Post-Bachelor Fellowship Opportunity
 
Information Session
 
Date:               Monday, November 23, 2009
Time:               11:00am – 12:00pm 
Location:     Mary Gates Hall, Room 258 (Multipurpose Room) 
 
The Post-Bachelor Fellowship is a structured program where individuals can apply their knowledge and passion to help advance the field of health metrics and accelerate global health progress. This fellowship provides a unique opportunity for recent college graduates with strong quantitative skills to train with faculty and senior researchers on a variety of global health projects.
    The Post-Bachelor Fellowship (PBF) combines academic research, education and training, and professional work with progressive on-the-job training and mentoring from an illustrious group of professors and researchers. Through research, training workshops, coursework, and field experience in developing countries as well   as active mentorship and advising, the PBF program aims to produce the next generation of scholars and leaders in global health measurement and evaluation.  
The purpose of the fellowship is to:
Cultivate talented young professionals to become future leaders in the field of health through an improved understanding of the connection between high-quality information and improving health around the globe.
Advance aptitude in developing and applying sophisticated analytical methods.
Develop understanding of the current global health landscape and its challenges 
Prepare fellows for future positions in a wide variety of careers that include: academia, national health agencies, international organizations, foundations, and businesses.
Provide a mentoring and learning environment for recent college graduates.
 
The Post-Bachelor Fellowship requires a minimum two-year commitment, commencing with training and orientation in early September. Fellows are eligible to apply for a fully funded Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health during the first year of the fellowship. Fellows receive a salary of $35,004 and are eligible for an insurance benefits package that includes a choice among several medical and dental insurance plans, life insurance, and long-term disability. There is no retirement package included with this appointment.
Website: http://www.healthmetricsandevaluation.org/what/training/fel   lowships/pbfs/pbf.html 
Questions: pbfs@healthmetricsandev   aluation.org
 

Current seniors or recent graduates from the Communication Department may beinterested in applying for the Carnegie Endowment's Jr. Fellows Program.Each year, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace(http://www.carnegieendowment.org/) holds a rigorous national competition toselect approximately 8-10 graduating seniors and recent graduates (within 1year) to serve as paid research assistants. They are matched with seniorassociates--academics, former government officials, lawyers, and journalistsfrom around the world--to work on a variety of international affairs issues.Positions are paid, full-time positions for one year. Junior fellows arecurrently paid a gross salary of $2,916.66 per month ($35,000 per year). Afull benefits package is also provided.

Students must be nominated to compete for these positions at the national
level. To apply for one of UW's two nomination spots, students should
complete the UW campus application by our campus deadline of Nov. 17, 2009.
 
 
 
2010-2011 Projects are as follows:
 
 
 
* Democracy/Rule of Law - Political Science background preferred.
* Middle East Studies - Native or near-native Arabic language skills
essential.
* Nonproliferation
* South Asian Studies - Strong math skills required in additional to
background in international affairs or political science.
* Energy and Climate - Quantitative skills required.
* Chinese Studies - Mandarin Chinese reading skills a huge plus.
* Russian/Eurasian and Central Asian Studies - Excellent Russian language
skills required.
* US Role in the World
 
 
 
Below and attached, please find some information regarding the application
process and UW timeline. Complete program information, application
documents, and deadlines are available at both
 
https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/carnegie a
nd http://jsis.washington.edu/career/carnegie.shtml.  
 
 
 
Eligibility & Nomination
 
* This is a highly competitive national fellowship program. Each
participating university can only nominate 2 applicants to the Carnegie
Foundation. Students should complete the UW application process to be
considered for nomination.
* Applications are accepted from graduating college seniors or individuals
who have graduated within the past academic year.
* Because of the highly competitive nature, the suggested minimum GPA for
applicants is 3.7.
* You need not be a U.S. citizen if you attend a university located in the
United States. However, all applicants must be eligible to work in the
United States for a full 12 months from August 1 through July 31
following graduation. Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in
the US for the full year (August 1 through July 31) may apply for the
program. If you attend a participating school outside of the United
States, you must be a US citizen (due to work permit requirements).
 
 
 
UW Timeline & Deadlines
 
The University of Washington has established a process for application
review and candidate selection. Please visit either of the web pages above
for detailed information and application materials.
 
 
 
* Tuesday, 11/17/09, 5pm - UW Application Deadline
* Friday, 12/4/09 - UW finalists will be notified by this date. Finalists
will have time to work on completing/refining their application over
break.
* Wednesday, 1/13/10 - UW finalist applications submitted to the Carnegie
Foundation
 
 
  
Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

 The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University
of Washington offers a Post-Bachelor Fellowship program that combines a
professional position with the opportunity to gain first-hand research
experience in global health, advanced training in health metrics, and the
opportunity to apply for a fully-funded Master of Public Health.  We are now
accepting applications for our 2010 cohort.

The Post-Bachelor Fellowship is a structured program where individuals can
apply their knowledge and passion to help advance the field of health
metrics and accelerate global health progress. This fellowship provides a
unique opportunity for recent college graduates with strong quantitative
skills to train with faculty and senior researchers on a variety of global
health projects.
 
 
 
The Post-Bachelor Fellowship (PBF) combines academic research, education and
training, and professional work with progressive on-the-job training and
mentoring from an illustrious group of professors and researchers. Through
research, training workshops, coursework, and field experience in developing
countries as well as active mentorship and advising, the PBF program aims to
produce the next generation of scholars and leaders in global health
measurement and evaluation. 
 
 
 
The purpose of the fellowship is to:
 
*         Cultivate talented young professionals to become future leaders in
the field of health through an improved understanding of the connection
between high-quality information and improving health around the globe.
 
*         Advance aptitude in developing and applying sophisticated
analytical methods.
 
*         Develop understanding of the current global health landscape and
its challenges. 
 
*         Prepare fellows for future positions in a wide variety of careers
that include: academia, national health agencies, international
organizations, foundations, and businesses.
 
*         Provide a mentoring and learning environment for recent college
graduates.
 
 
 
IHME fellows work in one or two of six IHME focus areas:
 
*         Generating systematic estimates of health outcomes, including
mortality, causes of death, and the overall burden of disease.
 
*         Measuring the coverage of specific health interventions and
estimating the quality of care.
 
*         Tracking, measuring, and analyzing donated funding for health and
how it affects national government health spending.
 
*         Estimating the costs and effectiveness of health service delivery
platforms and interventions.
 
*         Conducting impact evaluations of policies, interventions, and
programs and assessing health system performance.
 
*         Developing survey instruments and creating analytical tools to
harness the value of data from national and international health information
systems and from locally available sources.
 
 
 
The Post-Bachelor Fellowship requires a minimum two-year commitment,
commencing with training and orientation in early September. Fellows are
eligible to apply for a fully funded Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global
Health during the first year of the fellowship. Fellows receive a salary of
$35,004 and are eligible for an insurance benefits package that includes a
choice among several medical and dental insurance plans, life insurance, and
long-term disability. There is no retirement package included with this
appointment.
 
 
 
Basic Requirements
 
Bachelor's degree and proven quantitative and analytical skills. High
academic potential and a strong interest in pursuing academic or
professional careers related to global health. No background in global
health or a related field is required.
 
 
 
Application Review and Selection Process
 
All submitted application materials for the Fall 2010 cohort will be
reviewed by a team of faculty, senior researchers, and members of the
Education and Training Office at IHME. Notification will be made in February
to those selected to interview for the program. These candidates will
interview, either in person or via telephone, in March. Fellowships will be
awarded by March 31st.
 
 
 
Application Requirements
 
The following nonreturnable materials must be submitted by Jan. 15, 2010:
 
  *  Resume (two-page limit)
  *  Official copy of academic transcript
  *  One letter of reference from a professor or professional familiar with
     your coursework or research
  *  Brief personal statement (500-word max.) on how your skills, experience,
     and long-term career goals contribute to your candidacy.
 
 
 
How to submit your application
 
Applications can be mailed to:
 
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
 
University of Washington
 
Attn: PBF program
 
2301 Fifth Ave., Suite 600
 
Seattle, WA 98121 USA
 
 
 
Resumes and personal statements may be emailed to:
pbfs@healthmetricsandevaluation.org
 
 
 
More information about the PBF program and the Institute for Health Metrics
and Evaluation can be found at: http://www.healthmetricsandevaluation.org
 
 
 
SEAN P. LASSITER 
seanpl@uw.edu

Monday's information session Monday, Oct. 19, 3:30pm, Thomson 317

This is a program through
which graduating seniors, or alums who graduated within the last year, can
apply for a 1-year paid research assistantship with the Carnegie Endowment
for International Peace. Junior Fellows spend one year (beginning August
1st) at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC. Positions are full-time
and include a salary and benefits package.
 
 
 
The UW is able to nominate 2 students per year to compete for this program.
The UW campus nomination process is handled jointly between the Jackson
School of International Studies and the Office of Merit Scholarships,
Fellowships & Awards. You and/or your students are welcome to contact either
Melissa Martin (martinml@u.washington.edu) or Robin Chang
(robinc@u.washington.edu) with questions.
 
 
  
Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/
 

Washington Sea Grant Science Writing Fellowship, Winter 2010--Call for applications

Washington Sea Grant Science Writing Fellowship
 
10/12/09
 
Applications are invited for the Washington Sea Grant (WSG) Science Writing 
Fellowship for Winter Quarter 2010.
 
WSG is seeking outstanding candidates to work on the development of a variety 
of communication products about Sea Grant projects and issues in marine-related 
research, education, and outreach.
 
The fellow would work closely with the WSG Communications program and UW 
science writing instructor Dr. Deborah Illman on activities that may involve 
development of newsletter articles, content for brochures and reports, Web 
content, or other materials to be determined in conjunction with WSG personnel. 
The fellow would be expected to spend 8 to 10 hours per week on these 
activities; some of the work may be done remotely. Background information on 
Washington Sea Grant is available at http://wsg.washington.edu/
 
One candidate for Winter Quarter will be selected for the fellowship, which 
provides a stipend of $1,000 for the quarter.
 
Upper division undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. 
Applicants should forward a resume, two writing samples, and a cover letter 
outlining how this experience would further the fellow's goals, to
Dr. Deborah Illman, search committee chair, at illman@u.washington.edu. 
Applications are due on or before December 2, 2009 for the fellowship, expected 
to begin by approximately January 4.
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------
Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps 2006-2009
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826

illman@u.washington.edu

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is
currently accepting applications from your students and recent graduates who
are interested in living, studying, and interning in Germany on a full-year,
funded fellowship.  CBYX is sponsored by the US and German governments for
applicants in all career fields between the ages of 18-24, and does not
require any prior German language knowledge!  Applicants in business,
vocational, technical, engineering, scientific, and agricultural fields are
especially encouraged to apply.
 
