Scholarships for Native Peoples from the Americas and Pacific Islands
The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) is pleased to announce the following 2010 scholarships:
SAA Native American Graduate Archaeology Scholarship
To support graduate studies for Native American students, including but not limited to tuition, travel, food, housing, books, supplies, equipment, and child care (up to $10,000).
SAA Native American Undergraduate Archaeology Scholarship
To support undergraduate studies for Native American students, including but not limited to tuition, travel, food, housing, books, supplies, equipment, and child care (up to $10,000).
SAA Arthur C. Parker SCholarship or NSF Scholarship for Archaeological Training
To support archaeological training of a research program for Native American students or employees of tribal cultural preservation programs (up to $4,000).
Applications are available online at: www.saa.org/scholarships. The complete application must be received by December 15, 2009. A single email with all application materials must be sent to: nasf@saa.org. Questions, email nasf@saa.org or call (202) 789-8200.
Global Change Education Program
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is soliciting applications for the Global Change Education Program (GCEP) Graduate Research Environmental Fellowship (GREF) and Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE). For information about these programs and to access application forms and instructions, visit: www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEP. The deadline for submissions is 11:59:59 EST on December 31, 2009. Additional materials must be received by ORISE via mail, email, or fax by January 11, 2010.
St. Mary's Greece Study Tour
The public honors college at St. Mary's College of Maryland is once again sponsoring a 3-week summer study tour to Greece. The theme for the 2010 Study Tour is "Law and Order: Greek and Roman Unit". This is an upper-division course that assumes no particular prior coursework and is open to students in all disciplines. For more information visit: www.smcm.edu/greece. Professor Linda Hall (ljhall@smcm.edu) or Professor Michael Taber (mstaber@smcm.edu) are also available to answer your questions. Applications are due on January 28, 2010. First payment of $1,650 is due by February 12, 2010.
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Scholarships and Internships
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security offers three different programs that can help you fund your education and further your career. The DHS Scholarship program (Deadline: Jan. 5, 2010) offers full tuition and monthly stipends to undergraduate students (U.S. citizens only) and includes a 10-week summer internship. The DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program (Deadline: Jan. 5, 2010) can provide a 10-week summer research experience and weekly stipends (U.S. citizens only). The DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions (Deadline: Feb. 1, 2010) offer additional research possibilities. For details and application procedures, please visit: www.orau.gov/dhseducationprograms or contact dhsed@orau.org.
2010 Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation (WWNFF) is seeking well-motivated and academically excellent graduating seniors and recent graduates - who represent all ethnic and social backgrounds - to apply for 2010 Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships. Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher and must be interested in becoming Foreign Service Officers in the U.S. Department of State. They must begin their master's degree program in fall 2010 (2010-2011 academic year). For more information on preferred fields of study and application procedures, please visit www.woodrow.org. Application deadline is February 5, 2010.
Discovery Research Grants
Discovery Grants contribute support to ongoing undergraduate research and creative projects. Grants can be used for the acquisition or processing of data/samples or for travel to present research findings at conferences or seminars. Students may apply for Discovery Grants on a year round basis via the online application process. Visit www.uaa.alaska.edu/ours for more information or call 786-1086.
U.S. Department of Energy Summer Research Program
The U.S. Department of Energy-Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER) funds the Global Change Education Program (GCEP) to promote undergraduate and graduate education and training supportive of the Department's global change research activities. Global change research encompasses a number of technical areas, including atmospheric sciences, ecology, global carbon cycles, climate, and terrestrial processes. The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) aims to involve undergraduate students at the end of their sophomore or junior year in BER-supported global change research and then continue this experience during subsequent undergraduate summers. The application period for 2010 participation is October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009. For more information visit http://www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEP/.
Graduate Funding through U.S. Dept. of Energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC) has established the DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE SCGF) program to provide support for outstanding students to pursue graduate training in basic research in areas of physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computational sciences, and environmental sciences relevant to the Office of Science and to encourage the development of the next generation scientific and technical talent in the U.S. Fellows will receive a $35,000 yearly stipend for living expenses, $10, 500 per year for tuition and fees and a $5,000 research stipend supplement for research materials and travel expenses.Fellows will be required to participate in the annual DOE SCGF Research Conference to be held each summer at a DOE national laboratory.Travel expenses and accommodations to the Conference will be provided by the DOE SCGF program. The application deadline is November 30, 2009. For more information about the program, eligibility, benefits and application visit http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/SCGF.html.
