Founded in 1999, Princeton in Africa develops young leaders committed to Africa's advancement by offering yearlong fellowship opportunities with a variety of organization that work across the African continent. The program matches applicants with organizations working across the continent in various fields that include: - Advocacy, Research and Civil Society - Agricultural Development - Business & Economic Development - Community level development - Education & Youth Capacity Building - Environment and Conservation - Income Generation - International Humanitarian Aid & Development - Public and Community Health

'- Recent alumni, graduating seniors and graduate students who are recent graduates of an accredited college or university in the US. - International students who have recently graduated from a college or university accredited in the US may apply. (Note that PiAf cannot help with or advice on any visa or legal issues related to participating in our fellowship program)

Start by reviewing the scholarship website for details on eligibility and other requirements to determine whether it is a good fit for your academic and career goals. Speak with your mentor(s) and CFSA about your plans to apply. Join the mailing list by emailing piafapp@princetoninafrica.org and plan to attend the webinar organized by the PiAf in early October.

The application is open in late August. Application components include: - three essays - transcript(s) (official and unofficial) - one letter of recommendation - application fee of $75 Application deadline is in late October. Interested? Contact CFSA for more information on how to get started!

The Beinecke Scholarship Program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduate course of study in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Each scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. There are no geographic restrictions on the use of the scholarship, and recipients are allowed to supplement the award with other scholarships, assistantships and research grants. Syracuse University may nominate one student for the Beinecke Scholarship per year.

'- are a US citizen or a US national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands - have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during his or her undergraduate career (GPA typically should be 3.7+) - are college juniors - plan to enter a research-focused master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences - have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid

Review the scholarship website for information on scholarship requirements and eligibility, and to determine whether it is a good fit for your career and academic goals. Contact CFSA and your mentor(s) to discuss your plans to apply by the last day of the fall semester. SU nominates one candidate annually for the Beinecke scholarship. Confirm your financial aid status. If you are not sure whether you would qualify for federal financial aid (because you are an SU merit-based scholarship recipient), make an appointment with a financial aid officer to discuss your level of need. Determine the graduate programs to which you plan to apply, in the US or abroad. The application asks for a list of four specific programs.

The application opens on the first Monday in September. Application components include: - a personal statement - a detailed resume or CV - official transcript(s) - three letters of recommendation - a completed application form - a print out of the online Financial Aid Data sheet SU's internal deadline is the last Wednesday in January. Application deadline is the second Wednesday in February. Interested? Contact CFSA for information on how to get started!

The U.S. Department of Transportation Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) is a 10-week summer program offering paid internships to students with interests in transportation and public service. Successful applicants receive a stipend of either $4,000 (undergraduate students) or $5,000 (graduate and law students), fully-furnished housing, and roundtrip airfare. The program is an opportunity to receive public service experience while learning about the challenges of the U.S. transportation infrastructure. Interns will work either at the Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C. or one of the Department's regional offices around the country. This program is part of the Department of Transportation's efforts to increase diverse representation in its workforce. Students from minority populations are encouraged to apply. The STIPDG is administered by The Washington Center.

'-Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident; -Must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting program of study at an accredited U.S. institution of higher education as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; -Must by a junior or senior in the upcoming fall semester (for undergraduate students) or entering second or third year of law school; -Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week for duration of the program)

Review the The Washington Center's website for full program and application details. Contact a CFSA advisor for information on starting your application. Application materials include: -Transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable but should display your full name and school logo); -Letter of Recommendation; -Resume; -Writing sample (see program website for details) The application deadline is January 31 for the following summer's program.

The SOM Foundation Robert L. Wesley Award supports BIPOC undergraduate students enrolled in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, or engineering programs in the United States. Each year, 3 students will receive a $10,000 award in addition to a yearlong mentorship program that connects the students with leading BIPOC practitioners and educators.

Start by reviewing the scholarship website for information on the application process, eligibility requirements and timeline and to determine if this is a good fit for your academic goals.

Interested? Contact CFSA for more information on how to get started!

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. The Fulbright program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the IIE (Institute of International Education). The program’s goals include the “promotion of international good will through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science.” The Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) are offered to students who are prepared to teach English in their host country. Fulbright ETAs are placed in schools to supplement that school's English instruction and/or provide instruction by a native English speaker. Students from any field of study (including creative and performing arts) are encouraged to apply.

'-must be a U.S. citizen - are graduating seniors, master’s or doctoral students, or young professionals - anticipate fostering cultural exchange through engagement in the host country - meet the foreign language requirements (varies by country)

Contact your mentor(s) regarding your interest in applying.

