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.
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Applications Due January 31, 2020
Posted by Tim on November 6, 2019 in Fellowships
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.
- Submit application through the UB Scholarship Portal: buffalo.academicworks.com
For full details, visit the
fellowship website at:
http://www.buffalo.edu/entrepreneurship.html | Application Deadline: February 15, 2020
Candidates are encouraged to attend
Fellowship information sessions:
- Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 4:00 p.m., 220 Student Union, North Campus
- Friday, Nov. 22 at 3:00 p.m., 220 Student Union, North Campus
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.
Posted by Tim on September 13, 2019 in Fellowships
The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented,
committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields—science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics—into teaching in high-need
secondary schools in Pennsylvania.
The Fellowship has also prepared over a thousand teachers in Georgia,
Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, and Ohio. Eligible applicants include
current undergraduates, recent college graduates, midcareer
professionals, and retirees who have majored in, or have extensively
studied, one or more of the STEM fields.
The Fellowship also works to change the way top teachers are prepared, partnering with colleges and universities that have agreed to provide Fellows with innovative, year-long classroom experiences, rigorous academic work, and ongoing mentoring.
There are three application deadlines for the 2020 Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship: October 15, 2019, December 3, 2019, and January 30, 2020.
Ideal for SUNY students and early career faculty researchers:
Explore and interview on-the-spot for competitive internship and fellowship opportunities in leading edge research programs at New York’s nationally-acclaimed federal laboratories.
Discover and connect with scientific mentors for research and scholarly projects.
Network with R&D leaders and identify opportunities for research collaboration and access to cutting-edge R&D facilities.
SUNY Lab Days will take place at Stony Brook University on October 10, 2019 and at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute (Utica) on October 17, 2019 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Over the past 10 years, AAUW Buffalo Branch has assisted deserving women with over $600,000 in local scholarships, loans, and grants and over $200,000 in national fellowships. In 2019, AAUW Buffalo Branch awarded over $35,000 in scholarships and loans.
Students can apply for:
● Women Entering College Scholarships
● Catalyst for Change Scholarships
● Olga Lindberg Scholarships
Click here for more information on how to apply!
Deadline – January 15, 2020
Tuesday, October 1 at 3:00 p.m. in 107 Capen Hall
Wednesday, October 16 at 3:00 p.m. in 107 Capen Hall
About 80 percent of employers actively seek students who have studied abroad. Learn about possibilities for funding international travel as an undergraduate or graduate student. Fellowships and scholarships covered in these workshops are open to US citizens. Not intended for international students.
Co-sponsored by the Graduate School and the Office of Fellowships and scholarships.
Thursday, August 29 at 2:00 p.m. in 107 Capen Hall
Friday, September 20 at 2:00 p.m. in 107 Capen Hall
Wednesday, November 12 at 3:00 p.m. in 107 Capen Hall
For students in STEM, participating in research can lead to funding. Learn about conducting research on and off campus as well as prestigious opportunities such as the Goldwater Scholarship and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Fellowships and Scholarships covered in theses workshops are only open to US Citizens. Not intended for international students.
Sponsored by the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships.
Every Monday at 10 a.m. in 24 Capen Hall (August 26-November 25)
Every Thursday at 2 p.m. in 24 Capen Hall (August 29-November 21)
What is a fellowship or scholarship? How do you find these opportunities, and how do you become competitive for them? Learn more about this process at our 30-minute introductory workshops, held throughout the semester. Open to all students. Co-Sponsored by the Graduate School and the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships.
We hope you are enjoying the heart of your summer break. The UB Honors College was recently made aware of a webinar series available to rising college seniors that will get you up to speed on the application requirements for an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Please see the attached document for details. If you participate in the webinar and find your interest in the Fellowship spiked, please discuss the opportunity further with your Honors College advisor and UB’s Office of Fellowships & Scholarships once back on campus for the Fall semester.
https://blogs.honors.buffalo.edu/honorablemention/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/07/SUNYs-NSF-GRFP-Webinar-Training-Information.pdf
