W&L Awards

Global Stewardship Grants provide funding for a number of students each year to engage in meaningful internships abroad.  Our hope is that as a transnational worker you will be introduced to the manners and perspectives adopted and employed by those working in professional fields in different countries and cultures.  More than a career apprenticeship, Global internships are intended to help students become future leaders and better world citizens.  For more information contact Latha Dawson, dawsonl@wlu.edu.

The Allen Schanck Roberts '85 Scholarship Fund was established in 1993 by family and friends to honor the memory of Allen Roberts (1963‑1993). It provides assistance to undergraduates for summer study or an internship abroad.   Preference is given to students with a demonstrated interest in journalism and achievements in foreign languages.  Consideration will also be given to qualities of heart and mind that distinguished Allen Roberts ‑‑ curiosity, independence of thought, and an ability to voice to the concerns and aspirations of people of diverse backgrounds and stations in life.  A member of the Class of 1985, Allen Roberts was a reporter for The Journal of Commerce, The Norfolk Virginia‑Pilot, the Dayton Daily News and The Beaumont Enterprise.  The application deadline for awards for summer 2008 is February 29th and must be submitted to the Center for International Education by that date.  To apply please provide the Center for International Education with the following materials: Statement of purpose, transcript, 2 recommendations, and a budget.  Any questions please contact William Klingelhofer, wklingel@wlu.edu.

The Erik T. Woolley Fellowship for International Internships was established by Dr. Paul O. Woolley, Jr. in 2001 in honor and memory of his son, Erik Woolley Fellowships are awarded to Washington and Lee University students on an annual basis to support an educational internship experience overseas, usually during the summer.  With an expectation that students must prepare themselves for an ever deeper global engagement, regardless of their field of study or career interests, the goal of an international internship will be to foster exposure to and experience in both international professional practice and cultural understanding.   The internship should have a pre-professional orientation with clear guidelines as to how the experience will be an educational one for the student and there should be an outline of basic duties and responsibilities for the intern. These should be contained in an internship description or letter of invitation to the student.  Internships should be for not less than eight weeks and should be related to an applicant’s academic and/or professional interests. Fellowship recipients will be required to prepare and submit an internship report upon their return to campus and share to their experience with other W&L students and faculty.  The application for a Woolley Fellowship should be submitted to the Center for International Education no later than Feb. 20th.  To apply please provide the Center for International Education with the following materials: Statement of purpose, transcript, 2 recommendations, a budget, and information on internship sponsor or study abroad program.  Any questions please contact William Klingelhofer, wklingel@wlu.edu.

The Schlegel Prize for International Studies is awarded annually to a student who proposes an internship, research, conference opportunity or study project devoted to the topic of international relations and/or international peace.  The Prize was created to honor Commander Robert Allan Schlegel '85 who was killed while serving as Deputy Current Operations and Plans Branch Head for the Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon when American Airlines flight 77 struck the building on  9/11, 2001. The prize funds may be used for spring term or summer work as well as during other parts of the year and  may be used to support a project either within the U.S. or abroad.   In honor of Cmdr. Schlegel's major in journalism, prize recipients will be expected to share their experiences in a formal discussion with W&L students and faculty and write about their endeavor with the understanding that their work may be published in a suitable a University publication. The successful candidate will be chosen based upon academic excellence, leadership qualities, and the relative merit of the internship, research, conference opportunity, or study proposal. 

A completed application consists of 1) a proposal, outlining the intended activity the costs of which the prize may help to offset, 2) a resume, 3) two letter of recommendation, 4) a transcript, and 5)  a budget noting all sources of support for the activity.   Applications may be submitted at any time of the year but we advise potential applicants to check first to see the current status of the prize during any year.   The committee will reserve the right to award multiple prizes in any year.  Likewise, if the committee does not receive suitable applications in any year, it may be defer the award of a prize until the following year.  Any questions please contact William Klingelhofer, wklingel@wlu.edu.

Non-W&L AWARDS

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program This program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. The program aims to encourage students to choose nontraditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia. The Gilman scholarship aims to support students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, community college students, students in underrepresented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students of nontraditional age. The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range and type of public and private institutions from all 50 states. Awards of up to $5,000 are made for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year undergraduate colleges or universities are eligible to apply.