 
 
75 participants are annually awarded the CBYX fellowship to spend a year
studying and working in their career fields while completely immersed in
German language and culture.  Please forward this email to ideal candidates
among your students and young alumni, who can find more information at
www.CBYX.info.
 
 
 
The CBYX for Young Professionals fellowship includes:
 
* two months of intensive German language training (prior German language
knowledge is not required, but preferred)
 
* four months of study in the participant?s career field at a German college
or university
 
* five-month internship in the participant?s career field with a German
company
 
* accommodations living with German hosts, in shared apartments, and in
student dorms
 
* transatlantic airfare and monthly food stipends
 
* health/accident insurance
 
* various program seminars in the United States and Germany
 
* support throughout the program year by local program representatives
 
 
 
Eligibility:
 
* US citizen or permanent resident
 
* between the ages of 18-24 at the start of the program in July 2010
 
* high school diploma or equivalent
 
* clear career goals and some relevant work experience in career field
 
* strong interest in German and international affairs, and a strong sense of
American identity
 
* flexibility, independence, and diplomacy
 
 
 
Application deadline is December 1, 2009 for the program beginning in July
2010.  For more information, and to apply online, visit: www.CBYX.info. 
 Questions?  Please contact cbyx@cdsintl.org or 212-497-3522.
 
 
 
Thank you for your help publicizing this unique opportunity!
 
 
 
 
 
Will Maier
 
___________________
 
Program Officer  |  Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young
Professionals
 
 
 
CDS International, Inc.
 
440 Park Avenue South, 2nd Floor| New York, NY 10016
 
www.CBYX.info
 
 
 

Do you need a job? Interested in serving the community? Want to develop 
leadership skills?
 
Apply for a Carlson Civic Fellowship by Friday, Oct. 16th at 5pm
 
This unique opportunity blends work at a Seattle community-service organization 
with an innovative academic component focused on community leadership. This 
position runs from November 2009 through June 2010.
 
Serve off-campus in the community for 10 hours per week:
Work at a local community-based social service organization. . .your time will 
be split between direct service activities and administrative tasks that 
include performing orientations, check-ins, reflections, recruitment, or 
developing new opportunities for other UW student volunteers. (More information 
about organizations can be found on the application.)
 
On-campus expectations:
Participate in the GEN ST 348/349 ?Community-based Leadership? course on 
Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:20pm during Winter and Spring Quarters. This course is 
required for Carlson Fellows.
60 hours throughout the fellowship focused on raising awareness of social 
issues and community-learning opportunities on campus, encouraging other UW 
students to engage in service, spending time in intellectual inquiry around 
your social issue area, and participating in structured training activities 
with the Carlson Center staff.
 
Benefits:
? Join a cohort of other student leaders with a desire to serve the community
? Receive personal advising and leadership development training from 
experienced educators in the community and at the Carlson Center
? Gain experience for your resume and personal development by working in a 
hands-on, real-world setting
? Earn a $1,000 - $2,362 educational award (only available to US residents) and 
a $750 cash stipend (with potential for more if you qualify for a federal 
work-study grant through financial aid)
 
For more information and an application form see the Carlson Center website: 
http://depts.washington.edu/leader/fellowships/civicfellows.html or email 
engage@uw.edu
 
-- 
Kathryn Pursch
Coordinator of Community Partnerships
University of Washington
Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center
serve@u.washington.edu 206.616.2885 main
206.616.0784 direct
exp.washington.edu/carlson
 
The Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center develops service-learning, 
community-based participatory research, and service opportunities for UW 
students that sustain reciprocal partnerships, deepen learning, advance civic 
leadership, and contribute to our greater community. 
_______________________________________________

The Merage Foundation for the American Dream is dedicated to helping
immigrants join mainstream America. It inspires young immigrants to achieve
their American Dream.  Please forward this announcement about the Merage
Foundation Fellowship Program on to seniors in all disciplines who will be
graduating spring/summer 2010 and who are either new U.S. citizens or hold a
Permanent Resident (Green) Card.
 
 
____________________________________________________________________________
MERAGE FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
 
Campus Application Deadline:  October 13, 2009
National Application Deadline:  December 4, 2009
 
We are very pleased to announce the opening of applications for the campus
nomination for the Merage Foundation Fellowship Program.  The Merage
Foundation for the American Dream is dedicated to helping immigrants join
mainstream America. It inspires young immigrants to achieve their American
Dream.
 
Selected fellows will receive a $10,000 stipend per year for two years and
may use the funds on the following kinds of activities: graduate education;
strategic travel related to professional development; participation in
specific skill building training programs; use of consultants to develop and
carry out business or professional plans; personal or family support
associated with internships, etc. The Foundation also provides Merage
Fellows with strategic access to mentors and leaders in their chosen
careers.
 
Each year, twelve to fifteen fellows are selected from a national pool of
applicants. Students are eligible to apply if they:
  *  are citizens or permanent residents of the United States,
  *  are full-time students with senior class status, and
  *  will graduate between the December of their year of application and
     August of the following year.
Students wishing to apply for the Merage Foundation Fellowship Program must
be strong academic students in their graduating year of college who have
participated in leadership & service work. Campus application materials and
additional information can be found at the following URL.  Follow the link
to 'Procedures,' 
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/merage
 
The Merage Fellowship Program was established in 2004; since then the UW
has had three students selected as Merage Fellows.  Our students have
been very competitive for the Merage fellowship.  In the inaugural year,
2004, Hoang Nhan was selected as one of the fifteen Merage Fellows. 
She is concluding a PhD in Neurology at the University of California, San
Diego.  Eric N. Mvukiyehe, a 2005 Merage Fellows, is completing a PhD in
political science at Columbia University.  Alex Zheng, a 2007 Merage
Fellow, is working on a PhD in energy sustainability at Stanford
University. 
 
The University of Washington will nominate up to three students for the
Fellows Program.  University nominees must be seniors graduating by August
2010. Nominees must illustrate:
  1. a solid academic record indicate by a minimum of a 3.5 GPA, 
  2. a clear track record of leadership,  
  3. a commitment to hard work and excellence,  
  4. creativity and initiative, and  
  5. a consistent ethical behavior.
The Merage Fellowship Program was established in 2004 by Paul and Lilly
Merage, both immigrants to the United States. Having lived the American
Dream, they fervently believed in the ideals that have made the United
States a unique land of opportunity for immigrants. In establishing the
Institute, they hope to help preserve and promote these ideals and to
inspire new Americans to greater achievement
 
For additional information, please contact Mona Pitre-Collins,
mpitre@u.washington.edu in the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships &
Awards.

Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-221-6059   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://exp.washington.edu/scholarships

This is a program through
which graduating seniors, or alums who graduated within the last year, can
apply for a 1-year paid research assistantship with the Carnegie Endowment
for International Peace. Junior Fellows spend one year (beginning August
1st) at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC. Positions are full-time
and include a salary and benefits package.
 
 
 
The UW is able to nominate 2 students per year to compete for this program.
The UW campus nomination process is handled jointly between the Jackson
School of International Studies and the Office of Merit Scholarships,
Fellowships & Awards. You and/or your students are welcome to contact either
Melissa Martin (martinml@u.washington.edu) or Robin Chang
(robinc@u.washington.edu) with questions.
 
 
  
Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/
 

   2010 Pulliam Journalism Fellowships
 
20 students will be chosen for a paid 10-week internship June 7-Aug.13,
2010, in Indianapolis or Phoenix. Join us for the summer of 2010. The
Indianapolis Star and The Arizona Republic, Gannett Co. newspapers, are
seeking college students and new graduates with a talent for reporting, news
design and graphics, or photojournalism for an exciting and demanding
fellowship program.
 
You'll be a member of our newsroom, work hard and gain valuable journalism
experience. You get paid, too. Our Pulliam Fellows earn $650/week for the
10-week program. You'll also get to participate in writing workshops and
learn over lunch from some of the best minds in journalism.
 
   Am I qualified?
 
College juniors, seniors and graduate students enrolled in a related degree
program as of Nov. 1, 2009, are eligible. Previous newspaper internships
and/or experience on a college newspaper are preferred. You need to be
committed to a career in news journalism. You must have reliable
transportation and arrange for your own housing. We are an equal opportunity
employer that values diversity.
 
   What's the deadline?
 
All application materials must be postmarked by Nov. 1, 2009. (We may accept
some candidates after the deadline.)
 
       Russell B. Pulliam
       Pulliam Fellowship Director
       The Indianapolis Star
       P.O. Box 145
       Indianapolis, IN 46206-0145
 
Send your completed application materials to the above address. These
materials comprise the following:
 
1 A completed application form. Download the form here.
 
2 Samples of your best published writings, at least half of which were
written under deadline.
 
3 A transcript of your college credits (or have your school send it).
 
4 A recent photograph of yourself.
 
5 Three letters of recommendation from people who know the most about you
and your work, such as editors, supervisors, teachers and colleagues.
 
Please e-mail Russ Pulliam in Indianapolis at russell.pulliam@indystar.com
or call (317) 444-6001, or Aric Johnson in Phoenix at
aric.johnson@azcentral.com or call (602) 444-4368 if you have any questions
or would like more information.
 

The Merage Foundation for the American Dream is dedicated to helping
immigrants join mainstream America. It inspires young immigrants to achieve
their American Dream.  For seniors who will be graduating spring/summer 2010 and who are either new U.S. citizens or hold a Permanent Resident (Green) Card.

MERAGE FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
 
Campus Application Deadline:  October 13, 2009
National Application Deadline:  December 4, 2009
 
We are very pleased to announce the opening of applications for the campus
nomination for the Merage Foundation Fellowship Program.  The Merage
Foundation for the American Dream is dedicated to helping immigrants join
mainstream America. It inspires young immigrants to achieve their American
Dream.
 
Selected fellows will receive a $10,000 stipend per year for two years and
may use the funds on the following kinds of activities: graduate education;
strategic travel related to professional development; participation in
specific skill building training programs; use of consultants to develop and
carry out business or professional plans; personal or family support
associated with internships, etc. The Foundation also provides Merage
Fellows with strategic access to mentors and leaders in their chosen
careers.
 
Each year, twelve to fifteen fellows are selected from a national pool of
applicants. Students are eligible to apply if they:
  *  are citizens or permanent residents of the United States,
  *  are full-time students with senior class status, and
  *  will graduate between the December of their year of application and
     August of the following year.
Students wishing to apply for the Merage Foundation Fellowship Program must
be strong academic students in their graduating year of college who have
participated in leadership & service work. Campus application materials and
additional information can be found at the following URL.  Follow the link
to 'Procedures,' 
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/merage
 
The Merage Fellowship Program was established in 2004; since then the UW
has had three students selected as Merage Fellows.  Our students have
been very competitive for the Merage fellowship.  In the inaugural year,
2004, Hoang Nhan was selected as one of the fifteen Merage Fellows. 
She is concluding a PhD in Neurology at the University of California, San
Diego.  Eric N. Mvukiyehe, a 2005 Merage Fellows, is completing a PhD in
political science at Columbia University.  Alex Zheng, a 2007 Merage
Fellow, is working on a PhD in energy sustainability at Stanford
University. 
 
