External Scholarships, Internships, & Opportunities

• The AICPA Fellowships for Minority Doctoral Students offers fellowships to minority candidates who have been accepted into a doctoral accounting program. Fellowships of up to $12,000 are awarded once a year to full-time minority accounting scholars who show significant potential of becoming accounting educators.
• The Ambassadorial Scholarships sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries.
• The American Chemical Society sponsors scholarship programs for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, and students seeking a two-year degree in chemical technology. The programs are designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic, and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology.
• The American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) administers five distinct scholarships, in partnership with various organizations, as well as its own memorial scholarship. AISES scholarships are intended to supplement the unmet financial needs of qualified American Indian students pursuing degrees in science, engineering, and technology. The scholarship programs were created to assure that deserving American Indian students could actively pursue higher education.
• Americorps offers a wide range of opportunities, including job, fellowship, and internship opportunities with Learn and Serve America and other Corporation for National Service programs.
• American Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship for minority students enrolling in architecture programs. Deadline is December.
• The American Psychological Association offers a wide range of scholarships for students interested in the field of psychology.
• The American Sociological Association provides funding opportunities to graduate students of sociology and sociologists with a doctorate degree.
• The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships for college students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional performance in the science or engineering field of their major.
• Baylor College of Medicine Graduate Program in Molecular & Cellular Biology offers well-funded research programs in reproductive, neural, developmental, and cancer biology, as well as gene therapy.
• Carnegie Mellon University, H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management is offering a limited number of fellowships for outstanding students enrolling in the master of science in public policy and management degree program. In addition, fellowships for the promotion of tribal affairs is also offered. Underrepresented students and women are encouraged to apply.
• Central Intelligence Agency career opportunities — information is available in the OMA office.
• The Christophers' video contest for college students encourages them to interpret the Christopher belief that each of us has the ability and opportunity to shape our world! Whether acting alone or with others, one person can make a difference. Using any style or format, express this theme in up to five minutes. Cash prizes are awarded.
• The Collegiate Inventors Competition's mission is to recognize and encourage students on their quest to change tomorrow. For more information about how to enter, and deadlines, please see the site.
• Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship Awards for Latino students who have a history of performing public service oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.
• Defense Intelligence Agency staffs full-time positions with individuals who have backgrounds in engineering, foreign area studies, international relations, and political science.
• The Department of Energy, Office of Defense Programs and Office of Science funds the Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF) administered by the Krell Institute. This program works to identify and provide support for some of the very best computational science graduate students in the nation. This fellowship has supported over 120 students at approximately 50 universities.
• The Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology (DFBSST) is an endowment fund which provides scholarships to African-American undergraduate students who enroll in scientific or technical fields of study at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
• The Doctoral Dissertation Award is designed to stimulate research and development of new knowledge in the fields of insurance and business, and to increase the number of qualified teachers of insurance and business at U.S. colleges and universities. Each winner receives a $10,000 research grant. Each winner's graduate institution also receives a grant of $3,000. Completed applications, nomination forms, and required attachments must be received in the foundation office by March 31.
• Dow Jones Newspaper Fund is offering college juniors, seniors and graduate students the opportunity to apply for one of more than 100 paid editing internships being offered during the summer and minority college sophomores and juniors the opportunity to apply for paid internships through its business reporting program.
• Earlham College – master's of arts in teaching program allows students, who did not complete a teacher education program, to attend an eleven-month course of graduate study beginning in June and concluding the following May, earning their M.A.T. after completing their first semester as a teacher. Deadline for starting applications is February 1. Applications can be downloaded from the web site.
• Emory University Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences is composed of eight interdisciplinary programs, each leading to the degree of doctor of philosophy. Students admitted to the division receive a tuition scholarship, health insurance and stipend support.
• Environmental Careers Organization has paid internships available. Through its diversity initiative ECO has placed over 2,000 minorities into paid internship positions.
• Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory offers Summer Internships in Science and Technology (SIST) to a small number of highly qualified minority students focusing on science and engineering projects.
• Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships are designed 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. Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen or national and planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level. Email contact: infofell@nas.edu.
