Category Archives: Scholarships

Scholarships for Students from Asia: Graduate Programs in Sustainability at Bard College

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LIASE Scholarship

Henry Luce Foundation Scholarships are available for students from East Asia (China, Japan or South Korea) to complete a two-year Master of Science degree in Environmental Policy or Climate Science and Policy starting August 2017. The LIASE Scholarships (Luce Initiative for Asian Studies and the Environment) provide a tuition waiver of up to 100% in the first year, and at least 50% of tuition in the second year. Students are responsible for travel costs, and for expenses for room and board. LIASE Scholarship students in the CEP program will participate in an annual conference featuring undergraduate and graduate research on Asia and the Environment with students from across the northeastern United States.

Bard College will award one two-year LIASE Scholarship to a qualified applicant each year for the next three years. LIASE Scholarship applicants must be citizens of either China, Japan, or South Korea, and must have a demonstrated interest in environmental policy in their region. Applicants for the LIASE Scholarship should, in addition to a regular application, provide a one-page letter discussing their research interests in Asian environmental policy.

For more information on Bard College graduate programs and application process, go to bard.edu/cep/admission/financialaid/. The LIASE Scholarship application letter should be emailed to Caitlin O’Donnell (codonnel@bard.edu) by May 15,  with the subject “LIASE Scholarship Application” to be considered.

Center for Research on Families Undergrad Research Awards

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The Center for Research on Families (CRF) has two categories of undergraduate-level awards:

CRF Undergraduate Assistantship Award
One assistantship award in the amount of $3,000 will be given to a UMass Amherst undergraduate student (rising junior or senior) who exhibits the potential to make outstanding contributions to the field of family research* and seeks further mentoring in this area. This student will assist a faculty member with his or her research on families. Learn more and apply for the Undergraduate Student Assistantship! Applications for this recognition of a rising junior or senior for the 2017-2018 academic year are due on March 10, 2017.

CRF Honors Thesis/Capstone Project Award
One award in the amount of $500 will be given to a UMass Amherst undergraduate student, currently in his or her senior year, whose Honors Thesis or Capstone Project focuses on family issues. Learn more and apply for the Honors Thesis/Capstone Award! Applications for this recognition of a current senior (Class of 2017) are due on March 10, 2017.

*Family research is broadly defined and encompasses all disciplines.

Scholarship Available: Urban Land Institute Fall Meeting

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The Urban Land Institute and Wells Fargo have partnered on a Student Scholarship Program for the 2016 ULI Fall Meeting in Dallas, October 24th-27th.  The purpose of the scholarship is to support the professional development of students and young leaders through the participation of the annual Fall Meeting. ULI is truly grateful for Wells Fargo’s support in this program, as it speaks to ULI’s core initiatives of education, networking, and leadership in real estate.

Scholarship Details:

  • Scholarship covers the basic registration fee for the 2016 ULI Fall Meeting for all general and concurrent sessions  and the Welcome Reception. ULI will also reimburse winners up to $400 for travel expenses.
  • Application deadline is September 12th, 2016
  • Winners will be announced the week of September 23rd

Eligibility:

  • Full-time undergraduate student at the time of the conference (October 24th -27th)
  • Special interest will be placed on those participating or interested in green building practices

How to Apply:

For more information, please visit the scholarship webpage at fall.uli.org/wells-fargo-student-scholarship.

 

A scholarship just for Republican women!

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The National Federation of Republican Women established the Betty Rendel Scholarship Fund in September of 1995 in honor of NFRW Past President Betty Rendel’s extraordinary leadership skills and dedication to the Republican Party in her home state of Indiana as well as on the national level. The three annual scholarships of $1,000 each are designed for college undergraduate women who are currently majoring in political science, government or economics. The recipients are chosen from applicants from across the nation.

