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External Sources of Financial
Support
In addition to these
internal programs, there are many external
sources of financial support for which Graduate
School of Arts and Sciences students may
be eligible. These usually are extremely
competitive. Because applications must be
submitted as much as a year in advance,
students should investigate early and plan
ahead. Many deadlines are in the fall. Department
chairmen receive copies of current award
opportunities that are received by the Dean’s
Office. It is also advisable to consult
the Grants Register, Annual Register of
Grant Support, and the Foundation Directory.
Fulbright-Hays Study
Abroad Grants
These grants provide funds
for study and research abroad to students
with at least a bachelor’s degree
who have not received a PhD. The applicant
submits a proposal for study in a foreign
country in whose language he or she is proficient.
Applicants without prior study abroad are
given preference. On a national basis, approximately
500 grants are awarded annually, providing
for study and research in at least 50 countries.
Applications, which are available in mid-August
for the October 15 deadline, may be obtained
online at E-Grants
National Science Foundation
Fellowships
The NSF Graduate Research
Fellowship and the NSF Minority Graduate
Fellowship are three-year fellowships open
to those U.S. citizens who are at or near
the beginning of their graduate study in
science or engineering. These fellowships
provide a cost-of-education allowance and
a stipend for living expenses. Applications
are available online at National Science
Foundation. Deadlines are dependent on proposed
field of study or specialization
United Methodist Fund
Scholarships ranging from
$500 to $2,500 are provided by the Board
of Education of the Methodist Church to
those who have been members of that church
for three years and who intend to teach
in liberal arts colleges. These awards are
available to qualified students in any department.
Application forms are available by writing
to P.O. Box 871, Nashville, TN 37202.
Methodist Loan Fund
The Board of Education of
the Methodist Church lends financial aid
to qualified students on interest-bearing
promissory notes. Descriptive material may
be secured by writing to P.O. Box 871, Nashville,
TN 37202.
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