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April 28, 2008
Claremont Graduate University - CGU Fellowship
in Teacher Education
CGU's Teacher Education Department is offering up to $52,000 in funds
for students interested in pursuing a masters degree in education.
How to Apply:
Visit www.cgu.edu/apply or call
CGU's office at (909) 621 8076 for an application packet.
Application Deadline:
ASAP
Contact:
Anna Lara
Recruitment/Placement Coordinator
Teacher Education Internship Program
Claremont Graduate University
925 N. Dartmouth
Claremont, CA 91711
Office: (909) 607-3692
Fax: (909) 607-7793
www.cgu.edu
Tylenol Scholarship
Tylenol will be awarding $250,000 in scholarship money to outstanding
students pursuing health-related studies.
How to Apply:
Apply at
http://www.tylenol.com/scholarship using access key TYNL
Application Deadline:
May 15, 2009 February 11, 2008
Upcoming Fellowship Deadlines:
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships:
Juniors & seniors-- go almost anywhere in the world 2009-20010 to study
and serve as people-to-people "ambassador". Juniors apply NOW if you
want to go immediately after graduation. Missed the info meeting? Start
at
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/rotary.shtml
Firm 5-C Deadline Wednesday, February 27 at Graduate Fellowships Office.
James Madison Fellowships
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/madison.shtml
Online application due March 1. Supports two years of graduate study
with Constitutional emphasis, plus summer institute in DC, for future
teachers of American history, government, or social studies grades 7-12.
Full details and application at
http://www.jamesmadison.com/
Prepare for a Future Career…Engage yourself in
Public Service.
Apply for a Capital Fellowship Today!
Applications due by February 27, 2008.
The Capital Fellows Programs consist of four individual fellowships:
• California Senate Fellows (www.csus.edu/calst/senate)
• Executive Fellowship Program (www.csus.edu/calst/executive)
• Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program (www.csus.edu/calst/assembly)
• Judicial Administration Fellowship Program (www.csus.edu/calst/judicial)
These nationally recognized fellowships, sponsored by the Center for
California Studies at California State University, Sacramento, are an
outstanding opportunity for college graduates to engage in public
service and prepare for a future career. Fellows work 10-11 months as
full-time staff members in the California State Assembly, Senate,
Executive Branch or within the California Court System. They gain
first-hand experience in governing the most diverse state in the nation
and a sense of personal involvement in the leadership of California
society.
The only prerequisite for the programs is a four-year college or
university degree and a demonstrated interest in state government and
public service. Fellows come from all cultural, political, economic,
career and educational backgrounds, and no previous legislative or
political experience is required.
For further information please see our website
www.csus.edu/calst/programs
or contact the Center for California Studies at
calstudies@csus.edu or
916/278-6906.
Economic Development Board Fellowship: Project Coordinator
Organization: County of Sonoma, Economic Development Board
Location: Sonoma County, California
Address: 401 College Ave, Suite D
Phone: (707) 565-7170
Email: edb@sonoma-county.org
Application Deadline: February 15th, 2008
(received by the EDB office) 5:00 p.m. PST
Interview Dates: March 7, 2008 – March 31, 2008
Applying Instructions: Email resume and cover letter
to edb@sonoma-county.org
Compensation: Approx. $40,000
Estimated Duration: July 15, 2008 – June 30, 2009
Educational Level: Graduating Seniors and Recent
Graduates
Qualifications: Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills; an
interest in policy research and economic development; project management
skills; and a commitment to public service. Applicants must have a
Bachelor’s degree by July 15, 2008.
Job Activities: The Economic Development Project Coordinator will be
responsible for developing and managing programs that support the local
economic and employment bases. Work includes researching, surveying, and
developing reports and databases on Sonoma County’s various economic
sectors. The Project Coordinator will also be responsible for
coordinating advisory groups and taskforces comprised of leaders from
local businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and
community groups. Current and past programs include: Economic Research,
Hospitality Sector Research and Program Development (wine, tourism,
food); Creative Cluster Research and Program Development,
Environmentally Sustainable Business Practices, Energy and Water
Conservation, Health Policy, the Hispanic Community, Workforce
Development, Film Program, and Agricultural Programs and Policies (see
EDB website for examples of current programs).
Categories: Political Science/Politics, Economic Development, Economics,
English, Environmental Studies, Government, History, International
Policy, Law, Management, Business, Public Administration, Public Policy,
Research, Social Policy, Technology, Urban Policy.
Description: Please refer to the Sonoma County Economic Development
Board Fellowship Project Coordinator sheet attached. Information on
Sonoma County, the Economic Development Board, and examples of reports
can be found on the EDB website:
www.sonoma-county.org/edb.