The University of Washington will nominate up to three students for the
Fellows Program.  University nominees must be seniors graduating by August
2010. Nominees must illustrate:
  1. a solid academic record indicate by a minimum of a 3.5 GPA, 
  2. a clear track record of leadership,  
  3. a commitment to hard work and excellence,  
  4. creativity and initiative, and  
  5. a consistent ethical behavior.
The Merage Fellowship Program was established in 2004 by Paul and Lilly
Merage, both immigrants to the United States. Having lived the American
Dream, they fervently believed in the ideals that have made the United
States a unique land of opportunity for immigrants. In establishing the
Institute, they hope to help preserve and promote these ideals and to
inspire new Americans to greater achievement
 
For additional information, please contact Mona Pitre-Collins,
mpitre@u.washington.edu in the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships &
Awards.
 
 
Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-221-6059   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://exp.washington.edu/scholarships

mpitre@u.washington.edu

PULLIAM JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP

The Indianapolis Star and The Arizona Republic, Gannett Co. newspapers, are 
seeking college students and new graduates with a talent for reporting, news 
design and graphics, or photojournalism for an exciting and demanding 
fellowship program. 

The program pays $650/week for 10 weeks in 2010.  

Current college juniors, seniors or graduate program students are invited to schedule an interview for Friday, Aug. 28 in the Journalism Expo area during SPJ's Convention (August 27-30 in Indianapolis). Please e-mail Heather Porter 
[hporter@spj.org] to schedule an interview with a Pulliam Journalism Fellowship representative, or visit the respective newspapers' Web sites for more information.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/99999999/HELP03/80129025

Applications are invited for the Washington Sea Grant (WSG) Science Writing 
Fellowship for Fall Quarter 2009.
 
WSG is seeking outstanding candidates to work on the development of a variety 
of communication products about Sea Grant projects and issues in marine-related 
research, education, and outreach.
 
The fellow would work closely with the WSG Communications program and UW 
science writing instructor Dr. Deborah Illman on activities that may involve 
development of newsletter articles, content for brochures and reports, Web 
content, or other materials to be determined in conjunction with WSG personnel. 
The fellow would be expected to spend 8 to 10 hours per week on these 
activities; some of the work may be done remotely. Background information on 
Washington Sea Grant is available at http://wsg.washington.edu/
 
One candidate for Fall Quarter will be selected for the fellowship, which 
provides a stipend of $1,000 for the quarter.
 
Upper division undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. 
Applicants should forward a resume, two writing samples, and a cover letter 
outlining how this experience would further the fellow's goals, to
Dr. Deborah Illman, search committee chair, at illman@u.washington.edu.
 
Applications are due on or before August 28, 2009 for the Fall fellowship, 
expected to begin by approximately September 16.
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------
Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps 2006-2009
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826

Washington Sea Grant Science Writing Fellowship
  
  
  Applications are invited for the Washington Sea Grant (WSG) Science Writing 
  Fellowship for Summer Quarter 2009.
  
  WSG is seeking outstanding candidates to work on the development of a variety 
  of communication products about Sea Grant projects and issues in 
  marine-related research, education, and outreach.
  
  The fellow would work closely with the WSG Communications program and UW 
  science writing instructor Dr. Deborah Illman on activities that may involve 
  development of newsletter articles, content for brochures and reports, Web 
  content, or other materials to be determined in conjunction with WSG 
  personnel. The fellow would be expected to spend 8 to 10 hours per week on 
  these activities. Background information on Washington Sea Grant is available 
  at http:// wsg.washington.edu/
  
  One candidate for Summer Quarter will be selected for the fellowship, which 
  will provide a stipend of $1,000 for the quarter.
  
  Upper division undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. 
  Applicants should forward a resume, two writing samples, and a cover letter 
  outlining how this experience would further the fellow's goals, to
  Dr. Deborah Illman, search committee chair, at illman@u.washington.edu, Box 
  357940.  Applications are due on or before June 12, 2009 for the Summer 
  fellowship, expected to begin by approximately June 22.
  
  
  --------------------------------------------------------------
  Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
  Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps
  http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
  Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
  University of Washington
  Seattle, WA 98195-7940
  206-616-4826

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans 

The Soros Fellowships for New Americans support thirty individuals a year
for up to two years of graduate study in any subject anywhere in the US. 
Students already in graduate study are eligible, though not past their 2nd
year.  The fellowships provide $20,000 in maintenance and half tuition
wherever the fellow attends.  Candidates must be either holders of Green
Cards, naturalized citizens, or children of two naturalized citizen
parents. 
 
deadline is November 1, 2009

Please direct any questions to  
 
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
400 West 59th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Tel: 212-547-6926
Fax: 212-548-4623
Website: www.pdsoros.org

1) Print and Online News Grants: Internship grants of up to $2,000 to
students. Made possible by the Chicago Tribune Foundation and the William
Woo Internship Fund.
 
2) Broadcast News Grants: Internship Grants of up to $2,500. Made possible
by the scholarship fund of Lloyd LaCuesta and the late Sam Chu Lin. The Sam
Chu Lin grant is open to males and females and the Lloyd LaCuesta grant will
go to a male student. 
 
3) Stanford Chen Internship Grants: Two grants of $3,000 each to college
students who are interns at small to medium-size media.
 
The deadline for is Friday, April 24th. Applyhere: http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/#journalisminternshipgrants
 
 
Nao Vang
Student Programs Coordinator
 
Asian American Journalists Association
1182 Market Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415-346-2051
Fax: 415-346-6343
Email: programs@aaja.org
Web: www.aaja.org

Applications are invited for the Washington Sea Grant (WSG) Science Writing 
Fellowship for Summer Quarter 2009.
 
WSG is seeking outstanding candidates to work on the development of a variety 
of communication products about Sea Grant projects and issues in marine-related 
research, education, and outreach.
 
The fellow would work closely with the WSG Communications program and UW 
science writing instructor Dr. Deborah Illman on activities that may involve 
development of newsletter articles, content for brochures and reports, Web 
content, or other materials to be determined in conjunction with WSG personnel. 
The fellow would be expected to spend 8 to 10 hours per week on these 
activities. Background information on Washington Sea Grant is available at 
http:// wsg.washington.edu/
 
One candidate for Summer Quarter will be selected for the fellowship, which 
will provide a stipend of $1,000 for the quarter.
 
Upper division undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. 
Applicants should forward a resume, two writing samples, and a cover letter 
outlining how this experience would further the fellow's goals, to
Dr. Deborah Illman, search committee chair, at illman@u.washington.edu, Box 
357940.  Applications are due on or before June 1, 2009 for the Summer 
fellowship, expected to begin by approximately June 22.
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------
Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826

Are you currently a junior, senior, recent graduate or graduate student
looking for a fully-funded study-abroad experience during the 2010-11
academic year? Consider the Fulbright US Student Program
(http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html). This program is designed to give
students, artists, and other professionals opportunities to pursue research,
graduate study or English teaching experience in over 155 nations worldwide.
 
 
 
The application cycle for the 2010-2011 Fulbright U.S. Student competition
will open on May 1, 2009. The campus deadline for applications is September
23, 2009.
 
 
 
Attend an upcoming information session to learn about the Fulbright U.S.
Student program and how to apply:
 
  *  Tuesday, April 7, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Sieg Hall Auditorium, room 134
  *  Wednesday, April 22, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Sieg Hall Auditorium, room 134
 
Please RSVP for one of these sessions, and register your interest in
applying for the Fulbright at:
http://catalysttools.washington.edu/survey/scholarq/36305.
 
 
 
To be eligible, you must be:
 
1)      A U.S. citizen,
 
?         International students interested in the Fulbright Program must
apply through the binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S.
Embassies. These offices process all Foreign Student Program applications.
Additional information is available at:
http://www.foreign.fulbrightonline.org/home.html.
 
2)      A graduating senior or hold a B.S./B.A. degree, master?s or doctoral
degree candidate, or a young professional or artist,
 
3)      Thinking of studying, teaching or conducting research abroad, and
 
4)      In good health.
 
 
 
                               PROGRAM DETAILS
 
  *  Awards grants to U.S. citizens in all fields of study.
  *  Awards approximately 1,500 grants for travel to over 155 countries
     worldwide.
  *  Offers one academic year of study, research, or teaching assistantship
     experience. Projects may include university course work, independent
     library or field research, or professional training in the arts.
  *  Preference is given to candidates who have not had extensive recent
     experience abroad (excluding undergraduate study abroad) in the country
     of application.
 
Fulbright Program Advisors AT UW:
 
                  ?         For graduate students:
 
Helene Obradovich, helene@u.washington.edu, 302 Loew Hall
Marilyn Gray, megray@u.washington.edu, 315 Loew Hall
 
 
 
     ?         For undergraduate students or recently graduated
                                  students:
 
Robin Chang, robinc@u.washington.edu, 120 Mary Gates Hall
 
Mona Pitre-Collins, mpitre@u.washington.edu, 120 Mary Gates Hall
 
 
Thank you,
 
Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

Are you currently a junior, senior, recent graduate or graduate student
looking for a fully-funded study-abroad experience during the 2010-11
academic year? Consider the Fulbright US Student Program
(http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html). This program is designed to give
students, artists, and other professionals opportunities to pursue research,
graduate study or English teaching experience in over 155 nations worldwide.
 
 
 
The application cycle for the 2010-2011 Fulbright U.S. Student competition
will open on May 1, 2009. The campus deadline for applications is September
23, 2009.
 
 
 
Attend an upcoming information session to learn about the Fulbright U.S.
Student program and how to apply:
 
  *  Tuesday, April 7, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Sieg Hall Auditorium, room 134
  *  Wednesday, April 22, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Sieg Hall Auditorium, room 134
 
Please RSVP for one of these sessions, and register your interest in
applying for the Fulbright at:
http://catalysttools.washington.edu/survey/scholarq/36305.
 
 
 
To be eligible, you must be:
 
1)      A U.S. citizen,
 
?         International students interested in the Fulbright Program must
apply through the binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S.
Embassies. These offices process all Foreign Student Program applications.
Additional information is available at:
http://www.foreign.fulbrightonline.org/home.html.
 
2)      A graduating senior or hold a B.S./B.A. degree, master?s or doctoral
degree candidate, or a young professional or artist,
 
3)      Thinking of studying, teaching or conducting research abroad, and
 
4)      In good health.
 