• The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) offers undergraduate fellowships that enable students to explore whether becoming a minister might be a fit for their lives. Fellows attend a Conference on Excellence in Ministry, receive a $1500 stipend to use for educational expenses, and $500 for their own mentoring. The application deadline is March 1.
• The University of Michigan College of Engineering is offering summer internships in their Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. These paid internships require that students have completed their second year of college in an engineering-related discipline with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Download the application form to apply.
• The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African-American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic-American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education, in all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need to reach their fullest potential.
• The GEM Fellowship Programs are designed to offer opportunities for underrepresented minority students to obtain M.S. degrees in engineering and Ph.D. degrees in engineering and the natural and physical sciences through a program of paid summer internships and graduate financial assistance.
• Hispanic College Fund Scholarships are for hispanic students majoring in business, computer science, engineering or business-related majors. Deadline is March 15.
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund has assisted Hispanic college students through its relationship with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund since 1990. Each year, we provide $2,500 scholarships to 20 Hispanic college students who are pursing a teaching career. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund administers the program for State Farm Companies Foundation.
• The Hispanic Scholarship Fund was founded in 1975 to help Hispanic-American college students complete their education. The scholarships are available on a competitive basis for community college, four-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Awards generally range from $1000 to $3,000. The application will be available online August 1.
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute Predoctoral Fellowships in Biological Sciences are intended for students who have completed less than one year of graduate study toward an M. S. or Ph.D. in the biological sciences.
• INROADS offers internships for African-American, Hispanic, or Native Americans interested in pursuing a career in business, engineering, computer science/information technology, or applied sciences. College freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who can commit to a minimum of two summers of an internship should apply.
• Indiana University Minority Faculty Fellows Program sponsors up to ten fellows per year with appointments that comprise both the summer sessions and the academic year. Summer fellows usually teach one course during either the first (six-week) or second (eight-week) session, while academic year fellows teach in both the fall and spring terms. Deadline for applications is November.
• Institute for Diversity in Health Management has summer enrichment programs at the undergraduate and graduate level providing a "real world" experience in a health care setting for ethnic and minority students. Applications are due January.
• Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) Fellowship Program provides a single grant to assist a consortium of colleges and universities to establish an institute designed to increase the representation of minorities in international service, including private international voluntary organizations and the foreign service of the U.S. Deadline is generally March. Contact Andrea Battle in the study abroad office for more information.
• The Intel Science Talent Search looks for eligible students including high school seniors in the United States and territories, and American students attending school abroad. Each year, over 1500 students accept the challenge of completing an entry for the Intel Science Talent Search with finalists competing for the top prize, a $100,000 scholarship.
• Intercultural Cancer Council hosts a Biennial Symposium on Minorities, the Medically Underserved & Cancer.
• INROADS is an organization that seeks to increase business career opportunities and knowledge for the best ethnically diverse students, while giving corporations the opportunity to develop diverse managerial talent
• Project View is an IBM Diversity recruitment program offering Latino, African-American, Asian, Persons with Disabilities and Native American, B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. students the opportunity to explore IBM's national career options. This program is open to U.S. citizens or nationals; permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or those authorized to work under the amnesty provisions of the U.S. immigration law.
• Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships perpetuates the legacy of Jackie Robinson by providing college scholarships for minority youths. All applications are due April 1.
• John L. Carey Scholarships provides financial assistance to liberal arts degree holders pursuing graduate studies in accounting. These awards are intended to encourage liberal arts undergraduates to consider professional accounting careers.
• Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Graduate Program in Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences is designed to take advantage of the diversity of research interests, facilities, and expertise in the school of medicine and the university. Students have the opportunity to develop close ties with a number of faculty members in the school of medicine.
• The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs offers the master of public affairs and Ph.D. in public policy degrees. The emphasis throughout the programs is on mastery of the problem-solving skills and management principles that underlie successful performance in the public sector environment.
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research provides funding to highly qualified individuals undertaking broad studies of the most challenging health, health care and health policy issues facing America. Additional information about the awards and its portfolio of policy-oriented research can be found on the web site.
