Academy for Educational Development
1825 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009
URL: http://www.aed.org
New Voices: A National Fellowship Program
National Security Education Program David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships
(University/Fellowship)
Purpose: Provides U.S. graduate students with support for overseas study and limited domestic tuition to pursue the study of languages, cultures, and world regions deemed critical to U.S. national security. Excluded is study of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Award recipients incur a requirement to work for an agency or office of the federal government involved in national security affairs or in the field of higher education in an area of study for which the fellowship was awarded, in that order of precedence. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 80. Maximum no. of awards: 100. Maximum award amount: $28000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 100 fellowship(s), totalling $1,250,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 1/31.
New Voices: A National Fellowship Program
(Four Year College, Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)
Purpose: Enables graduates to work for at least two years in nonprofits addressing social justice issues. In addition to salary and benefits, Fellows may apply for up to $6,000 to cover student loans or other approved expenses. Fellows also receive $1,500/year to support professional development activities. Visit Web site http://www.aed.org/newvoices, for additional information. A fellow and a nonprofit apply together as a team. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 15. Minimum award amount: $50000. Maximum award amount: $100000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 16 fellowship(s), totalling $720,000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; resume. Deadline: 1/12.
