Amherst College
Amherst, MA
University Website: www.amherst.edu/Apply Online: https://www.amherst.edu/admission/apply/firstyear
Amherst College is a private liberal arts college located in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. Amherst is an exclusively undergraduate four-year institution and enrolled 1,817 students in the fall of 2012. Students choose courses from 35 major programs in an unusually open curriculum. Amherst is ranked as the second best liberal arts college in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and ranked thirteenth out of all U.S. colleges and universities by Forbes.
Founded in 1821 as an attempt to relocate Williams College by its President Zephaniah Swift Moore, Amherst is the third oldest institution of higher education in Massachusetts. Amherst remained a men's college until becoming coeducational in 1975.
Amherst has historically had close relationships and rivalries with Williams College and Wesleyan University which form the Little Three colleges. It is also a member of the Five College Consortium.
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Amherst College College Scholarships
Thomas J. Watson FellowshipThomas J. Watson Foundation |
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award $36,000 |
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DescriptionThe Thomas J. Watson Fellowship is available to graduating seniors from one of 41 partnering institutions who wish to pursue one year of independent international study. To be considered for this award, you must submit a proposal for a project that is creative, feasible, and personally significant. Participation in an interview is also... View Scholarship Details |
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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity ScholarshipInstitute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) |
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award Up to $5,000 |
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DescriptionThe IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT... View Scholarship Details |
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IES Need-Based Financial Aid ScholarshipInstitute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) |
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award Up to $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial... View Scholarship Details |
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Quest for Excellence AwardQuestBridge |
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award $1,000 |
deadline March 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Quest for Excellence Award is available to high school juniors who demonstrate outstanding academic ability despite facing economic challenges. The recipients of this award will receive a new laptop or iPad; or an expense - paid visit to a QuestBridge partner college. View Scholarship Details |
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Luce Scholars ProgramHenry Luce Foundation, Inc. |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe Luce Scholars Program is available to American citizens who are no more than 29 years of age and who have received their bachelors degree before taking part in the program. This year - long program provides an intensive experience in Asia and provides a stipend and cost of living and housing allowances. Selection will be based on high... View Scholarship Details |
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