DAAD - Scholarship database offers undergraduate scholarships to highly qualified undergraduate students for study abroad, university language or summer courses, senior thesis research and/or internships in the Federal Republic of Germany:

, is an invitation to undergraduates at the American colleges and universities in the Davis United World College Scholars Program to design grassroots projects that they will implement during the summer of 2008.  The projects judged to be the most promising and do-able will be funded at $10,000 each.  The objective is to encourage and support today’s motivated youth to create and tryout their own ideas for building peace.

The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program identifies exceptional, second-year college students and provides them with training that will enhance their leadership abilities. The program provides young leaders with a unique international network through which they can share ideas, learn from established leaders, work collaboratively and address global challenges, expand perspectives and enhance skills critical for leadership in a changing world.  Each year 150 students are selected from close to 100 top universities and colleges in 19 countries. Each student is awarded US$3,000, and given the title of Goldman Sachs Global Leader.  75 students are then selected to represent the group at the annual Global Leadership Institute in New York. At the Institute, students participate in leadership training and seminars on timely international issues. They consult with renowned leaders in the public, civic, academic, and private sectors and build ties among themselves on shared experiences and common goals.

NSEP (National Security Education Program) / Boren Program was designed to provide U.S. undergraduates with the resources and encouragement to acquire experience in those countries which play a part in the national security of the United States.  It is designed particularly for those students who plan to eventually enter a branch of the U.S. foreign service.  NSEP Scholarships can be applied to study abroad in all countries except those in Western Europe and Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Preference will be given to applications for study in areas deemed critical to national security.  In addition, all recipients of the award must enter into an agreement to work for an agency of the federal government with national security responsibilities or to work in the field of higher education in the area of study for which the scholarship was awarded.  Students may use the scholarship for study abroad during the summer, a single term, or a full academic year. Award amounts are based on financial need and the amount awarded will vary according to the specific study abroad program in which the student is taking part.  The maximum awarded for an academic term is approximately $10,000.  At a minimum, for all students, an NSEP award is $2,500 for the summer, $4,000 for one semester, or $6,000 for an academic year.  This year, applications must be postmarked no later than February 13, 2007.  If you have additional questions, please contact Dean Janet Ikeda.

Rotary International offers Ambassadorial Scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as qualified professionals.  The purpose of the program is to foster understanding and friendly relations in the global community.  Three types of scholarships are offered:  Academic-Year, Multi-Year, and short-term Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships.  While abroad, participants serve as ambassadors of their respective countries by giving presentations to Rotary and other clubs in the host country.  Upon their return, participants are expected to share their experiences with Rotarians of their home country.  All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs.  Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework before beginning their studies abroad.  Candidates cannot be Rotarians, Honorary Rotarians, or employees of a club, district, or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International.  Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club. Because application deadlines vary by club and district, only your local club can provide specific information on deadlines.  Scholarship availability varies by Rotary district. If you have any additional questions, please contact  Prof. Suzanne Keen.

The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship  includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the junior and senior years of college and during the first year of graduate study with reimbursement for books and one round-trip travel for students interested n foreign affairs. The Fellow must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international studies at one of the graduate schools identified by the WWNFF. Participating graduate schools provide financial support in the second year of graduate study based on need. Fellows meet annually in Washington, DC for a program orientation.

POST-GRADUATE STUDY AND TRAVEL

The Fulbright Program is designed to allow scholars from the United States and abroad to exchange ideas, observe each others’ political, economic and cultural institutions, and embark on joint ventures of importance to the general welfare of the world’s inhabitants.  Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers opportunities for recent graduates, postgraduate candidates, and developing professionals and artists to conduct career-launching study and research abroad.  Most grantees plan their own programs. Projects may include university coursework, independent library or field research, classes in a music conservatory or art school, special projects in the social or life sciences, or a combination.  Several types of grants are available, including comprehensive grants, travel grants, as well as education and business grants in selected countries.  New application materials for each year’s Fulbright competition are available annually on May 1.  All applications must be submitted by October 21 in order to qualify for awards for the next academic year.  The application is available online at http://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/notification. If you have any additional questions please contact Prof. George Bent.

