We hope you all are doing well and staying healthy!
We are currently recruiting college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates for our 2020 Chicago Summer Fellowship Cohort. In order to help build another fantastic cohort for this summer, I would greatly appreciate it if you would forward this information on to anyone in your professional and personal networks who may be interested in applying. The general Fellowship description can be found here, and anyone can find more information on our website here: http://newsector.org/summer/. Students can submit their applications online here: https://www.tfaforms.com/345303
As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.
Sincerely, Janelle Romero Program Director New Sector Alliance, Inc. (773)615-4767 jromero@newsector.org
The
Undergraduate Study Abroad Award supports study abroad for Summer 2020, Fall
2020, AY 2020-21, or Spring 2021. The deadline for the application is March
30, 2020.
The
awards will range between $500 and $1000. All UB undergraduate students are
welcome to apply, but preference will be given to students majoring or minoring
in the Asian Studies Program.
Eligibility
Requirements
·
Full-time enrollment as an
undergraduate at the University of Buffalo in good academic standing at the
time of your application
· At the time of applying for this award, you must already
have applied to a study abroad program in Asia through the UB Study Abroad
office. Exceptions will be considered with prior approval from the Asian
Studies Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Amanda Kennell.
Criteria
·
Foreign language study is a component
of the program
·
Participation in an established,
credit-bearing study abroad or exchange program
·
Preference shall be given to
applicants who are studying abroad for the first time or in a country or region
to which they have never before traveled
·
Awards are based on academic merit
and seriousness of purpose
·
The applicant agrees to be an
ambassador for Asian Studies at UB by sending occasional posts and photos of
their experiences while in-country for use on the Asian Studies Program’s
social media and website. The applicant must also be willing to talk with other
students about their study abroad experience upon returning to UB.
A personal statement no longer than 3 pages
double-spaced, 11 or 12 point font, following the outline below:
The Program. Describe the program: what is the length of the program, the
course of intended study, and the language focus? You may include a
program info sheet or brochure as supporting documentation if one exists.
The Language. What language training have you acquired prior to the study
abroad program? What is your expected proficiency at the end of the study
abroad program? What is your goal in learning this language?
Academic Purpose. Describe your academic reasons for selecting a particular
program and explain in detail how the study abroad program will fit into
your overall academic program and goals.
Development. Describe how the program benefits your personal, academic, and
professional development.
Candidacy.
Why are you a particularly strong candidate for this award?
One letter of recommendation from a professor
who has taught you in an Asian Studies-related course. The letter of
recommendation must be submitted in a sealed envelope signed by the
professor or emailed as an attachment directly from the professor.
A current copy of your transcript.
Submission Instructions
Email
Asian-Studies@buffalo.edu with “Study Abroad Award Application: [your name]” in the
subject line. Attach the completed application form, your personal statement,
and your transcripts. Ask your professor to email their letter of
recommendation as an attachment to Asian-Studies@buffalo.edu with “Study Abroad Recommendation: [your name]” in the
subject line.
*All application materials must be submitted by 4pm on
Monday, March 30, 2020.*
Register today for our Fulbright and NSF Development Workshops happening in March!
Note: These awards are only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The workshops are primarily meant for undergraduate juniors, first-year PhDs for NSF, and graduate students at any level for Fulbright. All workshops will be held in 24 Capen.
Fulbright Application Development Workshops
Would you like to spend a year researching, teaching English or earning a master’s degree abroad? The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides funded opportunities to do so and there are more than 150 countries from which to choose.
To qualify, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen and hold a bachelor’s degree by the time the Fulbright Scholarship starts. An applicant holding a doctoral degree at the time of application is ineligible. Applications will be due in the fall.
In this program you will learn more about the Fulbright, country selection, affiliates and how to develop a strong proposal. Students are required to commit to all four sessions.
Dates: March 2, 9, and 23 from 2-3pm OR March 3, 10, and 24 from 2-3pm
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) Workshops
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) is a prestigious grant for graduate students looking to get funded for research. The grant provides full funding for three years which includes a $34,000/year stipend and tuition coverage!
Applications for the NSF GRFP will become available in August 2020. Deadlines vary by discipline but are generally in late October and early November.
If you are interested in applying for the NSF GRFP in October 2020, please join us for this four-session program designed to prepare you to submit a strong application. You will learn about review criteria for the NSF GRFP and other awards, what the review panels are looking for, and how to write a strong research proposal. Students are required to commit to all four sessions. To be eligible to apply for NSF GRFP in October 2020, you must be:
A current rising senior or first-year PhD student
A U.S. citizen, have U.S. national status, or be a permanent resident
Pursuing (or intending to pursue) a research-based master’s degree or PhD
Conducting research in an NSF-supported field, such as: mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and behavioral and social sciences, including the history of science
Are you
looking for ways to go beyond the classroom and get the most out of your
UB experience?
Based on
your outstanding academic achievements, you are invited to apply for the
Office of Fellowships and Scholarship’s Spark Program. Spark is an
eight-week development program for freshmen and sophomores designed to
give students the opportunity to assess their strengths, envision their
futures and create plans to become competitive for major fellowships and
scholarships. Plus, there’s free food!
