, the scholarship will be forfeited. All scholarship recipients may be subject to a criminal background check.

Scholarship Restrictions :
Scholarship awards must be used for educational expenses at a Qualifying Institution. These expenses may include tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation and other miscellaneous education related expenses. Scholarships will be paid in one installment in September and will be mailed to each recipient’s home address payable to the school for the student. Awards are one time only and are not renewable. No substitutions or transfers are permitted. Limit one award per household per year.

Nomination Form and Process: Visit www.kohlskids.com and click on “Nominate a Kid.” You will need to read and agree to an online Consent and register as a nominator. During the nomination process, you will be able to leave the site by clicking on the Save and Log out button located on any application page. To return, you must enter the username and password you entered when registering for your nomination account. Correspondence to nominators will be via email only; check your email regularly. You must provide a valid email address that accepts bulk email. To ensure delivery of messages, add kohls@scholarshipamerica.org to your contacts, email address book or safe senders list. Nominators may wish to gather the following information before beginning the nomination process:

• Information about the Student: Including full name, address, age, birth date, phone number and current grade in school.

• Information about the project: Including items collected, money raised, time spent, number of people affected, outcome of the project and general project description. Nominators are solely responsible for submitting in English all information necessary for the nomination process. Nominations found to be incomplete as of the nomination deadline will not be processed. No faxed or mailed nomination materials will be accepted. No email attachments are allowed. All information submitted is considered confidential and is reviewed only by Scholarship Management Services, Kohl’s partner in managing the Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program. Information about selected Students will be provided to Kohl’s for purposes of verification of eligibility, demographic research, publicity and recipient communication.

Carefully review your nomination before submission. All pages must be completed and entered in the format described in order to electronically submit the form. Standard capitalization must be used when entering data. Once the nomination is submitted, your nomination account will be closed and no revisions can be made. The nomination must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. CST, March 15, 2011. A confirmation email will be sent once you’ve electronically submitted your nomination.

Contact :
Kohl’s Department Stores
Attn: Community Relations Department
N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

E-mail : community.relations(AT)kohls.com / kohls(AT)scholarshipamerica.org

Contact Numbers : (262) 703-7000 / Fax: (262) 703-6305 / 1-507-931-1682

Source : http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/program-information.asp

Introduction : Itron, Inc. has established a scholarship program to assist future engineers who plan to continue their education in college and accept a paid internship with the company. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at one of a number of selected institutions in the United States. This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship Management Services is the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability or national origin.

Eligibility : Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
Students must be classified as third or fourth year students for the 2011-2012 academic year. Be pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or computer software engineering. Be enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at one of the following universities for the entire 2011-2012 academic year:
o Clemson University
o Eastern Washington University, Cheney
o Minnesota State University, Mankato
o North Carolina Agriculture & Technology State University
o North Carolina State University
o University of California, Berkeley
o Washington State University, Pullman

Accept a paid internship at an Itron, Inc. research and development location. (Students who do not accept or do not complete the internship with Itron, Inc. will immediately forfeit their LeRoy Nosbaum Engineering Scholarship.) 

Awards : Up to fifteen (15) awards of $5,000 will be granted in 2011. Awards may be renewed one additional year or until a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory academic performance in a full-time course of study in a required major. Awards are for undergraduate study only.

Application Procedure : Interested students must complete the application and mail it along with a current, complete transcript of grades and any other required documents to Scholarship Management Services postmarked no later than March 22. Grade reports are not acceptable. Online transcripts must display student name, school name, grade and credit hours earned for each course, and term in which each course was taken. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications are evaluated on the information supplied; therefore, answer all questions as completely as possible. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. All information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by Scholarship Management Services and Itron.

Selection Procedure : Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Financial need is not considered. Scholarship Management Services will verify potential recipients are clear with Homeland Security and the Patriot Act. Scholarship Management Services will select up to 24 finalists, and Itron will select recipients. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final. Applicants will be notified in May. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients.

Scholarship Payment : Scholarship Management Services processes scholarship payments on behalf of Itron, Inc. Payments are made in one installment on August 30. Checks are mailed to each recipient’s home address and are made payable to the school for the student.

Contact :
LeRoy Nosbaum Engineering Scholarship Program
Scholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Contact Number : (507) 931-1682

Source : http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/itron-engineer/guidelines.pdf

Introduction : The Steinbeck Fellows Program of San José State University (SJSU), which was endowed through the generosity of Martha Heasley Cox, offers new writers of any age and background the opportunity to pursue a significant writing project while in residence at SJSU. The emphasis of the program is on helping emerging writers, which generally means someone who has had some success, but has not published extensively, and whose promising work would be aided by the financial support and sponsorship of the Center and the Unviersity’s cretive writing program. The Steinbeck Fellowship Program is named in honor of author John Steinbeck and is guided by his lifetime of work in literature, the media, and environmental activism. The program offers the opportunity to interact with other writers, faculty and graduate students, and to share their work in progress by giving a public reading once each semester during the fellowship.  The fellowships afford a stipend of $10,000. Housing assistance is available, depending upon need. Residency in the San José area is required during the academic year (approximately 1 September – 20 May).

