External Awards (non-Yale Fellowships)

Society for Classical Studies Lionel Pierson Fellowship

Supports one year of postgraduate study of Classics at an English or Scottish university. Eligible are American & Canadian college seniors at time of nomination by their undergraduate Classics department. Deadline for nomination typically at early October (October 1, 2019).

South Asian Language Fellowship

Supports intensive language study at approved sites in South Asia.
Eligible are currently-enrolled Yale University students. Campus application deadline typically in February.

Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF)

Funding from the French Ministry of Education to support one year teaching English to French students of all ages in public schools across all regions of metropolitan France and in the overseas departments of French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion. Eligible are US citizens and permanent residents between the ages of 20 and 30 who are proficient in French; Canadian citizens may apply through a separate process. Those with experience teaching or working with children or young adults are at an advantage.
Application deadline typically mid-January.

The Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for Peace and Reconciliation

Queens University, Belfast will provide a full tuition-fee waiver to an exceptional female student from the USA who wishes to pursue study in a field related to politics, conflict transformation or human rights. The five MA programmes covered by the award will include:

• LLM Human Rights Law
• MA Conflict Transformation and Social Justice
• MA Global Security and Borders
• MA Politics
• MA Violence, Terrorism and Security

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship

Up to $37,000 toward master’s degrees leading to careers in the US Department of State Foreign Service. You may apply to the graduate fellowship during the senior year of your undergraduate program or any time after you graduate, as long as you plan to start graduate school in the fall of the year for which you are applying. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. *If pursuing a Pickering Fellowship, you should also apply for a Rangel Fellowship.
Application deadline typically in January.

Truman Scholarship

Up to $30,000 to support for graduate or professional training for students with demonstrated leadership skills who are pursuing public service careers. 
Eligible are current juniors who are US citizens. Campus application deadline typically in November.

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

Funding toward undergraduate study for a) American Indians and Alaska Natives working on an array of policy issues in Indian country or pursuing health-related careers, or b) for students pursuing careers related to conservation and environmental issues.
Eligible are college sophomores and juniors who are US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents. Campus application deadline typically in early February.

US Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Program

Supports a fully funded summer overseas language and cultural immersion program. Note the pre-requisites for some languages. Eligible are currently-enrolled sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are US citizens.
Application deadline typically in November.

Voyager Scholarship for Public Service Programs Share

The Voyager Scholarship Program is a two-year, leadership development and scholarship program. Through a combination of barrier-reducing financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience, and a robust network of leaders and mentors, the Voyager Scholarship is designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of leaders and equip them with the tools and resources they need to launch their careers in public service.