Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities

All Majors

Deadline: On-going

Sponsored by the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, the consortium of the Big Ten Universities, and the University of Chicago .

The program enables doctoral students at any CIC university to take advantage of educational opportunities (specialized courses, unique library collections, unusual laboratories) at any other CIC university without change in registration or increase in tuition.

Any regularly admitted graduate student in good standing in a doctoral degree program at a CIC institution is eligible.

Another program sponsored by the CIC includes the Foreign Language Enhancement Program (FLEP). This program is intended to help students take advantage of language offerings not available to them at their home university.

Scholarships of up to $1,500 to cover living expenses incurred while attending any CIC host institution are awarded.

Contact:

CIC Traveling Scholars Program
Tracey Noviello
The Graduate School
211 Kern Graduate Building
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-2516

Foreign Language Enhance Program (FLEP)
John M. Lipski, Head
Spanish, Italian, and Portugese
N-352 Burrowes Bldg.
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-4252

Accounting Majors

Deadline: October 16

This fellowship is designed to help support selected doctoral candidates in their last two years of study as they complete their coursework and dissertations. The candidate must have completed at least two or more semesters at the current school, and must remain a Ph.D. student for at least two more years from the date of application. The program consists of two phases. Phase one provides support ($5,000) for up to twelve months spent in doctoral course work and in completing comprehensive examinations. Phase two provides support ($20,000) for up to twelve months during the dissertation stage. Only one applicant per school is allowed.

Contact:

Janet Butchko
Senior Specialist, University Relations
Deloitte and Touche Foundation
10 Westport Road
P.O. Box 820
Wilton , CT 06897-0820

Phone: 203-761-3474
Fax: 203-563-2324
Web: http://www.deloitte.com/vs/

All Majors

Deadline: February 1

Up to 12 graduate students will be selected to participate in ongoing research projects under the supervision of ETS senior staff in one of the following areas: psychology; education; teaching; learning; psychometrics; statistics; literacy; policy research; computer science; linguistics; psycholinguistics; educational technology; minority issues; testing issues, including alternate forms of assessment for special populations; new forms of assessment, or policy research. A goal of the program is to increase the number of women and minority professionals in educational measurement and related fields.

Duration will run from June through July. Each graduate intern will receive $5,000 for the 8-week period. Reasonable round-trip travel expenses will be reimbursed.

The main criteria for selection will be scholarship and the match of applicant interests with those of participating ETS staff. Affirmative action goals will also be considered in the selection process.

The program is open to graduate students who are pursuing a doctorate in a relevant discipline and who provide evidence of prior research.

To apply: Please write for application materials or apply electronically on the web.

Contact:

Linda DeLauro
Educational Testing Service
Mail Stop 09-R
Princeton, NJ 08541-0001

Phone: 609-734-1806
E-mail: Fellowships@ETS
Web: http://www.ets.org/research/fellowships.html/

Minority Accounting Doctoral Students
Deadline: May 1
A $10,000 annual scholarship, renewable for a total of five years. Up to 15 scholarships are awarded each year. The scholarship is not intended to replace normal university funding, therefore, the attending institution should provide an annual stipend unrelated to teaching. Teaching and research assistantships should be provided by the institution as appropriate for their doctoral students, and the institution should waive tuition and fees.

Contact:
Anita English
Scholarship Administrator
KPMG Peat Marwick Foundation
Three Chestnut Ridge Road
Montvale , NJ 07645Phone: 201-307-7152
Web: https://kpmg.com/us/en/careers-and-culture/kpmg-us-foundation.html

Doctoral Candidates in Marketing and Related Fields

Deadline: July 31

MSI will grant up to five awards of $5,000 each in this annual competition, named in honor of former MSI president Alden G. Clayton. The competition is open to doctoral candidates in marketing and related fields (e.g., management, strategy, organizational behavior, consumer psychology, economics, etc.). The dissertation must be no more than fifty percent completed at the time of submission. Proposals will be judged on importance and potential contribution of the subject to business and academia; quality of conceptual development; feasibility and appropriateness of methodology; fit of research with MSI priorities; and creativity. Design aspects will play a particularly important role in the evaluation process.

Instructions on eligibility and how to enter the competition may be found on the MSI website ( http://www.msi.org ), or by contacting MSI's Research Director as noted below.

Contact:

Ross Rizley, Research Director
Marketing Science Institute
1000 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138

Phone: 617-491-2060
Fax: 617-491-2065
E-mail: rizley@msi.org

Finance Majors

Deadline: June 15

Dissertations are judged on basis of originality, innovation, clarity of exposition, and useful significance of the analysis for scholars and practitioners of government finance.

