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Scholarships, Fellowships, Academic Internships, and Grants: Home

This guide is designed to assist members of the Eckerd College Community in identifying scholarships, grants, academic internships, and fellowship opportunities.

Important Deadlines and Information

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Major Opportunities and Deadlines

SCHOLARSHIP 

WHAT'S FUNDED 

2023-24

*CAMPUS DEADLINE APPLIES 

Boren (National Security Education Program) 

Undergraduate study or graduate research/ study abroad, focused on languages, cultures, and regions outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, & New Zealand 

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 for fellowship and January 31, 2024

Critical Language Scholarships 

8- to 10-week summer institute abroad, to study one of 13 languages considered critical to US security 

The deadline for applications is May

DAAD 

Undergraduate and graduate study, research, or internship in Germany, both short- and long-term; some scholarships target specific fields (science, journalism) 

Rolling and ongoing 

Fulbright 

Study/research/creative project abroad (after a bachelor's degree) in any field, to increase cross-cultural understanding; English teaching assistantships offered in some countries 

October 10th, 2023 at 5pm ET


*Campus deadline: Sept. 5 

Fulbright – UK Summer Institutes 

3- to 6-week summer institutes in the UK, for classroom & experiential learning; open to freshmen & sophomores only 

 Feb.

 

Gates Cambridge 

Graduate study at Cambridge Uni., to improve the lives of the world's citizens 

October 

Gilman 

Undergrad study abroad support for Pell Grant recipients 

October and March

Goldwater 

Undergrad study aimed at a career in science, math, or engineering 

3rd Friday in Jan
*Campus deadline: Late Nov.

Knight-Hennessy

Knight-Hennessy scholars receive up to three years of funding to pursue graduate studies at Stanford. This includes the JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, DMA, and PhD programs, as well as joint- and dual-degrees.

Oct. 6th at 1 pm PST

Marshall

Undergrad and graduate study, in any discipline, at a university in the United Kingdom 

September 20, 2022

Mitchell 

Graduate study in Ireland (not including Northern Ireland)

September 30, 2022

National Science Foundation 

Graduate study and research in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, behavioral, and social sciences 

Late July / Early August: GRFP Application opens

October 18, 2021 (Monday): GRFP application deadline for Life Sciences

October 19, 2021 (Tuesday): GRFP application deadline for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Materials Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning

October 21, 2021 (Thursday): GRFP application deadline for Engineering

October 22, 2021 (Friday): Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy

Rhodes 

Graduate study at Oxford University 

October 3, 2022

Rotary 

Graduate study abroad in selected humanitarian fields 

Local club deadline: early January 

Schwarzman

Graduate students, Graduating students, Recent graduates/Alumni 

Sept.

Soros 

Graduate study by immigrants or first generation Americans

November

Truman 

Graduate study leading to a career in any field of public service 

Truman Application Deadline: February 1, 2022

Udall 

Undergraduate study leading to a career related to the environment, Native American health care, or tribal public policy 

March 2024

Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants

Eckerd College has a distinguished history of Hollings Scholars, Fulbright award winners and Rhodes Scholars.  Could you be the next award winner?  Use the resources available within this guide to learn more about award opportunities that align with your interests and program major, check award deadlines, and peruse tips designed to ensure a successful application.  

Still have questions? Schedule an appointment with Eckerd's Scholarship, Fellowship and Grant Advisor,  Dr. Robinson-Malone, Dr. Michael Goyette, or Prof. Allison Quatrini

Kat Robinson-Malone, Ph.D. 
Eckerd College, Center for Academic Excellence
phone: 727-864-8646 
Email robinskk@eckerd.edu 

Michael Goyette Ph.D. (2022-24)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics
Email: goyettmp@eckerd.edu
Office: Franklin Templeton Building 238
Phone: 727-864-8522

Faculty Representative (2022-24) 

Allison Quatrini, MIPA, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
Assistant Professor, Political Science

Email: quatrial@eckerd.edu
Office: BES 121
Phone: 727-864-8625 https://allison-quatrini.youcanbook.me/