U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
http://U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Scholarships and Summer Internships
Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Faculty
 DHS Scholarship Program* Undergraduate students
 * U.S. citizenship required
* Funding available for fall 2010
* Full tuition and monthly stipends
* Includes 10-week summer internships at federal research facilities or DHS Centers of Excellence
* Application Deadline: January 5, 2010
DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship ProgramÂ
* Undergraduate students
 * U.S. citizenship required
* Funding available for summer 2010
* 10-week summer research experiences at federal research facilities
* $500 weekly stipends plus transportation expenses to/from the internship location
* Application Deadline: January 5, 2010
Gonzaga Law School — Thomas More Scholarship Program
Gonzaga Law School’s Thomas More Scholarship Program provides a unique opportunity for students to realize their commitment to serving the public interest through law.
Each year, a small number of entering first-year students are awarded full tuition Scholarships so that they may pursue careers in public service unencumbered by substantial law school debt. The Scholarships are awarded for one year, but are readily renewable. Interested students and advisors should visit our website for application materials and to learn more about Gonzaga’s Thomas More Scholarship Program.
http://www.law.gonzaga.edu/About-Gonzaga-Law/thos_more/default.asp
Scholarship applications are due March 1.  School of Law applications should be submitted no later than February 1.
Since 1989, The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity has sponsored the Prize in Ethics Essay Contest. This annual competition, now in its 21st year, is designed to challenge college students to analyze the urgent ethical issues confronting them in today’s complex world. Students are encouraged to write thought-provoking personal essays that raise questions, single out issues and are rational arguments for ethical action.
Registered undergraduate, full-time juniors and seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the US during the Fall 2009 semester are eligible. The entry deadline is January 8, 2010. Prizes range from $500 to a $5,000 first prize. An entry form and detailed guidelines are available online at www.eliewieselfoundation.org
The Saltire Scholarship is now accepting applications from Americans applying for Scottish master’s degrees for the 2010-2011 school year.
Each year, the Scottish Government awards 200 master’s degree scholarships to students from the USA, Canada, India, and China based on merit and academic accomplishment. The Saltire Scholarships offers £2,000 toward tuition at any of Scotland’s prestigious universities and is an excellent opportunity for a diverse, international post-graduate experience.
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To learn about the participating universities and programs, please visit the Saltire Scholarship website. http://www.scotlandscholarship.com/
Workshop: Strategies to finding Nationally Competitive Fellowship Opportunities
This workshop will introduce various prestigious National and International Scholarships & Fellowships. These awards provide undergraduate and graduate funding to outstanding students. The session will begin to lay important groundwork for you by providing information and strategies to follow to maximize your success in pursuing these opportunities.
The session will take place on
Wednesday, November 11th at 4:00PM in 17 Norton Hall.
Visit the National Fellowships and Scholarships site to learn more about these opportunities at http://honors.buffalo.edu/scholarships/index.php
The United States Department of State is pleased to announce the upcoming
scholarship competition for the 2010 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
Program for overseas intensive summer language institutes in thirteen
critical need foreign languages. The on-line application for CLS Program
awards will be available November 9, 2009, and the deadline to apply will be December 18, 2009.
Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) provide group-based intensive language
instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten
weeks. Students may apply for one language, and will be placed at institute
sites based on language evaluations after selection. The 2010 CLS Program
will include new programs in Indonesian and Japanese.
Levels available for each language are as follows:
*Arabic, Persian: Advanced beginning, intermediate or advanced level;
*Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Turkish, or Urdu: Beginning, intermediate or advanced level;
*Chinese, Japanese or Russian: Intermediate or advanced level.
Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Â While there is no service requirement attached to CLS Program awards, participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers.
For more information on the CLS Program and the selection process, please
visit www.CLScholarship.org. If you would like to receive a program
announcement, please email me directly at sylla.julia@caorc.org.
