Tag: sophomores

Udall Nomination Deadline Coming Up– Jan. 20!

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships

Are you working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges or to issues impacting Indian country?
Have you demonstrated your commitment to one of these areas through public service?
Do you inspire and motivate others to take action?
Are you committed to making a difference through civility and consensus building?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, the Udall Scholarship may be right for you. Click on the category below for more information.

·         Environment For undergraduates interested in conservation and environmental issues

·         Tribal Policy For Native Americans and Alaska Natives focusing on multiple policy areas

·         Native Health Care For Native Americans and Alaska Natives pursuing health-related careers

Eligibility: GPA 3.5 and up most competitive; U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident required; demonstrated commitment to work with environmental issues through academic study and activities. The Udall provides up to $7,000 for tuition, fees, educational expenses.

This scholarship requires nomination from Middlebury—the nomination deadline is January 20, 2020. See go/udall for instructions on how to apply for nomination. Questions? Talk with Dean Lisa Gates (fellowships@middlebury.edu).

Summer Fellowship at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Application Deadline 1/31/20

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Summer Program, Uncategorized

The Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows Program is a highly selective summer institute for rising college juniors. The program (May 23 – July 4, 2020 ) offers unparalleled learning and networking opportunities at the home of America’s first president, located just outside our nation’s capital.

Fully Funded Summer Leadership Program
Students spend six weeks living and learning at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Transportation, meals and a $3,000 stipend are provided.
Eligibility requirements:
Currently enrolled college sophomore in good standing
Proven leadership ability and involvement
All majors welcome
Demonstrated interest in proposed capstone project
Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher
Current U.S. Citizen

For more information and to apply: https://www.mountvernon.org/site/leadershipfellows/
Lessons in Leadership
Read what alumna Chidinma Nnoromele (MVLF ’15, Duke ’17) says about her experience at Mount Vernon.

READ THE BLOG POST

Stephanie Jordan ’20 and Teal Witter ’20 Named Goldwater Scholars

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, STEM

Congratulations to Middlebury’s newest Goldwater Scholars, Stephanie Jordan and Teal Witter! Stephanie and Teal were selected from a national pool of 1223 natural science, engineering and mathematics students nominated by 443 colleges and universities. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship provides scholarships up to $7,500 to support undergraduates pursuing careers in math, natural sciences, and engineering. Read more about Teal and Stephanie (and about swarm robotic programming and quantum algorithms) in the newsroom: http://www.middlebury.edu/newsroom/archive/2019-news/node/619221 .

Oscar Psychas ’21 Named Udall Scholar

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships

Congratulations to Oscar Psychas ’21, Middlebury’s newest Udall Scholar! Oscar was one of 55 sophomores and juniors selected nationwide for his outstanding work on environmental issues and advocacy.

Read more about Oscar and the Udall Scholarship here: https://udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/MeetScholars.aspx?webid=5703 and http://www.middlebury.edu/newsroom/archive/2019-news/node/619278

You can read more about one of Oscar’s projects, WildMidd, in the newsroom: http://www.middlebury.edu/newsroom/archive/2019-news/node/618477 Way to go, Oscar!

Summer/January Program in Brazil

Lisa Gates / / Summer Program

Strategy and Marketing for Emerging Countries Program offered by the International Business School Americas in partnership with UNIP-Universidade Paulista.  This intensive 2 or 3-week program is designed for students and young professionals, with no restriction on field of study and no background of Portuguese language is required. The program is held in São Paulo,

International students can apply for Scholarship covering up to 70% of enrollment + tuition costs, being eligible second-year students and up or graduates.

The following program available:

January: 2 weeks

July or August: 3 weeks

1. Strategy & Marketing for Emerging Countries: this program is taught in English and is focused on the Emerging Countries context.

Contents

Contact classes

-Strategy & Competitiveness: basic concepts and BRICS countries context

-Strategic and Marketing aspects of conquering markets in low income countries

-Current Economic Scenario of Brazil and other emerging countries

-Industrial and Consumer Markets: key elements for understanding emerging countries

-Foreign Trade and Direct Investment

-Logistics and Structure

-Sustainable Development in emerging countries

48h

-Survival Portuguese and Business Etiquette (optional)

22h

-Guided visits to enterprises and organizations

8h

-Guided visit to the Port of Santos (optional)

4h

 For more information, costs, and applications, contact Boris Guedes at boris.guedes@ibs-sp.com.br no later than February 23, 2015.