The winning entry will receive $2,000 and the opportunity to publish a paper based on the dissertation in the National Tax Journal . There will also be two honorable mentions of $1,000 each for outstanding entries.

Contact:

Dissertation Awards
National Tax Associaton
725 15 th Street, NW
Washington, D. C. 20005-2109
Phone: 202-737-3325
Email: natltax@aol.com
Web: http://www.ntanet.org

Deadline: July 15

The Office of Naval Research is seeking proposals for research addressing issues pertinent to the National Industrial Security Program and personnel security.

Projects are multi-disciplinary and include:

Financial and Credit
Candidate Screening & Crime Detection Procedures
Pre-screening
Background Investigation
Adjudication
Continuing Evaluation
Employee Assistance Programs
Security Awareness
Security Education
Forensic Psychophysiology
Special Projects

Proposals are accepted from graduate students. Masters degree theses—$5,000; Dissertation grants—$15,000.

Contact:

Director,
Defense Personnel Security Research Center Security Research Center
99 Pacific Street
Building 455E
Monterey, CA 93940-2481

Phone: 831-657-3000
Fax: 431-657-0153
E-mail: src@osd.pentagon.mil

Graduate Students and Faculty

Deadline: July 15

The purpose of the awards is to help fund research addressing issues pertinent to personnel security policy. The areas covered by this funding program include financial and credit, candidate screening and crime detection procedures, prescreening, background investigation, adjudication, continuing evaluation, employee assistance programs, security awareness, security education, and forensic psychophysiology.

To be eligible for the thesis or dissertation award, applicants must be students enrolled in a graduate program at a university accredited by the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for their region and be sponsored by both their university and the chair of their thesis or dissertation committee. Candidates for a thesis award must also have satisfactorily completed at least 2/3 of the non-thesis credit hours required for graduation in their program. To receive a dissertation award candidates must be eligible to enter doctoral candidacy within six months from the date of their application. Prior to the dissertation award being granted, recipients must have completed all degree requirements except for the dissertation defense.

The maximum award for master's degree thesis awards is $5,000/student. The maximum award for dissertation grants is $15,000/student. The maximum award for institutional awards is $30,000/project. The maximum awards for forensic psychophysiology are $5,000, $15,000 and $150,000 respectively. Institutions are eligible to receive multiple awards.

Contact:

Director,
Defense Personnel Security Research Center
99 Pacific Street, Suite 455 - E
Monterey , CA 93940-2497
Phone: 831-657-3000
Fax: 831-657-0153
E-mail: src@osd.pentagon.mil

Graduate Students in Real Estate

Deadline: March 15

The Society of Real Estate Appraisers and American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers have merged into the Appraisal Institute and offer a national competitive grants program for students in real estate.

Penn State students have been awarded scholarships under this program in several previous years.

Grants are currently $3,000 for graduate students and they are awarded each year to 30-40 students throughout the United States .

Contact:

Dr. Brent Ambrose
Smeal Professor of Real Estate
The Smeal College of Business Administration
The Pennsylvania State University
381 Business Building
University Park , PA 16802

Phone: 814-867-0066

Finance Majors

Deadline: On-going

The purpose of this fellowship is to provide financial assistance to outstanding students for the M.S. and Ph.D. degree in the Finance Department and who have a documented need for additional funds in order to obtain their degree.

The number of fellowships awarded annually and the amount of each shall be determined by the selection committee. Each fellowship is awarded for one academic year and may be renewed.

Contact:

Dr. William A. Kracaw
Department Chair, Finance
Smeal College of Business
The Pennsylvania State University
352 Business Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-863-0486

All Majors

Deadline: On-going

Sponsored by the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, the consortium of the Big Ten Universities, and the University of Chicago .

The program enables doctoral students at any CIC university to take advantage of educational opportunities (specialized courses, unique library collections, unusual laboratories) at any other CIC university without change in registration or increase in tuition.

Any regularly admitted graduate student in good standing in a doctoral degree program at a CIC institution is eligible.

Another program sponsored by the CIC includes the Foreign Language Enhancement Program (FLEP). This program is intended to help students take advantage of language offerings not available to them at their home university.

Scholarships of up to $1,500 to cover living expenses incurred while attending any CIC host institution are awarded.

