The School of Global Studies Graduate Program offers six fellowships and scholarships of differing amounts to our students every year. Luckily, there is only one application, which once submitted, considers you for all six scholarships. 

 

Applications are due on or before April 1^st. Please submit this form to apply. If you are selected for a fellowship or scholarship, you are expected to submit a thank you note to be mailed to the donors.

 

You can see the descriptions of the fellowships and scholarships below!

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Cole-Hamm Scholarship in the School of International Studies 

The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Oklahoma State University in the School of Global Studies. The recipient must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Selection preference shall be given to students who are United States citizens or possess Permanent Resident status as determined by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and participate in an eligible study abroad program or student internship as determined by the Head of the School of International Studies. The scholarship shall be renewable with maintenance of the selection criteria.

 

Dambach Peacebuilders Endowed Fellowship

The recipient must be a current or incoming Global Studies graduate student enrolled in coursework for the upcoming academic year. The recipient must have a career interest in peacebuilding and have a strong interest in understanding the causes of international conflict. Preference will be given to returning Peace Corps Volunteers or students from countries that are served by the Peace Corps. Additional requirements include a personal essay and a resume listing educational history, research experience, work and volunteer experience and membership in professional organizations. 

 

Dr. James G. Hromas Distinguished Graduate Fellowship in Global Studies

Recipients of said annual fellowship will be post-baccalaureate students who had an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 and displayed leadership ability during his or her undergraduate education and who are applying for admission to or enrolled as full-time students at Oklahoma State University in the M.S. Program in International Studies. The recipient must have achieved a GRE score of at least 1500 or a GMAT of 550 or above and will be required to complete an application form, submit an essay on international studies, provide two letter of reference and furnish an official copy of their undergraduate transcript. Selection preference will be given to applicants who are Oklahoma residents with demonstrated financial need. This fellowship is to be granted for a period of one year and may be, but is not required to be, renewed upon application to the Committee.

 

Emma Adele and Thomas E. Bennett Endowed Scholarship 

The recipient must be a post-baccalaureate student, with an undergraduate major in business, agriculture, education or political science. The recipient must have had an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, displayed leadership ability during his or her undergraduate education and who is applying for admission to or enrolled as a full-time student at Oklahoma State University in the M.S. Program in International Studies. The recipient must have achieved a GRE score of at least 1500 or a GMAT of 550 or above. Selection preference shall be given to applicants who are Oklahoma residents, with documented financial need. This fellowship is to be granted for a period of one year and may be, but is not required to be, renewed upon application to the Committee.

 

Jud and Vera Milburn Fellowship 

The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time post-baccalaureate student at Oklahoma State University. Because of OSU's and the Milburns' significant historical ties to higher education in Ethiopia, preference shall be given to students who have graduated from an Ethiopian college or university who are applying for admission to, or enrolled with full-time status in, the M.S. Program in International Studies at Oklahoma State University, and who demonstrate financial need. Second preference shall be given to students who have graduated from a college or university in bordering African countries, with first preference given to students from a Kenyan college or university. Additional criteria for selection (such as grade point average, GRE scores, and/or GMAT scores exceeding the Graduate College requirements) are left to the discretion of the selection committee. A biographical sheet about the lives of Jud and Vera Milburn will be presented to the recipient when the Fellowship is awarded.

 

Lawrence L. Boger Distinguished Graduate Fellowship in Global Studies 

The recipient of said annual Fellowship will be a post-baccalaureate student of high academic achievement and who displayed outstanding leadership ability during his or her undergraduate education and who is applying for admission to or is enrolled with full-time status in the M.S. Program in International Studies at OSU. Recipients will be selected from candidates pursuing an advanced degree in International Studies. Additional criteria for selection (such as GPA, GRE scores, and/or GMAT scores exceeding the Graduate College requirements) are left to the discretion of the selection committee. This Fellowship is to be granted for a period of one to two years depending on recipient's course of study and subject to an annual review by the committee to determine if the recipient is in compliance with the criteria upon which the Fellowship was granted.

 

Les Martin Endowed Graduate Fellowship in the School of International Studies 

The recipient of said annual Fellowship will be a post-baccalaureate student with a degree in Political Science from Oklahoma State University who is applying for admission to or enrolled in the M.S. Program in International Studies at Oklahoma State University with a focus area of study in International Trade and Development. Additional criteria for selection (such GPA, GRE scores, and/or GMAT scores exceeding the Graduate College requirements) are left to the discretion of the selection committee described. The Fellowship is subject to review by the Foundation to determine if the recipient is in compliance with the criteria upon which the Fellowship was granted. 

 

Michael S. Hyatt Distinguished Graduate Fellowship 

The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Oklahoma State University, admitted to the Master of Science program in the School of International Studies. Selection preference shall be given to students participating in an internship program or with special needs, as determined by the Director of the M.S. program. Whenever practical, the Fellowship shall be awarded to students from developing countries while students of the School of International Studies. Recipients participating in an internship shall submit a report and other written work as required by the guidelines for internships established by the School. Recipients shall also submit a written report to Michael S. Hyatt, donor of the Fellowship. The specific amount of each award shall be determined by the selection committee, with reference to available funds. Students who have secured domestic internships would be eligible to receive up to $1,500 to support them during their internship program. Those who will participate in an internship outside of the contiguous United States are eligible to receive up to $2,500.

 

Raymond Sidwell Family Endowment for Global Outreach Scholarship 

The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at the University in the School of International Studies. The recipient must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and documented financial need. Selection preference will be given to students who exhibit an interest in a career in an Asian, African or South American country who have acquired an agricultural related undergraduate degree or are pursuing a career in an international agriculture related profession. The recipient may be United States citizens or international students.

 

Wes & Lou Watkins Distinguished Graduate Fellowship in Global Studies 

The recipient of said annual Fellowship will be a post-baccalaureate student who displayed high academic achievement during his or her undergraduate education, possesses leadership qualities, and who is applying for admission to or enrolled in the M.S. Program in International Studies at Oklahoma State University. Additional criteria  for selection (such as GPA, GRE scores, and/or Gnat scores exceeding the Graduate College requirements) are left to the discretion of the selection committee. The Fellowship is subject to review by the Foundation to determine if the recipient is in compliance with the criteria upon which the Fellowship was granted.