Fellowships Offered : Currently, SJSU offers one-year fellowships in Steinbeck scholarship and in creative writing, including drama, creative nonfiction, and biography. In awarding fellowships, the selection committee considers the quality of the candidate’s proposal and any factors that would lead to expectations of future publication and other achievement. The creative writing fellowship does not require that there be any direct connection between Steinbeck’s works and that of the applicant. Applicants who are enrolled in a graduate program of study must furnish evidence that they have completed all coursework, except any course registration associated with a thesis. 

Stipend : The fellowships afford a stipend of $10,000. Housing assistance may be available. Residency in the San José area is expected during the academic year.

Application Checklist:
Proposal or Prospectus for Work to be Written (one to three pages describing your project and how you hope to use your time) / Resumé / Three Letters of Recommendation / Writing Sample (no more than thirty pages) / Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope.

Application Deadline : Postmark of 2 January 2012

Announcement of Awards : By 15 March 2012

Contact:
Steinbeck Fellows Program
Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies
San José State University San José, CA 95192 0202

Email : pdouglas(AT)email.sjsu.edu

Contact Number : 408-808-2067 / Fax : 408-808-2069

Source : http://as.sjsu.edu/steinbeck/steinbeck_fellows/index.jsp?val=steinbeckfellows_apply

Introduction : The Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship is available to qualified graduate students. It is created in honor of Gloria Barron, dedicated educator and tireless advocate for wilderness protection, and administered by The Wilderness Society, a leading conservation organization based in Washington, D.C. The scholarship amount varies from year to year.  Historically, we’ve awarded $10,000 to graduate students to support their research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness.  We strongly encourage proposals relating to climate change, as well as other topics regarding wilderness conservation. Additional funding will be provided to pay travel expenses for the recipient to work with staff members of The Wilderness Society on this project. The Wilderness Society wishes to encourage the publication of this work in an academic journal or other appropriate medium and has additional funds to help cover expenses of publishing and publicizing the final paper. The scholarship seeks to encourage individuals who have the potential to make a significant positive difference in the long term protection of wilderness in the United States. In the past, individuals like Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson have made that kind of lasting difference. They possessed all the skills needed to excel in their respective professions, but they also possessed something more: the courage and the vision to think afresh about how and why to protect our wild lands and the ability to communicate those ideas effectively to others. 

Eligibility : Graduate students meeting the eligibility requirements noted below may apply directly to The Wilderness Society. If you are an applicant, please make sure you meet all of the scholarship eligibility requirements and follow the application procedures below.Applicants for the Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship must: be enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in North America; have strong academic qualifications; Have academic and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in the United States. Graduate students in natural resources management, law or policy programs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure : All students applying for the Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship must submit the following materials for an application to be considered complete: A two-page double-spaced cover letter. The letter must offer insights into the personal motivations of the applicant as well as how wilderness has influenced your life. If, in the course of this essay, you could give us some understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, this would also be helpful. A 3-5 page double-spaced proposal. The proposal must include a description of the proposed work and a timeline for completion of a paper within 24 months. The 5-page proposal limit does not include your list of references/citations. See Research Topics for guidelines. A current résumé or curriculum vitae. Two letters of recommendation describing the applicant’s ability to meet the objectives of the scholarship and proposed work. The letters can be included with the rest of the application materials or recommenders can e-mail them directly to barron_scholarship@tws.org. Scanned undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official or unofficial). All application materials must be submitted to Barron_scholarship@tws.org no later than 5:00 pm Eastern, March 31.  Faxes or mail applications are not acceptable.

Scholarship Requirements : Scholarship Payments: The scholarship is paid in two installments, the first in August and the second in February. The recipient may be liable for income tax on the scholarship. Please consult with your tax advisor on the proper treatment of the award. Additional funding will be provided to pay travel expenses for the recipient to work with staff members of The Wilderness Society on this project. The Society wishes to encourage the publication of this work in an academic journal or other appropriate medium and has additional funds to help cover expenses of publishing and publicizing the final paper.

Progress and Final Reports : The recipients are required to submit a paper describing the findings of their research project within 24 months of receiving the award. In order to receive the second payment, the recipient must send a letter summarizing the status of his/her project and the expected completion date in January or February.

Application Deadline : March 31 at 5:00 pm Eastern

Fellowship Payment Dates: August / February

Contact :
1615 M St, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Email : Barron_scholarship(AT)tws.org

Contact Numbers : 202-833-2300 / 1-800-843-9453

Source : http://wilderness.org/content/gloria-barron-scholarship-guidelines

Scholarship Description:
Established in 1990 by Past International President Leneen Forde, the Young Women in Public Affairs Award honors young women in secondary level or pre-university schools, ages 16 to 19, who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organizations. The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels. Zonta clubs provide awards for club recipients, and district and international awards are funded by the Zonta International Foundation. District recipients receive US$1,000, and five international recipients are selected from the district recipients to receive awards of US$3,000 each.

Eligibility:
Women of any nationality, who are pre-university or pre-college students (ages 16-19) living or studying in a Zonta district/region at the time of application and demonstrate evidence of:
* Active commitment to volunteerism
* Experience in local or student government
* Volunteer leadership achievements
* Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs
* Advocating in Zonta International’s mission of advancing the status of women worldwide
The application must start with a Zonta club. All application materials must be received at a Zonta club by the printed deadline. Zonta clubs select one application to send to the Zonta governor.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
The application must start with a Zonta club. All application materials must be received at a Zonta club by the printed deadline. Zonta clubs select one application to send to the Zonta governor. A district evaluating committee reviews the applications and selects one applicant per district to submit to Zonta International Headquarters. The Zonta International YWPA Committee recommends five international recipients from the district applications to the Zonta International Board. After approval by the Zonta International Board, the Zonta International Foundation provides awards and certificates to the district and international recipients. >>Locate a Zonta Club Near You

DEADLINE:
Applications for the 2011 Young Women in Public Affairs Award must be received by the assigned deadline that is declared by the applicant’s local Zonta club. The 2011 recipients will be chosen by 1 July 2011.

FUNDING SUPPORT:
Young Women in Public Affairs Awards are made possible through generous contributions from Zontians, Zonta Clubs and friends of Zonta.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 July 2011.

Contact:
HEADQUARTERS
1211 West 22nd Street, Suite 900
Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
Phone: 1.630.928.1400
Fax: 1.630.928.1559
Email: zontaintl@zonta.org
Map location: VIEW MAP

Source: http://www.zonta.org/WhoWeAre/ContactZonta.aspx

Introduction:
FSI appoints faculty and research staff, funds research and scholarly initiatives, directs research projects, and sponsors lectures, policy seminars and conferences. By tradition, FSI undertakes joint faculty appointments with Stanford’s seven schools and draws faculty together from the University’s academic departments and schools to conduct interdisciplinary research on international issues that transcend academic boundaries.

Scholarship Description:These fellowships, generously funded by Pantech Co., Ltd., and Curitel Communications, Inc. (the “Pantech Group”), are intended to cultivate a diverse international community of scholars and professionals committed to and capable of grappling with challenges posed by developments in Korea. We invite individuals from the United States, Korea, and other countries to apply.
Up to three fellows will be selected among applicants currently working in the public or private sector, including government policymaking, business, journalism/mass media, nongovernment organizations, and other public services. By supporting individual research projects and facilitating participation in KSP workshops and other collaborative activities at Shorenstein APARC, this program seeks to enhance each fellow’s ability to engage and resolve issues related to Korea. Each fellow is expected to be in residence and produce a working paper or book on issues related to Korea (both North and South).The length of the fellowship can range from three to nine months (between September and June). Fellows will be provided a monthly stipend of up to US $7,000 depending on experience and length of stay.

Scholarship Application Deadline:April 1, 2011

Contact:
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
616 Serra St C100
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6055
Voice: 650-723-4581
Fax: 650-725-2592

Source: http://fsi.stanford.edu/docs/about_fsi/

About the Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund:
The Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Program has become increasingly important in recent years as fewer and fewer news organizations can afford to maintain reporters at the United Nations. The fellows write for their media outlets without any restrictions imposed on their work.Because the program is sponsored by journalists and is not UN-funded, the Fund relies entirely on grants and contributions from U.N. Missions and private sources to conduct the program. Journalists based at the United Nations volunteer their time to select the fellowship winners in an effort to promote a free media.

Scholarship Description:
The Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund accepts applications from journalists of the developing nations of Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean to cover the United Nations General Assembly beginning in September each year. The fellowships offer a unique opportunity for promising young journalists from developing countries to see the United Nations at work and to report on its proceedings for news media in their home countries.

Eligibility:
Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and commitment to international affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the United Nations to their readers and audiences.The Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowship is open to individuals who:
* Are native of one of the developing countries of Africa, Asia, South America or the Caribbean. For 2011 only, the Fund will not accept applications from the countries of the 2010 Fellows — Nepal, Peru, South Africa and Togo — in an effort to rotate recipient countries.
* Currently live in and write for a publication in a developing country.
* Are between the ages of 25 and 35. Have a good to excellent command of the English language since United Nations press conferences and many documents are in English only. Are currently employed full-time as professional journalists for bona fide print, television, radio or internet media organizations.
* Have approval from their media organizations to spend up to three months in New York reporting from the United Nations.
* Receive a commitment from their media organizations that the reports they file during the term of the Fellowship will be used.
* Are prepared technically to file their news stories over WIFI, whether broadcast or print.

The Fund will provide:
round-trip airfare to New York; accommodations; health insurance for the duration of the fellowship, and a daily allowance to cover food and other necessities. The Fund will not be responsible for other expenses of personal nature, such as telephone calls. There are some very basic requirements for applying for a fellowship that need to be emphasized. Be sure to fill out ALL sections of the application including e-mail address and phone numbers. Your application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED unless all items listed on the requirements page are included.

Scholarship Application Deadline:Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Contact:
132 East 43rd Street,
No. 457, New York, NY 10017
Telephone: 917-577-4568

Source: http://unjournalismfellowship.org/node/475