Transcript International Fellowships - University of Nevada, Reno

OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE and
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
Campus Fellowship Advisor
Tamara Valentine, Director, Honors Program ([email protected])
Daniel Villanueva, Assistant Director ([email protected])
Overview
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What makes a candidate stand out?
What are international fellowships?
Who is eligible for an international fellowship?
What does it take to apply?
How do these fellowships differ?
If I am eligible for one of these fellowships and
want to apply, what do I do next?
Office of Undergraduate & Graduate
Fellowships
Coordinated by the Honors Program
 Institutional Representative (NAFA)
 Assistance and advice on application process
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Information
Guidance
Review
Screening
Panel of experts and consulting faculty
Submission
External Fellowship Committee
 Database: unr.edu/honors (External Links)
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International Fellowships and
Scholarships
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Fulbright US Student Program
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Gates Cambridge
Gilman (USAC)
British Marshall
US-Ireland Alliance; George J. Mitchell Scholarship
Nat’l Security Ed Program NSEP (“Boren”)
 Boren Scholarship: undergrad
 Boren Fellowship: grad
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Phi Kappa Phi
Rhodes Scholarship
Applying for Scholarships
Nationally competitive
 Merit-based
 Provides full expenses
 Prestigious: national recognition and prestige, opens
doors, builds resumes, ticket to additional funding,
professional networking
 Opportunity for study, travel, research, continued
education
 Time and Preparation: successful applicants plan
early: application, proposal, personal statement,
letters of recommendation, transcripts, interview,
 University nomination
 Campus and national deadlines
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How Do You Stand Out?
Academic Work (intellectual
foundation)
 Research
 Professional Experience
 Professional & Personal
Contacts
 Leadership Potential
 Community Service
 Entrepreneurship
 Teaching Experience
 Work Experience
 Personal Experience
 Travel
 Other languages!!!
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Alexander (Sasha) Kolosovich,
biology - research at Lake Baikal,
Russia
Student Profile:
What it takes to apply
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Academic merit: high GPA
Specific career goals
Willingness to contribute to a field of study
Passion and commitment
Professional and academic relationships
Public service: unpaid internships, volunteer
activities, school/professional/community activities
Leadership skills
Good interpersonal skills
Communication skills: written and spoken
Compassion
Well-rounded citizen of the nation and the world
Time, preparation, motivation
What is Involved?
Basic components
 Application: online application and hard copies
 Academic Proposal/Statement of Purpose
 what you want to do, why, where, how, and when
 Personal Statement: presents a picture of yourself
 Research Project
 Activities List/Academic Resume: academic,
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scholarship, professional, leadership, service
References: 3-8 references (ongoing relationships)
Transcripts
Evidence of creative works: performances, videos
University Nomination
Interview
Deadlines: campus deadline; national deadline
Fellowship Differences
Number of awardees
 Purpose: international research & study; post-grad
opportunities
 Eligibility requirements
 Selection criteria
 Award amounts and benefits
 Field of study and career objectives
 Language requirements
 Screening process
 University nomination or endorsement
 Deadlines: campus and national
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International Fellowships and Scholarships
and campus/national application deadlines
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*Fulbright
*DAAD
*Rhodes
*British Marshall
*US-Ireland Alliance (Mitchell)
*Gates Cambridge
*Phi Kappa Phi
Rotary Scholarships
Gilman Int’l Scholarship (USAC)
Boren (USAC)
campus: Aug ; nat’l: October
varying; consult office
campus: April; nat’l: October
campus: April; nat’l: October
campus: Aug; nat’l: October
Campus: Aug; nat’l: October
April
February/April yearly
sum/fall: March; spr: Oct
campus:early Jan; nat’l: Jan 31
Fall Deadlines
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Study, travel, research
International fellowships
Apply graduating senior
year
Must have bachelor’s
degree to accept award
Sarah Hillenbrand, German, ETA Germany
Undergraduate Study Abroad Grant
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50 - $1000 awards
Open to all fields
Cum GPA 3.75
Applied/accepted to study abroad program by April 1
Accredited study between May 1 and June 30
Apply online; submit to PKP by April 1
Non-PKP can apply
http://www.phikappaphi.org/web/Awards/Scholarships_Awar
ds.html
David L. Boren Awards for International Study
1991
Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
 Pre-arranged programs
For language study in world
administered by a U.S.
regions critical to U.S. nat’l
institution, an overseas
security: Africa, Asia, Central
institution, or a third-party
and Eastern Europe, Latin
provider
America, the Caribbean, and
 Has a federal employment
the Middle East
requirement equal to the length
 Undergraduates major in a
of scholarship support
most fields
 NSEP Service Requirement:
 Award: Up to $8,000/summer,
Recipients may seek work in
$10,000/semester and
the Departments of Defense,
$20,000/year
Homeland Security, State or
the Intelligence Community.
