Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies (Visit Website):

This fellowship will pay for the first year of graduate study leading to a Ph.D. in a Humanities area. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have high GPA and GRE scores. Applicants must submit a request to apply directly to the foundation through their website.

Truman Scholarship (Visit Website):

Open to US citizens who were in the top 25% of their junior class, this scholarship provides a $26,000 merit-based award to undergraduates who wish to attend graduate or professional school in preparation for careers in government or the non-profit sector. Candidates should have extensive records of public and community service and outstanding leadership potential and communication skills. Application deadline is in February. Candidates must be nominated by the institution’s faculty representative, Dr. Jilda Aliotta, Politics and Government, Ext. 4218, aliotta@hartford.edu.