Freshman through Juniors

• Boren Scholarship
  Helps fund study languages in less-commonly chosen locations, critical to US interests. Boren scholarship recipients commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation. Particularly relevant for Central students interested in the programs in Oman or China.
• Freeman Asia Scholarship
  Offers scholarships for U.S. undergraduates with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Students must have at least one semester of study remaining after the completion of their study abroad.
• Fulbright Wales Summer Institute
  Funds travel to and attendance at a six-week summer cultural and academic program for US students at three internationally renowned Welsh universities. Focused theme proposed each year. Must have at least 2 years of undergraduate study left to complete.
• Gilman Scholarship
  Supports undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide.
• Goldwater Scholarship
  Provides funds for current sophomores or juniors interested in a research career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
• National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Grant
  Sponsors scientific research experiences on-site at selected host institutions.
• Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE)
  Supports research fellowships for undergraduates to work with graduate students in labs in Germany; no German language requirement. Must have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate study, but may not have completed the degree before the internship begins.
• Truman Scholarship
  For current juniors with excellent academic records and level of community engagement who intend to pursue a career in public service
• Udall Scholarship
  Awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to American Indian nations or to the environment.
• Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
  Juniors or Seniors compete for a monetary award by writing a 3,000-4,000 word essay on the theme of ethics.

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Seniors and Post-Graduates

• John L. Carey Scholarship in Accounting
  Supports liberal arts students in pursuing post-graduate degrees in accounting.
• Carnegie Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship Program in Education
  Places students interested in improving the quality of education in the U.S. an intensive, 2-year program with full funding. Fellows work with mentors at the Carnegie Foundation on projects related to education.
• Davis-Putter Scholarship
  This need-based scholarship supports students currently actively involved in social justice issues.
• Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program
  Offers recent college graduates with an interest in ending hunger a training program with both community-based organizations and non-profits or government agencies.
• Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship & Fulbright Research Grants
  Supports students as they teach English or conduct research abroad for one year. Specific grant details depend on the country chosen.
• Knowles Science Teaching Fellowship
  Offers financial and professional support for beginning high school science and math teachers.
• Lily Graduate Fellows Program
  Supports students interested in becoming teacher-scholars at church-affiliated colleges and universities in the United States. Stipend offered for first three years of graduate school.
• Madison Memorial Fellowship
  Funds graduate study leading to a Masters degree. Offered to applicants planning to become teachers of history, government, or social studies at the secondary school level. Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from their state of legal residence.
• Marshall Scholarship
  Supports U.S. students of high ability who wish to study for a graduate degree in the United Kingdom. Any subject may be studied.
• Mitchell Scholarship Program
  Funds one academic year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
• Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Undergraduate Fellowship
  For rising seniors or students seeking admission to a two-year Masters degree program: offers support for tuition and fees in preparation for a career with the Foreign Service.
• Rhodes Scholarship
  Scholars are chosen for two years of graduate study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. All educational costs are paid. Awarded to exceptional students, outstanding in academic and other areas.
• Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
  Offers 6- to 9-month fellowships in Washington D.C. in areas related to peace and security; for students with strong interest in activism and advocacy on these issues.