 
 
                               PROGRAM DETAILS
 
  *  Awards grants to U.S. citizens in all fields of study.
  *  Awards approximately 1,500 grants for travel to over 155 countries
     worldwide.
  *  Offers one academic year of study, research, or teaching assistantship
     experience. Projects may include university course work, independent
     library or field research, or professional training in the arts.
  *  Preference is given to candidates who have not had extensive recent
     experience abroad (excluding undergraduate study abroad) in the country
     of application.
 
Fulbright Program Advisors AT UW:
 
                  ?         For graduate students:
 
Helene Obradovich, helene@u.washington.edu, 302 Loew Hall
Marilyn Gray, megray@u.washington.edu, 315 Loew Hall
 
 
 
     ?         For undergraduate students or recently graduated
                                  students:
 
Robin Chang, robinc@u.washington.edu, 120 Mary Gates Hall
 
Mona Pitre-Collins, mpitre@u.washington.edu, 120 Mary Gates Hall
 
 
Thank you,
 
Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards will offer several
workshops and information sessions for undergraduate students during spring
quarter. Please let your students know of these opportunities. A flier
regarding the personal statement workshops is also attached. Thank you!
 
National Scholarship Deadlines
 
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for study abroad:
    National deadline: April 7, 2009
    For fall quarter/semester or full-year study abroad programs beginning
between July 15 and October 15, 2009
 
UK Scholarships (Churchill, Gates-Cambridge, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes):
    Campus application deadline: April 14, 2009
 
Scholarship Information Sessions
 
Fulbright Information Sessions:
    April 7, 3:30-5pm, Sieg 134
    April 22, 3:30-5pm, Sieg 134
    Register at http://catalysttools.washington.edu/survey/scholarq/36305
    See below for related personal statement & research proposal writing
workshops.
 
Personal Statement & CV Writing Workshops
Attend any of these introductory sessions, and a follow-up session will be
scheduled for further feedback and editing. Please register for any of these
sessions at 
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/71650.
 
General Personal Statement Writing Workshops:
For students getting started writing personal statements for any
scholarship, fellowship or graduate school application.
    April 2, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    April 3, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
    April 9, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 224
    April 10, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 191A
    April 16, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    April 17, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
CV Writing Workshops:
For students getting started developing their CV/resume for any scholarship,
fellowship or graduate school application.
    April 23, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    April 24, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Personal Statement Writing Workshops for Fulbright or Rotary International
Ambassadorial Scholarship applicants:
    April 30, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 1, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Personal Statement Writing Workshops for UK Scholarship applicants:
   May 7, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 8, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Personal Statement Writing Workshops for NSEP David L. Boren Scholarship
applicants (or other study abroad-related scholarships):
    May 14, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 15, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Fulbright Research Proposal Writing Workshops:
    May 28, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 29, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
For questions about these workshops or registration, please contact
scholarq@u.washington.edu.
 
Thank you,
 
Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

Funding available for students who volunteer, are in service-focused practicums, or student teaching at a title 1 institution

For a UW student (Undergraduate or Graduate) who:
  1. Is volunteering or is interested in volunteering with a non-profit
     community organization? (ie. mentoring, stream restoration, tutoring,
     volunteer recruitment, etc)
  2. Is involved in a non-paid practicum with a non-profit community
     organization? (could be through teaching, nursing, counseling, EMT,
     social work...)
  3. Is student teaching at a Title 1 institution, Special Education,
     ESL/Bilingual Education, or Math and Science Education school?
  4. Has a community service work-study position?
  5. Is in a Service-Learning course connected with community volunteer work?
  6. Has any sort of unpaid commitment to a non-profit or government agency
     whose mission is to serve the community?
If so, please help us get the word out this Spring that they could be
earning hours towards an Educational Award of $1,000 - $2,362.50 with the
Students in Service AmeriCorps program, coordinated by the Carlson Center in
Mary Gates Hall. Students can enroll in a 300, 450, or 900 hour term of
service and have 1-2 years to complete this term. Enrollment in Students in
Service is on-going all year until we reach capacity... we still have 40
slots available for 2008-2009, but tell your students not to wait too long!
 
For more information, please visit our website:
http://depts.washington.edu/leader/studentsinservice/
or email: inserve@u.washington.edu
 
Matthew Wojciakowski
Students in Service AmeriCorps Campus Coordinator
 
Students in Service 
Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
University of Washington
Seattle, WA  98195-2803
phone: 206/685-0604   fax: 206/616.4389
email: inserve@u.washington.edu  web: depts.washington.edu/leader
 

The Road to study in the United Kingdom and Ireland--Churchill, Gates Cambridge, Marshall, Mitchell, and Rhodes Scholarships

UW Campus Nomination Deadline:  Tuesday, April 14, 2009
 
Winston Churchill Scholarship,
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The Marshall Scholarship
The George Mitchell Scholarship for Study in Ireland
The American and Canadian Rhodes Scholarship Programs
 
 
 
We are writing to ask your assistance in distributing information to
eligible students who might be interested in learning about and applying
to six highly competitive and prestigious fellowship opportunities for study
in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland ? the Winston Churchill, the
Gates Cambridge, the Marshall, the George Mitchell, and the American and
Canadian Rhodes Scholarship Programs.
 
 
 
Eligible Applicants for the 2009 application year should: 
 
    1)  Have plans to obtain a baccalaureate degree between now and August
2010, 
 
    2)  Be a U.S. Citizen at the application time -- International students
can apply for the Rhodes (via country) and Gates                         
                 Cambridge,
 
    3)  Have a 3.7 GPA,
 
    4)  Have a proven intellectual and academic qualities of a high standard
but not in isolation -- Applicants should have a strong                    
     extracurricular profile, as well as personal characteristics
that demonstrate a potential for future leadership.   
 
    5)  There are age limits for Mitchell (29 or younger) and Rhodes (23 or
younger) on October 1 of application year.
 
       
 
 
 
We are available provide additional information to students, faculty and
staff.  There are also faculty and staff connected with the process?including
former Rhodes and Marshall Scholars?who are also willing to talk with students
about these programs and about the strengths of the universities in the
United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
 
 
 
The spring UW campus nomination application deadline is Tuesday, April 14,
2009.  The campus nomination application can be accessed from the
procedures section on each six scholarship pages at the following URL: 
 
https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/national
 
Please help us encourage talented and qualified candidates explore the
opportunities these fellowships provide.  Women, men and students of diverse
backgrounds should be strongly encouraged to apply.  Please do not hesitate
to contact us if you have any questions, comments and/or concerns.
 
 
 
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards, 120 Mary Gates Hall
 
    Mona Pitre-Collins -- mpitre@u.washington.edu
 
    Robin Chang -- robinc@u.washington.edu
 
 
 
____________________________________________________________________________
 Scholarship Information: 
 
?         Winston Churchill Scholarship provides full support for one year of
graduate study in engineering, mathematics, or the                        
                   natural sciences at Churchill College, Cambridge
University in England.
 
?         Gates Cambridge Scholarship provides one, two or three years of
study in any discipline at Cambridge University in England.  Note:        
            Students interested in this scholarship must apply directly
to and be accepted to Cambridge University before they are referred to    
            the Foundation for consideration.
 
?         Marshall Scholarship provides full support for two years of study in
any discipline at any university in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern
          Ireland.
 
?         George Mitchell Scholarship provides full support for one year of
graduate study in any discipline at one of the seven universities        
                  in the Republic of Ireland or the two universities in
Northern Ireland.
 
?         American and Canadian Rhodes Scholarship provides full support for
two years of study in any discipline at Oxford University in England.     
      Note: The Gates Cambridge, Marshall and Rhodes scholarships provides
enough funding to complete a graduate degree.
 
 
 
 
 
Mona  
 
Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-221-6059   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://exp.washington.edu/scholarships
 

 

Are you currently a junior, senior, recent graduate or graduate student looking for a fully-funded study-abroad experience during the 2010-11 academic year? Consider the Fulbright US Student Program (http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html). This program is designed to give students, artists, and other professionals opportunities to pursue research, graduate study or English teaching experience in over 155 nations worldwide. 

The application cycle for the 2010-2011 Fulbright U.S. Student competition will open on May 1, 2009. The campus deadline for applications is September 23, 2009.
  
To be eligible, you must be:
 
1)      A U.S. citizen,
 
·         International students interested in the Fulbright Program must apply through the binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. These offices process all Foreign Student Program applications. Additional information is available at: http://www.foreign.fulbrightonline.org/home.html.
 
2)      A graduating senior or hold a B.S./B.A. degree, master's or doctoral degree candidate, or a young professional or artist,
 
3)      Thinking of studying, teaching or conducting research abroad, and
 
4)      In good health.
 
  Attend an upcoming information session to learn about the Fulbright U.S. Student program and how to apply:
 
a.. Tuesday, April 7, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Sieg Hall Auditorium, room 134
  
b. Wednesday, April 22, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Sieg Hall Auditorium, room 134
Please RSVP for one of these sessions, and register your interest in applying for the Fulbright at: http://catalysttools.washington.edu/survey/scholarq/36305.
 
 PROGRAM DETAILS
   a.. Awards grants to U.S. citizens in all fields of study.
   b.. Awards approximately 1,500 grants for travel to over 155 countries worldwide.
   c.. Offers one academic year of study, research, or teaching assistantship experience. Projects may include university course work, independent library or field research, or professional training in the arts.
   d.. Preference is given to candidates who have not had extensive recent experience abroad (excluding undergraduate study abroad) in the country of application.
 
Fulbright Program Advisors AT UW:
 
·         For graduate students:
Helene Obradovich, helene@u.washington.edu, 302 Loew Hall
Marilyn Gray, megray@u.washington.edu, 315 Loew Hall
 
·         For undergraduate students or recently graduated students:
Robin Chang, robinc@u.washington.edu, 120 Mary Gates Hall
 
Mona Pitre-Collins, mpitre@u.washington.edu, 120 Mary Gates Hall
 
 Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

March 15th

Breakthrough Institute Seeks Nation's
Top Young Thought Leaders for Paid Summer Fellowship
 
The Breakthrough Institute, a public policy think tank, is seeking up to
ten of the country's top young writers and thought leaders for a paid
fellowship in summer 2009 as part of its young leaders initiative,
Breakthrough Generation.  Fellowships are highly competitive -- in 2008,
10 percent of applicants were accepted -- and involve cutting-edge
writing, research, and analysis on energy/climate, national security,
the economy, health care, and other issues.  Previous Breakthrough
Fellows have published in the Harvard Law & Policy Review, San Francisco
Chronicle, Baltimore Sun, Huffington Post, and Alternet.
 
