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This page provides Stanford University School of Education (SUSE) graduate students with an overview of internal and external funding opportunities that may be available to them.  Those funding opportunities require application by specific deadlines, and they are mostly nationally-competitive. Some of the noted sources include: fellowships, scholarships, loans, and grants. Because funding availability is unpredictable and deadlines change from year to year, students who are seeking opportunities for fellowships and grants should refer to funding agency websites for the most current information.

This document is not an exhaustive list of funding resources. Students are able to identify funding avenues based on their specific area of research, and through using appropriate resources including Internet research, library research, and discussions with faculty. The Cubberley Reference Librarian has assembled binders of funding information, which should be consulted as well.

The information in this guide was based on that provided at time this document went to print. Students should always consult the funding source’s Web site for the latest deadlines, eligibility criteria, award amounts, and other information.


External Fellowships, Scholarships, Grants and Internships



Fellowships provide financial aid. No service (e.g., employment) is expected in return for a fellowship. It is awarded on a merit basis to assist a student in the pursuit of a degree. Fellowships do not need to be repaid, unless the terms of the award are not met (e.g., enrollment in a minimum number of units).

Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. – Fellowships in International Development Policy
Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. is partnering with the Brookings Institute and the Aspen Institute to establish a fellowship program in international development policy. The program is looking specifically for graduate students and young professionals who have at least an undergraduate degree, outstanding research abilities, a record of academic excellence, and knowledge of international development and relevant fields. Based at Brookings, Aspen and other Washington think-tanks, fellows spend up to one year analyzing key challenges facing the international development community, and evaluating, developing and disseminating solutions. Fellows will benefit from an orientation and professional development sessions with AKF USA.

Fellowships are full-time and Washington-based. The timing, duration and stipend for fellowships will be determined on a case-by-case basis, but all are expected to begin between July and September 2008, last up to one year (in some cases, four to six months), and offer a stipend that is competitive with other prestigious Washington internships and fellowships.
Submission Procedures and Dates To inquire about the deadline, apply, write to fellowships@akfusa.org.
More information: www.akdn.org

American Association of University Women -International Fellowships
(deadline December 1, 2008)

International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies are supported. Master’s/Professional fellowships are $18,000. Doctoral Fellowships are $20,000.
http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm

Additional Fellowships and Grants by the American Association of University Women online at http://www.aauw.org/About/deadlines.cfm.

American Association of University Women -American Fellowships
(deadline November 15, 2008)

American Fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarly excellence, teaching experience, and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research. Dissertation fellowships are $20,000 and summer/short-term research publication grants are $6,000.
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/american.cfm

American Educational Research Association Dissertation Grants
(deadlines: August 29, 2008 to be reviewed in September; January 7, 2009 to be reviewed in February; March 6, 2009 to be reviewed in March)

The AERA Grants Program provides small grants and training for researchers who conduct studies of education policy and practice using quantitative methods and including the analysis of data from the large-scale data sets sponsored by National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Research and dissertation grants are offered.
http://www.aera.net/grantsprogram/

American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) GC Fellowship for Native Americans
The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC), a non-profit organization, was established in 1969. Founders Robert L. Bennett (Wisconsin Oneida) and John C. Rainer (Taos Pueblo) created a program to assist American Indian college graduates to continue their education at the masters, doctorate and professional degree level. AIGC was founded to help open doors to graduate education for American Indians and to help tribes obtain the educated Indian professionals they need to become more self-sufficient and to exercise their rights to self-determination.
To receive more information or to apply, contact:
American Indian Graduate Center
4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 1B
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Tel - (505)881-4584
Toll Free - 1-800-628-1920
Fax - (505)884-0427
aigc@aigc.com
http://www.aigc.com/
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American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Research Training Fellowship
(deadline 1/15/06)

The fellowship is an annual award that may be extended for a maximum of 3 years and usually consists of a monthly stipend. The amounts of the fellowships vary, depending on Federal allocations to the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) and on the cost-sharing arrangements that MFP negotiates with universities. The purpose of the fellowships is to increase the number of ethnic minorities who complete doctoral degrees in psychology and thus improve the quality of mental health treatment and research issues of concern among ethnic minority populations.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent visa resident and member of an ethnic minority group, including but not limited to: African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Hispanic, Asian American, Pacific Islander and/or demonstrate a commitment to a career in psychology related to ethnic minority mental health; and be enrolled in a full-time academic program leading to a doctoral degree in psychology with a specialty in gerontology by the time a traineeship is awarded.
Contact:
American Psychological Association (APA)
Minority Fellowship Program
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
202/336-6027
Fax: 202/336-6012
http://www.apa.org/mfp