Spark will
take place on Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. in 107 Capen Hall, starting Feb.
6 and ending April 2.
Topics covered will be:
Week 1: Introduction to
the Spark program and meet a fellowship recipient
Week 2: What are my strengths?
Clifton Strengths assessment
Week 3: Networking Night
Week 4: Research dinner with
faculty
Week 5: Internationalizing your
undergraduate experience
Week 6: Community and civic
engagement
Week 7: Developing a personal
statement with the Center for Excellence in Writing
Week 8: Searching for
fellowships and scholarships
Hear from
Spark Alumni!
“The
point of the program is to spark
interest in something…the path you choose as a high
schooler doesn’t have to be your permanent path.” – Spark program participant
This program is open to freshmen and sophomores.
These fellowships and scholarships do not cover the expenses of medical school, dental school or pharmacy but students in these disciplines are encouraged to meet with Fellowships advisor Megan Stewart to think about possibilities for a bridge year experience.
Additionally, all of the competitive awards covered in this program are only available to U.S. citizens.
I
am reaching out to inform you that we are now accepting applications for the
summer 2020 NSF REU program in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at
Vanderbilt University. The application deadline is February 15th.
The Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE)
focuses on interdisciplinary nanoscale research at the interface of chemistry,
physics, biology and engineering. More than 40 faculty participants from the
School of Engineering, College of Arts and Science, and the School of Medicine
inspire students by creating an atmosphere of excitement and creativity. Each
REU participant will work directly with VINSE faculty members and their
research groups and be part of the larger VINSE community.
The VINSE REU has a record of
success, 76% of former VINSE NSF REU
students attend graduate school and have received several awards and honors including:
17 NSF Graduate Research
Fellowships (another 7 received honorable mentions)
>40% of former REU students have (or are expected
to) co-author a journal publication
More than half of our former REU students have given a
presentation outside the REU program including 26 at National Conferences
funded by the REU site
PROGRAM
INCLUDES
Hands-on research in state-of-the-art facilities
Seminars, workshops, and field trips
Group social activities and banquet
Optional outreach opportunities to high school students
ELIGIBILITY
Undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering
Summer Student
Fellowships, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (for
rising fourth-year students interested in ocean sciences, oceanographic
engineering, mathematics, or marine policy); app deadline Feb 5, 2020
Analytic Studies
Internships, Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute (for
students in art history, anthropology, archaeology, biochemistry, biology,
chemistry, ecology, earth sciences, chemical and materials science engineering,
museum studies, or paleontology); app dline Feb 10, 2020
Travel grant
to attend 2020 International Conference on Arabidopsis Research in Seattle (for
underrepresented students in plant sciences); app deadline Feb 29, 2020
The Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows Program is a highly selective summer institute for rising college juniors, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities at the home of America’s first president outside our nation’s capital. May 23 – July 4, 2020
Fully Funded Summer Leadership Program
Students spend six weeks living and learning at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Transportation, meals and a $3,000 stipend are provided
A Summer Like No Other
The Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows program combines lessons from George Washington’s life, student leadership development, and a capstone project to promote civic engagement.
Experience Washington, DC
Students meet with successful professionals and participate in unique experiences in our nation’s capital.
This opportunity is exclusively for current college sophomores who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential.
Seeking students with an entrepreneurial drive who want to make a difference in Western New York
The WNY Prosperity Fellowship program supports and develops the talents of promising students to reach their maximum potential as entrepreneurial, community-minded leaders in the WNY region. WNY Prosperity Fellows are affiliated with like-minded individuals who show promise as future leaders in their industry and community. Fellows are awarded a paid summer internship; scholarship support awarded during the academic year up to $25,000 based on a student’s unmet financial need, and an enrichment fund of $1,000. This fellowship program will assist undergraduate and graduate students who are actively preparing for careers that further economic development and growth, especially in the WNY region.
The Fellowship is
open to all fields of study at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Fellowship eligibility:
Current sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students are eligible to apply;
Should have minimum 3.0 cumulative UG GPA / 3.5 cumulative GRAD GPA;
Have an interest in bolstering the WNY economy through job creation;
Complete the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the advised deadline. Please note that you may file a FAFSA using estimated income information and update your FAFSA once you complete your current tax return.
Posted by Tim on September 27, 2019 in Fellowships
The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program provides students with educational opportunities to gain real-world, hands-on research experience with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy. The MLEF program was created in 1995 with the goal of improving opportunities for under-represented and minority students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. The mission of the MLEF program is to strengthen a diverse pipeline of future STEM professionals, and this program has mentored several hundred of the best and brightest students from across the nation for future careers in STEM. As a MLEF participant, you will train under the mentorship of scientists and engineers while working on mission-focused research projects. During the 10-week appointment, you will receive a weekly stipend and may be eligible for housing and travel allowances. You will also gain insight into how the Department of Energy is working to meet the energy challenges of the future.
Applications must be submitted by January 12, 2019.