In 2009, Fellows have a unique opportunity to be closely involved with
the Breakthrough Institute. Over the next year, Breakthrough will work
to seize today's historic moment to establish a new era of progressive
governance that prioritizes major, long-term government investments in
clean energy technology innovation, as well as a new social contract.
But major obstacles lie ahead, including severe economic recession and
an unpredictable global landscape. To seize the moment, our leaders will
need bold ideas backed by sharp thinking and clear analysis.
 
The Breakthrough Institute has a history of reinventing older political
paradigms with big ideas. In 2002, Breakthrough co-founded the Apollo
Alliance and the New Apollo Project for clean energy, which
President-elect Obama recently said is his number one priority alongside
stabilizing the economy. We succeed by tapping cutting-edge progressive
thinking, sharp analysis, and superb communication to create and advance
ideas capable of achieving the broad social and ecological
transformations America and the world need.
 
Fellowships pay $300 per week and are awarded to individuals aged 18-25
who will be closely involved with Breakthrough's high-level work.
Activities and projects include writing short articles and op-eds,
researching and writing policy white papers, and conducting interviews
with the nation's top political and policy experts. Fellows will work 40
hours per week for ten weeks during Summer 2009 from Breakthrough's
central office in Oakland, CA.
 
Breakthrough believes effective political movements emerge out of strong
communities, and Fellows will be encouraged to join a special three-day
camping retreat during the summer, as well as other social events.
Selected Fellows are expected to attend a two-day introduction summit
during a weekend in late April or early May, 2009, for which all travel
expenses will be covered.
 
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and three writing samples
to fellowship@thebreakthrough.org.  Applications are due by 5:00PM PST
on March 15th, 2009.  Writing samples should include at least one
op-ed-style piece and one research paper (these do not have to be
published).  Personal recommendations are welcomed but not required.
For more information, contact Teryn Norris at teryn@thebreakthrough.org
 .
 
 
 
This announcement is also available online at
http://thebreakthrough.org/action.shtml
 .

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIPS 
 
Do you know college   sophomores who would excel in international affairs careers? Forward this message to   them and urge them to take advantage of this unique fellowship opportunity.
 
The   UNCFSP Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) is one of the   nation’s premier fellowship programs in global affairs for underrepresented students.   Our comprehensive education and training elements prepare IIPP Fellows to   address the most pressing contemporary international policy problems throughout   the world.
 
Visit us   on the web at WWW.UNCFSP.ORG/IIPP, watch   our video, join our Facebook page, and encourage five (or more) of your   students to apply online today.
 
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH MARCH 15!

Students considered sophomores will have a graduation date of June 2011.  The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships &    Awards will offer an information session on the following dates and    times.
 
IIPP Information    Session:
February, Wednesday, February 11 at 2:00 p.m.    to 2:50 p.m. in 120 Mary Gates Hall, Center for Experiential Learning.
 
Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Office of    Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential    Learning
http://exp.washington.edu   /scholarships
 
Crystal L. Keels,     Ph.D.
Program Manager     
Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP)
UNCF Special Programs Corporation
2750 Prosperity     Avenue, Suite 600
Fairfax, Virginia 22301-8044
Phone: (703)     205-7623
Fax: (703) 205-7645
crystal.keels@uncfsp.org
 www.uncfsp.org

Washington Sea Grant Science Writing Fellowship
 
2/3/09
 
Applications are invited for the Washington Sea Grant (WSG) Science Writing 
Fellowship for Spring Quarter 2009.
 
WSG is seeking outstanding candidates to work on the development of a variety 
of communication products about Sea Grant projects and issues in marine-related 
research, education, and outreach.
 
The fellow would work closely with the WSG Communications program and UW 
science writing instructor Dr. Deborah Illman on activities that may involve 
development of newsletter articles, content for brochures and reports, Web 
content, or other materials to be determined in conjunction with WSG personnel. 
The fellow would be expected to spend 8 to 10 hours per week on these 
activities. Background information on Washington Sea Grant is available at 
http:// wsg.washington.edu/
 
One candidate for Spring Quarter will be selected for the fellowship, which 
will provide a stipend of $1,000 for the quarter.
 
Upper division undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. 
Applicants should forward a resume, two writing samples, and a cover letter 
outlining how this experience would further the fellow's goals, to
Dr. Deborah Illman, search committee chair, at illman@u.washington.edu, Box 
357940.  Applications are due on or before February 18, 2009 for the Spring 
Quarter fellowship.
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------
Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps 2006-2009
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826

UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship
 
The fellowship is intended for American college/university students who express an interest in international collaboration but as of yet had not been afforded many opportunities to travel abroad. The length of time for the travel is expected to be between 4 and 6 weeks and should include interaction with individuals from other nations. During his/her travel, the recipient should be willing to participate in public diplomacy events arranged with the pertinent U.S. State Department Consulate, Mission, and/or Embassy. Following the travel, the recipient agrees to submit a report describing experiences and analyzing objectives achieved; share his/her experiences with others; and be available to make a presentation at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO.
 
Funding:
Funding for this fellowship has generously come from private donations.
 
Eligibility:
Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for foreign travel
Must be at least 18 years old and not older than 25 at the time of application
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university in the United States
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
Call for Applications:
The United States believes that peace depends upon building strong foundations of knowledge that bridge nations, enlarge freedoms, and promote democracy.  The U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship was established in 2008 to enlist young Americans to work toward this end.  The Fellowship provides supplemental funding for applicant designed proposals to conduct brief activities in a foreign country related to the mandate of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - using education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and/or communication and information to build strong ties among nations.
 
On September 12, 2002, President George W. Bush addressed the United Nations General Assembly and announced the intention of the United States to return to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), ending nearly a twenty-year absence from the organization, to further help build these foundations.   In February 2003, First Lady Laura Bush was designated by UNESCO as an honorary ambassador, and seven months later Mrs. Bush led the ceremony raising the United States flag at the 32nd UNESCO General Conference, officially marking the return of the United States to UNESCO membership.  It was in the spirit of this dedication to international issues and to furthering human dignity that the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship was created.
 
The Fellowship is intended for American college/university students who express an interest in international collaboration but as of yet have not been afforded many opportunities to travel abroad. The length of time for the travel is expected to be between 4 and 6 weeks and should include interaction with individuals from other nations.  More information on the program can be found at: www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/c25462/htm.  Thus far, U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellows have traveled to and conducted meaningful work in: Honduras, Guatemala, India, Afghanistan, Dominican Republic, and Kyrgyzstan.
 
The Commission has opened the next call for the Spring/Summer 2009 round of applications for the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship for those traveling between May and August 2009.  The deadline for applications will be March 1, 2009 (5:00pm EST).  Eligibility and details about the application process are posted at: http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/c25426.htm
 
Walter Jackson
Program Manager
U.S. Student Programs
Institute of International Education (IIE)
809 United Nations Plaza
New York  NY  10017-3580
Tel: 212.984.5327
Fax: 212.984.5325
Email: wjackson@iie.org
 
Visit IIE online at www.iie.org  to learn more about who we are and what we do.
 
A quote from a current Fulbright U.S. student, "My advice to Fulbrighters of the future is that which was given to me. Go at it with an open mind; your experience will not be anything like you predicted and will mark you indelibly, but it will be great."

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards will offer an
information session on the following dates and times.

IIPP Information Session:
February, Thursday, February 5 at 2:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. in 120 Mary
Gates Hall, Center for Experiential Learning.  February, Wednesday,
February 11 at 2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. in 120 Mary Gates Hall, Center
for Experiential Learning.

Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
http://exp.washington.edu/scholarships

Washington Sea Grant Science Writing Fellowship
 

Applications are invited for the Washington Sea Grant (WSG) Science Writing 
Fellowship for Winter and Spring Quarters 2009.
 
WSG is seeking outstanding candidates to work on the development of a variety 
of communication products about Sea Grant projects and issues in marine-related 
research, education, and outreach.
 
The fellow would work closely with the WSG Communications program and UW 
science writing instructor Dr. Deborah Illman on activities that may involve 
development of newsletter articles, content for brochures and reports, Web 
content, or other materials to be determined in conjunction with WSG personnel. 
The fellow would be expected to spend 8 to 10 hours per week on these 
activities. Background information on Washington Sea Grant is available at 
http:// wsg.washington.edu/
 
One candidate for each of Winter and Spring Quarters will be selected for the 
fellowship, which will provide a stipend of $1,000 for the quarter.
 
Upper division undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. 
Applicants should forward a resume, two writing samples, and a cover letter 
outlining how this experience would further the fellow's goals, to Deborah 
Illman, search committee chair, at illman@u.washington.edu, Box 357940.
 
Applications are due on or before January 14, 2009 for the Winter Quarter 
fellowship; on or before February 18, 2009 for the Spring Quarter fellowship.
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------
Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826

Applications are invited for the Washington Sea Grant (WSG) Science Writing 
Fellowship for Winter and Spring Quarters 2009.
 
WSG is seeking outstanding candidates to work on the development of a variety 
of communication products about Sea Grant projects and issues in marine-related 
research, education, and outreach.
 
The fellow would work closely with the WSG Communications program and UW 
science writing instructor Dr. Deborah Illman on activities that may involve 
development of newsletter articles, content for brochures and reports, Web 
content, or other materials to be determined in conjunction with WSG personnel. 
The fellow would be expected to spend 8 to 10 hours per week on these 
activities. Background information on Washington Sea Grant is available at 
http:// wsg.washington.edu/
 
One candidate for each of Winter and Spring Quarters will be selected for the 
fellowship, which will provide a stipend of $1,000 for the quarter.
 
Upper division undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. 
Applicants should forward a resume, two writing samples, and a cover letter 
outlining how this experience would further the fellow's goals, to Deborah 
Illman, search committee chair, at illman@u.washington.edu, Box 357940.
 
Applications are due on or before January 14, 2009 for the Winter Quarter 
fellowship; on or before February 18, 2009 for the Spring Quarter fellowship.
 
 
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Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826
_______________________________________________

This program is a wonderful summer fellowship for undergraduates headed into their junior or senior years.  MURAP provides mentoriship and prepares minority students to enter academic graduate programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences (not for MFAs, MBAs, law school, or medical school).


Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program
 
Announcement of Summer Student Fellowships
 
May 25-July 30, 2009
 
 
 
The Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (MURAP) is a paid summer fellowship designed to foster the entrance of talented students from diverse backgrounds within the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts into graduate school and faculty positions in U.S. colleges and universities.  More broadly, the program seeks to increase the presence of minorities and others who demonstrate a commitment to eradicating racial disparities in graduate school and eventually in academic ranks.  The program serves the related goals of providing role models for all youth and structuring campus environments so that they will be more conducive to improved racial and ethnic relations.  MURAP aims to achieve its mission by identifying and supporting students of great promise and helping them to become scholars of the highest distinction.
 
