National Scholarships
Fulbright Scholarship
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
To provide opportunity for graduate study in a foreign country |
- World-wide placement
- Usually need working knowledge of language of host country
- Round trip transportation
- Research allowance
- Tuition waiver
- Health/accident insurance
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- Bachelors degree
- U.S. Citizen
- Usually proficiency in language of host country
- Strong academic record
- Clearly defined plan of study
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For additonal information, visit the Fulbright Scholarship web site.

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Barry M Goldwater
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
Provide continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers |
- Scholarship for tuition, fees, room and board up to $7,500
- Typically 300 awards annually
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- Undergraduate juniors or seniors
- Outstanding research potential (at least a B average)
- Not intended for MD prctitioners
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
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For additional information, visit the Barry M Goldwater web site.

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Jacob Javits Fellowship
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Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
For superior students to undertake doctoral and MFA level study in selected fields of theatre, humanities and social science |
- Student must demonstrate financial need
- 20% of awards in Social Science
- 20% in the Arts
- 60% in Humanities
- Fellowship for up to 48 months or until degree is completed (lesser of two)
- Fellowship consists of institutional payment for tuition/fees and a stipend
- Requires FAFSA
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- Bachelors degree
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Have applied to or been accepted into graduate program leading to a doctorate
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For additional information, visit the Jacob Javits Fellowship web site.

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Luce Scholarship
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Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
Provide those with leadership potential with first hand familiarity with Asia |
- Scholarship for 1 year of living and working in Asia
- Not for those with majors in Asian language, literature, history, politics, etc.
- Not for those with significant travel in Asia
- For those who have not had much exposure to Asia
- Montly stipend and housing
- Cost of living allowance in expensive countries
- Also, travel expense, medical and travel insurance
- 19 scholarships nationally
- Requires nomination through Twin Cities national scholarship office
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- Open to men and women
- Bachelors degree
- Not over 29 years of age
- Nominated by college
- Outstanding academic record(B+ or higher)
- Clear reason for wanting to go to Asia
- Evidence of leadership potential
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- December 2006 (submitted by Twin Cities office)
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For additional information, visit the Luce Scholarship web site.

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James Madison Fellowship
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Eligibility |
Deadline |
Junior Fellowship for those who have completed undergraduate study and plan to begin graduate work on a full time basis |
- For MA in history, political science, or
- MAT in American Consitutional history, political instruction or theory
- MEd concentration in American history, American government or political theory
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- Open to graduating seniors and recent graduates
- Intended for career in secondary education
- Must agree to teach in secondary school after completing degree
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For additional information, visit the James Madison Fellowship web site.

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Marshall Scholarship
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
To allow American students with academic excellence to continue studies for 203 years at a British university |
- Funding for 2-3 years
- 40 scholarships
- Covers room/board, tuition/fees/books, some travel, airfare, some funds for dependent spouse
- Includes application and interview
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- Graduate study
- U.S. Citizen
- Bachelors degree
- GPA of a least 3.7
- Earned degree after April, 2000
- Potential for contributions to society
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For additional information, visit the Marshall Scholarship web site.

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Mellon Fellowships (funding suspended)
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
For promising students for careers in teaching and scholarship in the humanities |
- Stipend is $14,500 plus (+) tuition and fees
- 1 year only
- Up to 80 awards annually-very competitive
- Interview for finalist required
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- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Apply to program leading to doctorate
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For additional information, visit the Mellon Fellowships web site.

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George Mitchell Scholarship
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
To educate future American leaders about Ireland |
- Post graduate study at an Irish university
- About 12 scholarships annually
- Scholarship covers room/board and a stipend of appx. $12,000. Also, assisted with travel to/from Ireland, or nothern Ireland
- 1 year duration
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- U.S. citizen
- Graduate of college or university
- Requires strong academic record
- 1000 word essay
- 508 recommendations
- Field of study is open
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For additional information, visit the George Mitchell Scholarship web site.

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NSEP (National Security Education Program)
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
To educate U.S. citizens about foreign cultures, strengthen U.S. economic competition, enhance international cooperation and security |
- Intended for study in locations outside the English speaking world and Western Europe
- Up to $10,000 per semester
- Requires federal service following completion of study abroad activity
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- Undergraduate study:
-Junior or senior, 1 year award or 1 term. To increase knowledge of other languages and cultures.
-Freshman and sophomore-summer and 1 term for understanding international affairs
- Graduate study:
-For students enrolled or admitted to graduate degree programs to develop expertise in languages and cultures of less commonly studied countries
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- UG-February 2, 2007
- Grad-January 15, 2007
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For additional information, visit the NSEP (UG)/NSEP (Grad) web site.