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 Campus: early January
 Nat’l February 13, 2013
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Campus Advisor: USAC office
www.borenawards.org
David L. Boren Awards for International Study
1991
Boren Graduate Fellowships
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For study, research, and
internships in world regions
critical to U.S. nat’l security:
Africa, Asia, Central and
Eastern Europe, Latin
America, the Caribbean, and
the Middle East
Degree-seeking graduate
students design their own
programs. Study of a foreign
language integral
Award
 $12,000/semester
 $24,000/year
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Has a federal employment
requirement equal to the length
of scholarship support
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NSEP Service requirement:
Recipients may seek work in
the Departments of Defense,
Homeland Security, State or
the Intelligence Community.
The 2013-14 application will be
available in late-August 2012
Application deadline January 31,
2013 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
www.borenawards.org
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For undergraduates who are
recipients of or will receive
Pell Grants
Must be accepted or applying
to a study-abroad program
accredited in USA
More than 2,300 awarded
yearly
Up to $5K granted (avg. $4K)
Traditionally underrepresented populations
encouraged to apply
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Fall and AY 2013-2014
deadlines
 Student: March 5
 Advisor: March 12
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http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilm
an-Scholarship-Program
For study in Germany only
Some fellowships require German
proficiency, many do not.
 Undergraduate + graduate
 Full-year, semesterlong and summer
 Varying dates and deadlines – see which
interest you and ask us for more information!
 https://www.daad.org/scholarship
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DAAD Undergraduate Options
Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarships for 4 to 10 months of study, thesis research or an internship for students in any academic field. German proficiency preferred
but not required.
Study Scholarship
Scholarships for graduating Seniors to complete one academic year of study or a full graduate degree program in Germany. German
proficiency required.
RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering
Summertime internships with German doctoral students at universities and research institutions--no German required!
RISE professional
Undergrads who are DAAD alumni can apply for these summer internships with German companies.
University Summer Course Grant
Summer courses at German universities to help build your language skills while studying anything from film to politics to engineering.
internXchange
An 11-week summer program in Berlin for American journalism and communications students. Advanced-intermediate German needed.
Study and Internship Program (SIP)
A full academic semester of study abroad at one of the UAS7 universities in Germany followed by a one-semester professional internship
experience in a company or research institute in Germany. German language skills preferred but not required.
German Studies Research Grant
Funding for research in the US or Germany in all areas of contemporary German Studies.
EMGIP - Bundestag Internship
Two months in the German parliament for students who are fluent in German.
DAAD Graduate Options
Study Scholarship + Study Scholarship for Artists, Musicians, Actors and
Dancers (10-month stipend to study at any German university; renewable, can be used to pursue
a full Master’s Degree, max. 4 semesters. Applicants in arts, humanities, social sciences must have
good command of German)
Research Grant (10-month stipend to pursue Ph.D. research; renewable, can be used to pursue
full Ph.D. in Germany within 4 years. Applicants in arts, humanities, social sciences must have
good command of German)
University Summer Course Grant (4-week stipends to study German language)
RISE professional (1.5 – 6 month stipends for professional internships)
Intensive Language Courses in Germany (stipends for 8-week German languages
courses, not granted to German language, literature or translation students)
Intern Exchange (8- week summer program for journalists with intermediate German)
German Studies Research Grant (1-2 months, for M.A. students in German Studies)
Summer Law School (for students in 2nd or 3rd year of law school, German skills preferred)
Fulbright Program
for U.S. Students
1946
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U.S. government’s premiere
international scholarship
“To promote cross-cultural
interaction and foster mutual
understanding through
engagement in the community”
among nations through cultural
and educational exchanges
150+ nations currently involved
Research, teaching, study, special
programs
Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a
bachelor’s degree
Sufficient fluency in written and
spoken language of host country
Apply Senior year or with
bachelor’s degree
 1100 awards granted: roundtrip transportation, language
courses, tuition, books,
research allow-ance, and
health insurance
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 Campus: August
 National: October 20s
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Types of Grants Available
Full Grants
 Airfare
 Health insurance
 Monthly maintenance
Over 50 English Teaching
Assistantship opportunities
worldwide
Special Programs
In some cases,
• Business (Australia, Mexico,
 Dependent support
Netherlands, & Spain)
 Tuition
• Critical Language Enhancement
 Language courses
Awards
 Research Allowances
• Fulbright-mtvU Awards
 Health insurance
Travel Grants
(Germany, Hungary, Italy)
Two Types of Fulbright Grants
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Research/Study Grant
 ~1,000 awards
 8-12 months
 140 countries
 Independent research, study, or creative and performing
arts projects abroad
English Teaching Assistantships:
 ~600 awards
 8-12 months
 20-30 hours a week helping to teach English and U.S.