Each summer, the program brings a cohort of 18-22 undergraduates (rising juniors and seniors) to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus for an intensive, ten-week research experience. Students are expected to develop a 20-page research project under the guidance of a university faculty mentor with whom they are paired according to areas of study and research interests. In addition to meeting several times a week with faculty mentors, students will attend weekly seminars where they will present their research and discuss that of faculty and other students in the program, receive required biweekly instruction in preparation for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), attend biweekly writing workshops, and participate in a variety of informative workshops, social events and conferences designed to expose them to the graduate experience. Participants will submit their final research paper based on their project and must receive approval through the signature of their faculty mentor. For a student to complete the program successfully and receive the entire stipend, participation in all of these activities and completion of the research paper are required.  A sample calendar of required activities and deadlines is available on our website.
 
For their participation in the program, student fellows will receive a generous stipend of $3200 (in the case of students holding Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships they would receive the difference between their summer stipend and MURAP’s), an allowance for meals of $1450 and travel allowance up to $500 to cover the cost of transportation to and from Chapel Hill.  Additionally, students will be provided on-campus housing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
 
*************************************************************
 
 
Applying to MURAP
APPLICATION DEADLINE February 6, 2009
 
 
Program applicants should be mindful that MURAP offers an intensive research experience which requires a substantial commitment of time, intellectual resources and effort.  Therefore, student may not be employed or take classes while enrolled in the program.  Student fellows are selected based on a variety of factors that may include their academic promise, clarity and quality of their statement of research interests, availability of an appropriate mentor match, demonstrated commitment to increasing opportunities for underrepresented minorities in academic settings in the fields designated above, serious intent to pursue graduate (as opposed to professional) studies, and willingness and ability to participate in all aspects of the MURAP program.
 
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, must have completed at least four semesters of undergraduate study, and must have at least one semester of undergraduate work remaining when they enter MURAP.
 
In completing the statement included in the application, students must demonstrate clearly their fit with and suitability for the program given MURAP's mission and selection criteria. For more information about the program and to learn how to apply please visit the MURAP website http://www.unc.edu/depts/murap/index.html.
 

Undergraduate Responsibilities
Anti-poverty and homelessness organizing in Seattle
COM 499 Directed Research, Winter 2008

Project Summary:
As an undergraduate researcher, you will assist with a research team engaged in social science research in the field of communication. This research project is working with local street paper, Real Change, and their coalition partners in documenting the organizing dynamics involved in homeless and antipoverty organizing in Seattle. This includes the Stop the Sweeps campaign, the No New Jail campaign and Nickelsville. As a research intern, your primary role will be to help in developing the research database for the project by collecting news texts and transcribing recordings of interviews with coalition members. 

Opportunities related to the undergraduate researcher experience:
•	Introduce you to aspects of conducting qualitative communication research 
•	Help you develop useful skills in the transcription of spoken word, online data collection, data management, organization
•	Provide you with mentorship and references for your academic goals

General duties of the undergraduate researcher:
•	Contribute as a team member (individually, other assistants, graduate researchers)
•	Search online databases for linguistic data related to poverty homelessness (websites, blogs and news pages)
•	Archive and organize digital data corpus (news texts, website texts, interview transcripts)
•	Transcribe interview audio into written text (using transcription software) 

Expectations of the undergraduate researcher:
•	Attention to detail: punctuality, organization, communication
•	Professionalism: ethical behavior, confidentiality, openness when facing difficulties
•	Attend one weekly meeting (time TBD)
•	Contribute a minimum 9 hours per week to the project and maintain a weekly time log
•	Write a final reflection paper (2–3 pages; due week 10 of Fall quarter) 

Your work will be acknowledged in official reports or research papers, but all data and information from the project remains with the research team. 

You will receive 3 credits (graded on a credit/no credit basis) for completed work done during the quarter. 

If you're interested in this opportunity, contact Amoshaun Toft - atoft@u.washington.edu.

Each year, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
(www.CarnegieEndowment.org  ) holds a
rigorous national competition to select approximately 8-10 graduating
seniors to serve as research assistants. They are matched with senior
associates- academics, former government officials, lawyers, and journalists
from around the world- to work on a variety of international affairs issues.

2009-2010 Projects are as follows:

-Democracy/Rule of Law

-International Economics

-South Asia Studies

-Nonproliferation

-US Role in the World

-Central Asian Studies

-Energy & Climate Change

-Middle East Studies

-Chinese Studies

-Trade, Equity & Development

-Russian/Eurasian Studies

-Chinese Economics

-Communications

Below please find some information regarding the application process and UW
timeline. Complete program information, application documents, and deadlines
can be found at

http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/career.html

Key Pieces of Information

*       This is a highly competitive fellowship program where each
participating university can only submit 2 applicants to the Carnegie
Foundation.
*       Applications are accepted from graduating college seniors or
individuals who have graduated within the past academic year.
*       Because of the highly competitive nature, the suggested minimum GPA
for applicants is 3.7.

UW Timeline & Deadlines

The University of Washington has established a process for application
review and candidate selection. Please visit the web page for detailed
information.

*       Monday, 11/24 5pm- UW Application Deadline
*       Friday, 12/12 - UW finalists will be notified by this date.
Finalists will have time to work on completing/refining their application
over break.
*       Monday, 1/5/09- UW finalist applications submitted by the committee
to the Carnegie Foundation

The Sterling and Gene Munro Public Service Fellowship encourages a life-long commitment to public service by providing students with support (between $2000 and $4000) for a proposed public service initiative. 

In addition, Munro Fellows participate in a community-based leadership seminar in winter and spring quarters. 

Details are available on the Carlson Center website (depts.washington.edu/leader) or on the attached application form. The extended application deadline for 2009 Munro Fellowships is November 17, 2008.

Michaelann Jundt
Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center
Center for Experiential Learning, 120 Mary Gates Hall
Box 352803, University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
phone: 206/685.2705 fax: 206/616.4389
email: mjundt@u.washington.edu web

please see attachment

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Application Information for UW Students

Each year, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (www.CarnegieEndowment.org) holds a rigorous national competition to select approximately 8-10 graduating seniors to serve as research assistants. They are matched with senior associates- academics, former government officials, lawyers, and journalists from around the world- to work on a variety of international affairs issues.

 2009-2010 Projects are as follows:

 -Democracy/Rule of Law
 -International Economics
 -South Asia Studies
 
-Nonproliferation
 -US Role in the World
 -Central Asian Studies 
 
-Energy & Climate Change
 -Middle East Studies 
 -Chinese Studies 
 
-Trade, Equity & Development
 -Russian/Eurasian Studies 
 -Chinese Economics
 
-Communications
  
Below please find some information regarding the application process and UW timeline. Complete program information, application documents, and deadlines can be found at

http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/career.html 

 Key Pieces of Information

This is a highly competitive fellowship program where each participating university can only submit 2 applicants to the Carnegie Foundation. 
Applications are accepted from graduating college seniors or individuals who have graduated within the past academic year. 
Because of the highly competitive nature, the suggested minimum GPA for applicants is 3.7. 
 

UW Timeline & Deadlines

The University of Washington has established a process for application review and candidate selection. Please visit the web page for detailed information. 

Monday, 11/24 5pm- UW Application Deadline 
Friday, 12/12 – UW finalists will be notified by this date. Finalists will have time to work on completing/refining their application over break. 
Monday, 1/5/09- UW finalist applications submitted by the committee to the Carnegie Foundation 
 
Melissa Martin 

Melissa Martin
Director of Career Services/Alumni Relations
Jackson School of International Studies
University of Washington, Thomson 124
Box 353650 Seattle WA 98195

206.543.0176 ph 206.685.0668 fax

http://jsis.washington.edu/

We are extending the deadline for the Merage Fellowship for the American Dream to Friday, November 14, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Campus application materials and additional information can be found at the following URL. Follow the link to 'Procedures,' https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/merage
 
Students applying for the Merage Fellowship Program must be promising immigrant students in their graduating year of college. They can be new U.S. citizens or hold a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). Students who are not yet citizens must indicate their intention to become United States citizens. The Merage Institute Fellows Program is dedicated to promoting expanded opportunities for immigrants to achieve their American Dream.
 
University nominees must be seniors graduating by June 2009. Nominees must illustrate:
1) a solid academic record indicate by a minimum of a 3.6 GPA;
2) a clear track record of leadership;
3) a commitment to hard work and excellence;
4) creativity and initiative; and
5) consistent ethical behavior.
 
The Merage Fellowship Program was established by Paul and Lilly Merage, both immigrants to the United States. Having lived the American Dream, they fervently believed in the ideals that have made the United States a unique land of opportunity for immigrants. In establishing the Institute, they hope to help preserve and promote these ideals and to inspire new Americans to greater achievement
 
Each Merage Institute Fellows will receive a $10,000 stipend per year for two years. Fellows may spend the funds on the following kinds of activities: graduate education; strategic travel related to professional development; participation in specific skill building training programs; use of consultants to develop and carry out business or professional plans; personal or family support associated with internships, etc. For additional information, please contact Mona Pitre-Collins, mpitre@u.washington.edu in the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards.
 

Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle WA 98195-2803
206-221-6059 FAX: 206-616-4389
http://exp.washington.edu/scholarships

Google Policy Fellowship program - Internet and technology policy

  http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/
 
  The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate,
  and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the
  opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on
  these issues, and exploring future academic and professional
  interests.
 
  Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest
  organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access
  policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer
  privacy, open government, and more. 

  Participating organizations are
  based in either Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA , Ottawa or Toronto,
  Canada and include: American Library Association, Cato Institute,
  Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic, Center for
  Democracy and Technology, Citizen Lab, Competitive Enterprise
  Institute, Creative Commons, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Future of
  Music Coalition, Internet Education Foundation, Media Access Project,
  New America Foundation, Progress and Freedom Foundation, Public
  Knowledge, and Technology Policy Institute.
 
  Applications are due by Friday, December 12, 2008
 

Merage Fellowship for the American Dream
Campus Application Deadline, Tuesday, October 28, 2008

	3:30 - 4:20 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room

Students applying for the Merage Fellows Program must be immigrants to the United States. They must either have become a citizen since coming to the United States or hold a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). Students who are not yet citizens must indicate their intention to become a United States citizen. 

University nominees must be seniors graduating by June 2009. Nominees must illustrate: 1) a solid academic record indicated by a minimum of a 3.6 GPA, 2) a clear track record of leadership, 3) a commitment to hard work and excellence, 4) creativity and initiative, and 5) consistent ethical behavior.

The Merage Fellows information sessions provide students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for this competitive scholarship program. Sessions will also contain information about the campus application process and the assistance that students will receive if selected as the campus nominee. 

