The University Honors College and The Graduate School are sponsoring a Graduate School Funding Presentation on Thursday, March 20th in 120 Clemens Hall Lobby.4:00-5:00 pm. The session will provide participants with an overview of the National Science Foundation – Graduate Research Fellowship Program and National Institutes of Health Fellowship Programs. Current UB graduate students and faculty will share their perspectives on the application process and benefits of fellowships. Please note NSF & NIH fellowships are open only to individuals who, at the time of application, are citizens, nationals or permanent resident aliens of the United States. You are invited to attend:
Graduate School Funding Presentation -
National Science Foundation (NSF) & National Institutes of Health (NIH)
www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/ http://grants.nih.gov/training/extramural.htm
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Presentation: 4:00PM in 120 Clemens Hall
nsf-nih-presentation-flyer_s2008.pdf
2008 Undergraduate Research Prize
The PRIZE recognizes students who produce significant academic inquiry
requiring use of information resources, the Libraries, and the collections.
Undergraduate research conducted by individual students or by student
teams is eligible.
For more information: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/ext/UndergradResearchPrize.html
ub-prizeposter.pdf
The Benjamin and David Scharps Prize
This scholarship recognizes three SUNY junior or senior level students who are interested in legal issues, or interested in pursuing a career in the legal field at a SUNY campus.
the-benjamin-scharps-and-david-scharps-prize_flyer08_annct.pdf
This is an exciting scholarship opportunity for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply!
Go to http://www.hcfconnections.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Document.Doc?&id=24 for more information.
The AAUW Buffalo Branch announces three $3000.00 educational scholarships for Buffalo Niagara Region female students who have demonstrated success in a grass roots effort that has effected positive change for women or girls.
Since 1955, the AAUW Buffalo Branch has been conducting annual book sales to raise funds to support efforts that provide educational opportunity and equity for women and girls. The proceeds of these sales have multiplied 30,000 times and now afford the Branch the opportunity to offer these generous scholarships to assist female students attending a college or university full time. All funds supporting these scholarships were raised at the annual AAUW Buffalo Branch Book Sale.
Go to http://aauw.buffalo.edu/catalyst.htm for more information.
Caltech’s Amgen Scholars Program is geared towards students in biology and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields include biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and chemistry.
Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors, must be attending a four-year university, and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.
Support: Amgen Scholars will receive a $5500 award, round-trip air transportation, a generous housing allowance, and a food allowance.
Application: Online applications are due February 1, 2008.
For more information, please visit www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings scholarship program is designed to:
1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities;
2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy;
3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with NOAA and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and
4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States.
Eligible undergraduates studying oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA’s programs and mission are encouraged to apply. The scholarship provides: Up to $8,000 of academic assistance per academic year for full-time study during the junior and senior years. A required, 10-week, paid internship during the summer between the junior and senior years at NOAA or a NOAA approved facility. A housing subsidy is provided if the summer internship location is greater than 60 miles from their home location.
Travel expenses to the Hollings scholarship program orientation and conference at the completion of the internship.
For more information visit: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/hollings_uspa/index.html
The UNCF Scholarships/Fellowships range from $35,000 to $85,000 and are sponsored by the Merck Institute for Science Education and the Merck Research Laboratories and administered by the United Negro College Fund, Inc. This Initiative provides scholarships, internships and fellowships to at least 37 outstanding African-American students per year—15 at the undergraduate level, 12 at the graduate level, and 10 at the postdoctoral level.
Applications and more information are available online at www.uncf.org/merck
