Environmental Informatics
Cannot be receiving any other federal fellowship or traineeship; must be enrolled full-time at an accredited US institution; any nationality/citizenship, but US citizens and permanent residents are given preference; students with disabilities and/or from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to apply.
NASA announces a call for graduate fellowship proposals to the NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) program for the 2011-2012 academic year. This call for fellowship proposals solicits applications from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of individuals pursuing Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Earth and space sciences, or related disciplines. The purpose of NESSF is to ensure continued training of a highly qualified workforce in disciplines needed to achieve NASA’s scientific goals. Awards resulting from the competitive selection will be made in the form of training grants to the respective universities.
1.NSPIRES generated proposal cover page to be completed on line, which includes a proposal summary/abstract and responses to the NESSF Program Specific Data questions, which includes the proposal budget;
2.A description of the proposed research, totaling no more than 6 single-spaced uploaded pages; the research plan should be presented with a clear scientific hypothesis or question(s) to be addressed by the proposed work;
3.A schedule stating the proposed start and completion dates of the applicant’s degree program;
4.Curriculum Vitae of the faculty advisor and student, limited to one page each;
5.A signed letter of recommendation from the student’s academic advisor which must include the name of the student, the name of the proposing institution, and the NESSF proposal title; and
6.Unofficial, legible, and clearly unaltered undergraduate and graduate transcripts (provide an explanation if the transcripts are not current or recent).
Equipment, including computers, may NOT be purchased with NESSF funds. Government furnished equipment will not be provided. A NESSF budget should include itemization of the anticipated use of the grant funding.
Minority: Female, African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Multi-Racial
The organization DOES consider graduate students - even though the application lists only undergraduate options. Just write in that you are a graduate student.
Intent to reside and work in the West Michigan area upon graduation.
West Michigan Minorities In Architecture and Engineering Consortium (WMMIAEC) is pleased to offer four educational assistance grants each academic year in the amount of $1,000 each. Grant applications are reviewed quarterly The WMMIAEC is always accepting applications for the next academic year.
Application should include:
*Application cover sheet--download from website
*Professional resume
*Description of your educational and career goals
*Statement explaining your need for financial assistance
*Intent to work and reside in the West Michigan area upon completion of your education.
*A copy of your current transcript or proof of enrollment.
None.
Applicants must be:
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Full time graduate or professional degree student at an accredited institution in the US
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Able to demonstrate financial need
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An enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian or Alaskan Native group, or be able to prove descendency.
Each year, the AIGC fellowship program provides $1,200,000 in fellowships to over 350 Native American and Alaska Native graduate students. Graduate fellowships are monetary awards made to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate or professional degree-seeking students, who meet all eligible criteria. The United States Bureau of Indian Education federally funds the fellowship program. The fellowship amount is typically between $1,000 and $5,000 per academic year (not including summer), and varies from year to year, depending on the availability of funds and unmet financial need.
Application documents include: (see link below)
1. Application Instructions and Deadlines
2. Application form - The deadline to submit the application, $15 application fee, essay, and three self-addressed & stamped postcards is June 1, 2011.
3. Financial Need Form (FNF) to be given to the Financial Aid Office - The deadline to submit the FNF is July 8, 2011. (When submitting the FNF form to the university's Financial Aid Office, provide them both pages of the form.)
4. Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC) form - The deadline to submit the TEC is July 8, 2011.
Be an enrolled member of a U.S. federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group and provide a Certificate of Indian Blood;
Be seeking a degree and career in fields of study including: various engineering, computer science, operations management, management, finance, marketing and other business oriented fields;
Be entering a U.S. accredited college or university as a fullâ€Âtime, degree seeking college freshmen or as a firstâ€Âyear graduate or professional student. Graduate/Professional: Attained a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or greater, on a 4.0 scale as measured by undergraduate transcripts.
Demonstrate character, personal merit and commitment to the American Indian Community locally and/or nationally. Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed.
The Accenture American Indian Scholarship fund meets a vital need for American Indian and Alaska Native students seeking higher education and requiring financial assistance. Accenture will award three types of scholarships to high-achieving American Indian and Alaska Native students seeking degrees and careers in fields of study including: various engineering, computer science, operations management, finance, marketing and other business oriented fields.
Scholarship recipients are eligible for summer internships with Accenture, as first-year graduate students or junior-year undergraduate students.
Application materials include:
- Tribal Eligibility Certificate Form (TEC);
- If applying for the graduate scholarship, submit your undergraduate and/or graduate academic transcripts;
- Resume;
- Personal statement describing your character, personal merit and commitment to community and heritage, current and/or future to American Indians and Alaska Natives;
- Two personal letters of recommendation;
- Admission Letter from the institution you will attend in the Fall.
If you are selected to receive the Accenture American Indian Scholarship, you will be required to submit a Financial Need Form (FNF) from the university you will attend. The FNF form will be mailed to you at a later date.
Students in professional schools and graduate programs are eligible to apply. The fellowship is limited to returning students. Students in the last year of terminal degree programs are not eligible.
Jean Monnet Fellows are among the best University of Michigan graduate students who focus on Europe in their research. Student grantees receive summer grants to work on issues of European integration, and are expected to conduct research and write a paper resulting from this research on a relevant topic of their choosing. Jean Monnet Fellows are active participants in European Union Center activities, often taking part in outreach activities for local high schools, colleges, and universities.
