| 247. National Gallery of Art, Education Division, Department ofPublic Programs (Graduate Lecturing Fellowships). Amount: 2 grants of $2,500 for 9 months. Eligibility: Master's and doctoral candidates; art history;recipients chosen on the basis of academic achievement and qualityof proposed lecture; must be well versed in European and/orAmerican art and live within commuting distance of the Gallery. Deadline: April 20. Contact: Gail Feigenbaum, Coordinator of Academic Progress;Washington, DC 20565; (202) 842-6480. 248. National Geographic Society (Research Grants). Amount: Unspecified number of grants of $1,000-15,000 for up to 3years. Eligibility: No restriction on academic level; anthropology,archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, ecology, physical andhuman geography, geology, oceanography, paleontology, zoology,other sciences pertinent to geography; recipients chosen on thebasis of quality of proposed research. Deadline: Applications accepted continuouslyContact: Edwin W. Snider, Secretary; Committee for Research andExplorations; 17th and M St. NW.; Washington, DC 20036; (202)857-7439249. National Home Fashions Leaque Inc. (Design FellowshipCompetition). Amount: National and regional prizes of $1,000-10,000. Eligibility: Design competition open to graduate students;2nd,3rd,or 4th year undergraduate students enrolled in anaccredited university or college with schools of design, crafts, orarts; and 2nd year students in a 2-year school of design. Deadline: Feb. 1. Contact: 107 World Trade Center; PO Box 58045; Dallas, TX 75258;(214) 747-2406. 250. National Institute of Justice (Graduate Research Fellowships). Amount: 15-20 fellowships of up to $11,000. Eligibility: To Ph.D. candidates who have completed all coursework/passed all exams prior to start of grant. Deadline: Feb. 27. Contact: 633 Indiana Ave. N.W.; Washington, DC 20531; (202)724-2965 or write to: Announcement--Graduate Research FellowshipProgram; NCJRS; Box 6000; Rockville, MD 20850. 251. National Orchestral Association (Fellowships). Amount: $2,500-$5,000. No tuition or fees are charged. Eligibility: A unique fellowship program for graduates of musicschools anywhere in the U.S. who plan to pursue careers with majororchestras. Fellows are chosen from national auditions heldannually. Deadline: None specified. Contact: Elisabeth Henderson, Artistic Administrator; 475 RiversideDr., Suite 455; New York, NY 10115; (212) 870-2009. 252. National Orientation Directors Association (Norman K. RussellScholarship)Amount: 4 scholarships of $500 per year. Eligibility: For graduate study only; The awards will be made onthe basis of orientation experience, current/future program ofstudy in an orientation-related field; Recommendations andfinancial need. Deadline: Every FallContact: 2313 Student Services Bldg; Kalamazoo, MI 49008; (616)383-0904. 253. National Press Photographers Foundation (JosephEhrenreich-NPPF Scholarships). Amount: 5 scholarships of $1,000 per award. Effective summer orfall. Award includes tuition. Eligibility: Open to undergraduate in the field ofphotojournalism. Applicants must already be enrolled in a degreeprogram, but need not be journalism majors. Deadline: March 1; notification by April. Contact: John Ahlhauser; Ehrenreich Scholarship Chairman; Schoolof Journalism; Indiana University; Bloomington, IN 47405; (812)855-1710. 254. National Press Photographers Foundation Inc. (Reid BlackburnScholarship Fund),Amount: Approx. $1,400. Eligibility: Open to undergraduate or grad students inphotojournalism at accredited US schools. Award is made availablefrom an endowment funded by public donations in NW US following thedeath of this photojournalist while covering Mt. St. Helen's 1980eruption. Deadline: Dec. 31. Contact: Tom Strongman; 3200 Croasdaile Dr., #306; Durham, NC27705; (919) 383-7246. 255. National Right to Work Committee (William B. RugglesJournalism Scholarship). Amount: $2,000. Eligibility: Scholarships are open to undergraduate and graduatestudents at accredited USA institutions of higher learning whoexemplify the dedication to principle & high journalistic standardsof William B. Ruggles. Deadline: Jan. 1-Mar. 31. Contact: 8001 Braddock Rd., Suite 500; Springfield, VA 22160; (703)321-9820. 