*****No registration is required to attend workshops or information sessions*****

WORKSHOPS

Freshman Scholarship 101 – Getting Started in the Search for Scholarships

	3:30 - 4:20 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
	3:30 - 4:20 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
	2:30 - 3:20 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room

Specifically designed for freshmen or first-quarter sophomores, this introductory workshop provides students with information to begin the scholarship search and to develop a competitive edge for merit-based scholarships.

Scholarship 201 Workshop, Continuing Students – 
The Search for Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships

3:30 - 4:20 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
3:30 - 4:20 p.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room

This workshop provides assistance to continuing students looking to fund undergraduate academic years and graduate school. This will include information on discipline-specific scholarships, campus funding opportunities, scholarship search sites, and tips to develop competitive applications.





INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Information sessions provide students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for these competitive scholarship programs. Sessions will also contain information about the campus application process and the assistance that students will receive if selected as the campus nominee.

Barry Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Campus Application Deadline:  Tuesday, November 4, 2008

1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2008 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
2:00 - 2:50 p.m., Thursday, October 30, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
	
The Goldwater Foundation awards undergraduate scholarships to outstanding students with demonstrated potential for and commitment to careers in mathematics, the national sciences, or engineering.  The one and two year scholarship covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year.

Information sessions provide students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for these competitive scholarship programs.  Sessions will also contain information about the campus application process and the assistance that students will receive if selected as the campus nominee.





Harry S. Truman and Morris K. Udall Scholarship Information Sessions
Campus Application Deadline, Tuesday, November 4, 2008

1:30 - 2:20 p.m., Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
1:30 - 2:20 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room

The Harry S. Truman and Morris K. Udall Scholarships look to support students currently actively engaged in leadership activities on campuses and/or in their communities.  

The Truman Scholarship awards students who are juniors or seniors with one year of undergraduate work left to complete beginning the fall of 2009.  The scholarship is awarded to students who wish to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in government or elsewhere in public service.  Annually 75-85 awards are made nationwide. 
The Udall Scholarship awards undergraduate scholarships of up to $5000.  Selected students must have strong commitment to improving or preserving the environment; or a strong commitment to health care or tribal public policy and potential for significant future contribution in his or her chosen field.  The Foundation will award approximately 75 scholarships plus 50 honorable mentions.



Merage Fellowship for the American Dream
Campus Application Deadline, Tuesday, October 28, 2008

	3:30 - 4:20 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room

Students applying for the Merage Fellows Program must be immigrants to the United States. They must either have become a citizen since coming to the United States or hold a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). Students who are not yet citizens must indicate their intention to become a United States citizen. 

University nominees must be seniors graduating by June 2009. Nominees must illustrate: 1) a solid academic record indicated by a minimum of a 3.6 GPA, 2) a clear track record of leadership, 3) a commitment to hard work and excellence, 4) creativity and initiative, and 5) consistent ethical behavior.

The Merage Fellows information sessions provide students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for this competitive scholarship program. Sessions will also contain information about the campus application process and the assistance that students will receive if selected as the campus nominee. 

Ten Weeks of Work and Study at The Arizona Republic or The Indianapolis Star

Admissions postmark deadline: Nov. 1, 2008

Russell B. Pulliam
The Indianapolis Star
P.O. Box 145, Indianapolis, IN 46206-0145
(317) 444-6001
e-mail: russell.pulliam@indystar.com 


History
In 1974, Eugene C. Pulliam, publisher of The Indianapolis Star and The Indianapolis News, The Arizona Republic and The Phoenix Gazette, The Muncie Star Press and The Vincennes Sun-Commercial, created the Pulliam Journalism Fellowship.

Pulliam, who died in 1975, believed that aspiring journalists need more experience and training to prepare them for their first jobs.

As of August 2003, the program will have graduated 492 alumni, more than half of whom remain in the newspaper profession.

Gannett Co. Inc., which bought Central Newspapers in August 2000, sponsors the program. 

About the Program
Join us for the summer of 2009. The Indianapolis Star and The Arizona Republic. Gannett Co. newspapers, are seeking college students and new graduates with a talent for reporting, copy editing, news design and graphics, or photojournalism for an exciting and demanding fellowship program.

What's in it for me?
You'll be treated like a member of our newsroom, work hard and gain valuable journalism experience. All this, and you get paid, too. Our Pulliam Fellows earn $650 a week for the 10-week program. (Salaries are based on actual hours worked.) You'll also get to participate in writing workshops and learn over lunch from some of the best minds in journalism. 

Additionally, many former Pulliam Fellows have returned as guest lecturers, including Joseph Hallinan, investigative reporter, Wall Street Journal, and winner of the 1991 Pulitzer Prize winner for investigative reporting; and Jacqui Banaszynski, assistant managing editor for metro and enterprise, The Seattle Times, and winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for feature writing. 

Am I qualified?
College juniors, seniors and graduate students enrolled in a related degree program as of Nov. 1, 2008, are eligible. Previous newspaper internships and/or experience on a college newspaper are preferred. You need to be committed to a career in newspaper journalism. You must have reliable transportation and arrange for your own housing. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. 

What's the deadline
All application materials must be postmarked by Nov. 1, 2008. (We may select some candidates after the deadline.) 

When should I be there? 
June 8, 2009 - Aug. 14, 2009 

How do I apply
 View the instructions and download the application. 

Duration
The 2009 session will run from Monday, June 8, to Friday, Aug. 14. 

Housing
Each Fellow is responsible for his or her own housing, and each must provide a car, both to Indianapolis or Phoenix and during the Fellowships. The staff does provide job search and career counseling assistance. 

See: http://www.azcentral.com/help/articles/info-pulliam.html

Representatives from the Institute of International Education (IIE) Boren
Scholarships and Fellowships staff and the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
staff will be on campus to provide an overview of these scholarship
opportunities for study, research and teaching English abroad. They will
also discuss how to prepare competitive applications. Undergraduate
students, graduate students, faculty and advisers are encouraged to
attend.

 Friday, August 29, 2008

NSEP, 10am-noon, HUB 106B

Fulbright, 1:30-3:30pm, HUB 108

                              Please register at:
        https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/58409

Fulbright Program for U.S. Students: UW Campus Deadline: September 23,
2008

 The Fulbright is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering
opportunities for U.S. students to undertake international graduate
study, advanced research and teaching in elementary and secondary schools
worldwide. The Fulbright was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress to
"enable the government of the United States to increase mutual
understanding between the people of the United States and the people of
other countries." The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S.
Department of State. For more information, please visit
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html.

 Please note, if students are planning to apply for the Fulbright this
fall, they should not wait for this guidance session to start their
application. They should contact one of the UW Fulbright Program Advisors
today! Undergraduate students or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s,
contact Robin Chang, robinc@u.washington.edu or Mona Pitre-Collins,
mpitre@u.washington.edu. Graduate students or recently graduated with a
Master’s, contact Helen Obradovich, helene@u.washington.edu.

 
National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Graduate and
Undergraduate Scholarships:

UW Undergraduate Campus Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 2009

National Graduate Deadline: Thursday, January 29, 2009

     The NSEP David L. Boren Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for U.S.
    students to study abroad. NSEP awards scholarships to American students
    for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa,
     Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American & the Caribbean, and the
     Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and
          New Zealand are excluded. For more information, please visit
                 http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/default.htm.
    

Robin Chang
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Scholarship Office
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

Graduate Fellowship Opportunities Workshops:

Science, Math, Engineering, Social Sciences & Related Fields

May 20-21, 2008

 

Program representatives and directors from the National Science
Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program, the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Training Programs, the Department of
Defense (DOD) SMART Program will be sharing valuable information about
their fellowships for graduate studies and research training. Workshops
will go beyond providing basic information about the awards to include
insights into the writing and interviewing process, how to plan ahead,
and what goes into a strong application. 

 

Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, advisors and staff in the
following, and all related, fields are especially encouraged to attend:
Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science & Engineering, Engineering,
Environmental Sciences, Geosciences, Health Sciences, Information
Sciences, Life Sciences, Math, Physics, Psychology, Social Sciences.

 

Tuesday, May 20 - Student Workshops

Please RSVP at
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/52188

 

Morning Sessions: General Program Information and Complexities of the
Application Process: Essay writing, Interviewing, Q&A.

 *  NIH, 9:30-10:20, HUB 209AB
 *  NSF, 10:30-11:20, HUB 209AB
 *  DOD, 11:30-12:20, HUB 309
Panel Discussion with Current Fellows and National Selection Committee
Members: 12:30 – 2:00pm, HUB 209AB

A panel of current student fellows from various competitive programs
discuss their experiences with the application process and as fellows. UW
faculty and staff who have served on national selection committees
discuss what they look for in successful applications. Refreshments will
be provided.

 

Afternoon Sessions: General Program Information and Complexities of the
Application Process: Essay writing, Interviewing, Q&A.

 *  NSF, 2:30 – 3:20 pm, HUB 106B
 *  NIH, 2:30 – 3:20 pm, HUB 209AB
 *  DOD, 2:30 – 3:20 pm, HUB 309
Evening Sessions: General Program Information and Complexities of the
Application Process: Essay writing, Interviewing, Q&A.
 *  NSF, 5:30 – 6:20pm, HUB 106B
 *  NIH, 5:30 – 6:20pm, HUB 209A
 *  DOD, to be determined

Wednesday, May 21 - Faculty, Advisors, and Staff

Please RSVP at
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/52188

 

Lunch Colloquium for Faculty, Advisors and Staff: 11:30 am – 1:20 pm, HUB
106B

 *  11:30am – 12:30pm – General Information about the Program and
    Application Process
 *  12:30 – 1:20pm – Supporting Applicants through the Process

Refreshments will be provided.

 
Sponsored by: The Undergraduate Scholarship Office, Undergraduate
Research Program, Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Graduate Fellowship
Office, Graduate School Fund for Excellence & Innovation, and the School
of Medicine.

University of Washington Libraries Research Awards for Undergraduates 2008

Now in its fifth year, the University of Washington Libraries
Undergraduate Research Awards program enables students to submit research
papers to a faculty/librarian review panel for the opportunity to win over
$10,000 in prize money. Papers will be grouped into one of three
categories:  Senior Thesis/Honors Thesis, Senior Non-Thesis, and
Non-Senior. The due date for applications is 5pm on Monday, May 19, 2008.

Last year almost 80 papers were judged, a significant increase over 2006.
Entries to the UW Libraries Undergraduate Awards have grown each year
since its inception. Interest has also mounted among faculty. Basia Belza,
UW Professor of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems observed: "There
is a phenomenal amount of stellar work that is crafted by our students and
they each deserve recognition."

This innovative program has grown so much that other universities have
begun to take notice, making inquiries to the UW Libraries in order to
start their own undergraduate awards competitions.

The Friends of the UW Libraries and the Allen Foundation generously
furnished the funding for the 2008 University of Washington Libraries
Research Awards for Undergraduates.

