Predoctoral Fellowship for US Students to Study at Any Fully Accredited, Nonprofit U.S. Institution of Higher Education in USA
Study Subject(s):Various courses offered by the university.
Course Level:This scholarship is for pursuing Predoctoral programme.
Scholarship Provider: Ford Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
-All citizens or nationals* of the United States regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation (must have become a U.S. citizen by November 14, 2012),
-Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations,
-Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level,
-Individuals enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree at a U.S. educational institution, and
-Individuals who have not earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of USA can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The Ford Fellowship program will award approximately 60 predoctoral fellowships. The predoctoral fellowships provide three years of support for individuals engaged in graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree. Predoctoral fellowships will be awarded in a national competition administered by the National Research Council (NRC) on behalf of the Ford Foundation. The awards will be made to individuals who, in the judgment of the review panels, have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
Number of awards offered: 60 Scholarships are offered.
Tenure of award: Scholarship is offered for three years
Value:
-Annual stipend: $20,000
-Award to the institution in lieu of tuition and fees: $2,000
-Expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows
-Access to Ford Fellow Liaisons, a network of former Ford Fellows who have volunteered to provide mentoring and support to current fellows.
Selection criteria: Applications will be evaluated by panels of distinguished scholars selected by the National Academies. The panels will use academic records, essays, letters of recommendation, the application itself, and other appropriate materials as the basis for determining the extent to which candidates meet the eligibility requirements and the selection criteria. Review panels may also look at additional factors such as the suitability of the proposed institution for the applicant’s plan of graduate study and the likelihood that the applicant will have at least three years remaining before they would receive the Ph.D. including at least one year of course work.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till November 14, 2012.
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