The George J. Mitchell Scholarships, named in honor of the former Senator's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, are intended to familiarize and engage the next generation of America's leaders with the island of Ireland. These Scholarships allow Americans to pursue one year of post-graduate study in any discipline offered at institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition and housing for one calendar year along with international travel and a living expenses stipend. Normally, 12 Scholarships are awarded each year. Mitchell Scholars must exhibit superior levels of academic achievement, leadership and community service. Please contact Prof. Bob Strong with any questions.

The Marshall Scholarship finances young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Open only to United States citizens who (by the time they take up their Scholarship) hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7. To qualify for awards tenable from October 2007, candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after April 2004.
The Scholarship provides University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.: Up to 40 Scholarships awarded annually.  A Marshall Scholarship is tenable for two academic years (i.e. 22 months), but may be extended by the Commission, though not beyond the end of a third academic year. If you have any additional questions, please contact Prof. Bob Strong.

Rotary International offers Ambassadorial Scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as qualified professionals.  The purpose of the program is to foster understanding and friendly relations in the global community.  Three types of scholarships are offered:  Academic-Year, Multi-Year, and short-term Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships.  While abroad, participants serve as ambassadors of their respective countries by giving presentations to Rotary and other clubs in the host country.  Upon their return, participants are expected to share their experiences with Rotarians of their home country.  All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs.  Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework before beginning their studies abroad.  Candidates cannot be Rotarians, Honorary Rotarians, or employees of a club, district, or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International.  Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club. Because application deadlines vary by club and district, only your local club can provide specific information on deadlines.  Scholarship availability varies by Rotary district. If you have any additional questions, please contact Prof. Suzanne Keen.

The Watson Fellowship is designed to give college graduates of exceptional promise the opportunity to engage in a calendar year of independent study and travel abroad following their graduation.  Watson fellows must create, oversee, and evaluate their own independent projects.  At the time of application, students must be eligible to graduate by the end of that academic year.  They must begin the fellowship directly after graduation.  During the 12 months on the program, participants may not return to the United States.  Funds are released in mid-June and participants must depart no later than August 15th.  They may not travel to countries under U.S. State Department travel warnings or countries under trade embargoes.  To be eligible for application, you must first become nominated by Washington & Lee University.  For more information, contact W&L Watson Fellowship liaison  Dean Janet Ikeda.   

The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Thomas R, Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program provides tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees a for the first year and second year of graduate study, with reimbursement for books and one round-trip travel .  Graduate-level Fellows receive stipends during participation in one domestic summer internship between the first and second year of graduate school, and one summer overseas internship following the second year of graduate school. Guidance from a Foreign Service Officer is provided during graduate school. Fellows must meet Department of State Foreign Service entry requirements.   Each successful candidate is obligated to a minimum of three years service in an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer . Only United States citizens will be considered.   Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale.   At time of application, candidates must be seeking admission to graduate school for the following academic year. Winners are expected to enroll in a two-year full-time master's degree program (such as public policy, international affairs, public administration, or academic fields such as business, economics, political science, sociology or foreign languages). U.S. graduate institutions only.

country-specific grants and scholarships

EAST and SOUTHEAST ASIA

Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan provide scholarships to undergraduate students majoring in any field of study. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled in a college or university in the United States. (For a list of the most recent recipients of the Bridging Scholarship, scroll down to the bottom of this page.)  Bridging Scholarship recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs). Students attending programs at Japanese four-year universities may also be eligible for a supplementary monthly stipend from the Japanese government through the Association for International Education, Japan (AIEJ).

Freeman-ASIA awards increase the number of American undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia by providing students with the information and financial assistance they will need. Awardees will be expected to share their experiences with their home campus to encourage study abroad by others, and to spread understanding of Asia in their home communities.  You must be a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States at the time of application.  You must be an undergraduate student in good standing at an institution of higher education in the United States (including both two-year and four-year institutions).

The Luce Scholarships were established to provide future American leaders with a deeper, first-hand appreciation of Asian cultures and societies. Every year 18 American college graduates are chosen to live for ten months in East and Southeast Asia and to work with fellow professionals there. The Luce Scholars program is not for Asian specialists or for those who have already lived for some time in Asia; instead, it offers a cultural and experiential opportunity to those with career interests outside of Asian studies who might not otherwise live or work in East Asia. The Luce program operates throughout most of East and Southeast Asia. It is appropriate for a candidate to express a preference for a particular country, but candidates cannot be guaranteed their first choice. The Foundation then seeks out a firm or institution where the scholar can work and provides a significant monthly stipend, cost of living and housing allowances, plus air fare to Asia.