Association on American-Indian Affairs - Sequoyah Graduate Fellowship
The Sequoyah Graduate Fellowship is open to full-time Native American and Alaskan Native students who are pursuing a graduate degree.
http://www.indian-affairs.org/

Association for Institutional Research Dissertation Fellowship
Dissertation fellowship proposals are solicited from doctoral students beginning their dissertation work. Fellowship support is available for one year only to assist the student in the acquisition, analysis, and reporting of data from the NCES and NSF data sets. The program provides grants to doctoral students to conduct research on postsecondary education using the NCES and NSF national databases. Funded fellowship projects promise a significant contribution to the national knowledge of the nature and operation of postsecondary education. Projects must use one or more of the national postsecondary education databases of NCES or NSF. The Charles I. Brown and Cameron Fincher Fellowship Awards recognize outstanding dissertation proposals. Charles I. Brown was one of the first members of AIR and Cameron Fincher was a founder of the Association.

Funds of up to $15,000 to support one year of activity are available. It is expected that work will be conducted at the doctoral student’s home institution and that fellowship funds cover budget items such as the costs of supplying data, dissemination of project results, travel, and salary support for the doctoral student.
http://www.airweb.org

Additioanl Fellowships and Grants by the Association for Institutional Research online at http://www.airweb.org/?page=818

Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)/Lumina Dissertation Fellowships
The fellowships aim to promote innovative scholarship by creating an intergenerational community of scholars who will examine social, institutional, and policy barriers to opportunity and student success. Our goal is the development of new research questions, methodologies, and frameworks for the study of access and success that go beyond what is already known about critical topics related to, for example, college choice, financial aid, and student retention. The grant will fund eight to ten dissertation fellowships a year for a three-year period.

Applicants for the fellowship must have completed their course work, successfully passed required qualifying examinations, and have their dissertation proposals accepted by their institutions. Up to $14,000 is awarded for the fellowship.
Contact:
Kristen Renn, PhD
Associate Professor
Coordinator, ASHE/Lumina Fellows Program
Michigan State University
428 Erickson Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1034
517-353-5979
E-mail: ASHE/Lumina Fellowship
http://www.ashe.ws/?page=285

Bay Area Schweitzer Fellowship Program

The U.S. Schweitzer Fellowship provides funding for a 1-year project. Each Fellow designs and implements a year-long project of at least 200 hours of direct service through a community-based agency. Fellows gain knowledge, skills and experiences rarely found in traditional academic training. In addition, U.S. Fellows gather regularly for interdisciplinary peer support and leadership development. The Fellows encourage others to engage in service and build stronger links between their professional schools and the surrounding communities.
Eligibility:

Students enrolled in degree granting graduate programs in health-related fields such as (but not limited to) medicine, nursing, public health, dentistry, acupuncture, education, podiatry, engineering, law, music, occupational and physical therapy, pharmacy, social work and public policy are eligible to apply.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, go to
http://www.schweitzerfellowship.org/features/us/bay/
CONTACT:

Dale Ogar
Program Director
Bay Area Schweitzer Fellows Program
590G University Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-7360
T: (510) 289-8407
F: (510) 642-2857
daleogar@schweitzerfellowship.org
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Business and Professional Women’s Foundation
The BPW Foundation created the Career Advancement Scholarship Program to award financial assistance to disadvantaged women who want to further their education. Scholarships are provided to women who wish to advance in their career, or will soon enter or re-enter the workforce. The Foundation has awarded almost $5 million in scholarships, research grants, and loans since 1969.