Note: At this time we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this
fellowship.City Hall Fellows Post-Graduate
Public Service Fellowship in Local Government
Description: Do want to make a difference after you graduate by
changing the future of America's cities? City Hall Fellows allows you to
spend a year inside the highest levels of city government and see how it
works from the inside out. Be a part of the policy decisions and local
government. Opportunities available in Houston and San Francisco.
Application Instructions: Apply at
http://www.cityhallfellows.org/Fellow.html
Deadline: February 29, 2008
Contact:
URL:
http://www.cityhallfellows.org
February 4, 2008
Upcoming fellowship deadlines:
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship:
http://www.scoville.org/
Post-Pomona 6-9 months with peace and public advocacy agencies. US
citizenship preferred but not required. Website includes links to other
related fellowships. Deadline February 8, 2008 for fall fellowship.
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships:
Juniors & seniors-- go almost anywhere in the world 2009-20010 to study
and serve as people-to-people "ambassador". Juniors apply NOW if you
want to go immediately after graduation.
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/rotary.shtml
Firm 5-C Deadline Wednesday February 27 at Graduate Fellowships Office.
James Madison Fellowships
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/madison.shtml.
Online application due March 1. Supports two years of graduate study
with Constitutional emphasis, plus summer institute in DC, for future
teachers of American history, government, or social studies grades 7-12.
Full details and application at http://www.jamesmadison.com/
The Graduate Fellowships Office
http://www.pomona.edu/adwr/fellowships/home.shtml can help you apply
for fellowships, whether application is through Pomona or independent.
Whatever your year in college, check the fellowships web for some
wonderful opportunities!
January 28, 2008
Josephine De Karman Fellowship
http://www.dekarman.org/ Postmark deadline January 31. Ten
$20K fellowships for graduate study in any field. International students
are eligible.
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships:
Juniors & seniors-- go almost anywhere in the world 2009-20010 to study
and serve as people-to-people "ambassador". Juniors apply NOW if you
want to go immediately after graduation.
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/rotary.shtml
Information Meeting: Wednesday January 30, 4:30 pm, Student Services
Center Multipurpose Room. Firm 5-C Deadline Wednesday February 27 at
Graduate Fellowships Office.
Beinecke Scholarship: Juniors with very high gpa and well-thought
out plans for grad school in humanities, arts, social sciences, who are
eligible for financial aid apply for $30,000 for graduate study
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/beinecke.shtml
Campus deadline Friday February 1. Applications available in Graduate
Fellowships Office or from
paula.goldsmid@pomona.edu
Udall Scholarship for Sophomore and Junior committed
environmentalists in any field
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/udall.shtml
Campus deadline 9am Tuesday February 5 at GFO: full draft including
essay, three recommendation letters.
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship:
http://www.scoville.org/
Post-Pomona 6-9 months with peace and public advocacy agencies. US
citizenship preferred but not required. Website includes links to other
related fellowships. Deadline February 8, 2008 for fall fellowship.
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs/Graduate Foreign Affairs
Fellowship Program
(http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#TRP)
The Application and Supporting Documents must be received by February
24, 2006 (Undergraduate) or February 28, 2006 (Graduate)
http://careers.state.gov/resources/employment-forms.html
"The Secretary of State may make grants to post-secondary educational
institutions or students for the purpose of increasing the level of
knowledge and awareness of and interest in employment with the Foreign
Service, consistent with section 105 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980.
To the extent possible, the Secretary shall give special emphasis to
promoting such knowledge and awareness of, and interest in employment
with the Foreign Service among minority students. Any grants awarded
shall be made pursuant to regulations to be established by the Secretary
of State, which shall provide for a limit on the size of any specific
grant and, regarding any grants to individuals, shall ensure that no
grant recipient receives an amount of grants from one or more Federal
programs which in the aggregate would exceed the cost of his or her
education, and shall require satisfactory educational progress by
grantees as a condition of eligibility for continued receipt of grant
funds." — PUBLIC LAW 101-246, 101st Congress, 104 STAT.42 Section 47
Are you an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student? Do you think
you might be interested in pursuing a Foreign Service career with the
U.S. Department of State? If so, you should consider applying for a
Pickering Fellowship.
The Pickering Fellowship program is funded by the U.S. Department of
State, and is administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship
Foundation.
Eligibility requirements
Undergraduate Fellowships are open to students enrolled in their
sophomore year of college at the time of Student Programs application.
Students who will have received their bachelor's degree by June 2008 and
will be enrolled in the first year of a two-year full-time master's
degree program relevant to international affairs for the 2008-2009
academic year are eligible for the Graduate Fellowship. Only United
States citizens will be considered for the Pickering Fellowships. Women,
members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign
Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply.
October 29, 2007
Families USA - Fellowship
in Health Care Policy
Families USA offers an opportunity to apply for the Wellstone and
Villers Fellowships in health care policy.