The Luce Foundation judges applicants on the basis of high academic achievement, a clearly defined career interest, leadership potential, and adaptability to other cultures. Luce Scholars must be under 30 years of age by September 1 of the year in which the award is used. Materials usually arrive in mid-summer. Applications are reviewed first by the Committee on Graduate Fellowships, which selects two nominees and then forwards their materials to the Luce Foundation. Luce Scholars Program Deadline: First Monday in December; INTERNAL W&L DEADLINE:  November 1st.  For more information, please contact the W&L Luce Scholarship liaison  Dean Janet Ikeda.

IRELAND

The George J. Mitchell Scholarships, named in honor of the former Senator's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, are intended to familiarize and engage the next generation of America's leaders with the island of Ireland. These Scholarships allow Americans to pursue one year of post-graduate study in any discipline offered at institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition and housing for one calendar year along with international travel and a living expenses stipend. Normally, 12 Scholarships are awarded each year. Mitchell Scholars must exhibit superior levels of academic achievement, leadership and community service

UK

The Marshall Scholarship finances young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Open only to United States citizens who (by the time they take up their Scholarship) hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7. To qualify for awards tenable from October 2007, candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after April 2004.
The Scholarship provides University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.: Up to 40 Scholarships awarded annually.  A Marshall Scholarship is tenable for two academic years (i.e. 22 months), but may be extended by the Commission, though not beyond the end of a third academic year. If you have any additional questions, please contact Prof. Bob Strong.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship  hopes to create a network of future leaders from around the world who will bring new vision and commitment to improving the life circumstances of citizens in their respective countries. Over time, it is anticipated that Gates Cambridge Scholars will become leaders in helping to address global problems related to health, equity, technology, and learning. The program offers scholarships for study as an affiliated student or to pursue taught or research courses of postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. The Gates Cambridge Scholarships cover university fees, a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student, a contribution towards return airfare, and other discretionary allowances. Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree, gain admission to the University of Cambridge and to a constituent College in due course, be able to meet the conditions set by the University, and be under the age of 30. If you have any additional questions, please contact Prof. Bob Strong.

The Rhodes Scholarships bring students of considerable academic distinction students from throughout the English-speaking world and beyond to study at Oxford University each year. 32 U. S. citizens are among more than 90 Rhodes Scholars worldwide accepted to the program every year.  Courses in the applicant's field of study must be available at Oxford, and his or her undergraduate program must provide a sufficient basis for further study in the proposed field.  Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. All educational costs, living expenses, and travel to and from Oxford are covered by the scholarship.  For more information please contact Prof. Rob Strong, W&L's liaison officer. 

The English-Speaking Union (Richmond Branch) offers scholarships to rising seniors for summer study at the University of Oxford, the International Shakespeare Globe Centre in London, or the Scottish Universities International Summer School in Edinburgh.  Applicants must be a US citizen and a legal resident of Virginia.  The English Speaking Union is a non-profit, non-political educational organization committed to promoting scholarship and the advancement of knowledge through effective use of the English language.  Applications are available from the Center for International Education and must be submitted there no later than Jan. 12.

The St. Andrews Society of New York awards a limited number of scholarships for graduate study in Scotland. Washington and Lee may nominate one senior undergraduate student each year for this scholarship. Nominations require a letter of endorsement from the President. To be competitive a candidate must have achieved an outstanding academic record while participating in various extracurricular activities, demonstrate leadership qualifications, financial need, and be of Scottish descent. The scholarship provides $13,000 to be used against tuition, board, transportation, and other expenses. For more information, contact W&L  liaison  Dean Janet Ikeda.

INTERNSHIP GRANTS and FELLOWSHIPS

Global Stewardship Grants provide funding for a number of students each year to engage in meaningful internships abroad.  Our hope is that as a transnational worker you will be introduced to the manners and perspectives adopted and employed by those working in professional fields in different countries and cultures.  More than a career apprenticeship, Global internships are intended to help students become future leaders and better world citizens. If you have any additional questions, please contact Latha Dawson.