Female applicants must:

  • Be 25 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen or national
  • Demonstrate critical need for financial assistance
  • Demonstrate clear career plans
  • Be officially accepted into a program or course of study in an accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Graduate within 12 to 24 months from the date of grant

To receive more information or to apply, contact:
Business and Professional Women/USA
1900 M Street, NW, Suite 310
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 293-1100
http://www.bpwusa.org

Congressional Black Caucus Fellows Program

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Congressional Fellows Program was initiated in 1976 as the Graduate Intern Program. It was motivated by concern that Black professionals were seriously under-represented on Capitol Hill. In 1982, the CBCF expanded the internships into more in-depth nine-month Fellowships to allow for greater research and public policy analysis opportunities. Since its inception, more than 150 individuals have served as Fellows and many have gone on to full-time positions on Capitol Hill and in prominent public policy organizations.
To receive more information or to apply, contact:
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Congressional Fellows Program
1720 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
http://www.cbcfinc.org

Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC)

American Overseas Research Centers foster international scholarly exchange, primarily through sponsorship of fellowship programs which allow pre-doctoral and senior scholars to pursue independent research important to the increase of knowledge and to our understanding of foreign cultures.
http://www.caorc.org

Critical Language Scholarship
The CLS Program provides fully-funded seven to ten week group-based intensive language instruction and extensive cultural enrichment experiences held overseas at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels (beginning not offered for Azerbaijani, Chinese, Persian or Russian) for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. students.
https://clscholarship.org/home.php

Dissertation Fellowships for Graduate Students of Color
The purpose of these fellowships is to encourage minority graduate students who are U.S. citizens to pursue college and university teaching careers in New England.
Eligibility:

Applicants must have completed all doctoral work except the dissertation by the end of the current academic year and be in a b position to complete the dissertation within a year.
Funding Categories:

  • The Dissertation Scholars will be expected to present their work-in-progress at campus forums and to participate in several discussions with undergraduates on "how to succeed in graduate school.
  • There will be no formal teaching assignment during the year.
  • Office space and library privileges will be provided.
To receive more information or to apply, contact:
New England Board of Higher Education
45 Temple Place
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 357-9620
http://www.nebhe.org/

Educational Testing Service (ETS) Summer Program in Research for Graduate Students
(deadline 2/15/2007)

The program aims to attract women and minority graduate students to the field of education and related disciplines. Each graduate intern will receive $4,000 for the internship period. Interns will be reimbursed for limited round-trip travel from their university to Princeton, consistent with the Educational Testing Service travel policy.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a graduate student who has completed 1 year of full-time graduate study in a doctoral program emphasizing psychometrics, cognitive psychology, educational psychology, statistics, higher education, technology, occupational vocational testing, language assessment, minority issues, testing issues, or policy studies. Preference is given to women and minority candidates. The main criteria for selection will be scholarship and the match of applicant interests with participating ETS researchers. ETS affirmative action goals will be considered.
Duration: For 2 months, participants work under the supervision of ETS scientists.
Contact:
Linda J. DeLauro
Educational Testing Services (ETS)
Fellowship Program
Research MS 09-R,
Princeton, NJ 08541-0001
609/734-1806 or 609/734-5949
Fax: 609/734-1755

Additional fellowship and internship opportunities through Educational Testing Service (ETS) is online at http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.22f30af61d34e9c39a77b13bc3921509/
?vgnextoid=49f5be3a864f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD.

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The Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant
(applications open November 2008)

Elderhostel, a not-for-profit organization providing educational opportunities through travel for older adults is proud to again offer the Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant, a scholarship founded to support future leaders in the field of lifelong learning.

The Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant is a $5,000 award presented annually to a student researching later-life learning in any of various disciplines, including but not limited to psychology, education, gerontology, cognitive studies, neuroscience and social work.

The application deadline is February 15, 2009

The Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant recipient will be determined by a selection committee consisting of professors, practitioners and other leaders in the field of lifelong learning. The winning recipient will be announced in June 2009.

For further information, including requirements and the online application, please visit: http://www.elderhostel.org/grants/

Should you have any questions about the Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Grant, please email grants@elderhostel.org.

The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation (ELA) Scholarship
The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation (ELA) Scholarship is available to women with physical disabilities currently enrolled or actively applying to a graduate program in an accredited college or university in the United States. In addition to the application you must provide documentation/verification of your disability, two letters of recommendation, your college/university transcript and an essay. Additional requirements can be found on the Web site.
http://www.ela.org/

Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships
The Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships seek to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.

To facilitate this goal the Fellowship grants awards at the Predoctoral, Dissertation and, Postdoctoral levels to students whom demonstrate excellence, a commitment to diversity and, a desire to enter the professoriate.

