The Jacob K. Javits fellowship is now open– and closes Sept. 30, so if you’re interested, start the application! This fellowship is for students with demonstrated financial need (determined by the FAFSA) and provides tuition, board and a stipend of up to $30,000 renewable for up to 48 months (depending on the length of the program). For list of eligible fields of study, eligibility requirements and application instructions, see http://www2.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html .