The Erik T. Woolley Fellowship for International Internships was established by Dr. Paul O. Woolley, Jr. in 2001 in honor and memory of his son, Erik.  Woolley Fellowships are awarded to Washington and Lee University students on an annual basis to support an educational internship experience overseas, usually during the summer.  With an expectation that students must prepare themselves for an ever deeper global engagement, regardless of their field of study or career interests, the goal of an international internship will be to foster exposure to and experience in both international professional practice and cultural understanding.   The internship should have a pre-professional orientation with clear guidelines as to how the experience will be an educational one for the student and there should be an outline of basic duties and responsibilities for the intern. These should be contained in an internship description or letter of invitation to the student.  Internships should be for not less than eight weeks and should be related to an applicant’s academic and/or professional interests. Fellowship recipients will be required to prepare and submit an internship report upon their return to campus and share to their experience with other W&L students and faculty.  The application for a Woolley Fellowship should be submitted to the Center for International Education no later than Feb. 20th. 

W&L Awards

Global Stewardship Grants provide funding for a number of students each year to engage in meaningful internships abroad.  Our hope is that as a transnational worker you will be introduced to the manners and perspectives adopted and employed by those working in professional fields in different countries and cultures.  More than a career apprenticeship, Global internships are intended to help students become future leaders and better world citizens.  For more information contact Latha Dawson, dawsonl@wlu.edu.

The Allen Schanck Roberts '85 Scholarship Fund was established in 1993 by family and friends to honor the memory of Allen Roberts (1963‑1993). It provides assistance to undergraduates for summer study or an internship abroad.   Preference is given to students with a demonstrated interest in journalism and achievements in foreign languages.  Consideration will also be given to qualities of heart and mind that distinguished Allen Roberts ‑‑ curiosity, independence of thought, and an ability to voice to the concerns and aspirations of people of diverse backgrounds and stations in life.  A member of the Class of 1985, Allen Roberts was a reporter for The Journal of Commerce, The Norfolk Virginia‑Pilot, the Dayton Daily News and The Beaumont Enterprise.  The application deadline for awards for summer 2006 is February 20th and must be submitted to the Center for International Education by that date.  To apply please provide the Center for International Education with the following materials: Statement of purpose, transcript, 2 recommendations, and a budget.  Any questions please contact William Klingelhofer, wklingel@wlu.edu.

The Erik T. Woolley Fellowship for International Internships was established by Dr. Paul O. Woolley, Jr. in 2001 in honor and memory of his son, Erik Woolley Fellowships are awarded to Washington and Lee University students on an annual basis to support an educational internship experience overseas, usually during the summer.  With an expectation that students must prepare themselves for an ever deeper global engagement, regardless of their field of study or career interests, the goal of an international internship will be to foster exposure to and experience in both international professional practice and cultural understanding.   The internship should have a pre-professional orientation with clear guidelines as to how the experience will be an educational one for the student and there should be an outline of basic duties and responsibilities for the intern. These should be contained in an internship description or letter of invitation to the student.  Internships should be for not less than eight weeks and should be related to an applicant’s academic and/or professional interests. Fellowship recipients will be required to prepare and submit an internship report upon their return to campus and share to their experience with other W&L students and faculty.  The application for a Woolley Fellowship should be submitted to the Center for International Education no later than Feb. 20th.  To apply please provide the Center for International Education with the following materials: Statement of purpose, transcript, 2 recommendations, a budget, and information on internship sponsor or study abroad program.  Any questions please contact William Klingelhofer, wklingel@wlu.edu.

The Schlegel Prize for International Studies is awarded annually to a student who proposes an internship, research, conference opportunity or study project devoted to the topic of international relations and/or international peace.  The Prize was created to honor Commander Robert Allan Schlegel '85 who was killed while serving as Deputy Current Operations and Plans Branch Head for the Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon when American Airlines flight 77 struck the building on  9/11, 2001. The prize funds may be used for spring term or summer work as well as during other parts of the year and  may be used to support a project either within the U.S. or abroad.   In honor of Cmdr. Schlegel's major in journalism, prize recipients will be expected to share their experiences in a formal discussion with W&L students and faculty and write about their endeavor with the understanding that their work may be published in a suitable a University publication. The successful candidate will be chosen based upon academic excellence, leadership qualities, and the relative merit of the internship, research, conference opportunity, or study proposal. 

