Truman Nomination Deadline Fast Approaching

Juniors–The campus nomination deadline for the Truman is Monday, November 1! Nomination application instructions are online at http://www.middlebury.edu/offices/support/fellowships/Truman .

About the Truman Scholarship

  • The Truman Foundation offers JUNIORS up to $30,000 for three years of graduate and professional study. (Degree programs include a master’s degree, a doctorate, or a professional degree such as a law degree or a Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Public Policy, or Master of International Affairs)
  • The awards are based on merit (impressive record of academic achievement and leadership; GPA of 3.7 and higher)
  • Applicants must be committed to working in the non-profit sector—any organization that would have a .org, .edu, or .gov in its URL)
  • Truman Scholars are required to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a  graduate degree program
  • You must be US citizen to be eligible
  • More info online at go/fellowships and www.truman.gov

Nomination Deadlines for St. Andrews and Liebmann Fund Approaching!

Applications for nomination to the St. Andrews Society of New York scholarship and the Dolores Zohrab Liebmann fellowship are due by noon on Monday, November 1. Both support graduate study in a wide variety of fields.  An overview of eligibility requirements are below:

St. Andrews Society of New York scholarship (20-30K for graduate study in Scotland)

  • US citizen
  • Graduating senior
  • Strong academic record (3.7+)
  • Some Scottish descent
  • Currently receiving grant aid

Dolores Zohrab Liebmann fund (tuition + 18K stipend annually for graduate study in US)

  • Outstanding undergraduate records (minimum 3.7; 3.8 more competitive)
  • Demonstrated history of financial assistance
  • U.S. citizens
  • Enrolling in graduate programs in the United States
  • Evidence of outstanding character
  • Current seniors

For more information and application instructions, see go/fellowships .  Any questions, contact Dean Lisa Gates at lgates@middlebury.edu .

Information Session about Boren Scholarships for Study Abroad

A representative from the Institute of International Education will hold an Information Session about Boren Scholarships and Fellowships available for undergraduate and graduate study abroad.  These scholarships and fellowships support study abroad in regions of the world critical to U.S. interests (Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East).

Thursday, October 21
1:30-2:30 pm
Axinn 100

Junior Women–Glamour Magazine’s Top 10 Contest

Glamour magazine would like to invite your students to apply for our Top 10 College Women Competition. We’re looking for dynamic young women with leadership experience, academic excellence and inspiring goals. Winners receive a $5,000 cash prize, recognition in Glamour and a trip to New York City for an awards luncheon.

Any woman who is currently a full-time junior at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada for the 2010—2011 academic year is eligible to enter.

Students can read about our former winners, and download an application on our website here:

http://www.glamour.com/sex-love-life/2010/09/meet-the-top-10-college-women-of-2010-amazing-women-you-havent-heard-of-yet

The deadline is December 1, 2010.

Post-grad and undergraduate fellowships at The National Yiddish Book Center

The National Yiddish Book Center is now accepting applications for two exciting educational programs: the Fellowship Program for recent college graduates and the Steiner Summer Program for undergraduates.

The Fellowship Program offers talented young college graduates who are passionate about Yiddish language and culture the opportunity to work at the Book Center for a year. As paid, full-time staff members, fellows provide content for existing programs and spearhead new ones, while continuing their education in Yiddish language, literature and culture. Applicants should have strong backgrounds in Jewish studies or related disciplines and a working knowledge of Yiddish. Application deadline: January 3, 2011. For more information, please visit http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/fellowship-program

The Steiner Summer Program offers matriculating college students a unique opportunity for a tuition-free, seven-week intensive course in Yiddish language and culture. Beginning and intermediate students will study original and adapted Yiddish texts, as well as the history, literature, culture and music of the Jews of central and Eastern Europe. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree-granting program as of January 1, 2011. Application deadline: February 1, 2011. For more information, please visit http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/steiner-summer-program-yiddish