Amount: $27,000 - $50,000
Deadline: December 14
Level: graduate, postdoc
Renewable: Yes
About
The Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs aim to increase the diversity of the nation's college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, maximizing the educational benefits of diversity, and increasing the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: N/A
- Demographic: minority
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
- Commitment to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level
- Demonstrate superior academic achievement and be from underrepresented backgrounds
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays (Statement of Purpose, Personal Statement)
- Official Transcripts
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- GRE scores (optional)
Timeline
Applications open September. Deadline December 14. Notifications in March/April.
Tips
Emphasize your commitment to diversity in academia and your potential to contribute to a diverse faculty. Share your personal story and how your background informs your academic and research interests.