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ONCA E-News
September 13, 2004
Electronic Newsletter of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards
Last year 64 Ohio University students competed for some of the most prestigious scholarships in the world....and 23 of them won! You Could Be Next!
Our office can provide you with information on awards individually targeted towards specific majors. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, and whether you are interested in psychology, politics, math, the sciences, travel, or the arts, there are awards that might fit you. Some upcoming awards and information sessions for them are listed below, or, for a comprehensive list of available awards, visit our website at www.onca.org. Make an appointment with Ann Brown today! A meeting is quick, easy, and laid back and could mean support for graduate study, research, or travel. Call 597-1632 or email weigly@ohio.edu to make an appointment. Meanwhile, check out these options.
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Humanistic Studies
For support during first year of doctoral studies in the humanities
• $17,500 stipend, plus full tuition and fees
• Apply as a senior or after graduation
• Selection Criteria: Strong academic performance, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, applicant to a Ph.D. program in an eligible field
Campus Information Sessions
35 Park Place Conference Room
• Friday, October 8th -- 10:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, October 13th -- 2:00 p.m.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program
For students interested in careers in international affairs
• Provides a substantive one-year working experience at CEIP, a think tank in Washington D.C., working on such issues as nonproliferation, trade equity, Southeast Asia security, U.S. role in the world, etc.
• Apply as a senior
Campus Information Sessions
35 Park Place Conference Room
• Friday, October 8th -- 9:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, October 13th -- 1:00 p.m.
Goldwater Scholarship
For students interested in careers in science, math or engineering, with a research emphasis
• $7,500 award
• Apply as a sophomore or a junior
• Selection Criteria: Strong academic performance; articulated interest in career in science or math; strong research component
Campus Information Sessions
35 Park Place Conference Room
• Tuesday, September 28th -- 12:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 5th -- 9:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, October 6th -- 8:00 p.m.
Truman Scholarship
For students interested in careers in public service
• $26,000 award ($2,000 for senior year, $24,000 for graduate or professional school)
• Apply as a junior
• Selection Criteria: Academic performance; demonstrated public service; demonstrated leadership; well articulated interest in career in public service
Campus Information Sessions
35 Park Place Conference Room
• Tuesday, September 28th -- 2:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 5th -- 10:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, October 6th -- 7:00 p.m.
Udall Scholarship
For students interested in careers in support of the environment
• $5,000 award
• Apply as a sophomore or junior
• Selection Criteria: Academic performance; demonstrated commitment to the environment; public service; demonstrated leadership; well articulated interest in career in an environmental field.
Campus Information Sessions
35 Park Place Conference Room
• Tuesday, September 28th -- 1:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 5th -- 11:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, October 6th -- 6:00 p.m.
Pre-applications for certain awards are due October 18th.
If you are interested in any of the above opportunities but cannot attend, please stop by our office (35 Park Place, across from Alden Library) or call 597-1632 for more information.
National Security Education Program Scholarship
• 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.
Campus Information Session
Gordy 109
Thursday, September 30th -- 5:00 p.m.
All proposals for this award must be received by Monday, November 8th
If you cannot attend, please contact Connie Perdreau, Director of Education Abroad, Gordy Hall 107, 593-4583
The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, 597-1632
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.
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