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Juniors–Applications for the 2019 PPIA Junior Summer Institute Now Open!

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding

The application for 2019 PPIA Junior Summer Institute Application is now open and due on November 1, 2018! The application can be found online at https://jsiawards.ppiaprogram.org/.

The goal of the PPIA Fellowship Program is to help prepare to pursue Masters’ or joint degree, typically in public policy, public administration, international affairs or a related field. The organization does this through the intensive study provided by participation in a Junior Summer Institute (JSI), through partnerships with universities across the country, and through an alumni network that provides opportunities to connect with nearly 4000 individuals who share the same interest in public service.

PPIA seeks out high-potential undergraduate students from universities across the country to participate in an intensive seven-week Junior Summer Institute (JSI) before their senior year. During their program, fellows are equipped with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in graduate school and ultimately, in influential roles serving the public good.

Benefits include a summer stipend, room and board, travel assistance, and financial support for graduate school if they attend one of the Graduate School Consortium programs.

Additional information on the JSI Program

JSI Program FAQ’s

Michel David-Weill Scholarship for Graduate Study at Sciences Po; Nomination Deadline 10/15

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding

Nomination applications from current seniors/super seniors for the Michel David-Weill Scholarship are due to the fellowships office by noon on Oct 15.

The scholarship supports a two-year masters program (most are taught in English; some in French) at Sciences Po. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, current seniors or super-seniors, and have a GPA of 3.7+. Middlebury can nominate one student. The nominee must also apply independently to the graduate program of choice at Sciences Po. You do not need to know French to apply. 

See https://www.sciencespo.fr/international/en/content/michel-david-weill-scholarship for more information and a list of supported graduate programs. Degree fields supported include economics, policy, international affairs, journalism. Dual degrees with partner institutions are not supported by this scholarship.

For information about applying for Middlebury’s nomination, please see the David-Weill Scholarship page on the fellowships website. Questions? Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu .

Nomination Applications for the Churchill Scholarship Due Oct 1 (noon)!

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, STEM

The competition is now open for 15 Churchill Scholarships in science, mathematics, and engineering! Current seniors or recent graduates (2018 and 2017.5) must apply for Middlebury’s nomination by noon on Oct. 1. 

The Churchill Scholarship provide funding for a year of Master’s study at the University of Cambridge, based at Churchill College.

Nominees apply for one of two Master’s degrees: the MPhil (Master of Philosophy) or MASt (Master of Advanced Study) in a STEM field. See eligible fields: http://www.churchillscholarship.org/programs.html 

Applicants must be a citizen of the United States, a current senior or recently graduated within the past 12 months. Applicants must also apply to the selected program at Cambridge; applications are strongly encouraged to be made by Oct. 10.

See go/churchill for information about how to apply for Middlebury’s nomination. For more information about the Churchill Scholarship, see http://www.churchillscholarship.org/index.html . Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions.

Kanders Churchill Scholarship (MPhilPP, Cambridge University)–Deadline Oct 10!

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, STEM

The deadline for the Kanders Churchill Scholarship is fast approaching: Oct 10, 2018!  The Kanders Churchill Scholarship is designed to address the growing divide between science and science policy and supports a one-year masters program in public policy at Cambridge University.

To apply, candidates will state their interest in the Kanders Churchill Scholarship on their Cambridge application: (see https://www.polis.cam.ac.uk/study-at-polis/graduates/MPhilPP/fees-and-funding).

To be eligible, applicants must be a US citizen, a current senior or college graduate with a major or minor concentration in science, mathematics, or engineering, and attend the Cambridge Master’s in Public Policy

For more information, see http://www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org/kanders.html

Questions? Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu.

Watson Webinar on Wed 9/12 at 3pm EST!

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships

The Watson foundation is holding a fall webinar for prospective applicants on Wednesday, September 12th, 3pm ET. This webinar would be great for students interested in learning more about the Watson and those applying for nomination this year. You can sign up for the webinar here:

From foster care to opera; from Cambrian Explosion to human augmentation; from threatened big cat species to spoken word, the Watson Fellowship provides graduating seniors with a remarkable year to explore their deepest interests on a global scale. Fellows create original projects, execute them outside of the United States and embrace the ensuing journey. At our half century mark, today Watson Fellows comprise leaders in nearly every field, inspired by a ‘dream year’ that continues to shape the arc of their lives and those of others.

The Watson fellowship is open to all citizenship types. Students can only apply for nomination their senior/super-senior fall–and this year’s internal nomination deadline for Fall 2018 applications is Tuesday, Sept. 11. For more information, see go.middlebury.edu/watson or contact Watson Advisor Lisa Gates at fellowships@middlebury.edu.