Science Resource Guide
Set yourself apart as one of the country’s most promising young minds through the Maryville University Distinguished Fellowships Program. This program is designed to help our most talented students compete for distinguished fellowships, such as the Truman, Goldwater, Udall, and Rhodes Scholarships. Distinguished Fellowship nominees from Maryville are talented, independent, and diverse. Winning one of these awards takes you to graduate study at world-renowned academic institutions or to travel in a foreign country where you will have the opportunity to enhance not only your intellectual ability but also to achieve personal growth.
Colleges and universities are invited to nominate students for many of these highly competitive, meritbased awards for graduate study at campuses around the world. The caliber of Maryville students in the past and the quality of the undergraduate education you receive here is recognized throughout the Midwest and the nation. This program has been developed to identify Maryville students that are strong candidates and assist them in competing for these national awards. Students receive help from faculty members during the application process, so you will be well prepared to compete. Contact Dr. Dohrman to indicate your plans to apply for one of these programs!
Rhodes Scholarship
Award
This award covers tuition and fees at the University of Oxford for 2-3 years of graduate study, plus a stipend for living expenses. Awardees pursue graduate study (masters and doctoral degrees) at the University of Oxford in any discipline. Scholars may not apply for the MBA in the first year, but after completing a different (one-year) master’s degree, they are allowed to pursue a one-year MBA degree. This award also covers the costs of travel to and from Oxford. Students apply through one of the 50 states (either home state or where they attend college).
What Type of Student Qualifies
The best 1% of students overall. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18-24 years old, and seniors or recent graduates at the time of Maryville University nomination. All majors are eligible. Applicants must show demonstrated success in athletics (broadly defined).
Campus Notice of Intent to Apply
December 1 of the junior or senior year
Campus Application Deadline
Last week of the spring term of the junior or senior year
Official Deadline for Submission
Early October of the senior year or the first year following graduation
How it Applies to Your Major
There are several degree programs at Oxford related to the sciences, such as Global Health, Medical Anthropology, Engineering Science, Physics. For instance, scholars can choose to do a M.Sc. in Global Health Science or in Medical Anthropology. Here is more information from the Rhodes’ Website FAQ: “I am a physics major, plan a career in physics, and have little interest whatsoever in government or politics, although I am very interested in some public issues. Can I still be considered? Answer: Absolutely. We look for people who will be leaders in any field. Leading physicists can certainly contribute as much to the world as leaders in more conventionally “public” professions. But, let me stress that the Rhodes Scholarships are not simply graduate fellowships at Oxford, intended to support the best physicists (or economists or historians or politicians or students of French literature) to come to Oxford. We are looking for the best physicists (or economists or historians or politicians or students of French literature) who are likely to make the most positive contributions to the world—broadly defined.
Application Elements
- University endorsement form
- 5-8 letters of recommendation (at least 4 academic)
- 1000-word personal essay
- resume
- transcript
- passport photograph
- proof of citizenship
Website
Number of Maryville Campus Nominees Allowed
Technically unlimited, but practically, two likely Maryville endorsements each year
Maryville Faculty Representative
Dr. Tom Spudich (tspudich@maryville.edu)
Marshall Scholarship
Award
The Marshall Scholarship is an award funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office for one or two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom to distinguished young Americans who will become leaders, opinion formers and decision makers in their own country. This award covers travel, tuition, books, and other expenses for graduate study at a university in the UK.
What Type of Student Qualifies
A senior with at least a 3.7 GPA who is interested in graduate study in the UK and who plans a career as a leader and contributor to improving UK-US understanding.Applicants must be U.S. citizens. All majors are eligible.
Campus Notice of Intent to Apply
November 1 of the junior year
Campus Application Deadline
September 1 of the senior year
Official Deadline for Submission
October 1 of the senior year
How it Applies to Your Major
There are many science programs at UK institutions that this scholarship can be applied to, though it is important to note that this scholarship cannot be used for a medical degree or a MS degree in Global Health Science.
Application Elements
- Application form
- four letters of recommendation
- transcripts
- narrative resume
- first and second choice of preferred graduate programs in the UK
- three essays (a personal statement, description of graduate program of interest, and question related to your interest in the UK)
- Maryville endorsement form
Website
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
Number of Maryville Campus Nominees Allowed
: Unlimited, but Maryville Endorsement is Required
Maryville Faculty Representative
Dr. John Lewington (jlewington@maryville.edu)
Fulbright US Student Scholarship for Research/Travel
Award
Fulbright grants fund year-long research or travel projects in international locations. The award covers travel costs, language or orientation expenses, some medical insurance, and living expenses.
What Type of Student Qualifies
A senior who has studied or traveled extensively aboard and who has an interest in doing a research project abroad. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must hold a B.S./B.A. degree by the time of the award. All majors are eligible.
Campus Notice of Intent to Apply
April 1 of the junior year
Campus Application Deadline
September 1 of the senior year
Official Deadline for Submission
Mid-October of the senior year
How it Applies to Your Major
This scholarship includes several programs in virtaully every area of study. Visit the Fulbright website to review programs and find programs in your major.
Application Elements
- Statement of grant purpose
- personal statement
- three reference letters
- transcripts
- foreign language evaluations (for some countries)
Website
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/thinking_teaching.html
Number of Maryville Campus Nominees Allowed
Unlimited, No Maryville Nomination Required
Maryville Faculty Representative
: Dr. Germaine Murray (gmurray@maryville.edu), Dr. Larry Grieshaber
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
Award
This award offers students three years of support usable over a five-year period for graduation students in STEM graduate programs that are focused on research. For each year of support, NSF provides a stipend of $30,000 to the fellow and a cost-of-education allowance of $12,000 to the degreegranting institution.