culture in the classroom
 Remaining time spent on a community-focused project
2013-2014 English Teaching Assistantships
Asia: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyz
Republic, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri
Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Vietnam
Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica,
Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico,
Panama, Peru, Venezuela
Sub-Saharan Africa: Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa
Middle East & North Africa: Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Morocco,
Oman
Europe: Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium,
Bosnia/Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta,
Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Turkey,
Ukraine
• Provides additional funding for
language study for eligible Fulbright
Grantees who intend to use a critical
language for their project
• Goal to cultivate higher levels of
language proficiency prior to, during
and beyond the regular Fulbright grant
period
• Application for CLEA is made in
conjunction with the Fulbright
Program application
Alexandra Lutz, engineering
“Water Resource Sustainability
of Malian Community Wells”
• Eligible Languages:
Arabic (all dialects), Bahasa Indonesia,
Bangla/Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin
only), Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi,
Russian, and Urdu
• Eligible Countries:
China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan,
Morocco, Russia
Alexandra Lutz, engineering
“Water Resource Sustainability
of Malian Community Wells”
1904
Student earns master’s
 Apply: senior year (start
degree (2-yr) at Oxford
app in sophomore year)
University; any area of
 University nomination
study
 Interview
 Be a U.S. citizen,
between 18-24 years,
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and have a GPA of at
 Campus: April
least a 3.9
 National: Oct
 Pays tuition and fees ,
stipend, travel
~ $50,000/yr
 32 awards given (900
www.rhodesscholar.org
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Rhodes House at Oxford
Bill Clinton, Rhodes Scholar 1968
1994
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Students attend the
University of Cambridge
(1-4 yrs)
Need bachelor’s degree
and to be admitted to
Cambridge and a
constituent college in any
field
Research distinction as
undergraduate
“Create a network of future
leaders”
 Covers University fees, a
maintenance allowance,
and roundtrip airfare
 Need to show sustained
academic achievement
 40 awarded to U.S.
 Deadlines: Oct 16 for U.S.
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www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk
Cambridge
1953
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Students attend any of 89
universities in U.K. for
one-two years of study
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Be a U.S. citizen, have at
least a 3.7 GPA, and a
degree from a 4-year
college or university
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University nomination
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Up to 33 awards given
(1,000 apps)
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Award ($42,000) includes a
personal allowance for:
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cost of living
arrival allowance
tuition, fees, books
daily expenses
approved travel
thesis preparation
and fares to and from the U.S.
Deadlines
 Campus: April
 National: October
www.marshallscholarship.org
UNR names 2012 Marshall
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Reno native Max Alderman graduated
Summa Cum Laude from the University of
Nevada-Reno with a B.A. in Philosophy and
Political Science. A Thompson, National
Merit, and Carrie Layman Scholar, Max
focuses on twentieth-century continental
philosophy and compared the early ontology
of Jean-Paul Sartre to Emmanuel Levinas'
metaphysics in his honor's thesis. At
Warwick University, he will pursue an MPhil
in philosophy. Max is a two-time national
champion of collegiate parliamentary debate,
as well as the 2011 Debate All-American and
a US Department of State Critical Language
Scholar. Outside the classroom, he enjoys
art, theater, LGBTQ activism, and eating
massive amounts of cookies.
Study in Ireland?
Trinity College, Dublin
2000
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For one year of graduate
study at one of the nine Irish
Universities in Ireland (7) or
Northern Ireland (2)
12 awards given in any
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discipline offered at
institutions in Ireland and
Northern Ireland (250 apps)
Apply: Senior year
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18-30 years old
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3.7 GPA or better
Demonstrate academic
excellence, leadership, and
commitment to community
and public service.
