Jacob Javits Fellowship

National Deadine: early October

The Jacob Javits Fellowship was established under legislation of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The program provides assistance to students pursuing a masters or doctoral degree in the social sciences, arts or humanities. The award covers institution tuition and fees. In addition, the award offers a stipend. The amount of the award is subject to change upon availability of funds. In 2005 the institutional payment was $11,822 and the maximum stipend was $30,000. For further information, please visit http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html.

• Candidate entering a masters (terminal degree for field of study) or doctoral program OR has not completed the first year of graduate studies
• Be a U.S. Citizen or National, permanent resident of the U.S, or Citizens of the Freely Associated States
• Eligible to attend an accredited university in the United States (foreign institutions are ineligible)
• Show documented need for financial assistance
• Show superior academic ability and exceptional promise
• Pursue a field of study accepted by Javits (see http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/javits-fieldsofstudy.html

For application information and forms, go to: http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/applicant.html