All SU applicants have to go through the campus endorsement process. The deadline for submitting your application for internal endorsement is in early September. From mid through late September, the SU Campus Fulbright Committee organizes an interview session with each applicant. Subsequently, the Committee completes an evaluation form and makes an endorsement that is included in the applicant's application file. All applications are submitted to Fulbright regardless of the endorsement assessment. After the interviews, applicants are free to make minor changes to their applications before the final submission. After the applicant submits their final application, CFSA attaches the endorsement form to complete the submission process. The national deadline is in early October. Interested? Contact CFSA for information on how to get started!

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. The Fulbright program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the IIE (Institute of International Education). The program’s goals include the “promotion of international good will through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science.” Research/study applicants propose an independent project and secure an affiliation with an institution in the host country. Students from any field of study (including creative and performing arts) are encouraged to apply. These fellowships are available in around 140 countries. Programs vary depending on the country.

'- must be US citizens - are graduating seniors, master’s or doctoral students, or young professionals - anticipate fostering cultural exchange through engagement in the host country - meet the foreign language requirements (varies by country) - meet the program's language requirements (see country requirements) - successfully establish an affiliation with a university or other organization, depending on the country

Start by reviewing the Fulbright US Student Program website to determine whether this program is a good fit for you. Attend an information session hosted by CFSA in the spring semester. Discuss with CFSA and your mentor(s) your plans to apply. Research the country(ies) that you intend to apply to. Start your application on the Fulbright website by June 1 and check “Syracuse University” as your institution. The application components include: – a personal statement – a statement of grant purpose – three letters of recommendation

All SU applicants have to go through the campus endorsement process. The deadline for submitting your application for internal endorsement is in early September. From mid through late September, the SU Campus Fulbright Committee organizes an interview session with each applicant. Subsequently, the Committee completes an evaluation form and makes an endorsement that is included in the applicant’s application file. All applications are submitted to Fulbright regardless of the endorsement assessment. After the interviews, applicants are free to make minor changes to their applications before the final submission. After the applicant submits their final application, CFSA attaches the endorsement form to complete the submission process. The national deadline is in early October. Interested? Contact CFSA for information on how to get started.

The Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling provides a unique platform for American Fulbright students to develop global narratives and discuss commonalities across borders around a common issue or theme. Trained, supported, and mentored by National Geographic Editors during their grants, grantees will use new media platforms to help build ties across cultures while enhancing mutual understanding. The content that they produce will be featured online in various places, including, most prominently, a blog hosted by National Geographic. Competitive candidates for this award must have significant storytelling experience in the mediums listed above. Semi-finalists will be asked to submit materials attesting to this experience and outlining how they will participate in the grant if selected.

'- must be a U.S. citizen - have completed at least an undergraduate degree by the start of the award (but may not hold a PhD by time of award) - preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience and talent in storytelling

Review the award requirements on the website to determine whether it is a good fit for your academic background and experience. Explore the year's themes on the award website and discuss your project ideas with CFSA and your mentors. Start your application on the Fulbright website by June 1 and check “Syracuse University” as your institution. The application components include: – a personal statement – a statement of grant purpose - resume - storytelling portfolio and narrative - storytelling proposal - transcripts – three letters of recommendation Depending on their proposed project, students may also need to submit foreign language forms as specific on the Fulbright website, and have their project vetted by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Syracuse University.

All SU applicants have to go through the campus endorsement process. The deadline for submitting your application for internal endorsement is in early September. From mid through late September, the SU Campus Fulbright Committee organizes an interview session with each applicant. Subsequently, the Committee completes an evaluation form and makes an endorsement that is included in the applicant’s application file. All applications are submitted to Fulbright regardless of the endorsement assessment. After the interviews, applicants are free to make minor changes to their applications before the final submission. CFSA submits the applications for all SU applicants to Fulbright. The national deadline is in early October. Interested? Contact CFSA for information on how to get started!

**suspended due to Covid -19** 10/20/2022 Princeton in Latin America (PiLA) partners with NGOs and multilateral organizations and places highly qualified recent college graduates in year-long service fellowships with nonprofit, public service, humanitarian, and government organizations in Latin American and Caribbean. Placements emphasize the power of firsthand work experience to shape young people's attitudes and mobilize them to effect positive social change. PiLA enhances the mission of its partners by building their capacity to constructively impact the communities they serve, addressing the social, economic, and political barriers to egalitarian community development. Since 2003, PiLA has placed 360 fellows with partners in 20 countries throughout the region. PiLA fellows come from many fields of study, including international relations, public policy, economics, law, engineering, the sciences, pre-medicine, journalism, social sciences, foreign languages and literatures, the arts, and the humanities. Fellows include first- and second-generation immigrants, as well as those native to the region who wish to return to engage in a year of meaningful social service in the NGO and multilateral sector.