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Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
For outstanding students who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career with the U.S. Department of State |
- The fellowship award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the junior and senior years of college and during the first year of graduate study with reimbursement for books and one round-trip travel.
- The Fellow must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international studies at one of the graduate schools identified by the WWNFF.
- Participating graduate schools provide financial support in the second year of graduate study based on need.
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- Sophomore year of undergraduate studies at the time of application, or who will have received their bachelor's degree by June 2002 and will be enrolled for the 2002-03 academic year in the first year of a two year full-time masters degree program relevant to international affairs
- U.S. citizen
- Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply
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For additional information, visit the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship web site.

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Rhodes Scholarship
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
For outstanding students with leadership potential. For study at Oxford University, England (usually for 2 years-leading to degree such as the M.Phil) |
- Rhodes trustees cover all matriculation, tuition, lab and other fees. Also provide maintenance allowance and travel to/from Oxford
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- U.S. citizen
- Between 18024 years of age
- Have bachelors degree before beginning Oxford study
- Intellectual and academic achievement of highest standard student
- Integrity of character
- Interest and respect for fellow humans
- Leadership
- Full use of talents
- "Physical vigor"
- Financial need not a requirement
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For additional information, visit the Rhodes Scholarship web site.

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Rotary International
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
To further internationalize understanding and friendly relations with people of different countris-done through study abroad for periods of 3 months to 2 years |
- Academic year scholarhsips-1 year of study-open to almost any field
- Academic year program award stipend range from $10,000-$23,000
- Multi-year scholarships-$11,000 a year for awards
- Cultural Ambassador scholarships-for intensive language study 306 month awards of $10,000-$17,000
- Availability and kinds of scholarships vary
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- Must apply through local Rotary Club
- Open for undergraduate or graduate study
- Students must gain admission to foreign university
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- Around October-applications from local Rotary Club
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For additional information, visit the Rotary International web site.

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Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
Opportunities for new Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen field |
- For graduate study in any professional field or scholarly discipline including the fine and performing arts
- 30 awards given/84 interviewed
- For masters or doctoral study
- Complements funds from other sources-for tuition and fees and a stipend
- Up to $20,000
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- Green card holder or naturalized citizen or have two parents who are naturalized citizens
- No older than 30 years of age
- Only for graduating seniors
- Strong academic record or study at prestigious institutions are not as critical as creativity, accomplishment and commitment to the U.S. Consitution and Bill of Rights
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For additional information, visit the Soros Fellowship web site.

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Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
For exceptional students pursuing graduate/professional studies and planning on a career in public service |
- Award includes tuition, fees, room/board up to about $30,000
- Typically 75-80 given each year to college juniors
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- U.S. citizen
- Extensive record of public and community service
- Commitment to public service
- Outstanding leadership potential
- Strong academic record
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For additional information, visit the Harry S. Truman Scholarship web site.

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Morris K. Udall Scholarship
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
To assist undergraduates interested in a career in environmental public policy or in Native American health care policy |
- Awards up to 80 scholarships of $5,000 for undergraduate study-applicable to tuition/fees, at home institution
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- Sophomore or junior
- Must have tribal affiliation for Native American health care emphasis
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For additional information, visit the Morris K. Udall Scholarship web site.

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Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowship for Minorities
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
Awards are for study in research based doctoral program in the behavioral and social sciences, humanities, enginerring, math, physical sciences, and biological sciences |
- For students at or near beginning of graduate study
- Max of three (3) years of support
- Annual stipend of $19,000 and $3,000 to institution in lieu of tuition and fees
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- Open to U.S. citizens or nationals:
-African American
-Alaskan Native
-American/Chicano
-Native American
-Native Pacific Islander
-Puerto Rican
- Requires GRE test score (taken by February)
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For additional information, visit the Ford Foundation Fellowship web site.

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Freeman-Asia
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
To increase the number of American undergraduates who study in East or Southeast Asia |
- Priority to those with no previous study abroad experience
- Awards only for study in Cambodia, China, Hong-Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
- Must share experience with students on home campus
- Must submit a report to sponsor summarizing experience abroad
- Awards are typically
-Summer-$3,000
-Semester-$5,000
-Academic year-$7,500
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- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Undergraduate in U.S. college/university in good standing (not for graduating seniors)
- Must have verifiable financial need
- For undergraduate study only
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- For spring 2007 - March 7, 2007
- Fall 2007 and Academic Year 2007-08 - April 4, 2007
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For additional information, visit the Freeman-Asia Scholarship web site.

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(ASF) American Scandinavian Foundation
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
It promotes international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden |
- ASF offeres fellowships (up to $20,000) and grants (normally $4,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian countries for up to one year.
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- Have a well-defined research or study project that makes stay in Scandinavia essential
- U.S. citizens or residents
- Must have completed their undergraduate education by the start of their project in Scandinavia.
- Ability in the language of the host country.
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For additional information, visit the American-Scandinavian Foundation web site.

