Awards and Scholarships at Ivan Allen College
Although most undergraduate financial aid requests go through the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, the Ivan Allen College does have a few scholarships and awards for which students can apply. The Ivan Allen College will also be happy to assist students with completing applications for prestigious non-Georgia Tech fellowships and scholarships.
Undergraduate students interested in conducting research with faculty members should seriously consider applying for a President's Undergraduate Research Award from the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. It not only gives students the opportunity to work one-on-one with faculty members, but also provides a stipend of up to $1500, depending on the scope of the student's research.
Ivan Allen Jr. Legacy Award
Each spring, the Ivan Allen College recognizes an extraordinary student with the Ivan Allen Jr. Legacy Award. Any Georgia Tech student can be nominated for the Student Award. Student nominees should embody the exemplary leadership of Mayor Ivan Allen Jr., demonstrate academic and/or professional achievement, and show a spirit of civic responsibility. The Ivan Allen Jr. Legacy Award comes with a prize of $1,000 and is presented at the annual Ivan Allen College Founder's Day each March.
Ivan Allen Jr. Civic Responsibility Essay Contest
The purpose of this essay contest is to illuminate the lives of other individuals in southern cities who understood a leader’s role in standing for moral behavior and civic responsibility. A cash award of $500 will be given to the authors of the best junior essay and the best senior essay. An additional $500 scholarship will be provided to any contest winner who subsequently enrolls in a degree program at Georgia Tech. The winning essay will become part of the permanent archives collections at Georgia Tech and the Atlanta History Center.
To be eligible to submit an essay, students must either be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. AND currently enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade of a public, private, or parochial high school (whether in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories, or high schools overseas) as of the contest deadline of February 1, each year; OR be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., participating in a high school correspondence course or home schooling program, AND no younger than 16 years old and no older than 18 years old as of the contest deadline of February 1, each year.
Bernard P. Bellon Prize in Historical Studies
This is School of History, Technology, and Socieity's most prestigious award. This award is given each spring semester to the HTS student who has distinguished herself/himself in academic achievement, student leadership, and personal integrity. The Bellon Prize comes with a monetary award of $1,000 and a copy of Professor Bellon's book, Mercedes in Peace and War: German Automobile Workers, 1903-1945. In addition, the student's name will be engraved on the Bellon Prize plaque that hangs in the D.M. Smith Building.
The Campoamor Scholarship for Study Abroad
The School of Modern Languages provides a limited number of scholarships for students who wish to study abroad. The scholarships, which average between $400 and $500, are made possible from a generous endowment established by former Modern Languages professor Joseph A. Campoamor.
Applications are due each year by April 1. Please turn in your completed application to Dr. Britta Kallin. You can also leave your application for her at the front office of the School of Modern Languages.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace - Junior Fellows Program
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is one of the world's leading think tanks specializing in international affairs. Junior Fellows provide research assistance to Associates working on Carnegie Endowment's projects such as non-proliferation, democracy building, Middle East political reform, trade & environment, economics, international security, South Asian politics, China-related issues and Russian and Eurasian affairs.
Applications are accepted only from graduating college seniors or individuals who have graduated within the past academic year. Applicants should have completed a significant amount of course work in international affairs, political science, economics, history or Russian or Chinese studies. Applications are judged on the quality of a written essay, related academic study and/or work experience, grades, recommendations, and personal interviews. Contact Dr. Edward Keene for additional information.
Coca-Cola travel grants to attend summer briefing at the Center for Strategic and International Affairs
CSIS monitors political, security, diplomatic, economic, and social developments around the world and brings together current and future world leaders to build structures and partnerships for policy solutions. This program is open to all degree-seeking INTA students (INTA, IAML, EIA, MSIA majors). Contact Stephanie Jackson to receive more information regarding this opportunity.
The Fellowship Program of the Center for the Study of the Presidency
A Fellowship in the Center for the Study of the Presidency is awarded to an upper level undergraduate student of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs who has demonstrated strong skills as an effective communicator and student leader with a special interest in the study of the U.S. Presidency.
The award was initiated by generous sponsors to the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and is intended to finance the student's participation in two policy workshops sponsored by the Center in Washington, D.C., to be held each Fall and Spring. For more information please visit their website.
Michael Williams Minority Student Award
This award is intended to promote increased involvement by African-Americans and other under-represented students (Native Americans and Latinos) in International Affairs. The award is based upon academic performance and a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in public service, preferably in the international arena (e.g., participation in ROTC, government or international NGO internship, etc.).
The award is given each Spring and includes a check for $1,000. All INTA and IAML students are invited to apply. Students may be nominated by faculty or staff and self-nominations are welcome. Contact Dr. Edward Keene, Awards Committee Chair for additional information.
The 1996 Olympic Envoy Program Legacy Award
This award commemorates the activities of the participants in the 1996 Olympic Envoy Program. It is awarded every Spring to a junior or senior INTA or IAML major to reward excellence in scholarship, leadership, and community service.
Criteria include proficiency in a foreign language and a demonstrated commitment to furthering international cooperation and cross-cultural understanding. The award consists of a check for $1,000. The recipient’s name will be added to a plaque displayed in the School of International Affairs. Students may be nominated by faculty or staff and self-nominations are welcome. Contact Dr. Edward Keene, Awards Committee Chair for additional information.
Sam Nunn School of International Affairs Grants for Summer Internships and Academic Conferences
INTA provides a fixed number of grants of up to $500 to support INTA students participating in unpaid summer internships or attending academic seminars and conferences. To be eligible students must be INTA, IAML or EIA undergraduate or graduate student. Applications are available in early Spring and due usually at the end of April. Contact Dr. Edward Keene, Awards Committee Chair for additional information.
Omicron Delta Epsilon Award
The Omicron Delta Epsilon and the School of Economics is presented to the student who has achieved the best overall academic record. The award consists of $100 and a silver bowl. Recipients are chosen by the school during the Spring of each year.
Mollie Newton Award for Excellence in Economics
Named in honor and memory of the late Mollie Newton, this award is presented to the graduating senior who has contributed most to the academic and extracurricular activities in economics. The award consists of $25 and a plaque. Recipients are chosen by the school during the Spring of each year.
William Gilmer Perry Award
The School of Literature, Communication and Culture (LCC) presents this award to the freshman who has written the best paper in an English 1101, 1102, or 2000-level class. The award is $100. Recipients are chosen by the School of Literature, Communication, and Culture. Contact Shannon Dobranski for additional information.
James Dean Young Award
This award recognized the best essay written by a Science, Technology, and Culture (STAC) major in a 3000- or 4000-level course. The award is $500. Recipients are chosen by the School of Literature, Communication, and Culture. Contact Carol Senf for additional information.
