Detailed information on awards below. All sessions will be held in the Conference Room at 35 Park Place.

National Science Foundation (NSF) Fellowship, Hertz Foundation Fellowships and Howard Hughes Predoctoral Fellowships in Biological Sciences

Truman:

Udall:

Goldwater:

Mellon and Jacob K. Javits:

GOLDWATER
If you are interested in a research career in science, math or engineering, you may want to consider the BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP. Awards of up to $7500 cover eligible expenses such as tuition, fees, books, room and board. Up to 300 Goldwater Scholarships are awarded. (Note: Two Ohio University students won Goldwaters last year!)
Eligibility: Current sophomore or junior; GPA of at least 3.0; U.S. citizen, resident alien or U.S. national. Candidates should have some research experience in science-related activities.
Campus Pre-application Deadline: October 28, 2002
National Application Deadline: February 1, 2003

TRUMAN
If you are interested in careers in public service (which is broadly defined with a wide range of career choices), you may want to consider the HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP. An award of $30,000 provides $3,000 for senior year of college and $27,000 for graduate studies. (Note: An OU student won the Truman last year!)
Eligibility: Current junior; GPA of at least 3.4; U.S. citizen or U.S. national. Candidates should have sustained community service involvement; demonstrated leadership; strong academic record and well-articulated plans for career in public service.
Campus Pre-application Deadline: October 28, 2002
National Application Deadline: January 27, 2003

UDALL
If your career interests relate to the environment, you may want to consider the MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP. Awards of up to $5,000 cover eligible expenses such as tuition, fees, books, room and board.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien or U.S. national; matriculated sophomore or junior at the time of nomination; GPA of at least 3.0. Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong commitment to environmental issues.
Campus Pre-application Deadline: October 28, 2002
National Application Deadline: February 15, 2003

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
If you are interested in graduate studies in science, math and engineering, you may want to consider an NSF FELLOWSHIP. This three-year research fellowship leads to research-based master's or doctoral degrees. Awards include a $21,500 stipend and $10,500 cost-of-education allowance. Attend an INFORMATION SESSION for details.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen, resident alien, or U.S. national; current senior or first year graduate student. Candidates should have research experience and excellent academic records.
National Application Deadline: November 7, 2002

HERTZ
If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in applications of physical sciences, you may want to consider the HERTZ FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS. This one year award (with possible renewal) includes a $25,000 stipend and a cost-of-education allowance. Attend an INFORMATION SESSION for details.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen, resident alien or U.S. national; current senior or 1st year graduate student. Candidates should have research experience and an excellent academic record.
National Application Deadline: November 1, 2002

HOWARD HUGHES
If you are interested in fulltime graduate study in biological sciences, you may want to consider the HOWARD HUGHES PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES. This award for full-time graduate study includes a $21,000 stipend and $13,500 institutional allowance. Attend an INFORMATION SESSION for details.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens and foreign citizens are eligible. (Students with U.S. citizenship may take the fellowship abroad). Candidates should have research experience and an excellent academic record.National Application Deadline: November 12, 2002 (last names A-H); November 13, 2002 (last names I-P); November 14, 2002 (last names Q-Z)

MELLON
If you are interested in a Ph.D. in humanities, you may want to consider the ANDREW W. MELLON FELLOWSHIPS IN HUMANISTIC STUDIES. This award provides a $17,500 stipend plus a cost-of-education allowance. Attend an INFORMATION SESSION for details.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, current senior or college graduate, strong academic record. Candidates' intended discipline must be in the traditional humanities.
National Application Deadline: December 4, 2002 (to register); December 18, 2002 (application receipt)

JACOB K. JAVITS
If you are interested in graduate studies in social studies, the arts, or humanities, you may want to consider the JACOB K. JAVITS FELLOWSHIP. This award provides support for a maximum 48 months of graduate studies with a stipend of up to $18,000 and $10,800 institutional payment. Attend an INFORMATION SESSION for details.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or U.S. national; current senior or 1st year grad student; excellent academic record. Financial need component: students must be eligible to receive any grant, loan or work assistant pursuant to Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
National Application Deadline: November 27, 2002

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