Contact:

CIC Traveling Scholars Program
Tracey Noviello
The Graduate School
211 Kern Graduate Building
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-2516

Foreign Language Enhance Program (FLEP)
John M. Lipski, Head
Spanish, Italian, and Portugese
N-352 Burrowes Bldg.
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-4252

313 Kern Graduate Building
Phone: 814-865-2514
Fax: 814-863-1091

Graduate Assistant OutstandingTeaching Award -The Office of the Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education, and the Graduate School recognize excellence in outstanding teaching by graduate assistants. A graduate assistant must have served in a teaching capacity for at least two semesters within the last two years to be eligible. A degree candidate with the title of instructor is not eligible. Nominations may be made by students, staff, and faculty members. Awards include $500 in cash and a certificate. Contact: Office of Fellowships and Awards, 313 Kern Graduate Building, (814) 865-2514.
Deadline : November 1.

Academic Computing Fellowships -Innovative program in computing applications. The program is for doctoral students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have a background and strong interest in the computing applications of their disciplines and be nominated by their program. Fellows will be individuals who show substantial promise in their own fields as well. Through participation in the Fellowship program, and utilizing computers, they will help develop and disseminate new methods for problem solving within their disciplines. Graduate programs may nominate up to two students. Fellows will be awarded a $15,000 stipend plus tuition and fees. In addition, a $2,000 departmental grant will be provided to each appointee for such activities as travel to national conferences, visits to other universities and research facilities, as well as other incidental support costs. Contact: Office of Fellowships and Awards, 313 Kern Graduate Building, (814) 865-2514.
Deadline : March 1.

Summer Tuition Assistance Program -This is a tuition-credit support program for students enrolled during the summer session. Students apply to their college for funding. Tuitions credits may be awarded to students who have been supported on assistantship and full fellowships during both the Fall and Spring semesters.
Applications are on a first come first serve basis and funds are limited.Students need to complete a summer tuition assistance program form which can be obtained from their academic department. Students complete the student section in consultation with their advisors. The budget administrator completes their section verifying the source of the student support, and submits the form to Sharon Gates, 483-A Business Bldg.NOTE: It is strongly encouraged that all forms are submitted by March 26 in order for the information to appear on the student bills.
Deadline : June 15

Alumni Association Dissertation Award -- Provides funding and recognition to outstanding full-time doctoral students who have passed their comprehensive exams and have received approval of the dissertation topic. To be eligible, students must have completed all course work and language requirements and must be registered for subj. 601 or nine credits (D.Ed. or M.F.A. students). Nominations are solicited from doctoral programs at Penn State and are forwarded to a selection committee. From the pool of qualified nominations, a minimum of two awards of $5,000 are made for each of the following categories: Fine Arts and Humanities; Social Sciences - Applied and Basic; Physical and Computational Sciences - Applied and Basic; Life and Health Sciences; and Engineering. Funds for this award will not replace existing college or departmental support and will be disbursed directly into the students' accounts during Spring semester. Dept. Chairs should submit their nominations to the Gradute Officer at Smeal who will submit up to two nominations to the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards Administration, 313 Kern Graduate Building, (814) 865-2514. Deadline: November 1.

Graduate Students in Real Estate

Deadline: February 1

This program is intended to assist needy real estate graduate students with a strong interest in retail real estate markets. Penn State is one of several universities selected to nominate one candidate each year to be considered for funding. American citizenship is a firm requirement.

The amount to be awarded is determined by need and costs. An application form with official transcripts, and several letters of reference are required.

Contact:

Dr. Brent Ambrose
Smeal Professor of Real Estate
Smeal College of Business
The Pennsylvania State University
381 Business Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-867-0066

Minority Scholarship Award

Minority Students in Real Estate Management

Deadline: March 15

This is a national program intended to support minority students interested in the real estate management industry.

The current award level for graduate students is $2,500. An application is required with transcripts, and recommendations.

Contact:

Dr. Brent Ambrose
Smeal Professor of Real Estate
Smeal College of Business
The Pennsylvania State University
381 Business Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-867-0066

Faculty, Staff, Graduate and Undergraduate Students

Deadline: December 1

This award is granted in recognition of contributions to the advancement of the international mission of the University in four categories: Faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. Undergraduate and graduate students must have been enrolled full-time for two consecutive semesters to be eligible.

"International achievement" shall be broadly construed to include, but not be limited to, the display of excellence in:

• Research with a significant international component;

• Participation in international programs and/or field projects;

• Teaching with significant international content;

• Leadership in improving relations among peoples from different regions of the world;

• Service to the international community.

The Awards Selection Committee is appointed by Penn State International Programs, and includes one faculty member, one graduate student, one undergraduate student, and one staff member, traditionally the winners from the previous year.

The committee must receive a completed application/nomination form, a statement of the candidate's qualifications, and two letters of recommendation from faculty, staff, students, or alumni other than the applicant or nominator.

The award consists of a plaque and a stipend of $1,000 in each category; awards will be presented at the annual Spring semester awards convocation for faculty/staff and students.

