Career Services | Scholarships and Fellowships
The following are scholarship or fellowship opportunities for advanced study or research:
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies. For one year of graduate study at most U.S. and Canadian universities for students preparing for careers in college teaching and scholarship in humanistic fields of study (but not the creative and performing arts). Must be citizen or permanent resident of U.S. or Canada, college senior or recent graduate who has not yet begun graduate study. GRE scores required. 85 scholarships nationwide.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships. For undergraduates preparing for research-based careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or resident aliens and must be currently enrolled sophomores or juniors in the top quarter of their class with at least a 3.0 GPA. Pays up to $7,500 for up to two years. Approximately 300 given nationwide. Dr. Phil Lockett is the faculty representative for this scholarship. Call him at 859-238-5395 if interested.
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies. For one year of graduate study at most U.S. and Canadian universities for students preparing for careers in college teaching and scholarship in humanistic fields of study (but not the creative and performing arts). Must be citizen or permanent resident of U.S. or Canada, college senior or recent graduate who has not yet begun graduate study. GRE scores required. 85 scholarships nationwide.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships. For undergraduates preparing for research-based careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or resident aliens and must be currently enrolled sophomores or juniors in the top quarter of their class with at least a 3.0 GPA. Pays up to $7,500 for up to two years. Approximately 300 given nationwide. Dr. Phil Lockett is the faculty representative for this scholarship. Call him at 859-238-5395 if interested.
Beinecke Scholarship Program. For graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Applicants must be outstanding juniors, US citizens or nationals, and have received need-based financial aid. Amount of award is approximately $32,000. 22 awards nationwide.
Carnegie Endowment for Peace Junior Fellows Program. Supports one year at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington D.C., conducting research and outreach on policy issues. Applicants must be seniors or have graduated within the past year, have strong academic records and substantial coursework in such areas as international affairs, political science, economics or history. 10 awards nationwide.
Ford Foundation International Fellows Program. For three years of graduate study leading students to further development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide. For international citizens/residents. Must demonstrate superior academic achievement and leadership potential and have substantial experience in community service.
Fulbright Program. For one year of graduate study or research in one of approximately 100 foreign countries. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with the majority of their undergraduate education in the U.S.; must have language proficiency; must have a bachelor's degree by the beginning of the award. Centre has had several Fulbright scholars. Contact Dr. Allison Connolly at 859-238-5245 if interested.
Harry S. Truman Scholarships. For undergraduate through graduate study leading to a career in government, non-profit, or advocacy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, currently enrolled juniors in the upper quarter of their class, and should have a strong record of public and community service. Truman Scholars receive up to $3,000 for the senior year and up to $27,000 for graduate/professional school. Approximately 80 scholarships awarded nationwide. Dr. Dan Stroup is the faculty representative for this scholarship. Call him at 859-238-5246 if interested.
James Madison Graduate Fellowships. For two years of study in the U.S. in a master's degree program leading to a career in secondary school teaching of American history, government, or social studies. Graduate program must include coursework in constitutional history. Must be U.S. citizen or national. Approximately 24 fellowships to new and recent college graduates nationwide. Dr. Donna Plummer is the faculty representative for this fellowship. Call her at 859-238-5308 if interested.
Marshall Scholarships. For two years of study at any British university, leading to graduate or second undergraduate degree. Must be U.S. citizen with undergraduate degree completed by the beginning of the award. May not be more than two years beyond graduation. Requires 3.7 GPA beyond freshman year. Up to 40 scholarships awarded annually.
National Scholars Honor Society. Open to undergraduates who are members of the National Scholars Honor Society. Membership and scholarship application are free. Awards are $5,000 each.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. For three years of graduate study leading to master's or doctoral degree in mathematics, science (physical, biological, behavioral and social), or engineering. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at or near the beginning of graduate study. Approximately 1,100 fellowships given nationally.
