Josephine de Karman Fellowship Ongoing

Scholarship Overview

The Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust was established in 1954 by the late Dr. Theodore von Karman in memory of his sister, Josephine, who died in 1951 in Pasadena. The purpose of this Fellowship program is to recognize and assist students whose scholastic achievements reflect Dr. von Karman’s high standards.

Applicable course, university, and country

• This scholarship is applicable for PhD
• This scholarship is applicable for all universities in USA
• DeKarman fellowships are open to Ph.D. students in any discipline, including international students, who are currently enrolled in one of the California universities
• Undergraduate students, master’s degree students, and postdoctoral scholars are not eligible for consideration
• Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: USD 28,000
Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 83.61
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
4

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of the, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sudan, South, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

• Potential applicants should note that the competition for de Karman Fellowships is extreme.
• To be competitive, applicants should have outstanding letters of recommendation, significant early scholarly contributions, and have completed a significant portion of the dissertation at the time of application.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship does not need a separate external application.

Scholarship link: https://pasadenacf.org/scholarships/josephine-de-karman-fellowship/

Application Documents

Document	Required/Optional
Official Transcripts	Required
LOR	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Date
Scholarship Deadline	30-1-2025
Contact Number	626-7962097102
Contact Email	acarreon@pasadenacf.org

 

Scholarship Eligibility

• Applicants must be currently enrolled at one of the California universities listed in the guidelines and be in the final year of a PhD program
• Undergraduate students, master’s degree students, and postdoctoral scholars do not qualify for the fellowship
• Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction Applicable

Exams Details:

Exam	Required/Optional
PG	Required

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
Students must have completed their masters degree or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship does not need a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official Transcripts, LOR.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time.