With a grant from the European Commission, the European Union Center and the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies are offering students summer grants of $5,000 to work on issues of European integration. Student grantees will conduct research and write a paper resulting from this research on a relevant topic of their choosing.
It is expected that during the spring and/or summer, the grantees will devote twelve weeks of full time work on this project with a faculty advisor. Recipients may be invited to participate in selected outreach activities organized by the European Union Center with local high schools, colleges and universities. They will also present the preliminary results of their research at a public event held in the fall.
Applicants should submit 2â€Â3 page proposals describing the project they intend to carry out, including its topic, aims, method, and anticipated scholarly contribution. They should also indicate the period in which they will be conducting full time work on their project. A letter of recommendation from a University of Michigan faculty member (preferably the student’s advisor), most recent transcript, and current CV should accompany the proposal.
This is not a travel grant.
Students who are either residents of the state of New Jersey studying in New Jersey or elsewhere or non-residents pursuing a study in New Jersey or its surrounding waters.
The scholarship promotes environmental studies by students who are either residents of the state of New Jersey studying in New Jersey or elsewhere or non-residents pursuing a study in New Jersey or its surrounding waters. Applicants are reviewed by a GCA Scholarship Selection Committee including a New Jersey representative.
* Application form:
http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/kissel_app_09.pdf
* Essay
* 2 letters of recommendation
* Please do not alter or retype the application, or send any additional materials that are not required.
Applications must be from a non-profit tax-exempt organization (501c3), school, or governmental body.
Projects or programs that are primarily educational or recreational in nature or designed to increase or improve river access will NOT be considered. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in any county within the Muskegon River Watershed.
In 2002, through the generosity of Great Spring Waters of America, Inc., the Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund (IMESF) was established at the Foundation to provide up to $50,000 per year for ten years for grantmaking. Grants from the IMESF will be made for the following purpose: To support the waters and water-dependent natural resources of the Muskegon River Watershed by supporting conservation, enhancement, and restoration projects that will result in improvements to the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of the watershed.
Projects or programs that are primarily educational or recreational in nature or designed to increase or improve river access will NOT be considered. Proposals \will be accepted for projects located in any county within the Muskegon River Watershed.
Please use the following requirements as you complete your grant proposal--
Narrative:
Organization Information
- Mission
- Organizational history
- Description of current programs, activities, and accomplishments
- Purpose of the Grant
- Statement of need (please describe in detail and include supporting evidence)
- Project description
Proposal Budget
- Grant proposal budget form
- Grant proposal budget narrative (include line items for which additional explanation is needed)
Attachments
1. A copy of the current IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter
2. Roster of current governing board, including addresses and affiliations
3. Finances
- Organization’s current annual operating budget, including all expenses and revenues
- Audited financial statement (most recently completed)
- IRS Form 990 (most recently filed)
- Annual report, if available
4. Resumes and job descriptions of the key project personnel
5. Organizational chart
6. Letters of support (up to five)
Projects or programs that are primarily educational or recreational in nature or designed to increase or improve river access will NOT be considered. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in any county within the Muskegon River Watershed.
* U.S. citizen
* Must be in senior year of undergraduate study or have completed undergraduate degree and apply BEFORE beginning graduate school.
* Must have cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on 4.0 scale.
Awardees must be US citizens, must be in their senior year of undergraduate study or have completed an undergraduate degree and apply before beginning graduate school, and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
The Rangel Graduate Fellowship is a program that aims to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service in which they can help formulate, represent and implement U.S. foreign policy. Each year, the Rangel Program selects 20 outstanding Rangel Fellows in a highly competitive nationwide process and helps support them through two years of graduate study, internships and professional development activities, and entry into the Foreign Service. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Fellows who successfully complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers, one of the most exciting and rewarding careers available.
The online application includes:
- Background information
- personal statement
- statement about applicant's financial needs
- 2 letters of recommendation
Mailed-in Supplementary Materials Include:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship with a copy of (choose one): Birth certificate, Certificate of U.S. citizenship, U.S. passport
- The Student Aid Report (SAR) generated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form FAFSA
- GRE or GMAT Scores (copy of report sent to student)
- Official transcript from all colleges and universities that the applicant has attended (must be sent in a sealed envelope either by applicant in the supplementary materials package, or directly from the institution)
- Official Financial Aid Statement from applicant’s senior year
At the conclusion of two years of study, the Rangel Fellow is expected to have obtained a degree in international affairs or another area of relevance to the work of the Foreign Service (such as public administration, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, political science, or communications) at a graduate or professional school approved by the Rangel Program. Awardees are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 throughout their period of study.
Must be member of SICB.
To provide funds for travel and other expenses at distant research laboratories, museums, or field sites with the primary purpose to learn specialized techniques or to use unique equipment or collections.
Expects to fund 3 fellowships.
Electronic submission. Use form available on the website. All fields must be completed.
* application form
* Proposal (3,000 character limit)
* Literature Citations
* Funding Request
* Two letters of recommentation--submited by the letter writers via a separate online form
Travel to field research sites and living expenses while doing field research.
Awards are made payable to the individual recipients. No part of an award may be used for the payment of indirect costs to the recipient's institutions
Students may apply to only one award program (travel-FGST or research-GIAR) per year.
All applications to NESSF must address the goals and objectives of one or more of the four SMD research programs: