Fellowships for Study in Engineering

For Graduating Seniors

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Churchill Foundation Scholarship
Encourages the exchange of knowledge and the sharing of ideas in science and technology between the US and Great Britain. This program enables outstanding American students to do graduate work in engineering, mathematics and the physical and natural sciences at Churchill College, Cambridge University. Requires university endorsement. See the Fellowships Office and http://winstonchurchillfoundation.org/.

DAAD High Tech In Old Germany: Summer program in Munich for 2nd -, 3rd - and 4th - year students enrolled full time in an engineering or natural sciences degree program. Program encompasses language study, specialized subject seminars and workshops in engineering and life sciences, project work and lectures on intercultural communications and European history and culture. See www.daad.org/?p=hightech.

DAAD RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering: Gives students in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology and Physics the chance to spend a summer working with German doctoral students on serious research projects. http://www.daad.de/rise/en/ .

DAAD Study Scholarship: For graduating seniors wishing to study at universities in Germany. Applicants must have a well-defined study or research project that makes a stay in Germany essential. Preference will be given to applicants who have been invited by a faculty member at a German university to study or do research in a particular university department. Requires university endorsement. See http://www.daad.org/?p=gradstudy and Professor Denise DellaRosa for more information.

DAAD University Summer Course Grant: Scholarships for juniors and seniors for summer language courses at German universities which focus on literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of contemporary Germany. See www.daad.org/?p=summercourse.

Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
For graduating seniors planning full-time study toward a PhD in the physical, engineering, computer, mathematical or life sciences. See www.krellinst.org/csgf.

Department of Energy High Performance Computer Science Graduate Fellowship
For graduating seniors planning full-time study toward a PhD in computer science with an emphasis on high-performance computing. See http://www.krellinst.org/DOE_HPCS/index.shtml.

Department of Homeland Security: Science and Technology Directorate Graduate Fellowship
Intended to ensure a diverse and highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives. Areas of study include: physical, biological, social and behavioral sciences including science policy, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. See http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/.

Ford Foundation Diversity Predoctoral Fellowship
Provides three years of support for individuals engaged in graduate study leading to a PhD or ScD in order to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties. See http://national-academies.org/fellowships.

GEM Fellowship
Offers opportunities for underrepresented students to obtain MS degrees in engineering and PhDs in engineering and the natural and physical sciences through a program of paid summer internships and graduate financial aid. See www.gemfellowship.org.

Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship
Supports graduate students working towards their PhD in applications of the physical sciences. Applicants must show evidence of creativity, broad understanding of the physical principles, and outstanding potential for innovative research, and they must be willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the US in time of national emergency. See www.hertzfoundation.org.

HSF/ General Motors Scholarship
For Hispanic students in engineering and business. www.hsf.net/scholarship/cont.php.

Indiana Space Grant Consortia Fellowships
Provide financial support for a variety of research, education and outreach programs. See http://www.insgc.org/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=30.

NDSEG (National Defense Science and Engineering) Graduate Fellowship
To provide the US with talented, doctorally trained American scientists and engineers who will lead state of the art research projects in disciplines having the greatest payoff to national defense. See www.asee.org/ndseg.

NSF (National Science Foundation) Graduate Research Fellowship
To ensure the vitality of the scientific and technological workforce in the US and to reinforce its diversity. For research-based study leading to a master’s or doctoral degree in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201&org=NSF.

Newton Fellowship Program
Focuses on the shortage of adequately qualified mathematics teachers in our nation's public high schools by training mathematically-talented individuals to become high school math teachers and supporting them in the early years of their careers. See See http://mathforamerica.org/htdocs/template.php?section=nf&content=overview.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Graduate Fellowship Program
Consists of work experience at the NRC followed by subsidized doctoral or master’s level education and return to work with the NRC for students in engineering, science or other technical field of critical need. See http://www.orau.gov/nrced/.

SMART (Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation) Scholarship
Established by the Reagan National Defense Authorization Act (2005) to promote the education, recruitment and retention of rising junior and senior undergraduate and graduate students in Science, Math and Engineering studies. There is an employment obligation to DoD with this scholarship program. See http://www.asee.org/resources/fellowships/smart/.

Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. See www.swe.org/scholarships.

See Also:
http://www.nacme.org/sloan/ (grad school scholarships for math, science and engineering)
http://www.orau.gov/orise/educ.htm (science education and research)
http://www.igert.org/index.asp (Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship)
ND Fellowships Office "General Studies in All Fields"

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For Undergraduates

AACEI Competetive Scholarships
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering Internationalawards academic scholarships in amounts ranging from $750 to $3,000 to full-time students pursuing a related degree in engineering, construction management, building construction, computer sciences, business, quantity surveying, information technology, etc. See http://www.aacei.org/education/scholarship.shtml.

Department of Homeland Security: Science and Technology Directorate Undergraduate Scholarship for Rising Juniors
Intended to ensure a diverse and highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives. Areas of study include: physical, biological, social and behavioral sciences including science policy, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. See http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/.

Goldwater Scholarship
Awards undergraduate scholarships to outstanding sophomores and juniors who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering. Scholarships cover eligible expenses for tuition, books, r&b, etc. up to $7500 annually. See Prof Steven Buechler and www.act.org/goldwater.

HSF/GM Scholarship
For Hispanic students in engineering and business. www.hsf.net/scholarship/cont.php.

Indiana Engineering Scholarship
The Indiana Society of Professional Engineers has established a scholarship program to aid resident students of Indiana who have proven a genuine interest in an engineering career. See http://www.indspe.org/scholarships.htm.

Indiana Space Grant Consortia Scholarships
Provide financial support for a variety of research, education and outreach programs. See http://www.insgc.org/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=30.

National Academy for Nuclear Training Scholarships
Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in nuclear, mechanical, and electrical engineering, power-generation health physics, and chemical engineering with a nuclear or power option are eligible. See http://www.nei.org/index.asp?catnum=4&catid=381.

NASA Undergraduate Student Research Project
Offers rising juniors and seniors in engineering, math, computer science, or physical/ life sciences experience at NASA Centers during a summer or fall session. Students will receive a stipend plus travel expenses. See www.vsgc.odu.edu/desc.htm.

Northeast Indiana Engineers Week Academic Awards
Local professional engineering organizations, businesses and individuals honor local college students with $1000 awards. See http://www.indiana-eweek.org/indiana-academic.html.