• The Lunar and Planetary Institute invites undergraduates to experience cutting-edge research in the planetary sciences through the Summer Intern Program. As a summer intern, you would complete a research project of current interest in planetary science, working one-on-one with a scientist at the LPI or at Johnson Space Center. Relevant fields of study include the natural sciences, engineering, computer sciences, and mathematics. February deadline.
• The Harvard University Kennedy School of Government selects students from diverse backgrounds and experiences who have strong academic records, a commitment to public service, and outstanding potential for career growth and leadership for their master's programs in public policy, public administration and international development. Admission to the school is competitive.
• Kodak Scholarships are available for those studying film/cinematography at U.S. colleges. See web site for details.
• The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit, tax exempt corporation of volunteer men and women dedicated to providing financial assistance in the form of scholarships for higher education to deserving sons and daughters of United States Marines and children of former Marines, with particular attention being given to children whose parent was killed or wounded in action.
• Arizona State University's Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute Research Experience for Undergraduates (MTBI) is looking for students interested in research at the interface of mathematics and statistics and natural and social sciences. The eight-week summer program is held at Arizona State University. The program is designed for undergraduates who have completed their sophomore or junior year, are majoring in math, biology, or related fields, and have at least one year of calculus.
• The Ronald E. McNair Post baccalaureate Achievement program, is a federal TRIO program funded at 156 institutions across the United States and Puerto Rice by the U.S. Department of Education. The McNair Program is designed to prepare participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
• McNay Art Museum through the Dan and Gloria Oppenheimer family provides funds for a Museum Education internship for a minority student who has completed an undergraduate degree program. Applications are due in early spring, with the internship beginning during the summer. Visit the web site for information on this and other internships.
• METPRO is not an internship but a rigorous, two-year training program designed to provide the necessary tools for beginning minority journalists to succeed. Although experience is not required, successful candidates should have basic reporting and writing skills and a strong desire to be in daily newspaper journalism. Since its inception, more than 240 minority journalists have graduated from the reporting and editing sequences to go on to successful careers (January deadline).
• The goal of the Minority Management Development Program is to address the shortage of talented, minority managers in the health plan community by providing a source of managerial training, work experience and knowledge of the industry through training opportunities. Health plans are encouraged to sponsor minority individuals who demonstrate the following traits: a high level of professionalism, excellent performance in their current position, a strong work ethic, an unwavering commitment to both managed care and their sponsoring health plan, and recognized leadership potential. Individuals must be able to complete numerous program-related assignments and projects while continuing to meet work responsibilities.
• The Millender Fellowship was designed to assist graduate minority men and women in achieving distinguished accomplishment in public service-oriented careers. Fellows are assigned to high-level responsibilities with top executives in Detroit area organizations in public, private, and nonprofit areas. The program goal is to provide the encouragement, experience and relationships that are necessary to develop an ever-growing pool of public service-oriented minority leaders. March deadline.
• The Minority Medical Education Program (MMEP) offers summer educational experiences to help promising, highly motivated students gain admission to medical schools. MMEP gives a critical edge in the intense competition for medical school. Of all the MMEP graduates who have applied to medical school, 63% have been accepted. Applications are available in the summer for the following year.
• The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston offers five summer internships for undergraduate college students to learn about careers in museums and about all aspects of museum operations. Interns work full-time for 10 weeks. Each student receives a stipend.
• National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (NACME) has information on engineering scholarships. Check out their web site.
• National Alliance for Excellence Scholarships are geared toward supporting the educational and career goals of the nation's best students.
• The National Institute of Health Scholarship Program offers competitive scholarships to exceptional students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are committed to biomedical, behavioral, and social science research careers at NIH.
• The National Peace Essay Contest is intended to:
  • promote serious discussion among high school students, teachers, and national leaders about international peace and conflict resolution today and in the future;
  • complement existing curricula and other scholastic activities; and
  • strengthen students' research, writing, and reasoning skills. First-place state winners will receive college scholarships of $1,000. First-place state winners will also compete for national awards of $10,000, $5,000, and $2,500 for first, second, and third place respectively.
• The National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE) offers a wide variety of scholarships primarily for engineering students and others majoring in related disciplines.