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. For up to two years of graduate study in the United States, in any field, for New Americans (i.e. resident alien with more than 1 year of IRS filings, a naturalized US citizen, or the child of two parents who are naturalized citizens). Must also be under 31 years old at time of application and hold bachelor's degree or be in final year of study. Must submit scores from appropriate graduate aptitude test (GRE, GMAT, MCAT or LSAT). 30 fellowships given annually.
Rhodes Scholarships. For two years of study at Oxford University, leading to graduate or second undergraduate degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must hold a bachelor's degree by the beginning of the award. 32 scholarships nationwide. Diane Johnson is the campus representative for this scholarship program. Call her at 859-238-5717 for more information.
Udall Scholarship. 80 scholarships of up to $5000 and 50 honorable mentions of $350 to sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care. Dr. Chris Barton is the faculty representative for this scholarship. Call her at 859-238-5322 if interested.
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Carnegie Endowment for Peace Junior Fellows Program. Supports one year at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington D.C., conducting research and outreach on policy issues. Applicants must be seniors or have graduated within the past year, have strong academic records and substantial coursework in such areas as international affairs, political science, economics or history. 10 awards nationwide.
Ford Foundation International Fellows Program. For three years of graduate study leading students to further development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide. For international citizens/residents. Must demonstrate superior academic achievement and leadership potential and have substantial experience in community service.
Fulbright Program. For one year of graduate study or research in one of approximately 100 foreign countries. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with the majority of their undergraduate education in the U.S.; must have language proficiency; must have a bachelor's degree by the beginning of the award. Centre has had several Fulbright scholars. Contact Dr. Allison Connolly at 859-238-5245 if interested.
Harry S. Truman Scholarships. For undergraduate through graduate study leading to a career in government, non-profit, or advocacy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, currently enrolled juniors in the upper quarter of their class, and should have a strong record of public and community service. Truman Scholars receive up to $3,000 for the senior year and up to $27,000 for graduate/professional school. Approximately 80 scholarships awarded nationwide. Dr. Dan Stroup is the faculty representative for this scholarship. Call him at 859-238-5246 if interested.
James Madison Graduate Fellowships. For two years of study in the U.S. in a master's degree program leading to a career in secondary school teaching of American history, government, or social studies. Graduate program must include coursework in constitutional history. Must be U.S. citizen or national. Approximately 24 fellowships to new and recent college graduates nationwide. Dr. Donna Plummer is the faculty representative for this fellowship. Call her at 859-238-5308 if interested.
Marshall Scholarships. For two years of study at any British university, leading to graduate or second undergraduate degree. Must be U.S. citizen with undergraduate degree completed by the beginning of the award. May not be more than two years beyond graduation. Requires 3.7 GPA beyond freshman year. Up to 40 scholarships awarded annually.
National Scholars Honor Society. Open to undergraduates who are members of the National Scholars Honor Society. Membership and scholarship application are free. Awards are $5,000 each.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. For three years of graduate study leading to master's or doctoral degree in mathematics, science (physical, biological, behavioral and social), or engineering. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at or near the beginning of graduate study. Approximately 1,100 fellowships given nationally.
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. For up to two years of graduate study in the United States, in any field, for New Americans (i.e. resident alien with more than 1 year of IRS filings, a naturalized US citizen, or the child of two parents who are naturalized citizens). Must also be under 31 years old at time of application and hold bachelor's degree or be in final year of study. Must submit scores from appropriate graduate aptitude test (GRE, GMAT, MCAT or LSAT). 30 fellowships given annually.
Rhodes Scholarships. For two years of study at Oxford University, leading to graduate or second undergraduate degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must hold a bachelor's degree by the beginning of the award. 32 scholarships nationwide. Diane Johnson is the campus representative for this scholarship program. Call her at 859-238-5717 for more information.
Udall Scholarship. 80 scholarships of up to $5000 and 50 honorable mentions of $350 to sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care. Dr. Chris Barton is the faculty representative for this scholarship. Call her at 859-238-5322 if interested.
Click here for Graduate School Financial Aid.
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