256. National Scholarship Trust Fund (Fellowship). Amount: 1-5 fellowships of $1,500-$3,000 per year. 1-2 yearsduration; effective September. Award includes tuition and livingexpenses. Total amount of support varies. Eligibility: Open to graduates/postgraduates in the fields ofcommunications, industrial arts or trades. Recipient must intendto use the degree in the graphic communications industries(printing, publishing, packaging). Deadline: January 10; notification by June 15. Contact: Bonnie Bokor, Coordinator; 4615 Forbes Avenue;Pittsburgh, PA 15213; (412) 621-6941; Fax: (412) 621-3049;Telex/Cable: 9103509221. 257. National School Orchestra Association (NSOA OrchestraComposition Contest). Amount: Awards of $500 + royalties. Eligibility: For original unpublished composition suitable for theaverage senior high school string orchestra in the United States. Length of composition not to exceed 5 minutes. Deadline: May 15. Contact: 811 Highland Terrace NE; Atlanta, GA 30306; (404)872-7122. 258. National Science Foundation Division of Behavioral and NeuralSciences (Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in theBehavioral and Neural Sciences)Amount: Unspecified number of grants of up to $10,000 for up to 2years. Eligibility: Doctoral candidates; archaeology/archaeometry,cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, systematicanthropological collections; recipients chosen on the basis ofquality of proposed research; grants awarded in each field. Deadline: Applications accepted continuously. Contact: Program Director; 1800 G St. NW, Room 630; Washington, DC20550; (202) 357-7564259. National Science Foundation, Division of Behavioral and NeuralSciences (Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in theBehavioral and Neural Sciences - Language, Cognition, and SocialBehavior). Amount: Unspecified number of grants of up to $10,000 for up to 2years. Eligibility: Doctoral candidates; human cognition and perception,linguistics, social psychology; recipients chosen on the basis ofquality of proposed research; grants awarded in each fieldDeadline: Applications accepted continuously. Contact: Program Director; 1800 G St. NW, Room 630; Washington, DC20550; (202) 357-7564260. National Trust for Historic Preservation, Northeast RegionalOffice (National Trust Intern Program). Amount: 35-45 grants of $2,500. Eligibility: Graduate or undergraduate students; summer internship;historic preservation; recipients chosen on the basis of academicachievement, interest, employment background; must be enrolled ina New England or New York college or university or be a legalresident of those states while attending any college or university. Deadline: March 15. Contact: Laurie Nicholas Rabe, Program Associate; 45 School St.;Boston, MA 02108; (617) 523-0885261. New Dance Group Studio (Dance and Choreographic Scholarships). Amount: 11-25 scholarships of $4,000 for study at the New DanceGroup Studio. 1 year duration; effective date varies. Awardincludes tuition. Eligibility: Professionally-oriented student in the field ofdance. Maximum 25 years of age. Deadline: Rolling deadline. Contact: Rick Schussel, Director; 254 West 47th Street; New York,NY 10036; (212) 719-2733. 262. New Jersey Historical Commission (New Jersey HistoricalCommission Grants-in-Aid). Amount: 50-60 grants of $4,400 per award. Usually 1 yearduration; effective about 90 days after deadline. Award includestravel, living expenses, and research costs, such as photocopyingand typing. Eligibility: No educational eligibility requirement. For projectsdealing with New Jersey history, including research, exhibitions,publication, and conservation of historical materials. Also,projects that commemorate the quincentennial of the arrival ofChristopher Columbus in the New World in 1492 as it affected NewJersey, projects on the history of Afro-Americans in New Jersey. Deadline: October 1, February 1, and June 1. Notification about90 days after deadline. Contact: Richard Waldron, Associate Director; 4 North BroadStreet, CN 305; Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 292-6062. 263. New Jersey State Opera (Cash Awards). Amount: $2,500. Eligibility: Competition for professional singers between the agesof 22 and 34. Not for singers who are under management with anartist's management firm. Deadline: None specified. Contact:1020 Broad Street; Newark, NJ 07102; (201) 623-5757. 