• National Society of Professional Engineers has scholarship and internship information posted on their web site.
• NCAA Scholarships and Internships offers a wide variety of opportunities for students , including women and minorities.
• The City of New York City Urban Fellows Program participants are introduced to local government and the public sector. This program offers aspiring public policy makers the opportunity to grapple firsthand with contemporary issues. For additional program details, to download applications and to read eligibility requirements, please visit their web site or call 212.NEW.YORK (212.639.9675).
• Ohio State University graduate program in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology offers studies leading to the Ph.D. degree in areas of molecular biology, cellular biology and developmental biology. Research training is very diverse and areas of study include: cell biology, gene expression, DNA replication, developmental biology, molecular medicine, virology, cancer biology/genetics, plant molecular biology, molecular neurobiology, RNA processing. Other research focus groups, consisting of several faculties with common research interests, also exist within the program. In collaboration with the College of Medicine's Medical Scientist Program, a combined M.D./Ph.D. degree program is available.
• The Partnership for Service Learning programs unites academic study and community service so that the service makes the study immediate and relevant.
• Volunteer for the Peace Corps! Information and applicant toolkit available on the web site.
• PGA Tour summer and fall Internship Program is open to undergraduate and graduate studies of African-American, Asian-American, Native-American, or Hispanic descent. For most positions, applicants must have a GPA of at least a 2.6. Candidates should have completed at least their sophomore year. Graduating students are also eligible to apply as long as they are currently enrolled at the time of application submission. The ability to play golf or knowledge of the game helps, but is not required for most positions. Applications: online under the link "About Us".
• Philips Academy, Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (helping minority students seek advanced degrees for careers in teaching) offers two programs 1) the summer workshop for rising seniors who intend to pursue graduate study immediately and 2) the associate program for college seniors and recent graduates. Applicants must be African-American, Latino or Native American. Deadline May 1 of the application year.
• The Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs is pleased to announce the PPIA Junior Summer Institute will be held at Princeton University. The goal of the PPIA Junior Summer Institute is to prepare students for graduate study and careers in public policy and international affairs. The summer institute provides a rigorous training policy analysis and serves as a springboard to exciting careers in public service. Brochure and application are available through their website.
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute encourages students from underrepresented groups, for example women in engineering and science, to consider graduate education. Check the web site for graduate degrees offered.
• Ron Brown Scholar Program is specifically focused on young African-Americans of outstanding promise; it seeks to accelerate their progress into the mainstream of leadership positions in business, education, government, and a wide spectrum of professions. In addition to awarding each student $40,000 for college and providing guidance throughout their academic careers, the Program coordinates a wide variety of summer study-abroad programs and internships, and underwrites scholars' attendance at leadership programs including the National Outdoor Leadership School.
• The Roothbert Fund is a small, nearly all-volunteer scholarship fund based in New York City, which awards yearly grants and works to foster fellowship among grant recipients. Once a year, the fund accepts applications for grants, which include essays, transcripts and recommendations.
• St. Louis University School of Public Health offers graduate programs in health administration, health services research, and public health. Take advantage of the career opportunities for public health professionals trained in disease prevention and health promotion.
• Society of Women Engineers Scholarships are targeted for women in engineering and computer science. Application deadline for college students is February 1.
• Southeast Missouri State University has a master's program in guidance and counseling with an emphasis in higher education. Various graduate assistantships are available in the student life areas.
• The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Doctoral Scholars Program supports qualified candidates with financial assistance for up to five years of graduate study in an effort to increase the percentage of racial/ethnic minority faculty in higher education.
• Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Career Program offers corporate paid summer internships in accounting, asset management, corporate law, information technology, investment banking, management consulting, media, and philanthropy.
• State University of New York at Binghamton offer various graduate degree programs in Management, Arts, and Sciences.
• State University of New York at Stony Brook, one of the top-ranked graduate schools in the country, offers fellowships for doctoral candidates. The Turner Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis to African-American, Latino and Native American students who are either U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• The Student Conservation Association offers conservation internships, expense-paid positions from 12 weeks to 12 months.
• Study Abroad Programs — check out the scholarship searchable database and contact the Rice study abroad office for more information on scholarships and grants for study abroad.
• Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications offers a general master's level fellowship and internship program in newspaper journalism for members of under-represented groups.
• Teach for America — join the corps of outstanding and diverse recent college graduates of all academic majors who commit two years to teach in our nation's most under-resourced schools.
• Texas Christian University M.J. Neeley School of Business offers an MBA program designed to prepare graduates for executive and professional careers.
• Texas Legislative Internship Program provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students attending Texas colleges and universities to serve as interns in the Texas legislature, in various state agencies and in local government.
• The Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program (California State Assembly) 11-month fellowship provides an introduction to public policy formation and adoption in the California Legislature through full-time work as a professional legislative staff member.
• The Morris K. Udall Foundation awards undergraduate scholarships of $5,000 each year to juniors and seniors in fields related to the environment, and to Native American and Alaska Natives in fields related to health care or tribal policy.
• United Methodist Loans and Scholarship Programs are a church wide educational service providing scholarships and loans to help supplement the financial needs of today's students who are active members of the United Methodist Church.
• United Negro College Fund has information about many scholarships/internships in all categories (undergraduate, graduate, etc.).
• United States Department of State offers both paid and unpaid student internship programs.
• University Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship Program is designed to support highly capable students pursuing graduate study at U.S. universities in applied sciences or engineering disciplines with applications in high performance computing.
• The University of California, Los Angeles, offers a summer research program for upper division undergraduate students with outstanding academic potential the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors on research projects. The program is designed for students who plan to pursue the Ph.D. degree and enter academic careers. Opportunities are available in virtually all academic fields.
• The University of Chicago's Division of Biological Sciences offers a nine-week summer research program for undergraduates in their sophomore or junior year. The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity for students to experience research at the graduate level and to prepare and encourage students to pursue a Ph.D. in the biological sciences. Information on graduate programs and admissions is also available.
• The University of Iowa Graduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning seeks to recruit students to help shape policies which affect our nation's urban and rural communities.
• The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center offers graduate programs in allied health, dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health.
• The University of Miami School of Medicine offers graduate degree programs in basic and health sciences, an M.D./Ph.D. program, and postdoctoral training.
• The University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy sponsors a seven-week intensive summer program that focuses on preparing students for graduate programs in public policy and international affairs.
• The University of Michigan Center for the Study of Higher and Post secondary Education offers degrees at the master's and doctoral levels in higher education, student development, support and administration, academic affairs, organizational behavior and management, research, evaluation, and assessment.
• The University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs is interested in attracting qualified students who are considering graduate study in public service. The institute offers several graduate degrees.
• The University of Missouri-Columbia offers financial and funding opportunities for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree.
• The University of North Texas Health Science Center offers Summer Multicultural Advanced Research Training (SMART) brings undergraduate students to the UNT health Science Center to participate in a biomedical sciences project. SMART is a program for multicultural students made possible in part by the NIH and the e NHL&BI.
• The University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Graduate Studies offers the graduate student an integrated training experience stressing the fundamentals of contemporary biomedical research.
• The University of Rochester Medical Center organizes Ph.D. degree programs to enhance the multidisciplinary research and educational opportunities in the biomedical sciences.
• The University of Tennessee School of Planning offers a professional masters degree in urban planning. The two year program includes a core curriculum and four specialty options: land use planning, transportation planning, real estate development planning, and environmental planning.
• The University of Washington, Department of Pharmacology, ranked among the best in the nation, prides itself on a dynamic graduate program and the success of its trainees.
• Walt Disney Imagineering sponsors ImagiNations, a university design competition created to promote diversity. Students showcase their talents and gain practical knowledge in design with the opportunity to earn scholarship money.
• The Washington Center's Minority Leaders Fellowship Program was developed to provide leadership and professional development opportunities for minority students who excel in their areas of study.
• The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, a grant making program of The Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C., offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship in conjunction with a summer internship program open to members of minority groups based on need and academic excellence. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible for the award. Through this scholarship program, the Fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, voluntarism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.
• For information on the Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship type in Scholarship in the search engine. Scholarships are for students studying in areas like chemistry, engineering, physics, and technology areas.