The Fellowship makes the following annual awards

  • Approximately 60 Predoctoral Awards at $20,000 per year for up to three years.
  • Approximately 35 Dissertation Awards at $21,000 for one year
  • Approximately 20 Postdoctoral Awards at $40,000 for one year
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/

Graduate School IGERT Opportunities
for New Interdisciplinary PHD Programs

IGERT programs provide generous stipend ($30,000 per year) and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation.
http://www.igert.org/

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Program
This scholarship program is open to students of Hispanic heritage who have completed at least 12 units of undergraduate credit courses, are enrolled on a full-time basis, and need funding to continue pursuing their education on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Academic achievement, personal characteristics, leadership and financial need are considered in awarding these funds. Awards are from $1,000 to $3,000 per year.
www.hsf.net

Hispanic Women's Council Scholarship Program
This Los Angeles County scholarship program provides financial assistance to women of Hispanic origin who are 25 years of age or older. Applicants must be interested in continuing their studies at a two- or four-year college, university, or trade school, have been accepted by one of these schools before an award is finalized, and enroll for a minimum of 12 semester units or equivalent. Financial need is the major criteria for award.

Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 each, and may be used for books, tuition, miscellaneous school expenses, day care center charges, or other expenses as needed. The scholarships are renewable as along as recipients maintain a minimum grade point average. Approximately 15 scholarships are awarded each year. Applications are due each June.
To receive more information or to apply, contact:
Hispanic Women's Council
5805 East Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Tel: (213) 725-1657
Fax: (213) 725-1504

International Reading Association (IRA) Grants
(deadlines vary)

IRA honors educators, authors, and others involved in reading and literacy efforts through nearly 40 awards and grants. This includes small dissertation grants. Nearly 40 awards and grants are available to honor educators, authors, and others involved in reading and literacy. Past recipients, guidelines, and application forms can be found on the individual award or grant page.

Categories of awards and grants are listed in the links menu to your left. If you prefer, you can also use our alphabetical list to find specific awards.
http://www.reading.org/association/awards/index.html

Institute of Education Sciences Research Funding Opportunities
The Institute of Education Sciences hosts a series of webinars related to research funding opportunities at the National Center for Special Education Research and the National Center for Education Research. For more information regarding webinar topics, dates, and registration process, please browse here. To view slides from previous webinar sessions discussing research funding opportunities at the National Center for Special Education Research and the National Center for Education Research, browse here. Register for the IES Newsflash http://ies.ed.gov/newsflash/ for information about future webinars and upcoming funding opportunities.
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/

National Academy of Education Adolescent Literacy Predoctoral Fellowship Program
(deadline December 1, 2008)

Administered by the NAEd with generous funding from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Adolescent Literacy Predoctoral Fellowship program supports doctoral research aimed at improving literacy outcomes for middle and secondary school students. Fellows will participate in ongoing training activities to interact with and learn from leading researchers in the field of adolescent literacy and in activities that promote building a community of scholars. Fellows will receive a stipend of $25,000, to be disbursed over a period of up to two years, to support finalizing the dissertation proposal and collecting data. Applicants should be a candidate for the doctoral degree at a graduate school within the United States. Twenty fellows will be accepted for the two-year fellowships.

Additional guidelines and the fellowship application form are available for download from (www.naeducation.org).
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National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
(deadline November 7, 2008)

The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports early-career scholars working in critical areas of educational scholarship. Fellows will receive $55,000 for one academic year of research, or $27,500 for each of two contiguous years, working half time. Applicants must have had their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree conferred between January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2008. This fellowship is non-residential, and applications from all disciplines are encouraged. Up to twenty NAEd/Spencer Fellowships will be awarded.

Additional guidelines and the 2009 fellowship application form will be available for download from NAEd’s website (www.naeducation.org) in late summer 2008.
Contact Information:
Jennifer Tinch, Membership & Professional Development Programs
E-mail: info@naeducation.org
Website: www.naeducation.org

The National Institute of Justice Graduate Research Fellowship
(deadline November 21, 2008)

The National Institute of Justice Fellowship is available to doctoral students at accredited American universities. You must plan to do dissertation research on issues in crime and justice to be eligible for this award. All fields of study are encouraged to apply.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/funding/current.htm

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
(various deadlines in November 2008)

The purpose of the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program is to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and to reinforce its diversity. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in the relevant science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees, including women in engineering and computer and information science. NSF Fellows are expected to become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. These individuals will be crucial to maintaining and advancing the nation's technological infrastructure and national security as well as contributing to the economic well-being of society at large.