For more information write: libaward@u.washington.edu
or see:  http://www.lib.washington.edu/researchAward/


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Please see attachment.

This fund is for Journalism students - cash prize of $10,000 & paid internship with either Fox News Channel or NY POst; Housing in NY provided.

Blog entries now eligible - see "submissions" on criteria page

SPOT NEWS WRITING COMPETITION

DEADLINE: TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008

LAST  WRITING  COMPETITION  THIS  ACADEMIC  YEAR

 Spot News articles are about a breaking news event and written against a
deadline.  Articles must constitute major coverage of event - not a
sidebar, news analysis, etc.  This competition awards $16,700 in
scholarships and matching grants to the top ten winning students & their
schools.  In addition, the first place winner qualifies for the National
Writing Championship held in San Francisco.  The department receives a
$100 stipend per competition entered.  Please refer to the competition
guidelines booklet (sent to your department in September) for detailed
requirements.  

         The deadline must be one day's publishing cycle after the
event.  While publication is desirable, it is not required. 

          The entry must be accompanied by four copies of the Spot News
Disclosure Form and a writing entry blank.  A copy of the disclosure form
is attached.

         All articles must have been written from March 15, 2007,
 through

         March 25, 2008. 

          All entries must be single articles by a single author.  No
double by-lines.  Each school may enter up to two different students'
work.

         Four tearsheets of each published article showing the date of
publication and the full name of the publication must be submitted with
each entry.  One original tearsheet and three copies are also
acceptable.  If sending copies, please do not reduce them.

          The selected entrant must be a current undergraduate journalism
major at the time the article is published.  An exception is made for
Spring, Summer or Fall 2007 graduates, allowing them to enter the
contests in the 2007-08 program year.  The Spring or Summer 2007
graduates would NOT be eligible to complete in the 2008 Championship. 
The work by these students must have been published before students were
graduated.

          On-Line Publications:  A printed copy of an on-line entry,
indicating name of campus-wide or professional web site and original date
of posting, is eligible for entry.  Individual or professor web sites
will not qualify.

          The entrant must NOT have had more than 12 months of
professional experience.  Please be sure the entrant initials this on the
entry blank.

 Deadline:  Entries must be received in the Foundation office by

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

 Entries must arrive by April 1.  This is not the postmarked date.  Due to
the judging schedule, late entries will not be accepted.  Confirm receipt
of your entry by e-mailing  jwatten@hearstfdn.org.  Question?, Call:
1-800-841-7048 ext. 4560.

 
HEARST  JOURNALISM  AWARDS  PROGRAM

 

SPOT  NEWS  WRITING  COMPETITION

DISCLOSURE  FORM





                         PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY. 

    Please submit four copies of this form in addition to your entry blank.
 

Student:                                                                                
        
University:                                                                                
                                                       
 Breaking news event:                                                                                
                                   
 
Date and time of event:                                                                                
                                

Was the story printed in a one-day publishing cycle?
     
Statement by student describing the circumstances of the assignment and
explanation of any help or advice the writer received in producing the
story.  Attach separate sheet if necessary.

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Student Signature:                

The Jewish Studies Program at the University of Washington is pleased toannounce its 2008-2009 academic scholarships and travel grants program. Theapplication deadline for both is Friday, April 4. 

Jennifer Cohen 
Assistant Director Jewish Studies Program 
The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies 
Box 353650 University of Washington 
Seattle, WA 98195-3650 206.543.0138 
www.jsis.washington.edu/jewish/  

Deadline: APRIL 4, 2008
The four Scholarship opportunities in Jewish Studies ($2,500 each) are intended to
encourage and recognize outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who include
coursework or research in Jewish studies at the University of Washington as a significant
part of their academic program. To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled at
the University of Washington and are expected to pursue such work during the 2008-
2009 academic year. Scholarship award recipients are asked to submit a brief report at
the end of the academic year to the Jewish Studies Program and are strongly encouraged
to attend the annual Awards and Recognition Reception in the spring.
Applications consist of the following:
· A 1-2 page statement of the student’s academic plans
· An official transcript
· Two letters of recommendation from UW faculty
· A cover sheet with name, student number, phone number, postal and e-mail
addresses


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Invites Travel Grant Applications
Study Abroad!
Deadline: APRIL 4, 2008
The Jewish Studies Program is pleased to offer three Travel Grant opportunities ($1,500 each)
to currently enrolled University of Washington undergraduate and graduate students who plan
to study abroad at an institution of higher learning or approved study-abroad program during
summer 2008 and/or the 2008/2009 academic year as part of their coursework or research in
Jewish studies. Travel Grant award recipients are asked to write a brief report to the Jewish
Studies Program about their study abroad experience and are strongly

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA)



Summer 2008 Awards cycle:

Deadline - Wednesday, March 5, 2008 (for student applications & adviser
endorsements)



Fall 2008 & Academic Year 2008-09 Awards cycle now open:

Deadline - Wednesday, April 2, 2008 (for student applications & adviser
endorsements)



The Freeman-ASIA Program aims to increase the number of U.S.
undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia by providing them
with the information and financial assistance they will need.  Award
amounts range from $3,000 for a summer program, a maximum of $5,000 for
a semester/quarter program to a maximum of $7,000 for an academic year
program.



The Freeman-ASIA Program is made possible by the generous support of the
Freeman Foundation and is administered by the Institute of International
Education (IIE).



For more information, eligibility requirements, and the online
application, please visit:

http://www.iie.org/freeman-asia



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Alyssa Yeng

Program Officer



Freeman Awards for Study in Asia

U.S. Student Programs Division

Institute of International Education

809 United Nations Plaza

New York, NY 10017-3580

Tel: (212) 984-5542

Fax: (212) 984-5325



Click www.iie.org/Freeman-ASIA   for
program details.

Click www.iie.org/impact   to see IIE's
impact around the world.

The Grants and Funding Information Service is happy to announce a new blog!

The GFIS blog will collect post information about open assistantships, upcoming
fellowship opportunities, information sessions for specific fellowships across
campus and other important information for students looking for opportunities to
fund their graduate career at the University of Washington.

Students, faculty and staff can subscribe to the blog to find out when new items
are posted!

View the new blog at: http://uwgfis.blogspot.com/

Kathleen Loebig
Grants and Funding Information Manager
Suzzallo Library Reference & Research Services
206-616-3084
gfis@u.washington.edu
www.lib.washington.edu/gfis

The Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) is a fellowship
program whose purpose is to increase the representation of minorities in
international affairs and global public policy in the government, private
and non-profit sectors.  IIPP is a comprehensive program of summer policy
institutes, study abroad, intensive language training, internships,
graduate study and student services, including mentoring and career
development. Additionally, the program provides students with the
education and training needed to enter successfully, advance within, and
lead international affairs careers.
 
Eligibility requirements for undergraduate sophomores include the
following:
 * 
Are U.S. Citizens or legal residents (documentary support required)
 * 
Have a minimum 3.2 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)
 * 
Possess excellent critical analysis and leadership skills
 * 
Have a strong demonstrated interest in international affairs, public
policy and language training
 * 
Are an underrepresented minority (African American, Hispanic, Asian
American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific
Islander)
 * 
Plan to seek admission to a two-year master’s degree program in
international affairs
Application Deadline Date:  March 15
Website Address:  www.uncfsp.org
 
IIPP Information Session will be held:
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Honors Program Library, 211E Mary Gates Hall, Second Floor
 
Interested students should contact:
    Undergraduate Scholarship Office
    Mona Pitre-Collins
    mpitre@u.washington.edu
 
    Office of Minority Affairs ECC
    Lily Lopez
    lilyl@u.washington.edu
 
 
Additional information:
 
The IIPP Fellowships has 14 years of demonstrated excellence as the
leading provider of international affairs and public policy education for
underserved minority college students, IIPP has educated and trained
almost 300 International Affairs Fellows. Their focus is on providing
quality education and practice opportunities to minority students
beginning in their sophomore year of college.
The IIPP Fellowship Program provides students from underrepresented
minority groups with intentionally-designed education and training
experiences critical to entry and advancement in international affairs
careers.
 
Sophomore Summer Policy Institute (SSPI)
Junior Year Study Abroad (JYSA)
Junior Summer Policy Institute (JSPI)
Summer Language Instutute (SLI)
IIPP Internships
Master’s Degree Program in International Affairs 
 
National Contact Information:
    Institute for International Public Policy
    United Negro College Fund
    Special Programs Corporation
    2750 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 600
    Fairfax, VA  22031
    Tel. 703-205-7658
    Fax 703- 205-7645
    Email:   iipp@uncfsp.org
 
 

...six highly competitive and prestigious fellowship opportunities for
study in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland – the Winston
Churchill, the Gates Cambridge, the Marshall, the George Mitchell, and
the American and Canadian Rhodes Scholarship Programs.

 

Eligible Applicants for the 2008 application year should: 

    1)  Have plans to obtain a baccalaureate degree between now
and August 2009, 

    2)  Be a U.S. Citizen at the application time -- International
students can apply for the Rhodes (via country) and Gates                
             Cambridge,

    3)  Have a 3.7 GPA,

    4)  Have a proven intellectual and academic qualities of a high
standard but not in isolation -- Applicants should have a strong        
                 extracurricular profile, as well as personal
characteristics that demonstrate a potential for future leadership.   

    5)  There are age limits for Mitchell (29 or younger) and Rhodes (23
or younger) on October 1 of application year.

       

 

Undergraduate Scholarship Information sessions are scheduled for the
following dates: 

        Thursday, January 31, 2008
        3:30 – 4:20 p.m., Mary Gates Hall, 120 Conference Room

        Wednesday, February 6, 2008
        3:30 – 4:20 p.m., Mary Gates Hall, 120 Conference Room

 

        Tuesday, February 12, 2008
        2:30 – 3:20 p.m., Mary Gates Hall, 120 Conference Room

        Thursday, February 21, 2008
        4:00 – 4:50 p.m., Mary Gates Hall, 120 Conference Room  

 

Staff from the Undergraduate Scholarship Office are available for
conversations with students, faculty and staff to provide additional
information.  There are also faculty and staff connected with the
process—including former Rhodes and Marshall Scholars—who are also
willing to talk with students about these programs and about the
strengths of the universities in the United Kingdom and the Republic of
Ireland.

 

The spring UW campus nomination application deadline is Tuesday, April 8,
2008.  The campus nomination application can be downloaded from the
procedures section on each six scholarship pages at the following URL: 

https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/national[LINK]

  Women, men and students of diverse backgrounds should be strongly encouraged to apply.   

Undergraduate Scholarship Office, 120 Mary Gates Hall

    Mona Pitre-Collins -- mpitre@u.washington.edu

    Robin Chang -- robinc@u.washington.edu