Scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. Minimum GPA 3.7, average 3.9. and record of undergraduate research. Students wishing to pursue careers in medicine can apply if their career goal is medical research. 

Candidate Profile: Involvement in research as an undergraduate is highly desirable. 
Eligibility: STEM, Rising Sophomores and Juniors. GPA Min: 3.0 (average 3.9)
Campus Deadline: December (national- January)

Focused on geographical areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. Special summer-only programs for STEM students. Recipients commit to working for the federal government in some capacity for at least one year after graduation.

Candidate Profile: Successful candidates will meet Boren preferences for country, language, field of study, duration of program and articulate the ramifications of these choices to matters of interest to U.S. national security. Candidates commit to at least one-year of service with the federal government (preference given to well-researched longer term plans), must also include a study plan with an immersive language component and possess appropriate academic preparation, cultural adaptability, flexibility and maturity. 
Eligibility: First Years, Sophomores, Juniors. GPA: No minimum
Campus Deadline: December

Candidate Profile: Candidates must demonstrate superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and persona promise during their undergraduate career. 
Eligibility: Current Juniors, US Citizens, Demonstrated financial need. GPA: No minimum.
Campus Deadline: December of Junior year

Part of U.S. Government initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity. Further goal to represent geographic, institutional and field of study diversity.

Candidate Profile: Applicants selected based on merit, with consideration for academic record and potential to succeed, commitment to language learning, connection between target language and career/academic goals, ability to adapt to an intensive program and challenging environment, potential to contribute to overall CLS program goals. Some languages require 1-2 years prior study. 
Eligibility: All enrolled students, U.S. citizens. GPA: No minimum
Campus Deadline: October

In their internships, students are carefully matched with doctoral students and researchers (only from universities of applied sciences, UAS) – whom they assist and who serve as their mentors.

Candidate Profile: RISE seeks to promote student exchange to Germany in the fields of natural science, engineering and life sciences, and to motivate undergraduate students to learn more about Germany’s research landscape and study opportunities. Candidates should have an excellent academic record and a passion for studying/researching in Germany but German language skills are not required.
Eligibility: Open to students who have completed two years of study by start of the internship. Open to students who are studying at US Institutions. 
Campus Deadline: November 

Applicants are encouraged to use their creativity to design projects and employ innovative techniques for engaging in conflict resolution, reconciliation, building understanding, breaking down barriers that cause conflict, and finding solutions for resolving conflict and maintaining peace.  Projects selected will receive funding of $10,000 each.  

Candidate Profile: Projects to date have reflected one or more of the following characteristics: contributing to conflict prevention; ameliorating conditions leading to violence/conflict; looking for and building on shared attributes among differing peoples, races, ethnicities, tribes, clans, etc.; fostering diplomacy or otherwise contribute to advancing peace processes underway; promoting economic opportunity and entrepreneurship among those in post-conflict areas; finding creative ways to bring people on opposite sides of issues together, such as through art, sports, music, or other techniques to promote a common humanity; developing leadership and mediation skills training for those in conflict or post-conflict societies; starting or leveraging initiatives, organizations (e.g. education, health) or infrastructure projects to build/rebuild community.  
Eligibility: Students from all class years may apply. International students are eligible. 
Campus Deadline: November

The program’s goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures. Funding to assist with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses, including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation, books, etc.

Candidate Profile: Demonstrate interest in incorporating East or Southeast Asian Studies into future academic and/or professional plans. Must have little or no previous experience in the country in which he or she plans to study. Award recipients are required to share their experiences with their home campuses or communities. Preference given to those who participate in language study that will enhance their ability to engage with the host culture.
Eligibility: All currently enrolled students who are U.S. Citizens with demonstrated financial need.
Campus Deadline: TBD

thereby gaining skills critical to U.S. national security and economic competitiveness. 

Candidate Profile: Pell recipient, academic preparedness and impact of planned program on student's academic and career trajectory, diversity of background and experience, choice of program and destination, impact to community. 
Eligibility: Pell grant recipients, U.S. Citizens, GPA: no minimum.
Campus Deadline: September/February

Public service at any level including: uniformed services, public interest organizations, non governmental research and/or education organizations, public and private schools, and public-service orientated non profit organizations such as those whose primary purposes are to help needy or disadvantaged persons or to protect the environment.

Candidate Profile: Demonstrated leadership, service to community and the vision and ability to be a change agent.
Eligibility: Rising Juniors/juniors, U.S. Citizens 
Campus Deadline: December

Objective is to facilitate a collective exploration of the social and political roots of discrimination, provide a forum for discussion of potential solutions and to inspire HIA fellows to protect minorities and promote human rights—in their own communities and around the world. 

Candidate Profile: openness, collaborative, inquisitive, critical, self-reflective.
Eligibility: Sophomores or higher, U.S. Citizens and all nationalities and DACA students studying at U.S. institutions
Campus Deadline: December

Students live at Howard University, attend classes and participate in a variety of programs with foreign affairs professionals at Howard and at divers locations around Washington, DC.

Candidate Profile: Interest in public service and international affairs, strong academics and leadership potential. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. 
Eligibility:  Sophomores and Juniors, U.S. Citizens, Min GPA: 3.2
Campus Deadline: December  

The scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.

Candidate Profile: Candidates exhibit leadership, desire to make a difference and are well rounded with a demonstrated commitment to environmental or natural resource issues, tribal public policy or native american healthcare as seen in campus activities, research, tribal involvement, community or public service. Course of study or career plans must be likely to lead to making significant contributions to these areas. *Native health care and tribal policy applicants must be Native Americans or Alaska Natives
Eligibility: Rising sophomores/sophomores and juniors
Campus Deadline: February