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Harvard’s Scholarship and Social Justice Conference – Submissions Open Mid-Dec. 

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The Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship at Harvard College will host the annual Scholarship and Social Justice Undergraduate Research Conference in April 2025. This conference is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students who are conducting research on social challenges impacting underrepresented groups. The goal – to create a platform for students to share insights, connect with peers, and engage with faculty and experts in the field. Students from all years are welcome to apply.

Learn more about applying by filling out this interest form. Conference details available on their website.

Ellison Scholars Program for Science, Technology and Engineering Students – Application Deadline, September 30, 2024

Heidi Greenwald / / Fellowships, Postgraduate Opportunities, STEM, UK, Uncategorized

Ever wanted to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering while working on groundbreaking projects? The Ellison Scholars program offers fully funded DPhil (PhD) scholarships to the University of Oxford, at the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT). This program offers full support in for student studies and an opportunity to collaborate in cutting-edge facilities to drive innovation forward. Learn more about applying and eligibility at the Ellison Scholars web site.

FAO Schwarz Fellowship for Social Impact

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Here is a sneak peek at the organizations selected to host the 2024 –2026  FAO Schwarz Fellowships in social impact. The fellowships are designed for graduating college seniors interested in careers in social change.

Applications for the next cohort don’t officially open until November 1–mark your calendars!
Logos of new hosts
The Museum of the City of New York (New York City), Audubon MId-Atlantic, The Clay Studio, and The Food Trust (all in Philadelphia), and 826 Boston (Boston) will each host one new Fellow. Reading Partners (New York City) will host two Fellows. The FAO Schwarz Fellowship is one of a small number of paid * domestic opportunities for students interested in social impact careers. The FAO Schwarz Fellowship is incredibly proud to be working with these amazing organizations and will be announcing details about the positions on November 1. We encourage interested college seniors who are passionate about social justice and have the potential for leadership to join an online info session on December 5.  See FAO Schwarz Fellowship for more information. Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions.

McCall MacBain Scholarship for Graduate Study at McGill University Now Open

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, Uncategorized
Applications are now open for the McCall MacBain Scholarships

This program brings together students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles. We will offer up to 130 scholarships and awards valued at more than $3.3 million to candidates who demonstrate exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity. Two-thirds of these scholarships are for Canadian students, and one-third for international students.
 
What does the McCall MacBain Scholarship cover?
Tuition and fees for one of 150+ eligible masters programs at McGill University
A living stipend of $2,000 per month during academic terms
A relocation grant and summer funding options
Mentors, advisors, and coaching
A leadership development program
Up to 10 fully-funded McCall MacBain Scholarships, 25 finalist awards of $20,000, and 15 regional awards of $10,000 are available for international candidates.

September 27, 2023 is the deadline for students to submit their applications.

Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions!
 
Resources:
What is it like to become a McCall MacBain Scholar?
Hear from scholars: Why McGill and Montréal?
Understanding the application
Upcoming information session

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Application Now Open; Deadline Oct 11

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, Uncategorized

We’re also excited to announce that the application to join the 2024 cohort of Knight-Hennessy Scholars is now open. Learn about upcoming admission events, application requirements, and more on the KHS website.

The application is due by October 11, 2023 at 1 p.m. Pacific Time.

Upcoming admission events

Online information sessions on July 24 and July 31: Come hear an admission officer provide a general overview of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, the admission process, and the application.

Online scholar Q&A on July 6: Fauzan Reza Maulana (2020 cohort) from Indonesia answers your questions about what it’s like to be a KHS scholar and a Stanford graduate student. 

[New] Online application workshop on July 20: Already started your application? In an interactive session, an admission officer will walk you and other prospective scholars through the KHS application, highlighting requirements and sharing tips for navigating the admission process. 

View all admission events

Questions? Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu