SOLES Scholarships and Grants

The English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Programs place Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to the local English teachers. ETAs help teach English language while serving as cultural ambassadors for the U.S. The age and academic level of the students varies by country, ranging from kindergarten to university level. Applicants for ETA Programs can apply to only one country.

Other Open Study/Research Award Opportunities can be found on the Fulbright U.S. Student Program website using the award searcher.

Ph.D Research Program in Israel

The United States–Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF), known as Fulbright Israel, plans to award up to 4 grants to PhD students for one semester of research during the 2022/2023 academic year. Fulbright Israel awards are granted on the basis of innovation, academic excellence, the leadership promise of the applicant and their potential to both advance knowledge and enhance mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and Israel.

This program is designed to provide research opportunities by utilizing local resources as well as gaining international experience. Grantees plan their own projects, which may include an independent library, archival or field research, consultations with local professors or a combination of such activities. Along with opportunities for research and engagement with local resources, this Fulbright Program offers invaluable opportunities to meet and work with the local professionals and experts of the host country, sharing daily life as well as professional and creative experiences.

Research Funding in Australia

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission is pleased to offer the Fulbright Future Scholarships. This unique opportunity provides significant funding for projects that seek to have a positive impact on the health, prosperity and livelihoods of Americans and Australians.

• Can apply to conduct research towards a U.S. PhD program or as an independent research project (6 – 10 months)
• All applicants are required to include a letter of invitation from their proposed institution with their application (except postgraduate students seeking to complete an Australian master’s or PhD program)

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

This scholarship provides need-based grants for students living in the United States who are actively working for peace and social justice. The awards can be used for undergraduate and graduate programs as well as trade or technical programs, provided they are accredited. Over the long history of this award its recipients have fought for civil rights, peace in Vietnam, economic justice, anti-imperialist solidarity, and against racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of discrimination. The maximum award is $10,000 per year. Applicants must use the fund in the year it is awarded and can reapply if additional support is needed. Students must be living in the U.S. and strong preference is given to applicants who plan to work in the U.S. in social justice fields. U.S. citizenship is not required.

Esther Katz Rosen Fund Grants

From a generous bequest, the American Psychological Association (APA) has awarded the Esther Katz Rosen Fund Grant for up to $50,000 annually to support PhD students devoting their dissertation research to the advancement of education for gifted and talented children. Candidates enrolled full-time at accredited U.S. universities with a major related to education, child psychology, or school psychology are eligible. Research proposals must include the abstract, methodology, budget, and IRB approval. Applicants must be affiliated with a school or education institution and hold a doctoral degree from, or be a graduate student at, an accredited university for research proposals

L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarships

Valued at $5,000 apiece, the L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarships are presented annually by the California Teachers Association (CTA) to three outstanding students enrolled full-time in a graduate program leading to teacher credentials in public education. Eligible master’s or PhD students must be CTA members, be enrolled full-time at an accredited California college and carry a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The highest scoring applicants receive the Philip Vera Cruz Pacific Asian American Scholarship.

Mariam K. Chamberlain Award

A partnership scholarship for first-generation doctoral students working on a dissertation related to social justice, women’s rights, and/or gender studies. Designed to support mentorship and cooperation in keeping with the values of Mariam K. Chamberlain’s foundational institution, Re: Gender. First-generation doctoral students, including immigrant scholars, and their advisor. Dissertations must relate to Re: Gender’s mission.

NAEd Spencer Dissertation Fellowships

Each year, the National Academy of Education (NAEd) awards approximately 35 Spencer Dissertation Fellowships for $27,500 each to extraordinary scholars who are devoting their doctoral research to studying the history, theory, analysis, or practice of formal education. Eligible recipients must have completed all pre-dissertation requirements, attend a graduate school in the United States, submit a research proposal, be supported by two reference letters and have a career trajectory in education research.

The PDK Past Presidents’ Graduate Fellowship program is open to active Phi Delta Kappa members in good standing who are currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program leading to a master’s, PhD, or EdD degree in education or educational leadership. For consideration, applicants must submit an online application with graduate transcripts, a one-paragraph summary of their PDK involvement, two recommendations and a 1,000-word paper highlighting their professional goals in education.

Richard M. Weaver Fellowship Program

The Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) hosts the Richard M. Weaver Fellowship Program annually to provide 15 awards for $5,000, $10,000, and$15,000 to U.S. citizens who are enrolling full-time in an accredited doctoral program to gain the advanced training for teaching at the university level. Eligible ISI members can apply by submitting a five-page autobiography, 10-page writing sample, headshot, academic transcript, current resume or CV and three letters of recommendation.