264. New School for Music Study (Graduate Fellowships in PianoTeaching). Amount: 2-6 awards of $1,000-$5,000. Tenable at New School forMusic Study. Renewable up to 2 years. Eligibility: Graduate fellowships awarded on merit and teachingpotential. Must speak fluent English. Deadline: Mar. 15. Contact: Sam Holland, Director; PO Box 407; Princeton, NJ 08540;(609) 921-2900. 265. New School for Music Study (Teaching Assistantships). Amount: 3-6 internships with stipend/salary of $2,500. 9 monthsduration; effective September 1. Award includes tuition. Eligibility: Open to graduates/postgraduates and professionals inthe field of piano pedagogy. Recipients must be qualified pianoteachers at the elementary level or show promise as piano teachersand must audition. Deadline: March 15; rolling notification. Contact: Jody Johnson, Director of Admissions; P.O. Box 407;Princeton, NJ 08542; (609) 921-2900. 266. New York State Assembly (Graduate Scholars Program)Amount: Up to 10 grants of $13,500 for 8 months. Eligibility: Master's and doctoral candidates; political science,public policy; recipients chosen on the basis of academicachievement, strong commitment to public service, and understandingof the legislative process; must be New York State residents orattending New York State institutions. Deadline: November 1. Contact: Laurel A. Winegar, Director, Intern Committee, LegislativeOffice Building, Room 829A, Albany, NY 12248, (518) 455-4704. 267. New York State Assembly (Summer Intern Program). Amount: 10-20 grants of $3,000 for 10 weeks. Eligibility: Master's and doctoral candidates; political science,public policy; recipients chosen on the basis of academicachievement, strong commitment to public service, and understandingof the legislative process; must be New York State residents orattending New York State institutions. Deadline: March 15. Contact: Laurel A. Winegar; Director, Intern Committee; LegislativeOffice Building, Room 829A; Albany, NY 12248; (518) 455-4704. 268. New York University (Gallatin Division Special Awards &Scholarships). Amount: 104 special awards and scholarships per year of varyingamount. Eligibility: Various special awards and scholarships are availableto undergraduate and graduate publishing students enrolled in theGallatin Division of New York University. Deadline: None specified. Contact: 715 Broadway, 6th Fl.; New York, NY 10003; (212) 598-7077. 269. Newberry Library (Newberry Library Short-term ResidentFellowship). Amount: 35 fellowships of $750 per month per award. 1-3 monthsduration; effective date varies. Eligibility: Open to graduates/postgraduates and postdoctorals inthe fields of English language/literature, foreign languages,history, liberal arts, and the humanities. Graduate students mustbe doctoral candidates. Deadline: March 1, October 15; notification by May 1, December 1. Contact: Ruth Hamilton, Assistant Director of Research andEducation; 60 West Walton Street; Chicago, IL 60610; (312) 943-9090ext. 318. 270. Newberry Library (Program in the Humanities of the AssociatedColleges of the Midwest and Great Lakes Colleges Association). Amount: Salary replacement to maximum of $35,000 per year. Eligibility: Two fellowships are available for faculty members ofassociated colleges of the Midwest and Great Lake CollegesAssociation; Fellows will share teaching responsibilities for afall semester seminar and remaining time for their own research. Deadline: NoneContact: 60 West Walton Street; Chicago, IL 60610; (312) 943-9090. 271. Newberry Library (Short-Term Fellowships). Amount: 60-70 fellowships of $800 per month stipend per yearEligibility: Fellowships open to Ph.D. candidates in the humanitieswho are working on their dissertation & scholars who hold a Ph.D. Applicants must be working on a specific research project in afield appropriate to the Newberry's collection. Preference given toapplicants from outside the Chicageo area. Deadline: Mar 1; Oct 15. Contact: 60 West Walton St.; Chicago, IL 60610; (312) 943-9090. 272. Newberry Library, D'Arcy McNickle Center for the History ofthe American Indian (Fellowship). Amount: 4 awards of varying amount. 6 months-1 year duration;effective September 1. Award includes living expenses. Eligibility: Open to graduates/postgraduates and postdoctorals inthe fields of area/ethnic studies and history, especially U.S. Indian history. Deadline: February 1. Contact: Fred Hoxie, Director; 60 West Walton Street; Chicago, IL60610; (312) 943-9090273. Norlands Living History Center (Internship). Amount: 8 internships with salary/stipend of $100 per month plushousing per award. 