Scholarships
JSRI Endowed Scholarships for 2013-14
The Julian Samora Research Institute (JSRI) is proud to provide the opportunity to students to apply for the Julian Samora Endowment Scholarship in AY 2013-2014. Named in honor of Dr. Julian Samora, the scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students engaged in scholarly activities focusing on Latino/as in Midwestern communities. The Julian Samora Scholarship Committee will review applications and select the awardees. Announcement of the recipients will be made in March, 2013.
Applicants must be currently enrolled students at MSU, demonstrate good academic standing, and provide evidence of interest in research on Chicano/Latino communities. Scholarship awards are anticipated in the amount of $2,000 each. Awards will appear as a credit on the fall and spring tuition bills ($1,000 each semester).
Requirements
Applicant must submit the following by Feb. 15, 2013:
- Latest official transcript at MSU
- A personal statement describing accomplishments, research/educational interests, and goals as a student.
- Resume to include current local address and phone number
- One letter of recommendation from a faculty member or advisor.
The JSRI Awards Committee will make two awards: one to an undergraduate student and one to a graduate student.
Deadline
Submissions must be postmarked or hand-delivered before the close of business on February 15, 2013 to:
- Anita Garza
- Julian Samora Research Institute
- Michigan State University
- Kellogg Center
- 219 S. Harrison Rd, Rm 51
- East Lansing, MI 48823-5286
For more information, please contact Anita Garza at (517) 432-1317 or e-mail her at: Anita.Garza@ssc.msu.edu.
USDA Multicultural Fellowships
The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont is a multidisciplinary academic unit that strives to integrate across the disciplines to create knowledge and develop solutions to a broad array of environmental issues. Fellows will pursue research on any of a range of topics related to healthy forested ecosystems in Vermont and elsewhere.
Master's Program
Benefits
The fellowship will provide:
1) Full tuition for the two-year program ($34,860)
2) Two years of health insurance ($3,792)
3) A stipend of $36,000 for two-year program ($18,000/year)
Eligibility
To be eligible for the fellowships, multicultural* candidates should be citizens or nationals of the United States as determined in accordance with Federal Law. Candidates should not have completed two semesters or equivalent hours of full-time graduate study or been previously enrolled in an academic program at the master’s degree level. Contact Carolyn Goodwin Kueffner (cgoodwin@uvm.edu, 802-656-2511) for deadlines and other instructions.
Ph.D. Program
Benefits
The fellowship will provide:
1) Full tuition for three years (approx. $52,300)
2) Three years of health insurance (approx. $5,700)
3) A stipend of $73,500 for three-year program ($24,500/year)
Eligibility
To be eligible for the fellowships, multicultural* candidates should be citizens or nationals of the United States as determined in accordance with Federal Law, have, or be near completion of an MS degree in a related field. Contact Carolyn Goodwin Kueffner (cgoodwin@uvm.edu, 802-656-2511) for deadlines and instructions.
* USDA definition: "Multicultural means the variety of interests, talents, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds of students that enhance the overall educational experience of all students."
Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program
This program, through the Institute of Humane Studies, combines a paid public policy internship with two career skills seminars and weekly policy lectures. You’ll gain real-world experience, take a crash course in market-based policy analysis, and hone your professional skills. The intensive ten-week program begins in June and includes a $1,500 stipend and a housing allowance. Complete information is available at http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=645.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Scholarships
For many students, a study abroad experience is only possible with financial assistance. Each year CIEE awards scholarships and grants to students who plan to study overseas. Please read the eligibility criteria and the application procedures for each scholarship carefully, available at http://ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships
CHCI offers undergraduate and graduate scholarships, Congressional internships, and fellowships for Latino college students. Find additional information on each program at http://www.chci.org/scholarships, http://www.chci.org/internships, and http://www.chci.org/fellowships.
Department of Commerce (DOC) Internship for Post Secondary Students
This program provides opportunities to participate in hands-on education and training related to DOC. Interns work in the DOC headquarters, division offices, and field centers in Washington, DC, Georgia, and Illinois. Undergraduates receive a $500 weekly stipend, graduate students receive a $600 weekly stipend, interns are provided a $150 housing stipend weekly, and accidental medical expense coverage is provided. More information is available at http://see.orau.org/ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10038.
FastWeb Scholarships
Realize your dream of an education by searching for college scholarships! With the price of college soaring to new levels, FastWeb has the most comprehensive awards database available to students, parents, and educators. With 1.5 million college scholarships and grants worth more than $3.4 billion, FastWeb allows you to spend more time pursuing your educational goals and less time worrying about rising tuition costs. Visit FastWeb at http://www.fastweb.com/content/college-scholarships.
Film and Fiction Scholarships
The Institute for Humane Studies awards scholarships of up to $10,000 to students pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree and who share an appreciation for the potential and promise of a free society. During the past ten years, IHS has awarded more than $270,000 in scholarships. More details are at http://theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=468.