The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice aims to advance social
justice through health care advocacy by focusing particularly on the
unique challenges facing communities of color.
Villers Fellows will conduct research on a range of health care policy
issues, and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to
current health policy debates.
HOW TO APPLY:
For more information, including a downloadable application form, visit
www.familiesusa.org
DEADLINE:
January 15, 2008
CONTACT:
Melissa Rosenblatt
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
202 628 3030
mrosenblatt@familiesusa.org
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
$10K for Public Service Year -- Anywhere!
The Samuel Huntington Service Award offers a $10,000 stipend to
pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award
allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for
one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career.
Application includes proposal, budget, 3 recommendations, etc. so get
started now!
http://www.nationalgridus.com/masselectric/about_us/award.asp
DEADLINE:
February 15, 2008 October 22, 2007
Kathryn Davis Fellowships
for Peace (International)
Language Fellowship
Fellowships will cover the full cost of a summer of language study
from beginner to graduate in Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese,
Portuguese, and Russian at the Middlebury College Language Schools
during the summer of 2008. Each individual grant covers the full
comprehensive fee (tuition, room, and board) for one summer at the
Middlebury Language Schools, plus a stipend to assist in defraying
program-related expenses.
One summer of intensive immersion language at Middlebury is the
equivalent of a full year of language study taken during the regular
academic year. (Applicants who are interested in transferring academic
credit should check with their home institution regarding
transferability.)
The Davis Fellowships are merit-based and intended for exceptionally
qualified individuals with demonstrated interest in one or more of the
following areas: international, global, or area studies, international
politics and economics, peace and security studies, and/or conflict
resolution. Individuals in other fields, including working
professionals, are also encouraged to apply if their field of expertise
requires them to study one of the critical languages listed above.
HOW TO APPLY:
To qualify for consideration for one of the Davis Fellowships, please
submit, POSTMARKED by January 14, 2008:
1. The attached application (see below) and the application essay.
Please submit three copies each of the essay and the coversheet
2. A completed application to the Language School to which you are
applying. In some cases (Arabic) the deadline for admission to the
School is earlier than the deadline for the Davis Fellowship.
Interested applicants must meet all school-specific deadlines in order
to be considered for a Davis Fellowship. Applications for the summer
language programs can be found at
www.middlebury.edu/academics/ls/applications
DEADLINE:
January 14, 2008
Impending Deadlines for Fellowships!
Two for Juniors:
Truman Scholarship
Graduate fellowship for Juniors committed to public service careers in
any field: environment, law, education, medicine, military, NGO.
Includes summer 2008 internships in DC, conferences, and many more
wonderful opportunities. Pomona nominates; internal deadline November 6.
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/truman.shtml
Rockefeller Bros. Fellowship for Aspiring Teachers of Color
Pays for Master's degree and more! Pomona nominates; must apply Junior
year! Deadline November 13
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/rockefeller.shtml
Three for Seniors:
Soros Fellowship for New
Americans
Two years of graduate study in any field including law, medicine, and
business. For naturalized citizens, green card holders, and children of
naturalized citizens. Deadline November 1
http://www.pdsoros.org/
National Science Foundation
Graduate fellowships in natural and social sciences. Deadline first week
of November
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/nsf.shtml
Downing Scholarship
One year master's degree in any subject at Cambridge University.
Deadline November7
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/downing.shtml
October 15, 2007
Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Opportunity for Future Teachers of Color in Class of 2009
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship for Aspiring Teachers of Color
Information Meeting
Tuesday, October 16, 11 a.m., SCC 218
Support for Master's degree, summer project, help with loan payback
early in teaching career for students of color planning to teach in
public schools.
You must apply in Junior year! Many Pomona students have won this
excellent fellowship, including Ajoy Vase '08 last year!
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications available at Graduate Fellowships Office SCC 148, or from
brenda.reynolds@pomona.edu
DEADLINE:
Tuesday, November 13, at 9:00 a.m.
CONTACT:
Fellowships Office SCC 148
brenda.reynolds@pomona.edu
http://www.pomona.edu/adwr/fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/rockefeller.shtml
Downing Exchange Scholarship Meeting (Seniors only)
Tuesday, October 16, 2007, noon - 1 p.m., Frank Blue
Room. If not on meal plan contact
brenda.reynolds@pomona.edu
to arrange lunch.
One year to earn a Master's Degree at University of Cambridge. Pomona
selects one nominee and several alternates.
Read details at
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/downing.shtml
HOW TO APPLY:
Pick up application at Graduate Fellowships Office.
DEADLINE:
Internal deadline for hard copy application 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
November 7
CONTACT:
Fellowships Office SCC 148
brenda.reynolds@pomona.edu
Truman Scholarship Information Meeting (Juniors only)
Tuesday, October 16, 4:15 p.m., Carnegie 107
Graduate fellowship for Juniors committed to public service careers in
any field: environment, law, education, medicine, military, NGO.
