AmericanScholarship - Update on Scholarships in America

Graduate Study
For juniors who are US citizens or nationals planning to attend graduate school in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Each scholar receives $2000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. A maximum of 20 scholarships are awarded annually. Students must apply through the University of Florida.

How to apply for the Beinecke Scholarship nomination from the University of Florida
For questions, see Jeanna Mastrodicasa in the Honors Office (jmastro@ufl.edu).
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pproximately 15 one-year awards of $22,000 will be granted to students entering their first year of graduate study in the atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic sciences. Eligible degree fields include: atmospheric sciences, oceanography, hydrology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental sciences, mathematics, and physics. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; women, members of minority groups, and disabled students are encouraged to apply. Selection is based on academic performance and on plans to pursue a career in meteorology or a related science. (more…)

The Graduate Fellowship Office has begun accepting applications for the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) awards for Academic Year 2008-09 and Summer 2009.

FLAS awards enable students who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents to acquire a high level of competence in one or more foreign languages. Fellowships are awarded to students in modern foreign language and area studies, with priority given to students in the humanities, social sciences, and professional fields. (more…)

Each year USA Today chooses 20 students for its All-USA College Academic First Team. Winners receive $2,500 and a trip to Washington, D.C. The Second and Third Teams contain 20 members each and receive certificates and recognition; another 20 students receive honorable mention. The selection criteria are designed to identify students who excel in scholarship, creativity, and leadership roles on and off campus. Students are nominated by a faculty member. Unlike other types of awards, the USA Today Academic Team is a recognition honoring students for what they have accomplished in college–not for what they plan to do after graduation.
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