A completed application consists of 1) a proposal, outlining the intended activity the costs of which the prize may help to offset, 2) a resume, 3) two letter of recommendation, 4) a transcript, and 5)  a budget noting all sources of support for the activity.   Applications may be submitted at any time of the year but we advise potential applicants to check first to see the current status of the prize during any year.   The committee will reserve the right to award multiple prizes in any year.  Likewise, if the committee does not receive suitable applications in any year, it may be defer the award of a prize until the following year.  Any questions please contact William Klingelhofer, wklingel@wlu.edu.

Non-W&L AWARDS

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program This program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. The program aims to encourage students to choose nontraditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia. The Gilman scholarship aims to support students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, community college students, students in underrepresented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students of nontraditional age. The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range and type of public and private institutions from all 50 states. Awards of up to $5,000 are made for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year undergraduate colleges or universities are eligible to apply.

DAAD - Scholarship database offers undergraduate scholarships to highly qualified undergraduate students for study abroad, university language or summer courses, senior thesis research and/or internships in the Federal Republic of Germany:

The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program identifies exceptional, second-year college students and provides them with training that will enhance their leadership abilities. The program provides young leaders with a unique international network through which they can share ideas, learn from established leaders, work collaboratively and address global challenges, expand perspectives and enhance skills critical for leadership in a changing world.  Each year 150 students are selected from close to 100 top universities and colleges in 19 countries. Each student is awarded US$3,000, and given the title of Goldman Sachs Global Leader.  75 students are then selected to represent the group at the annual Global Leadership Institute in New York. At the Institute, students participate in leadership training and seminars on timely international issues. They consult with renowned leaders in the public, civic, academic, and private sectors and build ties among themselves on shared experiences and common goals.

NSEP (National Security Education Program) / Boren Program was designed to provide U.S. undergraduates with the resources and encouragement to acquire experience in those countries which play a part in the national security of the United States.  It is designed particularly for those students who plan to eventually enter a branch of the U.S. foreign service.  NSEP Scholarships can be applied to study abroad in all countries except those in Western Europe and Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Preference will be given to applications for study in areas deemed critical to national security.  In addition, all recipients of the award must enter into an agreement to work for an agency of the federal government with national security responsibilities or to work in the field of higher education in the area of study for which the scholarship was awarded.  Students may use the scholarship for study abroad during the summer, a single term, or a full academic year. Award amounts are based on financial need and the amount awarded will vary according to the specific study abroad program in which the student is taking part.  The maximum awarded for an academic term is approximately $10,000.  At a minimum, for all students, an NSEP award is $2,500 for the summer, $4,000 for one semester, or $6,000 for an academic year.  This year, applications must be postmarked no later than February 13, 2007. 

Rotary International offers Ambassadorial Scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as qualified professionals.  The purpose of the program is to foster understanding and friendly relations in the global community.  Three types of scholarships are offered:  Academic-Year, Multi-Year, and short-term Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships.  While abroad, participants serve as ambassadors of their respective countries by giving presentations to Rotary and other clubs in the host country.  Upon their return, participants are expected to share their experiences with Rotarians of their home country.  All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs.  Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework before beginning their studies abroad.  Candidates cannot be Rotarians, Honorary Rotarians, or employees of a club, district, or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International.  Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club. Because application deadlines vary by club and district, only your local club can provide specific information on deadlines.  Scholarship availability varies by Rotary district. If you have any additional questions, please contact  Prof. Suzanne Keen.

The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship  includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the junior and senior years of college and during the first year of graduate study with reimbursement for books and one round-trip travel for students interested n foreign affairs. The Fellow must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international studies at one of the graduate schools identified by the WWNFF. Participating graduate schools provide financial support in the second year of graduate study based on need. Fellows meet annually in Washington, DC for a program orientation.

POST-GRADUATE STUDY AND TRAVEL

The Fulbright Program is designed to allow scholars from the United States and abroad to exchange ideas, observe each others’ political, economic and cultural institutions, and embark on joint ventures of importance to the general welfare of the world’s inhabitants.  Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers opportunities for recent graduates, postgraduate candidates, and developing professionals and artists to conduct career-launching study and research abroad.  Most grantees plan their own programs. Projects may include university coursework, independent library or field research, classes in a music conservatory or art school, special projects in the social or life sciences, or a combination.  Several types of grants are available, including comprehensive grants, travel grants, as well as education and business grants in selected countries.  New application materials for each year’s Fulbright competition are available annually on May 1.  All applications must be submitted by October 21 in order to qualify for awards for the next academic year.  The application is available online at http://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/notification. If you have any additional questions please contact Prof. Edwin Craun.