Information and applications for the award are available in early fall each year at the website: https://global.psu.edu/.

Contact:

Janet Haner
University Office of International Programs
410 Boucke Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-865-0771
Email: jah3@psu.edu

All Majors

Deadline: May 1

The purpose of this scholarship shall be to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding Ph.D. students enrolled or planning to enroll in The Smeal College of Business. Selection is based on superior academic records or who manifest promise of outstanding academic success. Nominations should be made by Department Chair to Hans Baumgartner, Ph.D. Director. Recipient shall be selected by the Graduate Fellowship Committee.

There shall be two scholarships awarded each year, and the amount of the scholarship shall be determined by the Selection Committee.

This scholarship is awarded for one academic year and may be renewed for subsequent years providing the recipient continues to meet the conditions of eligibility and funds are available.

Contact:

Director of Ph.D. Programs

Smeal College of Business
The Pennsylvania State University
483-A Business Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-865-7669

All Majors

Deadline: May 1

The purpose of this program is to identify and honor an exceptional doctoral candidate who demonstrates a high degree of promise toward making significant teaching contributions in business administration.

Each award shall be made for an academic year and may be awarded to a recipient more than one time. The amount of each award shall be determined by a selection committee and shall depend upon the amount of income earned by the Ossian R. MacKenzie Doctoral Award Fund. In addition to a monetary award, recipient's name will be placed on a recognition plaque display in the College.

To nominate a graduate student, faculty are encouraged to send their letters of recommendation to 351 Business Building.

Contact:

Director of Ph.D. Programs
Smeal College of Business
The Pennsylvania State University
351 Business Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-865-7669

SC&IS Majors

Deadline: On-going

The purpose of this endowed scholarship is to recognize outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who have selected SC&IS as their primary field of study. The number of scholarships awarded annually and the amount of each shall be determined by the departmental scholarship/selection committee. Depending on available income from this endowment, selection is based upon academic merit.

Contact:

Dr. John Spychalski
Professor of Supply Chain Management
Smeal College of Business
The Pennsylvania State University
413 Business Building
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-2872

All Majors

Deadline: May 1

The purpose of this fellowship shall be to recognize and support outstanding graduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in The Smeal College of Business Administration. Selection is based on academic merit. Nominations should be made by Department Chair to the Ph.D. Director. Recipient shall be selected by the Graduate Fellowship Committee. The number of fellowships and the amount of the fellowship shall be determined by the selection committee.

This fellowship shall be awarded for one academic year (during ODD numbered year); and may be renewed for subsequent years providing the recipient continues to meet the conditions of eligibility and funds are available.

Contact:

Director of Ph.D. Programs
Smeal College of Business
The Pennsylvania State University
483-A Business Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-865-7669

Graduate Students

Deadline: May 1

Award established for a full-time graduate student who is currently enrolled or is planning to enroll in Smeal College of Business, who has achieved superior academic record or who manifests promise of outstanding academic success, and is currently working with the holder of the William A. Schreyer Chair of Global Management, Policies and Planning.

Recipient of this scholarship shall be selected by the Graduate Fellowship Committee. Nomination is made by William A. Schreyer Chairholder.

Contact:

Fariborz Ghadar
The William A. Schreyer Chair of Global Management
Policies and Planning, and Director, Center for Global Business Studies
Smeal College of Business
The Pennsylvania State University
388 Business Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-865-0544

Graduate Students in Marketing Department

Deadline: On-going

The purpose of this scholarship shall be to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding doctoral students enrolled or planning to enroll in the Marketing Department.

Consideration for this scholarship shall be given to all full-time doctoral students who have achieved superior academic records.

Recipients are selected by the Scholarship Committee of Smeal College of Business upon the recommendation of the Chair of the Marketing Department. The number of scholarships awarded and the amount of each shall be determined by the selection committee.

Each scholarship shall be awarded for one academic year but may be renewed for subsequent years providing the student continues to meet the conditions of eligibility and funds are available.

Contact:

Dr. Hans Baumgartner
Interim Chair, Department of Marketing
Smeal College of Business
The Pennsylvania State University
455 Business Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-865-1869

Graduate Students

Deadline: May 1

The amount of the awards will depend on the performance of the endowment.

Consideration for this scholarship shall be given to all full-time graduate students who are currently enrolled or are planning to enroll in Smeal College of Business and have achieved superior academic standing.

Recipients of this scholarship shall be selected by the Smeal College of Business' Fellowship Committee.

Nominations should be made by the Department Chair (attach copy of transcript and resume) and send to Hans Baumgartner, 483-A Business Building.

Contact:

Director of Ph.D. Programs
Smeal College of Business
The Pennsylvania State University
483-A Business Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-865-7669