Middlebury Fellowships and Undergraduate Research
A font of information about undergraduate research, competitive fellowships, application processes and upcoming events and deadlines!
//Learning how to write an effective personal statement for graduate study or fellowship applications is a vital skill! (And yes, it’s different than your college essays.) Join Middlebury alumna Denise Shekerjian for an engaging workshop to learn how to craft cohesive, persuasive, and memorable materials to support your academic and professional goals.
Workshop date: Sunday, November 15, 7:00pm
Virtual, register here
//The Root-Tilden-Kern (RTK) Scholarship Program provides full-tuition scholarships to NYU Law School for students seeking to work in public interest law. The program seeks to provide funding, support, and community to a diverse group of students, including those who otherwise would not have the opportunity to pursue a public interest legal career. For more information, see https://www.law.nyu.edu/financialaid/jdscholarships/rootscholarship
//Find out more about graduate school and fellowships opportunities in the US, China and UK at these upcoming info sessions, where Middlebury Alumni will talk about their experiences. Learn more at go.middlebury.edu/fellowships
Truman Scholars Talk with Maddie Orcutt ’16 and Kate Hamilton ‘15.5
Mon. Oct. 19, 2020 at 4:00-5:00pm (Online)
Sign up to join Maddie Orcutt ’16 and Kate Hamilton ‘15.5 for a session about their experiences as Truman Scholars. The session will be recorded if you are unable to join. More information about the Truman Scholarship and how to apply can be found at http://go.middlebury.edu/truman.
Yenching Scholarship for Grad School in China Info Session
Mon. Nov. 2, 2020 at 8:00-9:00pm (Online)
Sign up to learn about the Yenching Scholars Program! Join Dr. Brent Haas, Director of Admissions, to learn more about the interdisciplinary Master’s program in China Studies at the Yenching Academy of Peking University. This specially designed, English-taught degree program aims to push the study of China beyond the boundaries of traditionally defined Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines. All Yenching Scholars receive a full fellowship that covers tuition, one round-trip journey to Beijing, basic insurance, and living costs. Each year the Yenching Academy admits 120 scholars from 40+ countries and regions. In addition to coursework, scholars participate in field studies and self-designed research trips, taking advantage of opportunities to customize and maximize their experiences in Beijing, and within China’s leading university. See more information at https://yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn
UK Graduate Study and Fellowships Info Session with Marshall Scholar Hasher Nisar ‘16.5
Thu. Nov. 12, 2020 at 4:00-5:00pm (online)
Sign up to join Dean Lisa Gates and Marshall Scholar Hasher Nisar ’16.5 to learn more about graduate study in the UK and application processes for the Marshall, Rhodes, Mitchell, Fulbright UK, Churchill and Gates Cambridge Scholarships. Hasher Nisar will share his experiences as a Marshall Scholar at Oxford, where he completed a degree in Islamic Studies and History. Hasher was a Political Science major and Religion minor at Middlebury. He is also a Truman Scholar and Senior Fellow for Humanity in Action. Learn about how to research graduate programs across disciplines, understand the fellowship application processes and timeframes, including institutional nomination. This session is useful for students contemplating Fall ’21 applications and those just exploring!
//Applications for the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship 2021 program are now being accepted. See https://www.faitfellowship.org/ .The FAIT Fellowship, funded by the United States Department of State, provides undergraduate and graduate students in IT-related fields with tuition assistance, as well as mentorship and professional development, to launch their careers in the Foreign Service as Information Management Specialists.
To learn more, register for the webinar, Applying for the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship: Benefits, Eligibility and Tips, on Thursday September 24, 2-3 p.m. EDT.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the Department of State and TWC. You’ll get a chance to ask your questions live during the webinar. If you aren’t able to attend live, this webinar will be recorded and provided on-demand.
//The NSF GRF Program Office will be conducting a series of webinars in September and October for potential GRFP applicants and reference writers. Following are the dates, times, and registration links for upcoming webinars:
| Date | Time | Webinar | Meeting Title(Meetings via Zoom videoconferencing) |
| Thurs., Sept. 24, 2020 | 2PM – 4PM EST | GRFP 2021 Applicant Webinar #2 | GRFP 2021 Applicant Webinar #2Link to view real-time captions event #4577020 |
| Fri., Oct. 2, 2020 | 11AM – 1PM EST | GRFP 2021 Applicant Webinar #3 | GRFP 2021 Applicant Webinar #3Link to view real-time captions event #4576849 |
| Fri., Oct. 2, 2020 | 2PM – 4PM EST | GRFP 2021 Applicant Webinar #4 | GRFP 2021 Applicant Webinar #4Link to view real-time captions event #4576856 |
| Thurs., Oct. 8, 2020 | 11AM – 1PM EST | GRFP 2021 Reference Writers Webinar | GRFP 2021 Reference Writers WebinarLink to view real-time captions event #4576969 |
Get more info about the NSF GRFP here: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/