So that the nation can build fully upon the strength and creativity of a diverse society, the Foundation welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete fully in this program.
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201

Organization for Chinese Americans
The Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) is the Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) partner with the Gates Millennium Scholars Program. In addition to increasing access to higher education for individuals from groups that have traditionally and historically been denied or discouraged from pursuing this path, this scholarship program provides opportunities for scholars to prepare for leadership roles in their professions and in their communities.
To receive more information or to apply, contact:
Organization of Chinese Americans
Gates Millennium Scholars
1001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Ste. 601
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (866) 274-4677
gmspinfo@ocanatl.org
http://www.ocanatl.org/

The Oscar B. Cintas Foundation Fellowship
The Oscar B. Cintas Foundation was established with funds from the estate of the late Oscar B. Cintas, a former Cuban ambassador to the United States and a prominent industrialist and patron of the arts. Cintas Fellowships acknowledge demonstrated creative accomplishments and encourage the development of creative artists in architecture, literature, music composition, and the visual arts. Past recipients include Pulitzer-Prize winning novelist Oscar Hijuelos, playwright Maria Irene Fornes, painter Carlos Alfonzo, photographer Andres Serrano, architect Andres Martin Duany, sculptor Maria Elena Gonzales, and composer Orlando Garcia.

The Cintas Fellowships program is administered by the Cintas Foundation Board and the Institute of International Education, the nation's oldest and most active organization in the field of international education and cultural exchange. Applications for the program are due in the spring, in the U.S. Student Programs Division of the Institute.
To receive more information or to apply, contact:
Cintas Fellowships
U.S. Student Programs, Institute of International Education
809 U.N. Plaza, New York, NY 10017–3580
http://www.cintasfoundation.org/fellowships.htm

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship
(deadline November 1, 2008)

The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The Program is established in recognition of the contributions New Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States has afforded the donors and their family.
http://www.pdsoros.org
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Rockefeller Foundation - African Dissertation Internship Award
Doctoral dissertation internships are available for African doctoral candidates currently enrolled in U.S. or Canadian institutions to travel to Africa for twelve to eighteen months of supervised doctoral research.
Additional information available at http://www.rockfound.org/. Choose "The Programs", "Special Programs", then "African Higher Education."
Or write to Africa Dissertation Internship Awards, 420 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018-2702, USA; or Africa Dissertation Internship Awards, The Rockefeller Foundation, P.O. Box 47543, Nairobi, Kenya.

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) International Dissertation Field Research Fellowships (deadlines vary)
Social Science Research Council (SSRC) International Dissertation Field Research Fellowship (IDRF) program supports full-time graduate students in the humanities and social sciences who are enrolled in doctoral programs in the United States, regardless of citizenship, conducting dissertation research outside the United States. Fellowship funds are provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (www.mellon.org). The program is administered by the Social Science Research Council (www.ssrc.org) in partnership with the American Council of Learned Societies (www.acls.org). Fellowships are approximately $20,000.
http://www.ssrc.org

The Spencer Dissertation Fellowship for Research Related to Education
(deadline November 2, 2008)

The Spencer Dissertation Fellowship for Research Related to Education is available to doctoral students who have completed all program requirements except the dissertation. Dissertation topics must concern education (though applicants from any field of study may apply) and all pre-dissertation requirements must be completed by June 1. The purpose of this award is to support the final analysis of the research topic and the writing of the dissertation.
http://spencer.org/programs/fellows/fellow_awards.htm

Texas Association of Developing Colleges - Urban Scholarship Fund
The Urban Scholarship Fund is open to minority students who attend or plan to attend a school in the United States in the fall. In order to apply, one or both of your parents must be African-American, Hispanic American or Asian American. You must submit an 800-word essay on a designated topic.
http://www.txadc.org/

The Theodore R. Sizer Dissertation Scholars Grant Program
(deadlines December 1, 2008 to be reviewed in December. April 21, 2009 to be reviewed in May)

The Coalition of Essential School announces the Theodore R. Sizer Dissertation Scholars Program. The program's goals are: (1) to stimulate research on CES schools and practice; (2) to increase our understanding of the effectiveness of the ten common principles and CES practice, and (3) to encourage a new generation of scholars and educational researchers examining the CES philosophy. Researchers of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The Program invites dissertation proposals that examine the implementation and effectiveness of CES practices and/or CES schools. CES will provide up to five awards of $2000 each. In addition to the grant, award winners will receive a stipend to attend and present their research at the Fall Forum, CES’ Annual Conference.