'- Application is open to all graduating seniors and recent alumni in all disciplines - U.S. citizens or permanent residents. However, there are limited opportunities available to international students (contact PiLA at applications@pila-princeton.org for more information about eligibility). - Working knowledge of the target language (Spanish, Portuguese or French) is necessary. French may also be helpful in countries such as the Dominican Republic and Haiti. - an academic grounding in the region's culture, history, society, economics, and politics - record of volunteerism and service

Start by reviewing the scholarship website for details on eligibility and other requirements to determine whether it is a good fit for your academic and career goals. Contact CFSA and your mentor(s) to discuss your plans to apply.

Applications open in September. Application components include: - complete online application form - Resume - transcript(s) - one recommendation letter - an application fee of $100 The deadline for applying is in late October. Interested? Contact CFSA for more information on how to get started!

The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) awards scholarships to ethnic minority undergraduate and graduate students studying in the fields of advertising, marketing, and public relations. Scholars receive a scholarship of $2,500-$3,750 depending on degree status, and attend a two day-long career development event that includes a keynote speaker, workshops, a welcome dinner, and a scholarship & donor recognition reception. During these activities, students will have the opportunity to meet industry professionals, network and gain exposure to the advertising, marketing and public relations world.

'- must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient - must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaska Native Other eligibility requirements vary depending on degree status (undergraduate or graduate student). See program website for details.

Start by reviewing the scholarship website for information on the application process, eligibility requirements and timeline and to determine if this is a good fit for your academic goals. Reach out to your mentors to discuss your interest in the scholarship.

- two letters of recommendation

The Luce Scholars Program was launched in 1974 by the Henry Luce Foundation to "enhance the understanding of Asia among potential leaders in American society". A Luce scholarship supports cultural immersion and work rather than study; it funds students who have had limited exposure to Asia to live and work in one of over 15 Asian countries for a year. Successful applicants receive individualized placement based on their interests and career plans; these have included organizations ranging from public health programs and architecture firms to TV networks and agricultural and environmental centers. The Luce Foundation considers this scholarship to be cultural and experiential and, as such, places great emphasis on traits such as “flexibility, adaptability, creativity, humility, openness to new ideas, and sensitivity to cultural differences” in equal measure to academic achievement. Luce Scholars are selected as future leaders of the United States and must demonstrate exceptional, sustained evidence of leadership.

'- must be a U.S. citizen - are graduating seniors or young alumni (new graduate students or young professionals) - must have earned at least a bachelor's degree or reasonably expect to receive that degree by June 20th of the year they enter the program - are under 30 years of age - do not have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies - must demonstrate an outstanding capacity for leadership, have a record of high achievement, and have mature and clearly defined career interests with evidence of potential for professional accomplishments

Start by reviewing the scholarship website to determine whether it is a good match for you and that you meet the eligibility criteria. Applicants must not have had significant exposure to Asia or a focused field of Asian studies. However, if you have taken Asian language or Asia-focused courses at SU or have studied abroad in Asia for up to 8 weeks, you will still eligible. Discuss your interest and plans to apply with a CFSA advisor and your mentor(s). You cannot apply directly to the program - Luce Scholar candidates are nominated by SU. You will need to submit an "intent to apply" form to CFSA by June 30th to be considered for nomination. CFSA's internal committee nominates up to three competitive applicants who then proceed to work on their applications and submit them to CFSA by mid September for endorsement and submission to Luce.

- one application fee of $40 (which may be waived for financial need)

*THIS AWARD IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC* The Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship offers three major fellowships to graduates of the College of Fine and Applied Arts of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and to graduates of similar institutions of equal educational standing whose principal or major studies have been in the fields of architecture, art, dance, landscape architecture, music, theatre, and urban and regional planning. The fellowships include: - One of up to $20,000 in any field of music - One of up to $20,000 in architectural design and history, art and design, dance, instrumental or vocal music, or theatre - One of up to $9,000 in architecture, art, dance, landscape architecture, theatre, or urban and regional planning Fellowships will be awarded on the basis of unusual promise in the fine arts as attested by - high attainment in the applicant's major field of study as evidenced by academic marks and quality of work submitted or performed - high attainment in related cultural fields as evidenced by academic marks - the character, merit, and suitability of the program proposed by the applicant - excellence of personality, seriousness of purpose, and good moral character While receiving a stipend from the Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship, recipients are precluded from holding appointments as instructors, lecturers, or faculty members but may hold other remunerative employment with advance approval of the fellowship committee.

'- senior or recent alum - majored in architecture, art, dance, landscape architecture, instrumental or vocal music, theatre, or urban and regional planning - are under the age of 25

Discuss your interest in the fellowship with a CFSA advisor and your mentor(s).

- one CV / Resume