3 months duration; effective date varies. Award includes stipend and housing. Eligibility: Open to undergraduates and graduates/postgraduates inthe field of farming and social history of 19th-century NewEngland. Recipient must be fluent in English. Deadline: Rolling deadline; on-going notification. Contact: Mrs. Billie Gammon, Director; R.D.2, Box 3395; LivermoreFalls, ME 04254; (207) 897-2236. 274. North American Baptist Seminary (Financial Aid Grants). Amount: Approx. 60 awards of up to $1,000. Eligibility: Open to students who are enrolled full time at NorthAmerican Baptist Seminary. Deadline: None. Contact:1321 West 22nd St.; Sioux Falls, SD 57105; (605) 336-6588. 275. Office of Technology Assessment (Congressional FellowshipProgram). Amount: $28,000-$45,000. Eligibility: Open to individuals who have demonstrated exceptionalcompetency in the physical or biological sciences, engineering,law, economics or public policy. Deadline: Jan 31. Contact: Congress of the United States; Personnel Office;Washington, DC 20510; (202) 224-8713. 276. Organization of American Historians (OAH Awards & Prizes). Amount: $500-$750. Eligibility: Awards & prizes in recognition of scholarly andprofessional achievements in the field of American history. Thereare 10 programs open to graduate students or post graduates workingin the field. Deadline: Varies. Contact: 112 N. Bryan St.; Bloomington, IN 47401; (812) 335-7311. 277. Pacific Cultural Foundation (Grants in Chinese Studies). Amount: Unspecified number of grants of $2,000-5,000. Eligibility: Doctoral candidates; sciences concerned with Chinesestudies; recipients chosen on the basis of quality of proposedresearch; must be residents of the free world. Deadline: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1. Contact: Mr. Yu-sheng Chang, President, Palace Office Building,Suite 807, 346 Nankeen East Road, Sec. 3 Taipei, Taiwan; (02)752-7424278. Parapsychology Foundation, Inc. Eileen J. Garrett ScholarshipAwardAmount: 1 grant of $3,000 for 1 year. Eligibility: No restriction on academic level; parapsychology;recipients chosen on the basis of academic achievement, financialneed, and quality of proposed research. Deadline: July 15. Contact: 228 East 71st St.; New York, NY 10021; (212) 628-1550279. Pastel society of America (PSA Scholarships)Amount: Tuition. 10-12 awards per year. Duration Ranges from 1 week- 1 class per week for 1 yearEligibility: Open to talented pastel artists at all levels ofstudy. Awards are for the study of pastel arts at the art studentsleague, PSA studio or with a private PSA teacher. Deadline: Aug. 1Contact: 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY 10003. (212) 533-6931 280. Paul Getty Trust, J. Paul Getty Museum (Internships forGraduate Students). Amount: 12-15 internships of $11,520 or $16,640 per award. 9months or 1 year duration; effective October 2. Award includesunrestricted grant and medical benefits. Eligibility: Open to graduates/postgraduates in the fields ofliberal arts, art history, museum studies/education, and artconservation. Recipient must be enrolled in a university programleading to a graduate degree in art history or field related to theinternship, or have completed a relevant degree no more than 1 yearbefore application date. Deadline: December 11; notification by April. Contact: Andrew Clark, Administrator, Intern Program; P.O. Box2112; Santa Monica, CA 90406; (213) 459-7611. 281. Performance Community (Roy Lauderdale Memorial InternshipsProgram). Amount: 3 internships with stipend/salary of $4,800. 1 yearduration; effective date negotiable. Award includes tuition. Eligibility: Open to graduates/postgraduates in the fields ofmusical theater and theater administration. 22 to 50 years of age. Recipients must have a basic command of English. Deadline: Rolling deadline; notification by 8-10 weeks ofapplication. Contact: R. E. Higgins, General Manager; 1225 West Belmont;Chicago, IL 60201; (312) 929-7367. 282. Phi Alpha Theta-International Honors Society in History(Donald B Hoffman Scholarship Award). Amount: $1,000Eligibility: Doctoral fellowship for advanced Ph.D. students whoare members of Phi Alpha Theta. The award is intended for projectsconnected with completion of Ph.D. degree such as research travel,research materials, dissertation expenses, etc. Deadline: June 1. Contact: 2333 Liberty St.; Allentown, PA 18104; (215) 433-4140. 