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program
HACU is currently recruiting undergraduate and graduate students for summer- and semester-long paid internships at federal agencies and private corporations in Washington, DC, and throughout the country. These 10- and 15-week internship programs are designed to allow college students to gain professional development experience that will enable them to make career choices. This program provides over 600 internship opportunities annually with nearly 40 federal agencies and major corporations. For more information, visit http://www.hnip.net/intern/contentID.10/intern.asp.
Hayek Fund for Scholars
The Institute for Humane Studies offers the Hayek Fund for Scholars, providing awards of up to $1,000 to graduate students and untenured faculty members for career-advancing activities. The award is open to graduate students who intend to pursue academic careers and untenured faculty members whose academic work contributes to the understanding of the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society or to the understanding of the classical liberal or libertarian tradition. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Visit http://theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=516 for more information.
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Internship
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund has created LOFT (Latinos On Fast Track) to systematically identify, prepare and place emerging Latino professionals in industry specific jobs to bolster the Latino management presence in America’s workforce. Check the following websites for more information - http://www.hispanicfund.org/loft/ or http://www.hispanicheritage.org/loft.php.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholarships
HSF is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans. For information on the scholarships they offer college students, visit http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=424.
Humane Studies Fellowships
The Institute for Humane Studies provides scholarships up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad. These fellowships are awarded to students interested in exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary for a free society through their academic work. http://theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=491.
Institute of International Education (IIE) Internships
IIE administers scholarship programs for graduate and undergraduate students who wish to gain experience in an international non-profit organization. The office seeks candidates for the internship program in two separate administrative offices within IIE/Latin America: the Scholarship Division and the Educational Advising Division. For more information, go to http://www.iielatinamerica.org/cgi-bin/contenido.pl?p=internship.
Journalism and Production Internships
Apply now for a fall internship in journalism or production through the Institute for Humane Studies. Placements available across the country. All positions are paid and include a travel and housing allowance. For information on the Journalism Internships, visit http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=539. More details on the Production Internships are available at http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=554.
The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) Grassroots Development Fellowship Program
The IAF Grassroots Development Ph.D. Fellowship Program provides support for dissertation field research in Latin America and the Caribbean. Students must have advanced to candidacy for a Ph.D., from a U.S. university, in the social sciences, physical sciences, technical fields, or other disciplines as related to grassroots development issues in Latin America or the Caribbean. For complete information, visit http://www.iie.org/Website/WPreview.cfm?WID=187.
International Atlantic Economic Society Paper Competition
The Atlantic Economic Society is encouraging undergrad students to submit a paper on economics. Winners will receive a $500 check, a plaque, and complimentary publication in the Atlantic Economic Journal. For guidelines and application procedures, go to http://www.econsources.com/econsources_bestundergraduatepapercompetition.asp?PageID=139.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
NSF's Graduate Research Fellowship Program helps ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in the U.S. and abroad. The NSF welcomes applications from all qualified students and strongly encourages under-represented populations, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities, to apply for this fellowship. Full informaiton is available at http://www.nsfgrfp.org/.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Center for Health Policy Doctoral Fellowships
The RWJF Center for Health Policy at the University of New Mexico (UNM) will be awarding up to ten new fellowships of $24,000 each with full tuition remission and student health insurance for a total value of more than $31,000 (for nonresident students)for AY 2010-11. All awards are annual (twelve months) with the possibility of renewal for students in good academic standing. Nominees for the fellowship must demonstrate an interest in health services research or policy analysis that aligns with the mission of the Center. Students must be accepted or currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in a social science department at UNM to be eligible for this award. More information is available at http://healthpolicy.unm.edu/fellowships/doctoral-fellowship.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Center for Health Policy Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships
The RWJF Center for Health Policy at the University of New Mexico will be awarding three or more new dissertation fellowships of $12,000 with similar benefits as the Doctoral Fellowships (see above) for the academic year 2010-11. All awards are annual (twelve months) with the possibility of renewal for students in good academic standing. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program at UNM and demonstrate an interest in health services research or policy analysis. Preference will be given to students who are ABD (all coursework and qualifying exams successfully completed), and working on a dissertation that is associated with the mission of the Center. See complete information at http://healthpolicy.unm.edu/fellowships/dissertation-fellowship.
Summer Undergraduate Minority Research (SUMR) Program in Health Economics
To prepare top candidates to pursue research in health services and epidemiology, the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI) and the Health Care Management Department (HCMD) of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania offer a summer research program for underrepresented minority undergraduate students and interested others. Program participants will be expected to have an interest in health care and strong quantitative skills. Candidates from minority groups that are underrepresented in the field of health services research (African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander) are particularly encouraged to apply. For more information, go to http://www.upenn.edu/ldi/sumr.
Travel Award Programs
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Southwest Airlines are accepting applications for their travel award program. Roundtrip airline tickets will be given to students with socio-economic needs for travel to college this fall. Go to http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Lanzate_EN.asp for details.
