Tag: underrepresented students

Summer Research Opportunities in Humanities and Humanistic Social Sciences with C3 Undergraduate Fellowship Program

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C3 Undergraduate Fellowships provide rising juniors and seniors with paid and mentored graduate-level research experience, plus training about applying to and succeeding in graduate school. Undergraduate fellows experience a new academic and social environment in dynamic and diverse regions of the country by spending eight to nine weeks working with faculty mentors, graduate student mentors, and fellow undergraduate summer researchers at Columbia University; University of California, Berkeley; the University of Chicago; and the University of Michigan.

For information about eligible fields of study, how to apply, and program information, see go/c3 and look for the C3 Undergraduate Fellowship under C3 Programs. Application deadlines range from Jan 15 to February 1.

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, rising juniors or seniors as of the summer 2019. Strong applicants have a clear interest in conducting research in the arts, humanities, or humanistic social sciences and are potentially interested in graduate study in the future. Applicants from groups historically underrepresented in the academy are encouraged to apply; this includes those who are historically underrepresented (such as African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders), first generation college students, or have followed nontraditional pathways to college due to exceptional talent and motivation in the face of adversity, such as societal, economic, or academic disadvantages.

If you have questions or plan to apply, please contact Dean Lisa Gates at fellowships@middlebury.edu.

 

Information Sciences Summer Research Program, Deadline April 13, 2018

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Application Deadline Extended: April 13, 2018
2018 i3 Summer Research Program for Underrepresented Students
Hosted at the University of Pittsburgh | Open to Students of All Majors

For more information and applications, see www.ischool-inclusion.org

What is i3?
The iSchool Inclusion Institute (i3) is an undergraduate research and leadership development program that prepares students from underrepresented populations for graduate study and careers in the information sciences. Only 25 students from across the country are selected each year to become i3 Scholars. Those students undertake a yearlong experience that includes two summer institutes hosted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information and a research project spanning the year.

Program Funding and Benefits

  • Receive full funding for program expenses, including transportation to and from Pittsburgh, campus housing, and meals
  • Earn a stipend while you complete the program: $1,200 for the Introductory Institute | $600 for the Concluding Institute
  • Prepare for the GRE with free training sessions

Introductory Institute: June 17-July 14, 2018

Held on the main campus of the University of Pittsburgh

  • Participate in special-topic workshops that highlight the many specialties and research areas in the information sciences
  • Take part in professional development seminars led by industry and research experts that focus on graduate school applications, mentoring, résumé building, and networking
  • Complete two-week modules on research design and programming (beginner and advanced sessions) taught by PhD teaching fellows from top-tier iSchools
  • Form research teams and work with advisors to design a yearlong research project

Team Research Project
i3 Scholars return home and work with team members remotely to complete a yearlong project

  • Each team is supported by a research advisor
  • Students gain experience with project management tools and collaborative technology
  • Interdisciplinary project topics blend social and technical aspects

Concluding Institute: Summer 2019, Two Weeks
i3 Scholars return to the main campus of the University of Pittsburgh to complete the program

  • Develop a research poster and copresent your team’s project
  • Learn about submitting your project to the iConference and other leading research conferences
  • Network with the new cohort of i3 Scholars and join the i3 Alumni Association

Foreign Affairs Information Technology (IT) Fellowship Applications Due Feb 13

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding

The Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship was launched by the State Department to address its growing need for technology expertise in the field of diplomacy, in addition to increasing the representation of diverse groups among its service. The Fellowship is designed to attract outstanding individuals from all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career with the U.S. Department of State. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. Program highlights include:

  • Undergraduate candidates (2 fellowships available): Up to $37,500 annually for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees and some travel expenses for junior and senior years of undergraduate studies related to an Information Technology field.
  • Graduate candidates (3 fellowships available): Up to $37,500 annually for tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees and some travel expenses for a two-year master’s degree in an IT-related field.
  • Two summer internships, one at a domestic office of the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and one overseas at a U.S. embassy or consulate. The program provides stipends, transportation and housing for these internships.
  • Employment in the Department of State Foreign Service for those who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service IMS entry requirements.

The application for the Fellowship is available on The Washington Center’s website. Students are also encouraged to visit the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship page to assess their eligibility and review expectations for selected fellows. All applications for undergraduate and graduate fellowships must be completed by February 13, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. EST in order to be considered.

Newhouse Graduate Newspaper Fellowship for Minorities Application Deadline 1/15/17

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The Newhouse Graduate Newspaper Fellowship for Minorities is an 18-month program that provides generous awards to two students in the Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism program each year. Fellows receive full-tuition benefits, a monthly stipend and on-the-job training during internships with Syracuse Media Group.

Candidates must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen and member of an underrepresented minority group: African American, Asian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American
  • Have an undergraduate grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
  • Demonstrate a record of academic engagement and an interest in storytelling

To apply:  Complete an application for the Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism program by January 15. Indicate your ethnicity and interest in the fellowship on your application. Six finalists will be brought to Syracuse for personal interviews in early March.

http://newhouse.syr.edu/minority-fellowship