The George J. Mitchell Scholarships, named in honor of the former Senator's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, are intended to familiarize and engage the next generation of America's leaders with the island of Ireland. These Scholarships allow Americans to pursue one year of post-graduate study in any discipline offered at institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition and housing for one calendar year along with international travel and a living expenses stipend. Normally, 12 Scholarships are awarded each year. Mitchell Scholars must exhibit superior levels of academic achievement, leadership and community service. Please contact Prof. Bob Strong with any questions.

The Marshall Scholarship finances young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Open only to United States citizens who (by the time they take up their Scholarship) hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7. To qualify for awards tenable from October 2007, candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after April 2004.
The Scholarship provides University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.: Up to 40 Scholarships awarded annually.  A Marshall Scholarship is tenable for two academic years (i.e. 22 months), but may be extended by the Commission, though not beyond the end of a third academic year. If you have any additional questions, please contact Prof. Bob Strong.

Rotary International offers Ambassadorial Scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as qualified professionals.  The purpose of the program is to foster understanding and friendly relations in the global community.  Three types of scholarships are offered:  Academic-Year, Multi-Year, and short-term Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships.  While abroad, participants serve as ambassadors of their respective countries by giving presentations to Rotary and other clubs in the host country.  Upon their return, participants are expected to share their experiences with Rotarians of their home country.  All applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs.  Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework before beginning their studies abroad.  Candidates cannot be Rotarians, Honorary Rotarians, or employees of a club, district, or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International.  Interested applicants must apply for Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships through their local Rotary club. Because application deadlines vary by club and district, only your local club can provide specific information on deadlines.  Scholarship availability varies by Rotary district. If you have any additional questions, please contact Prof. Suzanne Keen.

The Watson Fellowship is designed to give college graduates of exceptional promise the opportunity to engage in a calendar year of independent study and travel abroad following their graduation.  Watson fellows must create, oversee, and evaluate their own independent projects.  At the time of application, students must be eligible to graduate by the end of that academic year.  They must begin the fellowship directly after graduation.  During the 12 months on the program, participants may not return to the United States.  Funds are released in mid-June and participants must depart no later than August 15th.  They may not travel to countries under U.S. State Department travel warnings or countries under trade embargoes.  To be eligible for application, you must first become nominated by Washington & Lee University.  For more information, contact W&L Watson Fellowship liaison  Dean Janet Ikeda.   

The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Thomas R, Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program provides tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees a for the first year and second year of graduate study, with reimbursement for books and one round-trip travel .  Graduate-level Fellows receive stipends during participation in one domestic summer internship between the first and second year of graduate school, and one summer overseas internship following the second year of graduate school. Guidance from a Foreign Service Officer is provided during graduate school. Fellows must meet Department of State Foreign Service entry requirements.   Each successful candidate is obligated to a minimum of three years service in an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer . Only United States citizens will be considered.   Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale.   At time of application, candidates must be seeking admission to graduate school for the following academic year. Winners are expected to enroll in a two-year full-time master's degree program (such as public policy, international affairs, public administration, or academic fields such as business, economics, political science, sociology or foreign languages). U.S. graduate institutions only.

country-specific grants and scholarships

EAST and SOUTHEAST ASIA

Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan provide scholarships to undergraduate students majoring in any field of study. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled in a college or university in the United States. (For a list of the most recent recipients of the Bridging Scholarship, scroll down to the bottom of this page.)  Bridging Scholarship recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs). Students attending programs at Japanese four-year universities may also be eligible for a supplementary monthly stipend from the Japanese government through the Association for International Education, Japan (AIEJ).

Freeman-ASIA awards increase the number of American undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia by providing students with the information and financial assistance they will need. Awardees will be expected to share their experiences with their home campus to encourage study abroad by others, and to spread understanding of Asia in their home communities.  You must be a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States at the time of application.  You must be an undergraduate student in good standing at an institution of higher education in the United States (including both two-year and four-year institutions).

