U.N. Millennium Fellowship

Please join the Office of Prestigious Awards to learn about an opportunity to carry out a project related to your passion for social change. 

Event on Wed Feb. 28 12:10-1:10 PM

If you missed the event, here is a recording so you can watch back what you missed! https://pace.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=78b19cf0-5d18-4f77-998e-b124012fc064

Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship

• Fosters cultural exchange and mutual understanding
• For credit bearing study/internship abroad
• Must be a U.S. citizen receiving a pell grant to apply
• Mar. 7th deadline for programs beginning May 1, 2024 to Apr. 30 2025
• Information session on Thursday 02/22/2023 from 3:30-4:30 PM 
• For those of you who couldn’t make it, you’re welcome to watch the recording of the session here                                                                                                                     

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

• Offers recent graduates the opportunity to earn a graduate degree, conduct independent research or teach English abroad.
• US citizens with any major are eligible to apply.
• All are welcome to join the virtual information session hosted by the office of prestigious awards and Fulbright representatives on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 2:00-3:15 PM
• for the past recording in the general fulbright zoom click here: https://pace.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=46f931aa-3315-47ed-accc-b133011ccf80 
• recording from the pace breakout room here: https://pace.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=ff386707-aaac-422d-8932-b133011fe22f 

Future Leaders in Action

Please join the Office of Prestigious Awards for an infomation session about full-time Summer and full and part-time Fall paid internships which include mentoring and professional development including; getting matched with a youth-focused nonprofit, leading a capacity-building project developed by the partner, participating in professional development and mentoring opportunities, joining a cohort of peers and connect with a thriving alumni community, and receiving a living wage salary over the duration of your fellowship. We will be joined by program staff.

For the past recording click here: https://pace.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=ec45bb1a-b545-4315-8da8-b13201178d70

• The Japan Studies Research Fellowship (JSRF)

• Overview: Funded by the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, the Japan Studies Research Fellowship supports a junior fellowship-in-residence at NBR’s Seattle office, inclusive of airfare, research support, participation in our Summer Seminar, and networking opportunities. 

• Eligibility: U.S. undergraduate, community college, and graduate students doing policy-relevant research related to Japan may apply!

• Learn More and Apply: www.nbr.org/jsrf

• Virtual Info Session: March 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET (register at www.nbr.org/jsrf).

• Deadline: April 14, 2024

• The Undergraduate Diversity Fellowship Program (UDFP)

  • Overview: The Undergraduate Diversity Fellowship provides paid educational, professional, and mentorship opportunities to community college & undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in international affairs or Asia policy. Fellows get to spend a summer working with NBR’s research teams in Washington, D.C.
  • Eligibility: Currently enrolled community college or undergraduate students at the first-year, sophomore, or junior level.
  • Learn More and Apply: www.nbr.org/udfp
  • Virtual Info Session: February 29, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET (register at www.nbr.org/udfp).
  • Deadline: March 17, 2024           
• The Ellings-Korduba Research Fellowship Program (EKFP)
  • Overview:The Ellings-Korduba Research Fellowship provides U.S. graduate and upper-level undergraduate students with funding to be junior fellows-in-residence at NBR’s Seattle office, conduct original and independent research with NBR research team and editorial guidance, and join in on our intensive Summer Seminar with weekly networking opportunities.
  • Eligibility: Currently enrolled graduate students or advanced undergraduate students conducting policy-relevant research on issues of strategic importance to the United States in Asia.The Ellings-Korduba Research Fellowship Program (EKFP) 
  • Learn More and Apply: www.nbr.org/ekfpVirtual Info Session: March 7, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET (register at www.nbr.org/ekfp)
  • Deadline: March 31, 2024                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Additional Opportunities:

• • The NBR Summer Seminar 2024: The China Challenge
  • Overview: The NBR Summer Seminar is an eight-week, interdisciplinary program from June to August at NBR’s Seattle office, centering on U.S. strategic interests in Asia. It invites students and professionals alike to engage with academic, business, and policy experts via roundtables and site visits to policy centers, military bases, and foreign consulates.
  • Eligibility: Students and professionals alike are eligible to apply!
  • Learn More and Apply: https://www.nbr.org/event/nbr-summer-seminar-2024/
  • Virtual Info Session: May 2, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET (register at https://www.nbr.org/event/nbr-summer-seminar-2024-the-china-challenge-information-session/
  • Deadline: June 2, 2024                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

A number of major awards have January deadlines. The campus deadline for the Goldwater Scholarship, awarded to sophomores or juniors interested in STEM research careers, is Friday, January 5. The campus deadline for the Truman Scholarship, which is awarded to juniors committed to public service, is Wednesday, January 17.