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Beinecke Scholarship Program
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
Encourage and enable highly motivatd students to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduate course of study |
- Demonstrate superior standards of intellectual abiltiy
- Receive $2,000 prior to entering graduate school
- $30,000 while enrolled in graduate school
- Favor students in traditional liberal arts disciplines
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- Be a junior
- Plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences
- U.S. citizen
- Show financial need
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For additional information, visit the Beinecke Scholarship Program web site.

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Jack Kent Cooke
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
To recognize undergraduates of exceptional potential |
- Must be a junior at time of application
- Must be a community college transfer
- About 40 awards given annually
- Scholarships support undergraduate study
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- Clear record of academic and co/extra curricular career of excellence
- Junior standing
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For additional information, visit the Jack Kent Cooke web site.

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Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
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Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
For minority students with a strong academic record. |
- For U.S. minority citizens who wish to pursue managerial careers in business, government, or nonprofit organizations
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For additional information, visit the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management web site.

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Gates Cambridge Scholarships
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Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
Offered for graduate study at Cambridge University in England |
- Covers the costs of studying at Cambridge University in England
- Empasis is on those who will be leaders in helping to address global problems
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- Must gain admission to Cambridge
- U.S. or European citizens
- Excellent transcripts
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For additional information, visit the Gates Cambridge Scholarships web site.

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Greek American
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
Study abroad for a semester in Greece |
- Full tuition and on-campus room and board paid in a Greek University
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- Greek American applicants
- Completed admissions application
- Overall academic GPA 3.0 or better
- Approval from home insitution
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For additional information, visit the Greek American Scholarship web site.

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Hertz
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
Graduate fellowship award based on merit for students of physical sciences |
- $28,000 per 9 months
- Annually renewable
- Must attend one of the foundation's tenable schools
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- Students of the applied phyiscal sciences
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Seniors pursuing the Ph.D. degree in any of the fields
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For additional information, visit the Hertz Foundation web site.

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Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
Multidisciplinary fellowship and award for excellent students |
- 52 fellowships of $8,000 each and 30 Awards of Excellence of $1,500 each
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- Active member of the society
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For additional information, visit the Phi Kappa Phi web site.

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Predoctoral Fellowships in Biological Sciences (no further funding available)
Purpose |
Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
Promote excellence in biomedical research by helping prospective researchers with exceptional promise obtain high-quality graduate education |
- 80 five-year fellowships for study toward a Ph.D. or Sc.D. in biological sciences
- The annual stipend is $21,000 for 2004-05
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- U.S. or non-U.S. citizens studying in the U.S.
- Applicants must be near the beginning of their graduate study toward a Ph.D. or a Sc.D.
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For additional information, visit the Howard Hughes Medical Institute web site.

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Mondale
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Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
For MN undergraduate students attending a MN college or university who plan to study and travel in Japan |
- $1,000 for the academic year
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- Accumulative GPA 3.0 or higher
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Enrolled at a MN college or university
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For additional information, visit the U.S. Japan web site.

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NSF (National Science Foundation)
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Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
It seeks to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science, mathematics, engineering and the social sciences in the United States and to reinforce its diversity. |
- Awards 1000 three-year graduate Research Fellowships
- Contribute to research, teaching, and industrial applications in science, mathematics, engineering and the social sciences.
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- U.S. citizens or residents
- College seniors or first-year graduate student
- Have completed a limited amount of graduate study in science, mathematics or engineering.
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For additional information, visit the National Science Foundation web site.

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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
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Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
To offer grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. |
- High financial need
- Interested in studying in diverse countries, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia
- Awards of up to $5,000
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- Receiving a Federal Pell Grant or proof that will receive a Pell grant at time of application and while abroad
- Has benn accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit at home institution
- Studying abroad for at least 4 weeks in one country
- Studying abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the State Department's current Travel Warning list
- Studying in fall, spring, or academic terms including winter intersessions. Summer only programs are not eligible.
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- Fall - April 14, 2006
- Spring - September 26, 2006
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For additional information, visit the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship web site.

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Katherine E. Sullivan
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Guidelines |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
For UMN seniors to enrich their academic experiences with a fifth year of undergraduate study in another country. |
- Allows a student to study abroad for an academic year and will cover all or a portion of in-country education expenses.
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- Be a currently enrolled undergraduate in any college at any UMN campus.
- Have completed at least 30 semester credits in residence
- Have at least 90 cr. gained
- Have no less than a 3.5 GPA
- Be a U.S. citizen or resident
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For additional information, visit the Katherine Sullivan web site.

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"The mission of the University of Minnesota, Morris as an undergraduate, residential, liberal arts college is distinctive within the University of Minnesota, The Morris campus shares the University's statewide mission of teaching, research, and outreach, yet it is a small college where students can shape their own education."
Study abroad can be an integral part of that education.
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