CDO Weekly Home

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

Application Instructions: Apply at http://www.cityhallfellows.org/Fellow.html

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!