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INTERNAL DEADLINE: NOON on
FRIDAY OCTOBER 3, 2008
INFORMATION SESSION WITH THE
CHURCHILL FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 NOON-1 IN FRANK BLUE ROOM.
If not on a meal plan, contact
Brenda Reynolds in the Graduate Fellowships Office for lunch
arrangements-- we want you to be there!
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The Winston Churchill Foundation awards about a dozen
one-year fellowships to enable outstanding American students
to study and do research in the sciences, mathematics, and
engineering at the University of Cambridge, while residing
and holding membership in Churchill College. Pomona is
one of a limited list of U.S. colleges and universities
invited to nominate two candidates each year.
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Programs Funded |
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Churchill Scholars enroll in one-year Master's degree, certificate, and diploma programs in relevant
fields. The Foundation's web lists the most likely
programs, but candidates may select any suitable program
offered at Cambridge.
The Scholarship covers all tuition and fees at the
University, accommodation at Churchill College, a
generous living allowance, and round-trip transportation.
Scholars may also apply to the Churchill Foundation for
research funds.
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Eligibility |
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Candidates must be U.S. citizens between ages 19 and 26 who
hold a bachelor's degree (and my not have attained a
doctorate) at the time they take up the award.
Candidates must be nominated by Pomona College.
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Selection Criteria |
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Selection is based on: exceptional academic achievement as
indicated by GPA; scores on the GRE aptitude test (no
subject test is required) or MCAT; capacity for original, creative
work as shown by awards, special recognition and letters of
reference; outstanding personal qualities as demonstrated by
leadership and civic engagement; potential to thrive as a
member of the Churchill College and Cambridge University
community, and to represent the College and the U.S. with
distinction.
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Application/Nomination Process |
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Rising seniors with very strong academic records in
relevant fields are invited to apply. Faculty in applicable
departments and programs are also invited to nominate
students. Students who want to be considered for nomination
should speak with the relevant department chair or faculty
mentor, and contact the Graduate Fellowships Office with any
questions, at any time
during their college careers.
Internal Application
The deadline for the internal application is noon Friday
October 3, 2008 at the Graduate Fellowships Office. The internal application requires
(1) a
completed first draft of the University of Cambridge
application and (2) the Churchill Scholarship application, including
letters of recommendation. Both applications are available on
the web. The Cambridge application is not interactive; print
it out and print clearly by hand or cut & paste the old way
onto the forms. You may write on the Churchill online
application but if you do this, print out your draft and
submit it hard copy. Do not submit on the website. .Note that this is a first draft, and that we will
work with our nominees to revise their applications in time
for the November 12 receipt deadline. MCAT
or GRE should be taken in time for the Foundation to
receive scores by the end of November. Scores from the
past two years are acceptable. Pomona sends materials
in support of our nominees' applications for receipt at the
Churchill Foundation by the deadline date.
Explore likely programs at Cambridge by starting with the
University's Graduate Prospectus for general subject matter
and degree information, and then go to departmental web
pages for more detailed information. The Graduate
Fellowships Office is available to help potential applicants
find the right programs at Cambridge.
Potential applicants are encouraged to also explore the
Gates Cambridge
Scholarship, and the Downing
Scholarship,
and to discuss the potential for multiple applications with
the Faculty Advisor
for other British fellowships, or with the Graduate Fellowships
Coordinator.
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Advisor |
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Paula Goldsmid
SCC 148 x78948
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Scholarship Web Site |
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http://www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org/Scholarships.html |
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