We are pleased to announce a new summer internship program, SCI Scholars, for chemistry and chemical engineering undergraduates.
The program is a joint effort of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), America International Group (AIG), the American Chemical Society (ACS), and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and was developed to introduce chemistry and chemical engineering students to careers in the chemical industry.
Exceptional sophomores and juniors with a GPA of at least 3.5 and who are majoring in chemistry or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply.
Program details:
Twenty-one scholars will be chosen for internship positions in the summer of 2010.
SCI Scholars receive $6,000-$9,000 for a ten-week internship.
Students will be awarded a certificate and an additional $1000, which can be used for any purpose, such as participation at an ACS or AIChE meeting.
Scholars nominate a high school chemistry teacher for recognition. Teachers will be awarded a certificate from SCI and $1,000, which can be used for professional development or classroom materials.
Applications are due January 15, 2010.
Interested students should visit to fill out an application and get more information.
http://www.acs.org/sci
The Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship-for-service Program fully funds undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of technical areas, including all fields of engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and Mathematics.
A SMART brochure is attached and the application web page is at www.asee.org/SMART. The application deadline is December 15, 2009 for the 2010 school year. SMART provides:
• Full Tuition – to any accredited U.S. University
• A very generous stipend while in school
- $25,000 for undergraduates
- $36,000 for masters candidates
- $38,000 to $41,000 for doctoral candidates
• Book allowance – $1,000
• Health Insurance
• Paid Summer internships
• All required student fees
• Travel fees for internships
Summer internships at Labs are required. In return for fully funding their education, students are required work as a civilian employee at a Service (Army, Navy, Air Force) or DoD Agency (NSA, DIA, DARPA, etc.) laboratory for a period equal to the time the program paid for their school. Students must be U.S. Citizens, able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance, and be willing to work in a defense laboratory upon graduation.
There will be approximately 300 new awards this year. A list of SMART fellows from previous years is listed by University at:
http://www.asee.org/fellowships/smart/schools/scholar%5Fdirectory/list%5Fby%5Fschool/
The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program which is administered by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is officially accepting applications for the 2010 Aeronautics Scholarship Program. It is expected that approximately 20 two-year undergraduate, and 5 two-year with an option of a third year graduate scholarships will be awarded annually to students pursuing aeronautical engineering and related fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics and Mathematics. Total allocated award amounts are up to $40,000 for undergraduates and up to $125,000 for graduates. These funds will go towards tuition and related costs, as well as to provide paid summer internship opportunities at a NASA research center.
Competitive applicants interested in this amazing opportunity should begin completing application materials immediately. A completed application will consist of profile information, academic background (including transcripts), a resume, an essay for undergraduates, a proposal for graduates, letters of recommendations, and any test scores, such as GRE’s, when appropriate.
Completed applications will be collected electronically from September 1, 2009 through January 11, 2010. To learn more about eligibility requirements, award benefits, application instructions, and to apply online, visit https://nasa.asee.org, or contact nasa.asp@asee.org with any questions regarding this program. For additional information on NASA’s aeronautics research and other opportunities please log on to http://aeronautics.nasa.gov.
USAB wants to reward you for yourdedication to UB with the J. Scott Fleming Scholarship Worth $500.00
The self-nomination process includes an application, a letter of recommendation, an activity resume and a one-page essay.
USAB will give up to four (4) $500 scholarships to undergraduate, graduate or professional students who demonstrate a commitment, through their extra-curricular and volunteer activities, to promoting student involvement and enhancing the student experience at UB.
Applications may be obtained at:
http://alumni.buffalo.edu/students
The SU Information Booth
The Leadership Development Center
Residence Hall Area Offices & Apartment Village Offices
And the USAB Office – 110 Center for Tomorrow.
The application deadline is:
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12 Noon.
Applications may be returned to 103 Center for Tomorrow, North Campus
For more information, e-mail usab-scholarship@buffalo.edu.
