Jessica Benson, HTC Engineering, Physics
Kimberly Borley, Arts & Sciences, Marine Biology
Jennifer Hartsock, Arts & Sciences, Biochemistry
Natalie Kruse, Engineering & Technology, Civil Engineering

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship benefits students interested in a research career in science, math or engineering. 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 the Goldwater 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.

Toby Fallsgraff, Communication, Magazine Journalism
Anna Jagelewski, HTC, English, Women's Studies certificate
Elizabeth Popp, HTC, Political Science
Katherine Simpson, HTC, Political Science

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship benefits students interested in public service (which is broadly defined with a wide range of career choices. 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.

Office of Education Abroad
Study Abroad Program
Scholarship Information Session

Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003
5:00-6:00p.m.
Gordy Hall 301

The National Security Education Program provides scholarships to U.S. undergraduate students for study abroad in world areas critical to U.S. National Security. Recipients incur an obligation to work either for an office or agency of the Federal Government involved in national security affairs or in higher education.

Eligibility: Undergraduate student, U.S. citizen, planning to study abroad before graduation.
Application: Includes a statement of purpose, which consists of two portions, each two pages typed.

Deadline: Contact the Office of Education Abroad.
Contact: Connie Perdreau, Director of Education Abroad, Gordy Hall 107, 593-4583.

The Freeman Asia Award provides funding to undergraduate students for study in East and Southeast Asia.

Eligibility: US citizens with verifiable need for financial assistance who wish to study in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.
Application: Available online

Deadline: March 1 for summer, April 1 for fall, November 1 for spring
Contact: Cathy Huber, Office of Education Abroad, Gordy Hall 107, 597-2721

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.

National Application Deadline: February 15, 2003

Jessica Benson is an HTC student studying physics and mechanical engineering. She serves as secretary for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and previously served as community service chair for the Mortar Board Honors Society and as vice president and treasurer for the Honors College Advisory Council. She competes in speech and debate with the OU Forensics team, sings in both Choral Union and University Singers, and participates in intramural sports. With the rest of her time, she is involved with Kappa Phi Christian Service Sorority and the Society of Physics Students. Jessica has extensive scientific lab experience, including her current work with Dr. Ralph DiCaprio and Dr. Saw-Wai Hla, both at O.U.

When asked about her experience completing the application for the Goldwater, she said, “[It] has already clarified my plans for the future.  Through the research for my essay, I was able to learn a great deal about a field that interests me: organic semiconductor technology.  I now know that I would like to pursue research of this kind in graduate school and hopefully continue to work with organic semiconductors for the rest of my career. Winning the Goldwater would be a great honor and I am sure it would open many doors for me in the pursuit of my graduate degree and future career goals.  However, the greatest impact that the Goldwater had on my academic career was learning about organic semiconductors and learning about myself through the application process.  I feel more focused as a future researcher and scholar because of it."

Kimberly Borley is an Arts and Sciences student studying marine biology. She is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and will be inducted into the Golden Key Honor Society on February 21, 2003. Last summer, Kim worked with Drs. Kuzirian and Epstein at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA. While there, she conducted her own research, presented the results, and published a short journal article. She is currently working with Dr. White on genetics research at O.U.

When asked about her application experience, she said, “It was a real learning experience [that] took a lot of time and effort.  One of the best things is I have already been able to use parts of the application to apply for internships.  This scholarship is known to be competitive and it would be impressive to graduate schools.  Actually getting the scholarship would allow me to use the money I would be saving for while I am in graduate school.”

Jenny Hartsock is a pre-med student studying biochemistry. She serves as publicist for Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Fraternity and heads the UCM dinners for Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity. She also holds membership in Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, AMSA Pre-Med Club and Alpha Lambda Delta. She spent the summer in the Undergraduate Teacher's Assistant Program at O.U.

When asked about the application process and benefits of the Goldwater, she said, “This award has enlightened me to the process of scientific writing with all of its challenges.  I have become a more succinct and capable writer in expressing myself through this application.  If I were to win this award, it would be a testimony to the dedication I try to have for research and would make me greatly stand out as I apply to medical schools.”

Natalie Kruse is a Cutler scholar studying civil engineering with minors in math and geology. She serves as treasurer for Tau Beta Pi, while also participating in the Society for Women Engineers and the American Society of Civil Engineers. She works with several civil engineering groups including the Sunday Creek Watershed Group and the Monday Creek Restoration Project. She has also conducted personal research on acid mine drainage.

When questioned about the application process, she said, “I hope that this award will give me the opportunity to explore and expand my opportunities in the remainder of undergraduate work and as I continue in my schooling. Working with Ann Brown and others during the application procedure helped me learn more about not only the application, but also about myself and what my goals and motivations are.”

Elizabeth Popp is an HTC student in political science. She serves as president for the Political Science Majors Association and is a former College Democrat. She has held internship positions in the District Office of Congressman Tony Hall, in the Montgomery County Community and Economic Development Dept., in the Athens County Public Defender Office and at the Institute for Local Government Administration and Rural Development.

When asked about her goals and the application experience, she said, “If I win the award, it will help with admittance to a top ranked Social Policy program, hopefully Harvard, and allow me to maintain contacts with other Truman Scholars who are interested in working to alleviate poverty and inequality in our society. It was a long and sometimes difficult process, but Ann, faculty from different departments (especially Political Science), and others at ONCA gave all candidates a lot of support.”

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