Tag: juniors

Rani Basnet, ‘26, Wins Obama-Chesky Voyager Award

Heidi Greenwald / / Fellowships

Congratulations to Middlebury junior Rani Basnet, an International and Global Studies major, who has received the highly selective Obama-Chesky Scholarship, also known as the Voyager Scholarship. Basnet is one of 100 college and university students from the United States to win the award! It is now in its third year.

Created by former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and Airbnb founder Brian Chesky, the scholarship is awarded to college juniors who plan to pursue a career in public service. The award provides up to $25,000 per year in financial aid and a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing for a self-designed international travel experience during the summer between junior and senior years. Read more on Middlebury’s News and Announcements page.

Truman and Marshall Scholarship Information Session on April 17(noon ET); sign up below!

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding

Here’s a new online information session organized by the Truman and Marshall Scholarship foundations: Post-Graduate National Scholarship Opportunities – Information Session for Prospective Candidates

Date: 17th April 2024

Time: 12pm-1pm ET

Panel: Josh Stanton (Head of Strategic Communications and Public Diplomacy – British Embassy), Haley Addison (Manager – MACC), Megan Friddle (President – NAFA), Dr Terry Babcock (Truman – Executive Secretary), Tara Yglesias (Truman – Deputy Executive Secretary).

Sign up link: https://forms.gle/wBiSe4BDLAqbzPSc8

Created by Congress in 1975, the Truman Scholarship provides funding and support to aspiring leaders pursuing careers in public service. Over 3,500 Truman Scholars have gone on to successful careers in public service, serving in government and the military, transforming non-profits, and organizing for change in local communities.

The British Government-funded Marshall Scholarship allows up to 50 high-achieving American undergraduates each year to pursue fully-funded graduate study at any university in the UK in any academic topic. With multiple degree options and funded research and travel opportunities within the United Kingdom, the Marshall Scholarship provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunityto secure a postgraduate degree at one of the UK’s world-renowned academic institutions.

Representatives from both scholarships will shed light on the benefits offered by both scholarships and offer tips on navigating the application process. See go/truman and go/marshall to learn more about eligibility and how to apply through Middlebury.

Mitacs Globalink Summer Research Internships in Canada–Deadline 9/21/23

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, UR Opportunities

The 2024 GRI student call is now open! 

Students must submit applications by September 21, 2023, 1 p.m. PT
 

Apply now >

Mitacs Globalink Research Internships can offer you an international experience like no other.

Canada features excellent universities, outstanding research facilities, cutting-edge industry innovation, and unparalleled undergraduate training opportunities.

What a Mitacs Globalink Research Internship offers you:

  • A 12-week internship that increases your knowledge of and explores hands-on research in your field of study
  • Work under the supervision of outstanding faculty members, with graduate students and research associates
  • Access to Canada’s unique research landscape: applied, dynamic, and innovative
  • A rewarding experience combining academic research at a Canadian university, professional skills development courses and social activities
  • A chance for you to explore your independence and gain international experience in a new country
  • The opportunity to connect with potential graduate supervisors should you be interested in returning to Canada for graduate studies with a Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship

For further questions or inquiries, visit our Frequently Asked Questions tab or contact helpdesk@mitacs.ca.

Where do I start?

Mitacs encourages you to start working on the following items before the call opens:

  1. Review all eligibility criteria: in addition to the general GRI requirements, there may be specific eligibility criteria for each country and international partner organization
  2. Confirm that your passport issued by your home country is valid until at least January 2025. (You are welcome to submit an application if you don’t currently have a valid passport. However, you will need to provide valid passport information if your application is approved).
  3. Obtain a reference letter from a professor. Please download the reference letter instructions. All reference letters must follow the instructions provided.
  4. Update your CV: You can submit your own CV or download the Mitacs template
  5. Obtain your academic transcripts (in either English or French). If your university or institution cannot provide transcripts in either language, you are responsible for getting them translated and notarized. Transcripts must be included in your application. Only university transcripts will be considered. Please do not submit your high school transcripts. 
  6. English or French language proficiency tests may be required for some countries. Please check your country’s details for more information.

In the application, you will also be asked about:

  • Your academic discipline, program, and other educational information
  • Your research interests, skills, and achievements
  • Your reasons for pursuing research in Canada


Eligibility requirements for 2024


Applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application 
  • Be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or combined undergraduate/master’s program at an eligible institution (see list of eligible institutions by country) 
  • Have one to three semesters remaining in their program as of fall 2024 (see requirement by country) 
  • Meet the grade requirements for their country of study (see GPA requirements for each international partner) 
  • Apply to a minimum of three and a maximum of seven projects and ensure selections are from at least three different Canadian provinces 
  • Be fluent in the oral and written language of the project (English and/or French) 
  • Be available to complete an internship lasting 12 consecutive weeks between May 1 and October 31 
  • Not have been awarded a Globalink Research Internship project in the past 

Catherine Kish ’24 Named a Truman Scholar

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Truman

Congratulations to Catherine Kish ’24 who was selected as a 2023 Truman Scholar! As one of 62 new Truman scholars, Catherine joins an outstanding group of college juniors poised to become leaders in public service. Each Truman Scholar receives funding for graduate studies, leadership training, career counseling, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government. Read more about Catherine and the 2023 Truman scholars!

S. Grady Welsh Selected as a Goldwater Scholar

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, STEM

Congratulations to S. Grady Welsh ’24 who was named a 2023 Goldwater Scholar! The Goldwater Scholarship Program was designed to foster and encourage outstanding students to pursue research careers in the fields of the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Grady plans to pursue a PhD in ecology and study interactions between climate change and wetlands. The 413 Scholars this year were selected from 1267 natural science, engineering and mathematics students nominated by 427 academic institutions. For more information about how to apply for Goldwater nomination, visit go/goldwater .