283. Phi Alpha Theta-International Honors Society in History (PatFellowships). Amount: 6 renewable fellowships of $3,750. Eligibility: Graduate fellowships for members of Phi Alpha Theta. Goal of the society is to recognize excellence in the study ofhistory. Deadline: Mar. 15. Contact: 2333 Liberty St.; Allentown, PA 18104; (215) 433-4140. 284. Phi Beta Kappa Society (Mary Isabel Sibley Fellowship). Amount: 1 grant of $7,000 for 1 year. Eligibility: Doctoral candidates; unmarried women ages 25-35 only;French language and literature, Greek language, literature,history, archaeology; recipients chosen on the basis of academicachievement and quality of proposed research; must devote full timeto research during award year. Deadline: January 15. Contact: 1811 Q St. NW; Washington, DC 20009; (202) 265-4808285. Phi Mu Alpha-Sinfonia Foundation (Research Assistance Grants). Amount: Up to $1,000. Eligibility: Graduate grants for research related to American musicor music in America. Show evidence of previous successful writingand research or of unusual knowledge/competence in field to beresearched. Deadline: Apr. 1. Contact: 10600 Old State Rd.; Grant Committee; Evansville, IN47711; (812) 867-2433. 286. Philanthropic Educational Organization International PeaceScholarship Fund (PEO International Peace Scholarships). Amount: 160-180 grants of $500-3,500 for 1 year. Eligibility: BS/BA holders; women only; citizens of countries otherthan the United States or Canada; recipients must agree to returnto their home country; humanities and social sciences, biologicaland agricultural sciences, physical sciences and mathematics,engineering and applied sciences, business, education, health. Deadline: December 31. Contact: Office Secretary; 3700 Grand Ave.; Des Moines, IA50312-2899; (515) 255-3153287. Phoenix Management & Budget Dept (Intern Program). Amount: $1,674 per monthEligibility: Annual management internship program open to master'scandidates or master's degree holders in public administration,urban studies, & related fields. Deadline: Jan 30. Contact: 251 W. Washington St.; Phoenix, AZ 85003; (602) 262-6721. 288. Pitt Rivers Museum (Swan Fund). Amount: Approx. 10 renewable awards of $1,000-2,000 pounds. Eligibility: Research grants for graduate students to supportresearch in Africa relating to the small peoples such as bushmen,pygmies, & other hunter-gatherers. Deadline: None. Contact: South Parks Rd.; Oxford OX1 3PP England; 0865-270927. 289. Pittsburgh Foundation (Walter Read Hovey Memorial Fund). Amount: 1 grant of $2,500. Duration as required; effective May orJune. Award includes tuition, travel, living expenses, anddependents' expenses. Eligibility: Open to graduates/postgraduates in the field of arthistory. Deadline: March 15; notification by April 15. Contact: Christine Clark, Grants Coordinator; 30 CNG Tower; 625Liberty Avenue; Pittsburgh, PA 15222; (412) 391-5122; Fax: (412)391-7259. 290. Poetry Society of America (Cash Awards). Amount: Varies. Eligibility: Aimed at advancing excellence in poetry & encouragingskill in traditional forms as well as experimentation incontemporary forms. These are cash awards not scholarships. Deadline: Dec. 31. Contact: Send self-addressed-stamped-envelope for contest rulesbrochure to: 15 Gramercy Park; New York, NY 10003; (212) 254-9628. 291. Poetry Society of America (Contests Open to PSA Members). Amount: Varies with award. Eligibility: Only 1 poetry submission may be sent for each contest. All submissions must be unpublished on date of entry & notscheduled for publication by the date of the PSA Awards ceremonyheld in the spring. Deadline: Dec. 31. Contact: Send self-addressed-stamped-envelope for contest rulesbrochure. 15 Gramercy Park, New York, NY 10003. 