Proposals for Sizer Dissertation Scholars Grant will be reviewed twice a year, with funding decisions made within a month of the review date. Upcoming
Contact:
Jay Feldman
510-433-1914
jfeldman@essentialschools.org
http://www.essentialschools.org/pub/ces_docs/about/org/DSP_cfp.html
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Fellowship and Grant Opportunities at Stanford University -for graduate students at Stanford - (deadlines vary)


Amir Lopatin Fellowship
The newly endowed Amir Lopatin Fellowship supports esearch projects of exceptional merit to doctoral students in the Learning Sciences and Technology Design specialization at SUSE. Selected proposals may receive up to $1,200 each for research-related expenses. More information on the application and selection process is found here.

The Leonore Annenberg National Teaching Fellowship at Stanford
This new program will award a total of 25 fellowships to STEP students, up to $30,000 per fellowship, in exchange for agreement by the Fellows to teach in a high-need secondary school for at least three years. The program was made possible through a grant from the Woodrow Wilson Foundation and funded by the Annenberg Foundation and teh Carnegie Corporation of New York. No separate application process is necessary; all applicants to STEP-Secondary will be considered for this fellowship.

DARE (Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence) Doctoral Fellowships http://vpge.stanford.edu/dare

The DARE Doctoral Fellowship Program awards two-year fellowships to:

  • doctoral students in their final two years
  • who want to investigate and prepare for academic careers
  • whose presence will help diversify the professoriate.
Stanford Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowships (SIGF) http://sigf.stanford.edu
The SGIF Doctoral Fellowship Program awards three-year fellowships to:
  • doctoral students in their first two years
  • whose research is interdisciplinary
VPGE Dissertation Opportunities Funds http://vpge.stanford.edu/students/diversity/diversity.html#dissertation

Funding available on a competitive basis to support dissertation research expenses on diversity-related topics.

Center for African Studies Graduate Research Fellowships - Summer
The Center for African Studies is pleased to announce fellowships for Stanford University doctoral students, and graduate students in Stanford’s Schools of Business, Education, Engineering, Law and Medicine. Fellowships of up to $5,000 will be awarded for expenses related to summer research in Africa.
Eligibility:
Ph.D. candidates enrolled in any academic department at Stanford University, and students enrolled in post-baccalaureate degree programs in Stanford University’s Schools of Business, Education, Engineering, Law or Medicine are eligible to apply. The proposed research must be carried out in Africa.
Award: Awards will range between $3,000 - $5,000.
For more information:
Dr. Kim Rapp
Center for African Studies
216 Encina Hall West
417 Galvez Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6045
http://ica.stanford.edu/afr

Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS)

(deadlines vary)

FLAS fellowships, authorized under Title VI of the Higher Education Act and administered by the U.S. Department of Education, provide tuition and stipend to students undergoing advanced training in designated foreign languages in combination with either area studies, international studies, or international aspects of professional studies.

Stanford petitions the Department of Education annually for allocations of FLAS funds in these four areas:

  • African Studies (CAS)
  • East Asian Studies (CEAS)
  • Latin American Studies (CLAS)
  • Russian and East European Studies (CREES)

(The letter "C" in the above signifies the Center in charge of each area.)

Academic year fellowships provide an institutional payment (for tuition) of $12,000 for the full academic year and a $15,000 living stipend. The selection for these fellowships is decided once a year by committees from the Area Studies Centers. The term of the fellowship is for one academic year (9 months). Because these fellowships are in great demand, there is no guarantee that previous awardees will receive an award for subsequent years. Thus, it is always advisable to explore alternate means of support.

Requests for FLAS fellowship applications can be made at the following sites:
Center for African Studies:
http://ica.stanford.edu/?q=afr/fellowships
Center for East Asian Studies:
http://ceas.stanford.edu/funding/gradf.php
Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies:
http://CREEES.stanford.edu/FLAS.html

School of Education Travel Fellowships
The School of Education provides travel fellowships to master’s and doctoral students. These fellowships are intended to enhance students' careers by enabling them to attend conferences where they are presenting (e.g., a poster session or other paper presentation) or for professional development purposes.
https://suse-intranet.stanford.edu/students/fin-aid-doctoral.html

School of Education Dissertation Support Grant (SUSE-DSG)
SUSE makes available grants of up to a total of $6500 per student for advanced doctoral students needing support for dissertation research activities.

