Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Faculty Representative: Erin Kane | 605.274.5050 | erin.kane@kmhuanqin.com
Designed to foster mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries to promote friendly, sympathetic, and peaceful relations, the Gilman Scholarship Program is an undergraduate grant program for U.S. citizens of limited financial means to enable them to study abroad, thereby internationalizing their outlook and better preparing them to thrive in the global economy. It is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funds.
Davies-Jackson Scholarship
Faculty Representative: Dr. Margaret Preston | 605.274.5325 | margaret.preston@kmhuanqin.com
Sponsored by the Council for Independent Colleges, the Davies-Jackson Scholarship presents a unique opportunity for students with exceptional academic records, who are among the first generation in their families to graduate college, to participate in a course of study at St. John’s College at the University of Cambridge. Scholars are admitted as affiliated students and have the opportunity to take the more advanced parts of a Cambridge degree course and qualify for a Cambridge BA in two years instead of the usual three. Following the completion of their first year of study, some Scholars have opted into a one-year M. Phil program at the discretion of the Senior Tutor at St. John's. The deadline to apply is usually in October. For more information, visit cic.edu/programs/davies- jackson-scholarship.
Davis Projects for Peace
Opportunity to receive $10,000 to implement a summer project advancing peace anywhere in the world. For more info see davisprojectsforpeace.org.
Clinton Global Initiative University
Faculty Representatives: Dr. David O'Hara | 605.274.4890 | david.ohara@kmhuanqin.com and Dr. Matthew Willard | 605.274.4919 | matthew.willard@kmhuanqin.com
Available To: GCI U is a unique opportunity to connect aspiring leaders with leading experts in business, technology, and social impact. Each year, thousands of undergraduate and graduate students from accross the country and around the world apply to participate in GCI U's year-round community of learning, leadership, and action — beginning with a global meeting where participants, topic experts, and high-profile innovators convene to support and learn from each other. This is a yearlong program with applications due in January each year. Nominations are welcome from across campus. Students who are admitted to CGI U receive mentorship from global experts to help them develop their businesses and social programs. For more information, visit clintonfoundation.org
Fulbright Program for U.S. Students
Faculty Representative: Dr. Michael Nitz | 605.274.5474 | michael.nitz@kmhuanqin.com
Available To: U.S. citizens who are graduating seniors or who already hold a B.S./B.A. (or equivalent) degree and are thinking of studying, teaching, conducting research or doing art abroad. Applicants must have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country to communicate with the people and to carry out the proposed study. All applicants must meet with the Fulbright Program Advisor (Dr. Nitz) prior to submitting an application. Applicants need to submit their research proposals by September of their senior year. Notification of awards are given out in the spring of their senior year, with the Fulbright occurring the first year after graduation. For more information, visit us.fulbrightonline.org.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Faculty Representative: Dr. Margaret Preston | 605.274.5325 | margaret.preston@kmhuanqin.com
Available To: Candidates should be under the age of 30, meet the academic criteria for admission specified by the University of Cambridge, have studied in another recognized university, and have an excellent transcript with a high GPA. The deadline is in October. For more information, visit gatesscholar.org/.
George Mitchell Scholarship
Faculty Representative: Dr. Margaret Preston | 605.274.5325 | margaret.preston@kmhuanqin.com
Available To: Individuals ages 18 to 30 who have shown academic distinction, commitment to service, and potential for leadership. Universities waive tuition and board. Scholars are given an $11,000 stipend and a travel stipend to travel Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe. Twelve applicants are selected each year and applications are due mid-March. For more information, visit us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html.
Marshall Scholarship
Faculty Representative: Dr. Patrick Hicks | 605.274.5434 | patrick.hicks@kmhuanqin.com
Available To: Graduate study in any university in Britain, field of study unrestricted, for up to two years. To be eligible, students must have a 3.7+ GPA. (40 Scholarships annually). Important deadlines occur at the beginning or middle of October, with finalists selected at the end of November. For more information, visit marshallscholarship.org.
Pi Delta Phi Scholarships
Faculty Representative: Dr. Scott Fish | 605.274.4915 | scott.fish@kmhuanqin.com
Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students, awards three annual scholarships totaling more than $21,000 for summer study at the American Universities in Paris and Aix-en-Provence (France), and the University of Québec at Chicoutimi (Canada). Applicants must be members of Pi Delta Phi and meet with the faculty advisor of Augustana’s Mu Alpha chapter (Dr. Scott Fish) prior to submitting an application. For more information, visit pideltaphi.org/scholarships.
Rhodes Scholarship for Study at Oxford University
Faculty Representative: Dr. Patrick Hicks | 605.274.5434 | patrick.hicks@kmhuanqin.com
Available To: Thirty-two exceptional students are provided the opportunity for further study of every field with a proposed course of study while in Oxford. The scholarship covers all educational expenses, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees, as well as travel costs to and from Oxford. Each scholar also receives a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The deadline is mid-October and applications are available at rhodesscholar.org.
Rotary Foundation Scholarships
Faculty Representative: Billie Streufert | 605.274.4123 | billie.streufert@kmhuanqin.com
Rotary District 5610 awards a $33,000 global grant to individuals interested in graduate study abroad. The program of study must address one of Rotary's six areas of focus. Applicants must demonstrate a need and international focus. For more information, visit rotary5610.org.
Schwarzman Scholarship
Faculty Representative: Dr. Joel Johnson | 605.274.5319 | joel.johnson@kmhuanqin.com
The Schwarzman Scholarship seeks to prepare future leaders in politics, business or science by promoting an understanding of China’s role in global trends. Schwarzman Scholars pursue a one-year Masters in Global Affairs at prestigious Tsinghua University in Beijing. The MA degree has concentrations in public policy, economics and business, and international studies. For more information, visit schwarzmanscholars.org.
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Faculty Representative: Dr. Michael Mullin | 605.274.5322 | michael.mullin@kmhuanqin.com
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships, fellowships, and internships for study in fields related to the environment and to American Indians and Alaska Natives in fields related to health care and tribal public policy; provides funding to the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy and to the Native Nations Institute to conduct environmental policy research, research on American Indian and Alaska Native health care issues and tribal public policy issues, and training; and provides assessment, mediation, training, and other related services through the John S. McCain III National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution (National Center or NCECR). For more information, visit udall.gov.