EPA Fellowship
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), NationalCenter for Environmental Research (NCER), invites applications for the Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for undergraduate environmentally related study for bachelor’s level students. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 10, 2009. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 30 new fellowships by July 30, 2010. The fellowship provides up to $19,250 per year of academic support and $8,000 for internship support for a combined total of up to $46,500 over the life of the fellowship. The GRO program enhances and supports quality environmental education for undergraduates, and thereby encourages them to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level, and pursue careers in environmentally related fields. The actual amount awarded per year will vary depending on the amount of tuition and fees and the number of months the stipend is required. This fellowship is intended to help defray costs associated with environmentally oriented study leading to a bachelor’s degree. For more information on eligibility and for application materials, visit http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2010/2010_gro_undergrad.html.
Ernest Hollings Scholarship Program (NOAA)
The Ernest Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program provides $8,000 in academic assistance per school year for up to two years.The scholarship is open to students majoring in NOAA mission disciplines, including oceanic, environmental, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, policy, geomatics, or teacher education. For deadlines and application materials, visit http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html.
Glamour's 2010 Top 10 College Women
Glamour is pleased to invite you to apply for the 2010 Top 10 College Women Competition. This competition recognizes exceptional achievements and academic excellence of female college juniors from the U.S. and Canada. Winners receive $3000, coverage in an issue of Glamour, and the opportunity to meet with female professionals in their field, usually during a trip to NYC, where the winners also meet one another. For application materials contact Glamour by email at ttcw@glamour.com or visit the competition website: www.glamour.com/about/top-10-college-women. Applications must be received by December 1, 2009.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Since 1952, the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program has recognized and supported future leaders in the science technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Each year, NSF awards over 1,000 fellowships to outstanding students in these fields. Fellowships provide 3 years of financial support. Fellowships also provide awardees with the freedom to pursue research projects of their own design and may be used within a five-year period. Fellows are given access to cyberinfrastructure resources TeraGrid. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent resident aliens, and at or near the beginning of graduate studies in an NSF-supported field. For details, deadlines, and application materials, visit www.nsf.gov/grfp.
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
Since 1989, The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity has sponsored the Prize in Ethics Essay Contest. This annual competition - now in its 21st year - is designed to challenge college students to analyze the urgent ethical issues confronting them in today's complex world. Students are encouraged to write thought-provoking personal essays that raise questions, single out issues and are rational arguments for ethical action. All undergraduate, full-time juniors and seniors currently registered at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. are eligible. Students must have a faculty sponsor. For more information and for application materials, please visit: www.eliewieselfoundation.org. Entries must be received by January 8, 2010. No faxed or emailed submissions will be accepted.
Study Marine Ecosystem Sustainability in Alaska!
MESAS (Marine Ecosystem Sustainability in the Arctic and Subarctic) is an interdisciplinary graduate program that trains students in ecosystem approaches to manage and study living marine resources. Faculty and mentors teach the principles and analytical tools and anthropology, ecology, economics, fisheries science, management, marine policy, and oceanography. Scientists educated in Alaska will have excellent preparation for a career in marine ecosystems anywhere in the world! For more information on MESAS, program funding, and opportunities, please visit www.uaf.edu/mesas. Apply by February 15, 2010 for fall admission!
WashingtonCenter Seminars January 2010
This winter the WashingtonCenter will offer two seminars, Inside Washington and Camp David III. These seminars are designed to give students and faculty a unique opportunity to engage with the challenges facing the United States and the world today. Seminar programs also include site visits, tours, and special events. Applications are due inearly December. For more information, visit www.twc.edu/seminars or email info@twc.edu.
Intern in D.C. Spring/Summer/Fall 2010
The WashingtonCenter offers internships for students in a variety of disciplines. Based in Washington, D.C., these internship programs also include academic coursework and a variety of special events. Applications are now openfor spring, summer, and fall 2010. For more information, visit www.twc.edu/students or email info@twc.edu.
Intern Abroad Summer/Fall 2010
On the Washington Center Intern Abroad program, students combine internship and study abroad during a single term. This is a great opportunity for students to develop cultural understanding while also honing their professional and academic skills. Applications for summer (Sydney, Oxford or London) are due on February 26. Applications for fall (London only) are due on May 14. For more information visit www.twc.edu/internabroad, email internabroad@twc.edu, or call 1-800-486-8921.
"A broader range of scholarships are available to Honors students – those offered to the general public as well as those exclusively available to Honors students.”
"A broader range of scholarships are available to Honors students – those offered to the general public as well as those exclusively available to Honors students.”