The Luce Scholarships were established to provide future American leaders with a deeper, first-hand appreciation of Asian cultures and societies. Every year 18 American college graduates are chosen to live for ten months in East and Southeast Asia and to work with fellow professionals there. The Luce Scholars program is not for Asian specialists or for those who have already lived for some time in Asia; instead, it offers a cultural and experiential opportunity to those with career interests outside of Asian studies who might not otherwise live or work in East Asia. The Luce program operates throughout most of East and Southeast Asia. It is appropriate for a candidate to express a preference for a particular country, but candidates cannot be guaranteed their first choice. The Foundation then seeks out a firm or institution where the scholar can work and provides a significant monthly stipend, cost of living and housing allowances, plus air fare to Asia.

The Luce Foundation judges applicants on the basis of high academic achievement, a clearly defined career interest, leadership potential, and adaptability to other cultures. Luce Scholars must be under 30 years of age by September 1 of the year in which the award is used. Materials usually arrive in mid-summer. Applications are reviewed first by the Committee on Graduate Fellowships, which selects two nominees and then forwards their materials to the Luce Foundation. Luce Scholars Program Deadline: First Monday in December; INTERNAL W&L DEADLINE:  November 1st.  For more information, please contact the W&L Luce Scholarship liaison  Dean Janet Ikeda.

IRELAND

The George J. Mitchell Scholarships, named in honor of the former Senator's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, are intended to familiarize and engage the next generation of America's leaders with the island of Ireland. These Scholarships allow Americans to pursue one year of post-graduate study in any discipline offered at institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition and housing for one calendar year along with international travel and a living expenses stipend. Normally, 12 Scholarships are awarded each year. Mitchell Scholars must exhibit superior levels of academic achievement, leadership and community service

UK

The Marshall Scholarship finances young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Open only to United States citizens who (by the time they take up their Scholarship) hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7. To qualify for awards tenable from October 2007, candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after April 2004.
The Scholarship provides University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.: Up to 40 Scholarships awarded annually.  A Marshall Scholarship is tenable for two academic years (i.e. 22 months), but may be extended by the Commission, though not beyond the end of a third academic year. If you have any additional questions, please contact Prof. Bob Strong.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship  hopes to create a network of future leaders from around the world who will bring new vision and commitment to improving the life circumstances of citizens in their respective countries. Over time, it is anticipated that Gates Cambridge Scholars will become leaders in helping to address global problems related to health, equity, technology, and learning. The program offers scholarships for study as an affiliated student or to pursue taught or research courses of postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. The Gates Cambridge Scholarships cover university fees, a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student, a contribution towards return airfare, and other discretionary allowances. Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree, gain admission to the University of Cambridge and to a constituent College in due course, be able to meet the conditions set by the University, and be under the age of 30. If you have any additional questions, please contact Prof. Bob Strong.

The Rhodes Scholarships bring students of considerable academic distinction students from throughout the English-speaking world and beyond to study at Oxford University each year. 32 U. S. citizens are among more than 90 Rhodes Scholars worldwide accepted to the program every year.  Courses in the applicant's field of study must be available at Oxford, and his or her undergraduate program must provide a sufficient basis for further study in the proposed field.  Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. All educational costs, living expenses, and travel to and from Oxford are covered by the scholarship.  For more information please contact Prof. Rob Strong, W&L's liaison officer. 

The English-Speaking Union (Richmond Branch) offers scholarships to rising seniors for summer study at the University of Oxford, the International Shakespeare Globe Centre in London, or the Scottish Universities International Summer School in Edinburgh.  Applicants must be a US citizen and a legal resident of Virginia.  The English Speaking Union is a non-profit, non-political educational organization committed to promoting scholarship and the advancement of knowledge through effective use of the English language.  Applications are available from the Center for International Education and must be submitted there no later than Jan. 12.

The St. Andrews Society of New York awards a limited number of scholarships for graduate study in Scotland. Washington and Lee may nominate one senior undergraduate student each year for this scholarship. Nominations require a letter of endorsement from the President. To be competitive a candidate must have achieved an outstanding academic record while participating in various extracurricular activities, demonstrate leadership qualifications, financial need, and be of Scottish descent. The scholarship provides $13,000 to be used against tuition, board, transportation, and other expenses. For more information, contact W&L  liaison  Dean Janet Ikeda.