The scholarships are given to women who have successfully completed at least two years of college coursework and are U.S. Citizens. Scholarship winners may not re-apply. Applicants may apply for only one NFRW scholarship per year. A complete application must include the following:

  • Official application form, all sections fully completed. Please write or print clearly. Use black ink.
  • Three letters of recommendation, including telephone numbers/emails of authors for follow-up.
  • An official copy of the applicant’s most recent college transcript.
  • A one-page typed essay stating the reason why the applicant should be considered for the scholarship, including career goals.
  • Optional photograph.
  • State Federation President Certification

Instructions to Applicant: Individual applications must be submitted to the applicant’s state federation president by June 1. No application may be submitted directly to NFRW headquarters. For state president addresses, please go to www.nfrw.org. Each president will choose one application from her state to submit to NFRW. Any questions concerning this process should be directed to your state federation or to NFRW (703/548-9688). The scholarship winners will be chosen by the NFRW Executive Committee.

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“Fund Me 101”
Scholarship Writing Workshop
Thursday, March 3, 2016, 5:30-7:00
Campus Center Lower Level – Rm 162-75
Light refreshments provided.  Refreshments, people!
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Deadline for General Funding & Research Scholarships – March 9, 2016
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Deadline for Internship & Study Abroad Scholarships – March 30, 2016

For more information, go to the SBS Scholarships page.

AEA Summer Training Program

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Intensive, 8-Week Residential Program
June 4 – July 1, 2016

Since 1974, the AEA Summer Training Program (AEASP) and Scholarship Program have increased diversity by preparing undergraduates for doctoral programs in economics and related disciplines. The application deadline is January 31, 2016, so get started now!

Don’t miss the chance to:

  • Take advantage of a unique, proven opportunity to sharpen math and other economic tools.
  • Maximize learning and development by working at the appropriate level—Foundations or Advanced.
  • Work alongside prominent professors.
  • Develop career-long mentorships.
  • Visit Chicago, the Federal Reserve, and re-energized Detroit.
  • Discover the beauty of Michigan: Its friendly people, beautiful countryside, and of course, the big Lake—Lake Michigan.
  • Play hard, work harder.

Questions? Email aeasp@msu.edu.

 

Econ4 Video Remix Contest: Win Cash for Creativity!

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Econ4, an organization dedicated to promoting an economy that works for people, the planet, and the future, has announced a new Video Remix Contest!  It’s simple: they provide silent clips and the theme (for the first round it’s Greed) and invite you to remix, adding your own audio and graphics, to make a short video about how the economy works and how it should work.

Submit your entry by February 1st, 2016, and you could win up to $1000 in prize money! There will be three prizes of $500 each – for the funniest, most creative, and most inspiring videos – plus $500 extra for the grand prize winner. In addition, a selection of the entries will be featured on Econ4’s website.

The rules are simple. Find out more about the contest here: http://econ4.org/video-remix-contest.

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SBS is giving away money!

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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Competitive Scholarships – Fall Semester 2015

SBS Internship Award

Funded by multiple donors, the SBS Internship Award supports SBS students who will complete unpaid internships or extracurricular programs in winter-session, spring break or the spring semester. Candidates must be in good academic standing with at least 45 credits. Preference will be given to students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and those with financial need. Evidence of internship placement is required. Donors include Thomas Whitford, Mark Wilding, Steve Bozkurtian, and Barbara Vanderwilden. Please note: seniors graduating in Spring 2016 are not eligible to apply.
Average award: Approximately 5 awards of up to $2,000 will be made in the fall.
Deadline to apply: Thursday, November 12, 2015
Applications will be reviewed until 12/11/2015 when winners will be notified.

Robert C. and Margaret A. Cole Undergraduate Research Award

Supports an undergraduate student who is working as research assistant with a UMass Amherst faculty member in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, preference goes to candidates who are conducting original research that has the potential to address current social problems.
Average award: one award of $2,500 is given annually in the fall.
Deadline to apply: Thursday, November 12, 2015
Applications will be reviewed until 12/11/2015 when winners will be notified.

Spring Study Abroad Scholarships

Supports undergraduates in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences who plan to study abroad during the spring semester.
Average award: Approximately 20 scholarships, averaging $1,000 each are awarded.
Deadline to apply: Thursday, November 12, 2015
Applications will be reviewed until 12/11/2015 when winners will be notified.

All applications can be found on the SBS Scholarships page: http://www.umass.edu/sbs/academics/undergraduate/scholarships.htm
(or simply click through from the “SBS Scholarships” link on the SBS homepage)