Mr. Kirwin has been awarded the David L. Boren Graduate Fellowship, an NSEP award. Lauren Whitmer and Kendra Koch have been awarded the David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship, also NSEP awards. NSEP awards are based on academic record, language aptitude, international interests, commitment to international education, and well-planned programs of study. Ms. Koch, currently a junior, will receive $15,200 for a year of study in Argentina. Ms. Whitmer, a freshman, will receive $17,000 to spend next year in Peru, and Mr. Kirwin will receive $9,900 to conduct a project in Nigeria.

PATRICK MADDEN (Arts & Sciences, Creative Writing) has been awarded the Fulbright Award for Graduate Study Abroad. Mr. Madden will carry out a creative writing project in Uruguay, culminating in a book to be titled, In the Land of the Painted Birds: Uruguay from Dictatorship to MERCOSUR.

Both faculty members have been awarded the Fulbright Award for U.S. Faculty and Professionals. Dr. Collins will work at the Institute of Islamic Studies in Jakarta, Indonesia. She will teach two education courses and a research seminar. Additionally, Dr. Collins has received a second award from the Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad program from January 1 - July 31, 2003 for a research project entitled "Money, Power and Democracy: Globalization in an Indonesian Province."

Dr. Harvey will spend fall semester, 2002 at the University of L'viv in L-viv, Ukraine teaching a graduate colloquium on aspects of early modern European history. He will also advise the university's department of history on curricular reform.

KATHERINE SMITH (HTC English) has been awarded the Truman Scholarship. The Truman is for students who are interested in pursuing careers in public service. The award judges academics, service and leadership. Katherine will receive $3,000 for her senior year, and $27,000 for law school. She is Ohio University's first Truman winner since Priya Natarajan who won the award in 1994. To date a total of six Ohio University students have been awarded Truman Scholarships.

Both students have been awarded the Goldwater Scholarship. The Goldwater is for students who are interested in pursuing a career in math or science. This award judges candidates on academic record, undergraduate research and a written research proposal. Each will receive a $7,500 stipend next year.

Below is the current process for pre-application. Everyone interested in applying is encouraged to participate.

If you are interested but unable to attend either of these sessions, contact Ann Brown at 593-2725 or browna@ohio.edu.

Sponsor: Lincoln (James F.) Arc Welding Foundation
Program Number: 09835
Title: Awards for College Engineering and Technology Students
E-mail: infous@lincolnelectric.com
Program URL: http://www.lincolnelectric.com

SYNOPSIS:
Awards ranging from $250 to $2,000 are given to undergraduate and graduate college students for papers submitted on their work on design, engineering, or fabrication problems relating to any type of building, bridge or other structure; any type of machine, product or mechanical apparatus; or arc welding research, testing, procedure or process development.

Deadline(s): 06/15/2002

Link to full program description:
http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?09835

Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, 593-2725 or 593-2725 or through e-mail browna@ohio.edu

The ONCA E-News is a publication of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards. Any questions, comments or suggestions should be addressed to Cara Lewis at cara.lewis@ohio.edu. Questions concerning awards or award information should be addressed to Ann Brown, Director, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards at browna@ohiou.edu or by phone at 593-2725. More information is available on our web site at www.ohiou.edu/onca.

ONCA E-News Editor: Cara Lewis