Includes summer 2008 internships in DC, conferences, and many more
wonderful opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY:
Pick up application at Graduate Fellowships Office.
DEADLINE:
Application due Tuesday, November 6
CONTACT:
Fellowships Office SCC 148
brenda.reynolds@pomona.edu
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/truman.shtml October 8, 2007
Truman Scholarship
Information Meeting
Tuesday, October 15
Carnegie 107 (PO)
4:15 p.m.
Graduate fellowship for Juniors committed to public service careers in
any field: environment, law, education, medicine, military, NGO.
Includes summer 2008 internships in DC, conferences, and many more
wonderful opportunities.
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/truman.shtml
Javits Receipt Deadline Coming Up!
October 15
One of the few fellowships for graduate study in arts and humanities.
Social sciences also eligible.
http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/applicant.html
Soros Fellowship for New Americans
November 1
Two years of graduate study in any field, including law, medicine, and
business for naturalized citizens, green card holders, and children of
two naturalized citizens.
http://www.pdsoros.org/
National Science Foundation
First week in November
Graduate fellowships in natural and social sciences
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/nsf.shtml
October 1, 2007
Fulbright
October 5
A year abroad for independent research, study, or teaching
assistantship.
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/fulbright.shtml
Javits
October 15
For graduate study in arts, humanities, social sciences.
http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/applicant.html
Soros Fellowship for New Americans
November 1
2 years of graduate study in any field, including law, medicine, and
business, for naturalized citizens, green card holders, child of two
naturalized citizens, refugees.
http://www.pdsoros.org/
National Science Foundation
First week in November
Graduate fellowships in natural and social sciences
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/nsf.shtml
The Graduate Fellowships Office web can lead you to many opportunities.
Search by field of study, class year, and more.
http://www.pomona.edu/adwr/fellowships/home.shtml
See Other Resources page for links to data bases and search engines that
can open up the vast world of fellowships.
http://www.pomona.edu/adwr/fellowships/resources.shtml September 17, 2007
Seniors: Fulbright &
Watson Deadlines Fast Approaching!
Fulbright:
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/fulbright.shtml
Watson:
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/watson.shtml
Do not miss out on these
wonderful opportunities for a year abroad after Pomona!
Javits Fellowship
http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/applicant.html
for graduate study in arts, humanities, social sciences: Deadline
October 15
Soros Fellowship for New Americans
http://www.pdsoros.org/
2 years graduate study in any field, including law, medicine, business
for naturalized citizens, green card holders, child of two naturalized
citizens, refugees. Deadline November 1.
National Science Foundation graduate fellowships in natural and
social sciences
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/nsf.shtml
Deadlines first week in November.
The Graduate Fellowships Office Web
http://www.pomona.edu/adwr/fellowships/home.shtml can lead you to
many opportunities. Search by field of study, class year, and more. See
Other Resources page
http://www.pomona.edu/adwr/fellowships/resources.shtml for links to
data bases and search engines that can open up the vast world of
fellowships. September 10, 2007
Information Meetings
Watson Fellowship: Friday, September 14, noon, Pearsons 101
$25,000 for a year of
independent study and travel abroad, pursuing your own
personally-defined project. Applications are accepted in fall of senior
year only!
Laurel McFadden '06 will join
the September 14 to share her Watson Fellowship experience: a
photographic examination of cultures coping with the extremes of the
Arctic. Check out her blog:
http://www.coldphoto.blogspot.com/
Fulbright Awards: Tuesday, September 11, Frank Blue Room,
OR Thursday, September 13, Frary South PDR.
Post-graduate year almost anywhere in the world to study, research, or
teach English. Excellent opportunity if you want to explore academic
interests while living in another country, but aren't ready to go to
grad school.
Bring your lunch tray. Contact
brenda.reynolds@pomona.edu
if not on meal plan.
Watson Fellowship
$25,000 for a year of independent study and travel abroad, pursuing
your own personally-defined project.
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/watson.shtml
Fulbright Awards
Your own independent research project OR Work with an established
research group/lab OR University study with or without a degree, OR
English TA-ship with time off for a mini-project in the community.
http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/Fellowships/fellowships_scholarships/fulbright.shtml
Early Fall
Deadlines: Jacob K. Javits Fellowships
http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/applicant.html For students
of superior ability pursuing graduate programs leading to Ph.D. or the
MFA in selected fields in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
FAFSA required; parental contribution is not considered. All materials
including GRE scores must be submitted by October 15!
Browse the Graduate Fellowships
web
http://www.pomona.edu/adwr/fellowships/home.shtml to find
fellowships that match your future. Many have early deadlines so
don't procrastinate!
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