Truman Scholarship
The Truman awards approximately 60 scholarships annually to college juniors in preparation for careers in public service. The scholarship provides up to $30,000 toward graduate studies, leadership training, a 10-week Washington Summer Institute following graduation, opportunities to participate in other fellows programs, and a network of Truman Scholars.
Udall Scholarship
The Udall awards $7500 toward undergraduate expenses to sophomores and juniors pursuing careers related to the environment with clear graduate school plans and career aspirations. Udall also provides awards for American Indian students planning careers in tribal policy or tribal health care. Udall prioritizes leadership experience and community involvement.
Gaither Junior Fellows Program at The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The Gaither Junior Fellows Program awards paid, one-year fellowships to qualified graduating seniors to work as research assistants to the Endowment’s senior associates. Competitive applicants have a strong academic record (3.7+ GPA), research experience, and have completed a significant amount of course work in international affairs, political science, economics, history, Russian, or Chinese studies
Voyager Scholarship
The Voyager Scholarship provides financial aid (up to $50,000), a funded summer work-travel experience, connections to a network of leaders, and a 10-year travel stipend post-graduation to support careers in government, non-profits, community organizing, and more to second -year students who want to go into a public service career.
PPIA (Public Policy and International Affairs)
Kanders Churchill Scholarship in Science Policy
The Kanders Churchill Scholarship in Science Policy funds a one-year master’s degree in public policy focused on science policy at Cambridge in the UK.
Princeton in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
Princeton in Africa, Asia, and Latin America matches talented and passionate college graduates with organizations for paid, one-two year service placements. Each region is represented by a unique organization: Princeton in Africa, Princeton in Asia, Princeton in Latin America.
Qualities of Competitive Candidates
- Strong relationships with faculty mentors.
- Excellence in academics and research.
- Extra-curriculars beyond the classroom and lab, whether on campus or in the broader community.
- Leadership experience.
Benefits of Identifying Quality Candidates
- Creates visibility for your department on and off campus.
- Boosts student confidence and future engagement in research.
- Supports the next generation of academics and researchers in your discipline.
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