The Community-Engaged Field Program (CEFP) located at Brush Arbor/Starkville Colored Cemetery in Starkville, Mississippi, aims to teach advanced-undergraduate and graduate students interested in archival, archaeological, historical, and anthropological work to preserve African American sites through a community-based restorative model. The CEFP provides a transformative learning experience for participants by combining hands-on fieldwork with critical discussions on anthropology, community engagement, and Black Digital archiving to train future practitioners in the critical archival techniques and present them with the community-engaged skills necessary to work with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) populations equitably. Applications for this fully funded summer opportunity are due January 31. 

Students interested in these opportunities should contact Moira Egan, PhD, Director of Prestigious Awards and Graduate Fellowships, at megan@pace.edu. 

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As we mark Independence Day, many of us will be thinking of the diversity of the American experience.  There are a number of scholarships which celebrate students’ intersecting identities.   

For example, the Paul and Daisy Soros Scholarship for New Americans provides generous funding for graduate school to immigrants or children of immigrants.  Check out this link to read about more awards for immigrant or first-generation college students.  BIPOC students can find a number of awards given to people of various ethnicities here.   

Learning ally, an organization that provides audio books to people with print and learning disabilities sponsors the National Achievement Awards.  These celebrate the achievements of students in these communities and are intended to provide role models for younger students.  You can learn more about scholarships for students with disabilities here. 

Students who are members of the LGBTQ community can find awards offered by their local PFLAG chapter.  In addition, this link gives a number of other awards for LGBTQ students, including some linked to law and social justice activism.  

As you peruse these links, keep in mind that applications may now be closed.  You can use information about previous deadlines to give you an idea of when the next application cycles will open.  Please contact the fellowships office at prestigiousawards@pace.edu to discuss funding opportunities you are considering and for assistance with your applications.       

Here in the United States, June 19th marks an important milestone in our history and commemorates efforts to increase equality. 

Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, celebrates the June 19th, 1865 statement by General Gordon Granger that the Emancipation Proclamation would be enforced by the troops then occupying Texas.  In these days of instant news and online activism, it is hard to believe that it could take over two years for slavery to be completely abolished.   

If you are interested in using today’s media to address crucial global issues, check out NPR’s Crock Fellowship.  In addition, the Radio Television Digital News Association offers a number of awards for college students “pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism”. Several of these recognize the achievements of journalists of color. If you are interested in a career as a civil rights lawyer, learn about the Marshall- Motley Scholars Program which provides generous funding for law school and professional development.   

For these or other national fellowships, please feel free to email prestigiousawards@pace.edu for assistance.   

As we mark Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’d like to highlight an opportunity to celebrate the connections between the people of the United States and Asia. The application for the 2024–2025 class of Luce Scholars is now open.

The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship that offers early career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia. The program aims to forge stronger, more informed, more compassionate relationships across geographic borders by creating opportunities for young Americans across diverse sectors and interests to deepen their ties and understanding of the countries, cultures, and people of Asia.

Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars program is experiential in nature, rather than academic. It provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia for 15–18 Luce Scholars each year, and welcomes applications from college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals in a variety of fields who have had limited exposure to Asia. Applicants are asked to reflect on their leadership qualities and other professional attributes.

If you have questions or are interested in applying, please email the Office of Prestigious Awards. The Office will be hosting an information session with a representative of the Luce Scholarship in September, so please check your Pace email and social media for updates; specific details will be circulated as they are finalized.

For more information about the Henry Luce Foundation and the Luce Scholars program, visit their webpage. For more information about research and award opportunities at Pace, visit the Office of Research webpage.