These grants are available to students who do not have access to other funds to cover their dissertation costs.

There are two rounds in 2008-09. First round decisions will be made during the week of December 1, 2008. Second round decisions will be made during the week of April 6, 2009. There are three possible outcomes: Accept (with or without minor revisions), Revise and Resubmit (in a future review cycle), and Reject.

Ann Porteus (aporteus@stanford.edu) administers this program and should be contacted for any questions. A link to the program information and application procedure is on the SUSE Intranet Homepage (http://suse-intranet.stanford.edu).

Gerald Lieberman Dissertation Fellowship
(deadline in February every year)


The School of Education nominates one of nine Gerald Lieberman Fellowship Awards every year. The Lieberman Fellowship is a one-year award that consists of an annual stipend- $29,000 in autumn, winter, spring and summer quarters of 2006-2007 plus TGR fees. All SUSE students at the dissertation writing stage are eligible. To be considered, a faculty advisor must nominate the student. Nominees must demonstrate strong academic record and potential of becoming excellent teachers and academic leaders.
Contact:
Doctoral Programs Officer, Office of Academic Services
Cubberely 137
Stanford University School of Education

Dissertation Fellowships at the Stanford Humanities Center
The Humanities Center selects approximately eight advanced Stanford graduate students each year as Geballe Dissertation Prize Fellows. Geballe fellows have offices at the Center, and participate in seminars, workshops, and daily lunches.

The School of Humanities and Sciences and the Humanities Center in collaboration also select approximately twenty graduate students to receive Whiting, Mellon, and Lieberman Dissertation Fellowships.

The Geballe, Mellon, and Whiting Dissertation Fellowships are awarded to advanced graduate students, based on accomplished work of the highest distinction, and on the promise of further outstanding achievements in the humanities.
http://shc.stanford.edu/fellowships/dissertation.htm
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Scholarships for Teacher Education


The California Association for Employment in Education
The CAEE scholarship is specifically for students enrolled in teacher education programs. This year, CAEE will award up to four (4) scholarships of $1,000 each to college and university undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in a California teaching credential program in regular or special education.
Deadline: The deadline to apply is January 30, 2009.
Application information and form is available online at www.caeelink.org.

California Teachers Association - Scholarship for Members

Availability:Applications are made available in October of each year.
Deadline: Postmarked on or before Feb. 15 of each year.
Announcements: Scholarship recipients are announced in June of each year.
Awards: CTA receives between 100-150 applications in this category annually. Five (5) $2,000 scholarships are awarded.
Eligibility:

  • Applicant must be an active member of California Teachers Association (CTA) - including members working on an emergency credential.
  • Scholarships are available to members for credential, degree, or graduate programs.
  • In order to receive funds, scholarship recipients will be required to show proof of registration in an approved credential or degree program in an accredited institution of higher learning.
To receive more information or to apply, contact:
CTA Human Rights Dept.
P.O. Box 921
Burlingame, CA 94011-0921
650-552-5370
Email: scholarships@cta.org
www.cta.org

L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarship for Student CTA (SCTA)
Availability: Applications are made available in October of each year.
Deadline: Postmarked on or before Feb. 15 of each year.
Announcements: Scholarship recipients are announced in June of each year.
Awards: CTA receives approximately 20 applications in this category annually. Three (3) $2,000 scholarships are awarded.
Eligibility:
  • Applicant must be an active member of Student California Teachers Association (SCTA) and be pursuing a career in public education. This scholarship is not available for those who are currently working in public schools as members of CTA. (Please complete the CTA Scholarship for Members). For information about joining SCTA, visit the SCTA website http://www.cta.org/SCTA/SCTA.htm.
  • Applicants may be undergraduate, credential or graduate students.
  • In order to receive funds, scholarship recipients will be required to show proof of registration in an approved credential or degree program in an accredited institution of higher learning.
To receive more information or to apply, contact:
CTA Human Rights Dept.
P.O. Box 921
Burlingame, CA 94011-0921
650-552-5370
Email: scholarships@cta.org
www.cta.org

Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowships
Eleanor Roosevelt Teacher Fellowships are designed to promote gender equity in public schools. The fellowships help enrich classroom teaching, encourage professional development, and broaden educational opportunities for women and girls. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and teach full-time in a public K-12 school. Fellowship are through the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation.
http://www.aauw.org

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