Note: OU had a student win the Truman in 2002; and in 2003, one student was awarded the Mellon, three students won the Goldwater, and two students won the Udall! These awards are attainable! For more information about these awards, check our web site at www.ohiou.edu/onca.

Mellon - A $17,000 stipend plus tuition (total award $30,000) for the first year of graduate studies in a Ph.D. program in humanities
September 24 - 10 a.m. - 35 Park Place
September 25 - 1:00 p.m. - 35 Park Place

Goldwater - $7500 for students interested in research careers in science, math, or engineering . Apply as a sophomore or junior.
October 8 - 9:00 a.m. - 35 Park Place
October 9 - 8:00 p.m. - 35 Park Place

Truman - A $30,000 award for students interested in careers in public service. Apply as a junior.
October 8 - 10:00 a.m. - 35 Park Place
October 9 - 7:00 p.m. - 35 Park Place

Udall - $5,000 for students in a broad range of fields related to the environment. Apply as a sophomore or junior.
October 8 - 11:00 a.m. - 35 Park Place
October 9 - 6:00 p.m. - 35 Park Place

National Security Education Program - For study abroad in world areas critical to U.S. National Security.
September 24 - 6:00 p.m. - Ellis Hall 111

Study Abroad Scholarship and Financial Aid - Learn about scholarships available for study abroad programs and how to use your financial aid for studying abroad.
September 24 - 5:00 p.m. - Ellis Hall 111

October 20 - Pre-applications for the Goldwater, Truman, and Udall due to 35 Park Place (by 5:00 p.m.)

November 12 - Last day to request an application for the Mellon online (Website: http://www.woodrow.org/mellon)

ONCA congratulates the following students as they create and submit their applications for the following awards:

JESSICA BENSON, Honors Tutorial College, Engineering Physics Major - Marshall, Rhodes

FORREST BRADBURY, Honors Tutorial College, Engineering Physics Major - Marshall, Rhodes

AARON GORELIK, Honors Tutorial College, English Major - Marshall, Rhodes

NATALIE KRUSE, Russ College of Engineering and Technology, Civil Engineering Major, Geology Minor - Gates-Cambridge, Marshall, Rhodes

SARAH MILLER, BA in English and Latin with Honors from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Master's student in English - Gates-Cambridge, Marshall

BREANNE SCANLON, Arts and Sciences Political Science Major - Gates-Cambridge, Marshall, Rhodes

HERTZ FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS
Award Description: One year (with possible renewal up to five years) graduate research fellowship for study toward a Ph.D. degree in applications of the physical sciences at one of the Foundation's tenable schools (see website for list) - Awards include a $25,000 stipend plus a cost-of-education allowance.
Eligibility: Current senior or first year graduate student; should have research experience and excellent academic record; U.S. citizen, resident alien or U.S. national.
Website: http://www.hertzfndn.org/awards.html
National Application Deadline: October 31, 2003 (postmarked)

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) FELLOWSHIPS
Award Description: Three year graduate research fellowship in science, math and engineering, for study leading to research-based masters or doctoral degrees - Awards are $21,500 stipend plus $10,500 cost-of-education allowance for three years.
Eligibility: Current senior or first year graduate student; should have research experience and excellent academic record; U.S. citizen, resident alien or U.S. national.
Website: http://www.orau.org/nsf/nsffel.htm or http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/dge/programs/grf/
National Application Deadline: November 4, 2003 (Life Sciences, Physics and Astronomy); November 5, 2003 (Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, Geosciences); November 6 (Social Sciences, Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering, Psychology, Chemistry.

The ONCA E-News is a publication of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards. Any question, comments, or suggestions regarding the newsletter should be addressed to the editor, Shannon Wensyel, at shannon.wensyel@ohio.edu. Questions concerning awards or the application process should be addressed to Ann Brown, director of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards at browna@ohio.edu or by phone at 593-2725.