Other Scholarship Resources
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Check out the below opportunities, which are not offered through GEM.
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General Scholarships

Daughters of the American Revolution | August 1, 2019 – February 15, 2020 CLOSED FOR 2020 APPLICATIONS
Stipulations to Apply
  • Must be a citizen of the United States
  • Must be attending or planning on attending an accredited college or university based in the United States
  • May not have received any other Daughters of the America Revolution scholarships
  • All multi-year scholarships must be for consecutive years of attendance
Awarded based on:
  • Academic excellence
  • Commitment to the field of study
  • Financial Need
  • There may be specific restrictions based on the specific scholarship
 
Ford Foundation Fellowship | September 2019 – December 2019 CLOSED FOR 2019 APPLICATIONS
Stipulations to Apply
  • Must be a citizen of the United States, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents (must be able to prove that this), granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, political asylees, or a refugee
  • Must be committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level
Awarded based on:
  • Superior academic achievement
  • Passion for teaching and research

​STEM Scholarships

Hertz Fellowship Foundation | August 30, 2019 – October 23, 2019 CLOSED FOR 2019 APPLICATIONS
Stipulations to Apply
  • Must be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident
  • Applying to a PhD program or are in the first year of one
  • Must be in at least 0one of the following fields: astrophysics, quantitative biology, biotech, chemistry, computer science, earth science, engineering, materials science, mathematics, physics and statistics
Awarded based on:
  • Broad knowledge base
  • Innovative thinkers who see challenges in new ways
  • Must show enthusiasm for making a positive impact in the applied physical and biological science, mathematics, and engineering

National Science Foundation GRFP | CLOSED FOR 2019 APPLICATIONS
Stipulations to Apply
  • Must be a citizen of the United States, national, or permanent resident
  • Must be enrolled or enrolling to a full-time, research based graduate degree program in an eligible Field of Study in STEM or STEM education
  • This must be the first time you would be getting the GRFP award
  • Have never earned a doctoral or terminal degree in any field
  • More stipulations about further education on the site. Read carefully.
Awarded based on:
  • Graduate students who are pursuing full time, research-based degrees in a STEM field
  • Special considerations to women, members of underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, veterans, and undergraduate seniors
 
NOAA Hollings Scholarship | CLOSED FOR 2019 APPLICATIONS
Stipulations to Apply
  • Must be a citizen of the United States
  • Must be currently enrolled or accepted as a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year academic program or a full-time 3rd year student in a 5-year program
  • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA out of a 4.0 scale at your school
  • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA out of a 4.0 scale for your specific major
  • Have and maintain a declared major in a discipline including, but not limited to, oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geometrics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission.
Awarded based on:
  • Relevant coursework
  • Education plan and statement of career interest essay
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Other relevant experiences

Exploration Scholarships 

Fulbright Scholarship | April 1, 2019 – October 8, 2019 CLOSED FOR 2019 APPLICATIONS
* May Have to Apply Through College
Stipulations to Apply
  • Different for each country
English Teaching Award based on:
  • Passion for teaching English
  • Skills/Experience in teaching
  • Passion for country you are applying to
  • Writing ability
  • Academic Success
Study Research Award based on:
  • The thoroughness of the research proposal
  • Must have a mentor in the foreign country to help with the research
 
 
Boren Scholarship | - January 29, 2020 (Graduate App.)/ February 5, 2020 CLOSED FOR 2020 APPLICATIONS
Stipulations to Apply
  • Must be a citizen of the United States
  • Different scholarships available to both undergraduate and graduate students
  • Must have already earned a high school diploma or earned a GED
  • Must be planning an overseas program in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia or New Zealand
Awarded based on:
  • Willingness to study a critical language
  • Willingness to work the mandated period for the government if you accept the scholarship
  • Academic merit
  • Special consideration given to those who are studying/researching a STEM topic

External College Scholarship Links

Coconino Community College
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Northern Arizona University
Prescott College
Yavapai College
Arizona State University