National Geographic Early Career grants provide funding for students and young professionals to develop and execute a project on conservation, education, research, storytelling, or technology. Projects should related to one of National Geographic's three lenses (wildlife, human journey, changing planet). Grants are typically offered for $5,000 or a maximum of $10,000, and projects may be up to one year long.
The Humanity in Action Fellowship funds participation in one of several month-long summer programs that explore national histories of discrimination and resistance as well as contemporary issues affecting minority groups. Programs are offered in several European countries and in the US. The summer program offers a series of lectures and visits to relevant organizations and cultural sites and connects students to visiting speakers. After the program, students have a year to initiate an Action Project on an issue in their own communities.
The Ertegun Graduate Scholarship provides funding for a full-time graduate degree (master's or doctoral) in many of the humanities programs at the University of Oxford. The award covers tuition and fees and provides a living stipend. Ertegun Scholars are given personal study space in Ertegun House, the program's home. Ertegun House also offers space for academic and social events for scholars.
The James Madison Graduate Fellowship offers graduate school funding for aspiring secondary school teachers of the American Constitution. Fellowship applicants must be applying for a master's degree program (MA, MAT, or MEd) at an accredited US university, and the degree must include substantial coursework on the American Constitution. The Fellowship provides a maximum of $24,000 over the course of the degree program for academic fees.
The George J. Mitchell Scholarship provides funding for one year of postgraduate study in any field of study at an institution in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. The goal of the Mitchell Scholarship is to connect future American leaders to the Ireland. The Scholarship provides tuition, accommodation, and a stipend for living expenses and travel.
The Marshall Scholarship funds young Americans to pursue a graduate degree or combination of degrees at any institution in the United Kingdom. Two-year scholarships may be used to fund two one-year master's degrees (at the same or different institutions), a two-year master's degree, or the first two years of a longer degree program; some three year extensions are available. One-year scholarships are also available.
The Rhodes Scholarship provides funding for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Rhodes Scholars may pursue nearly any degree, including a second bachelor's degree. Funding is normally provided for two or three years (depending on program length) and provides for tuition, fees, and a living stipend.
The Fulbright US Student Program provides grants for graduate study, research, art, or teaching English in participating countries outside the US.
The Knight-Hennessy Scholarship funds students to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford University. Knight-Hennessy Scholars receive full funding for their program and a living stipend. While their primary academic affiliation is with their department, Knight-Hennessy Scholars spend regular time together in academic, professional, and social events and activities. They also develop leadership skills through mentoring and experiential learning trips.
The Churchill Scholarship provides tuition and a living stipend for students to pursue a one-year master's degree at the University of Cambridge in science, mathematics, or engineering. The Scholarship also provides funding for travel to and from the UK and the possibility to apply for additional research funding.