A font of information about undergraduate research, competitive fellowships, application processes and upcoming events and deadlines!
//Time: 4:30 pm
Where: Library 201
If you’re thinking of applying for the Fulbright in the fall or are a sophomore and plan to be abroad next spring, come learn about the study, research and teaching opportunities as a Fulbright scholar or teaching assistant!
One note on eligibility- you must be a US citizen and current college senior at time of application!
Any questions? Contact Lisa Gates at lgates@middlebury.edu
//Congratulations to Kevin Madore ’11 who was selected as one of twenty Beinecke Scholars in the country! The Beinecke Foundation provides $34,000 for students interested in pursuing a MA or PhD program in the humanities and social science. A double major in Psychology and History, Kevin plans to purse a doctoral program in psychology. For more information about the Beinecke Scholarship, check out our website at go/fellowships .
//This fellowship may be of interest to seniors interested in medicine, heathcare, and community-based fields. READ ON!
PROJECT HORSESHOE FARM – THE HORSESHOE FARM FELLOWSHIP
Due to an unexpected change in plans of one of our incoming Fellows, we have one spot available in this unique community based “Gap Year” opportunity focusing on community, citizenship and engagement, service leadership, and social entrepreneurship. Students who pursue this opportunity will spend one year (13 months) working alongside other “Horseshoe Farm Fellows” and will have the opportunity to:
This opportunity is geared primarily to students with strong leadership potential and with an interest in community based medicine and healthcare or other community based service fields. The 13 month Fellowship will begin June 15, 2010.
If you have an interest, please inquire by email – infohsf@yahoo.com . Applications are due by April 30, 2010. Additional information and application can be found at www.projecthorseshoefarm.org
//From Dean Karen Guttentag:
Just a brief reminder about tonight’s meeting in Axinn 229 at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in learning more about the Watson Fellowship but are unable to attend the meeting, please review Middlebury’s Watson Web site, paying particular attention to the detailed PDF posted under “More Information”: http://www.middlebury.edu/offices/support/fellowships/Watson.
Also, to reiterate eligibility, all students planning to graduate in February 2011 or May 2011 are eligible to apply in this fall’s application cycle. Current first-years, sophomores, and junior Febs are still warmly encouraged to attend tonight’s meeting; as you will learn, it’s never too early to begin developing a Watson project!
Karen S. Guttentag
Associate Dean of the College
Middlebury, VT 05753
phone: 802-443-2024
fax: 802-443-2525
kguttent@middlebury.edu
//I’m holding two information sessions on Tuesday 3/30 and Wednesday 3/31. Both take place in Bi Hall 104 and start at 7pm. Tuesday night is for current sophomores and first-year students and focuses on sophomore and junior year fellowship opportunities. Wednesday night is devoted to senior-year opportunities–but you don’t have to be a rising senior to attend. Planning and preparation are key elements to a successful application, so come inform yourself about the opportunities available to Middlebury students. You can find information about specific fellowships and eligibility criteria on our website: go/fellowships or go.middlebury.edu/fellowships .