292. Population Council (Fellowships in the Social Sciences). Amount: 20-25 grants of $14,000-40,000 for 1 year. Eligibility: Doctoral candidates; midcareer professionals seekingmaster's degrees; population studies in combination with anothersocial science discipline, such as anthropology, sociology,economics, biostatistics, public health; recipients chosen on thebasis of academic achievement and quality of proposed research;research/training must be carried out at an institution having astrong program in population studies; preference given to thosecurrently or formerly employed in population studies or familyplanning, and those planning careers in the fields;developing-country nationals committed to returning to their homecountries preferred. Deadline: December 1. Contact: Beth Orsen, Manager; Fellowship Program, Social Sciences;1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza; New York, NY 10017; (212) 644-1300 ext. 782293. Population Council (Fellowships). Amount: 20-25 annual awards for tuition, monthly stipend, researchand travel expensesEligibility: Doctoral/post-doctoral and mid career researchfellowships in the areas of population studies, demography andsociology. Deadline: Dec. 1. Contact: Fellowship Office; One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza; New York,NY 10017; (212) 644-1782. 294. Population Council (Population Council Fellowships). Amount: Award amount varies. Up to 1 year duration; flexibleeffective date. Award includes tuition, travel, living expenses,dependents' expenses, health insurance, and some research-relatedfees. Eligibility: Open to graduates/postgraduates, postdoctorals, andprofessionals in the fields of population studies, includingdemography and biostatistics; population studies in combinationwith a social science discipline, such as economics, sociology,anthropology, geography, political science, public administration. Deadline: December 1; notification by March. Contact: Beth Orson, Fellowship Secretary; One Dag HammarskjoldPlaza; New York, NY 10017; (212) 644-1782; Fax: (212) 755-6052;Telex/Cable: 234722/POPCOUNCIL, NEW YORK. 295. Poynter Fund Scholarship Fellowship Program. Amount: Unspecified number of grants of varying amounts. Eligibility: Master's and doctoral candidates; various aspects ofjournalism; recipients chosen on the basis of academic achievement;must be planning a career in journalism. Deadline: July 1. Contact: Personnel Department; Times Publishing Company; P.O. Box1121 St.; Petersburg, FL 33731-1121; (813) 893-8556296. Premio Musicale Citta Di Trieste (International Competitionfor Symphonic Composition). Amount: 5 Mil.Lira-1st; 2.5Mil.Lira-2nd; 1.5 Mil.Lira-3rd. Eligibility: Anyone who submits an original composition for doubleconcerto for 2 solo instruments and orchestra (normal symphonicinstrumental arrangement). Previous winners are excluded. Deadline: Aug. 31. Contact: Piazza Dell'Unita D'Italia 4 - Palazzo Municipale; 34121Trieste Italia; (040) 6751-68844. 297. Psychologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (SummerFellowships). Amount: 8 awards of $2,000. Eligibility: To graduate students in psychology & related areas forsupport of independent summer research projects (supervised) &seminars in animal welfare. Deadline: Feb 1. Contact: PO Box 87; New Gloucester, ME 04260; (207) 926-4817. 298. Psychology Society (Psychology in the Service ofHumanity-Project Grants). Amount: $5,000. Eligibility: For graduate students & post-graduates involved inprojects using psychology for humanitarian problem-solving in youthcounseling, substance abuse, therapy, family & social problems,prisons & prisoners. Deadline: June 30. Contact: 100 Beekman St.; New York, NY 10038; (212) 285-1872. 299. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Summer Journalism InternshipProgram). Amount: $250 per week stipend for 12 weeks +transportation. Eligibility: Open to graduate journalism students. Summerinternship with Radio Free Europe's Washington news bureau. May betaken during any 12-week period between June 1-Oct. 30. Programprovides opportunity to participate fully in news bureauassignments. Deadline: Mar 7. Contact: 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW; Washington, DC 20036; (202)457-6900. 300. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Summer Research Internships). Amount: 6-10 internships per year; daily stipend of 45 Germanmarks; accommodations. Eligibility: Graduate students in the fields of Soviet or EastEuropean studies or other relevant disciplines are eligible. Mustsubmit curriculum vitae; A careful assessment of relevant foreignlanguage skills; suggested research topics-interests; tworecommendations regarding academic performance. Deadline: Feb. 14. Contact: Mr. Alan Dodds Director; 1201 Connecticut Ave.;Washington, DC 20036. |