Rice University

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Houston, TX

University Website:  www.rice.edu/
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William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University or Rice, is a private research university located on a 295-acre (1.19 km2) campus in Houston, Texas, United States. The university is situated near the Houston Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center.

Opened in 1912 after the murder of its namesake William Marsh Rice, Rice is now a preeminent research university with a distinct undergraduate focus. Its emphasis on education is demonstrated by a small student body and 5:1 student-faculty ratio, among the lowest in the top American universities including the Ivy League. The university has produced 101 Fulbright Scholars, 10 Truman Scholars, 24 Marshall Scholars, and 12 Rhodes Scholars. The university has a very high level of research activity for its size, with $115.3 million in sponsored research funding in 2011. Rice is noted for its applied science programs in the fields of artificial heart research, structural chemical analysis, signal processing, space science, and nanotechnology. It was ranked first in the world in materials science research by the Times Higher Education (THE) in 2010.

The university is organized into eleven residential colleges and eight schools of academic study, including the Wiess School of Natural Sciences, the George R. Brown School of Engineering, the School of Social Sciences, and the School of Humanities. Graduate programs are offered through the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business, School of Architecture, Shepherd School of Music, and Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Rice students are bound by the strict Honor Code, which is enforced by a uniquely student-run Honor Council.

Rice competes in 14 NCAA Division I varsity sports and is a part of Conference USA, often competing with its cross-town rival the University of Houston. Intramural and club sports are offered in a wide variety of activities such as Jiu Jitsu, water polo, and crew. Rice athletes include Lance Berkman, Harold Solomon, Bubba Crosby, along with three Olympians.

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Rice University College Scholarships

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Churchill Scholarship

The Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States

Up to $65,000 November 01, 2024 See Details

Description

The Churchill Scholarship is available to students who would like to pursue one year of graduate studies in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences at the University of Cambridge. You must be a college senior or recent graduate of a participating institution and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, a proven talent in research, and...

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Churchill Scholarship

The Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States

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Up to $65,000

deadline

November 01, 2024
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Description

The Churchill Scholarship is available to students who would like to pursue one year of graduate studies in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences at the University of Cambridge. You must be a college senior or recent graduate of a participating institution and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, a proven talent in research, and...

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Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

Thomas J. Watson Foundation

$36,000 Varies See Details

Description

The 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...

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Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

Thomas J. Watson Foundation

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$36,000

deadline

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The 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...

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ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship

Reaching Out

$20,000 Varies See Details

Description

The ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship is open to students who attend one of the 64 member schools. You must identify as a member or ally of the LGBT+ community and be enrolled in a business program to be considered for this award.

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ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship

Reaching Out

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$20,000

deadline

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The ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship is open to students who attend one of the 64 member schools. You must identify as a member or ally of the LGBT+ community and be enrolled in a business program to be considered for this award.

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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The 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...

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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

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Up to $5,000

deadline

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Description

The 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...

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Century Scholars Program

Rice University

$4,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Century Scholars Program is available to admitted freshmen at Rice University. You must demonstrate an aptitude for research to be considered for this award.

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Century Scholars Program

Rice University

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$4,000

deadline

February 01, 2025
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Description

The Century Scholars Program is available to admitted freshmen at Rice University. You must demonstrate an aptitude for research to be considered for this award.

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IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Up to $2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The 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...

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IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

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Up to $2,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The 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...

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Quest for Excellence Award

QuestBridge

$1,000 March 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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.

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Quest for Excellence Award

QuestBridge

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$1,000

deadline

March 20, 2025
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Description

The 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.

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Charles Lamar and Verda McKittrick Scholarship

Texas Society of Architects

$500 Varies See Details

Description

The Charles Lamar and Verda McKittrick Scholarship is available to architecture students at Rice University and Texas A&M University. You must demonstrate industriousness, strong principles, qualities of leadership, promise as an architect and financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Charles Lamar and Verda McKittrick Scholarship

Texas Society of Architects

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$500

deadline

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The Charles Lamar and Verda McKittrick Scholarship is available to architecture students at Rice University and Texas A&M University. You must demonstrate industriousness, strong principles, qualities of leadership, promise as an architect and financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Wade Scholarship Program

Wade Institute of Technology

100% of tuition January 17, 2025 See Details

Description

The Wade Scholarship Program is open to African American graduate students. You must have a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited college or university in the United States or abroad. You must have been accepted to an engineering master’s degree program at one of the top 30 graduate schools of Engineering in the United...

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Wade Scholarship Program

Wade Institute of Technology

award

100% of tuition

deadline

January 17, 2025
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Description

The Wade Scholarship Program is open to African American graduate students. You must have a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited college or university in the United States or abroad. You must have been accepted to an engineering master’s degree program at one of the top 30 graduate schools of Engineering in the United...

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QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program

QuestBridge

100% of tuition March 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program is open to high school juniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite facing economic challenges. Recipients of this award will receive scholarships covering the full cost of tuition and supplies for summer programs at top - tier colleges.

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QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program

QuestBridge

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100% of tuition

deadline

March 20, 2025
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Description

The QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program is open to high school juniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite facing economic challenges. Recipients of this award will receive scholarships covering the full cost of tuition and supplies for summer programs at top - tier colleges.

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