Awards one year of post-grad
study: tuition, board, stipend
and travel expenses
Apply directly to the UsIreland Alliance
Deadlines:
 Campus: August
 National: October 10
www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html
University College, Dublin
Preparing for a
Prestigious Scholarship
Start looking for a good fit
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Resources on campus to look for scholarships and
opportunities
 Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Fellowships
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http://www.honors.unr.edu
Honors Program postings http:// www.honors.unr.edu
Graduate School
Honorary Societies: Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key
USAC: Boren, Gilman
Other resources
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Search engines on the web
Knowledge Center
Community groups (Rotary clubs)
Other university scholarship/fellowship websites
University departments and faculty
Consult Fellowship Website
Explore the foundation website
 Explore other universities’ websites and resources
 Review the mission and purpose of each
 Review eligibility requirements
 Review selection criteria
 Review past winners and other websites
 Review guidelines and deadlines
 Download application
 Make appointment with fellowship advisor
 Gather application materials and supporting
documentation: transcripts, letters, references, language
reports
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Questions?
Next…some strategies for
successful applications.
Application Tips
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Start the application process early, especially for
scholarships like the Rhodes and British Marshall. You are
in competition with students who have been planning this for
years.
Apps are often due one year in advance of the start of the
grant period. Campus deadlines are 2-6 months in advance.
 Gather application materials
 Start writing
 Contact references
Give yourself enough time when writing proposals or
personal statements to revise several times
Contact your references early; provide your resume and
portfolio, information on the fellowship, and dates.
Submit complete application. Proofread.
Academic Record
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Maintain a high GPA, especially in core courses
and major. Most prestigious scholarship
foundations look for GPAs of 3.9 or higher.
Take challenging classes
 Honors classes: advanced, accelerated, challenging
 Double major
 Classes outside your major
 Foreign language courses
 Independent-study, special topics, and research
projects
 Presentations/conferences/posters
Involve Yourself in your
Discipline
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Research activities
 (Honors) Senior thesis or undergraduate
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research
 Individual or team research
 Public showing, presentation, poster
 Conferences, faculty presentations, lecturers
Honorary and academic societies in discipline,
student-run organizations, professional
organizations
Internships
International experience
Networking:
Professional, Academic, Social
 Be
a good student
 Develop relationships with faculty
members
 Seek opportunities to work with faculty
 Attend professional meetings and faculty
lectures
 Offer your talents/skills
Community Service
Service-learning integrated in college
classes
 Volunteerism on and off campus
 International Service
 Initiate a service project
 Commitment over time: logged in hours
 Nevada Volunteers
www.nevadavolunteers.org
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Stay Competitive: Take Risks
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Competitive spirit
 Enter student contests, awards, prizes
 Apply for competitive scholarships
 Get involved in sports or other extracurricular
activities
 Get involved in student governance
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National and world citizenship
 Initiate a community/national/international project
 Keep current: read the New York Times, US News &
World Report, National Review, The Nation
 Attend cultural events
 Travel
Communication Skills
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Read, Write, Speak often
 Publications, school newspaper, tv, or radio
 Presentations, panel discussions, or poster
sessions (practice speaking in front of groups)
 Writing essay contests
 Communication/speech classes
Defining the Personal Essay?
How do you stand out?
A personal statement is:
 A picture of who you
are as a person
 An invitation to the
reader to know you
 An indication of your
priorities and
judgment
 Your story of creative,
meaningful selfreflection
 Length: 500-800
words
Generating Detail
 Articulate a personal
or professional
inspiration
 Discuss academic
background or
research skills
 Establish long-term
objectives
 Relate to specifics
about the target
program
Recommendation Letters
Seek letters from people who know you and can
speak knowledgeably about your talents and
abilities.
 Get to know professors, advisors, administrators,
and other employees and forge good relationships
with them.
 Initiate contact by going to their offices with
questions or comments.
 Work with professors on research projects.
 Look for opportunities for career and scholarship
networking, mentoring relationships, and potential
letter writers.
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Practice
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Do your homework: apply for scholarships,
fellowships, and awards that fit your record and
future goals
Attend campus events and workshops: Prof’l and
Grad School Planning; USAC; Fellowship
meetings; writing workshops
Apply for large and small scholarships. Get used
to the application process.
Ask several faculty members to proofread your
research proposal or essays.
Revise, revise, revise.
Participate in mock interviews. Many scholarships
require several interviews.
Questions?
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Contact information:
 Dr. Daniel Villanueva ([email protected])
 Dr. Tamara Valentine ([email protected])
 (775) 784-1455
 Jot Travis Building, 11A, under the Overlook Café'