Jacob K. Javits Fellowships Program
Office of Postsecondary Education U.S. Department of Education
To provide fellowships to students of superior academic ability to undertake study at the Doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in selected fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences. Qualifications: Applicants must be individuals who at the time of application-- (1) will be entering a doctoral program in academic year and/or who, at the time of application, have not yet completed their first full year of study in the doctoral program for which they are seeking support; twenty percent of the fellowships shall be awarded in the social sciences, twenty percent in the arts, and sixty percent in the humanities; eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens or nationals, permanent residents of the U.S., or citizens of any one of the Freely Associated States; applicants must be eligible to be accepted to or currently attending a graduate program leading to a doctorate or a terminal master's degree in an eligible field of study at an institution of higher education approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of the Department of Education; applicants attending a foreign institution are ineligible; students who have already received a Javits fellowship in previous years are not eligible. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on demonstrated achievement, financial need and exceptional promise. How to apply: Application be submitted in hardcopy only; complete application package must contain: applicant information, transcripts, graduate record examination scores, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and certifications and assurances. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required as part of the application for a Javits fellowship in order to complete the financial needs calculation. Focus: Arts; Humanities; Social sciences.
Eligibility
- States: US