What Type of Student Qualifies
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, or permanent resident. Applicants must be graduating seniors; have completed a B.S./B.A. degree in a STEM field; and be pursuing a research-based master’s or doctoral degree at an accredited US institution in the science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields.
Campus Notice of Intent to Apply
September 1 of senior year
Campus Application Deadline
October 1 of senior year
Official Deadline for Submission
Mid-November of senior year
How it Applies to Your Major
This award is for students in STEM fields who are planning to pursue a career in research.
Application Elements
- Application form
- personal statement
- previous research experience essay
- proposed plan of research
- three reference letters
- academic transcripts
Website
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201
Number of Maryville Campus Nominees Allowed
Unlimited; No Maryville Nomination Required
Maryville Faculty Representative
Dr. Rebecca Dohrman (rldohrman@maryville.edu)
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Award
Awardees get $7,500 per year to cover eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, room & board. Applicants receive funding for up to 2 years (current sophomores) or 1 year (current juniors). Students with promise to pursue careers in science, math, and engineering research are awarded funds to complete their junior and/or senior years of undergraduate studies.
What Type of Student Qualifies
A junior or senior student who has plans to pursue a career in math, natural sciences, or engineering. Students who are pre-med are not eligible unless they plan a research career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or Permanent Residents, science/math majors, and sophomores & juniors.
Campus Notice of Intent to Apply
October 1 of the sophomore or junior year
Campus Application Deadline
November 15 of the sophomore or junior year
Official Deadline for Submission
Late January of the sophomore or junior year
How it Applies to Your Major
This is an award for students in the sciences, math, or engineering who are planning careers in research.
Application Elements
- 2-page typed essay
- college transcripts
- copy of identification card
- Maryville nomination signature page
- application form
- Maryville nomination form
- three recommendation letters/forms
Website
Number of Maryville Campus Nominees Allowed
4; Maryville Nomination Required
Maryville Faculty Representative
Dr. Min Deng (mdeng@maryville.edu)
Morris K. Udall Scholarships
Award
Scholarships of up to $5,000 for tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses awarded to students who have shown interest in the environment, tribal public policy, or Native health care. Additionally, this award funds a four-day summer orientation program.
What Type of Student Qualifies
A sophomore or junior who is planning a career related to the environment or a Native American who is interested in tribal public policy or Native health care. Applicants must be U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, or U.S. Permanent Residents, full-time sophomores or juniors (repeat applications OK), and GPA of B or better. All majors are eligible.
Campus Notice of Intent to Apply
December 1 of the sophomore or junior year
Campus Application Deadline
January 15 of sophomore or junior year
Official Deadline for Submission
March 1 of the sophomore or junior year
How it Applies to Your Major
This scholarship is for students interested in the environement, which includes many environmental studies students or science students more generally.
Application Elements
- Maryville nomination form
- application form
- 800-word essay
- college transcript
- three letters of recommendation
Website
http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/MKUScholarship/MKUScholarship.aspx
Number of Maryville Campus Nominees Allowed
6; Maryville Nomination Required
Maryville Faculty Representative
Dr. Linda Pitelka (pitelka@maryville.edu)
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Award
Scholarships of up to $4,000 to defray the cost of study abroad. The program encourages students to study in destinations outside of Western Europe and Australia.
What Type of Student Qualifies
The program tries to support students traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, such as students with high financial need, science and engineering students, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities. Applicants must be US citizens, receiving a Federal Pell Grant, and must be studying abroad for at least four weeks in one country.
Campus Notice of Intent to Apply
Rolling
Campus Application Deadline
September 1 (Spring program) and February 1 (Summer and Fall program)
Official Deadline for Submission
October 1 (Spring program) and March 1 (Summer and Fall program)
How it Applies to Your Major
Students in science and engineering are encouraged to apply because they are an underrepresented group in study abroad programs.
Application Elements
- Online application
- transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Follow-On Service Essays
Website
http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program
Number of Maryville Campus Nominees Allowed
Unlimited; No Maryville Nomination Required
Maryville Faculty Representative
Dr. Rebecca Dohrman (rldohrman@maryville.edu)
Boren Scholarship
Award
These scholarships give the recipient up to $20,000 for a full year abroad or $10,000 for a semester abroad to defray the cost of study abroad. The program encourages students to study in destinations critical to US interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Study abroad programs to the countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. There is also a STEM student only summer award for $8,000.
What Type of Student Qualifies
Applicants must be US citizens enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the US. Applicants must agree to work for at least one year in the Federal Government in a position with national security responsibilities.
Campus Notice of Intent to Apply
Rolling
Campus Application Deadline
Early January
Official Deadline for Submission
Mid-February
How it Applies to Your Major
Students in science and engineering are encouraged to apply because they are an underrepresented group in study abroad programs. Boren has a summer program specifically for STEM students who are interesed in studying abroad.
Application Elements
- Online application
- two statements of purpose
- budget
- study abroad program description
- two or three letters of recommendation
- official college transcripts
- optional language proficiency form
Website
Number of Maryville Campus Nominees Allowed
Unlimited; No Maryville Nomination Required
Maryville Faculty Representative
Dr. Rebecca Dohrman (rldohrman@maryville.edu)