School of Natural Resources and Environment

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Typical application deadline:

December

Contact Name:

Andrea Krupsky

Page last updated:

09/28/2010

Application Deadline:

December 15, 2010

Contact Phone:

(877) 473-4636

weblinks:

Scholarship information

Application portal

Funding source home page:

Applicant Eligibility:

Graduate

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

Be of Hispanic heritage
Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam.
Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree

Keywords:

General support

Minority

Amount:

$1,000-5,000

Funding Abstract:

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the largest Hispanic scholarship granting association in the United States. It is dedicated to supporting students who are at least half Hispanic in background with higher education efforts. The College Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to community college, four-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage.

Type of Funding:

Award/Prize

Application Process and Required Materials:

Online application can be found at: https://apply.hsf.net/applications/

Fund Usage:

Not specified

Fields of Study:

Predoctoral Fellowship information

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities

Typical application deadline:

November

Page last updated:

09/16/2010

Contact Phone:

(202) 334-2872

Application Deadline:

November 1, 2010

Funding source home page:

Ford Foundation

Applicant Eligibility:

Ph.D.

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

*Citizens or nationals of the U.S.
* Member of the following groups: Native American Indian, Mexican American/Chicana/Chicano, Alaskan Native (Eskimo or Aleut), Native Pacific Islander (Polynesian or Micronesian), Black/African american, or Puerto Rican.
* Enrolled in or planning to enroll in a research-based PhD or Sc.D. program in one of the following fields: behavioral and social sciences, humanities, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, and biological sciences, or in interdisciplinary programs composed of two or more eligible disciplines. (Disciplines excluded are education, business administration and management, health sciences, public health, home economics, library science, speech pathology and audiology, personnel and guidance, social work, fine arts and performing arts, and education. Also not funded is work leading to terminal master's degrees, doctorates in education (Ph.D. or Ed.D.), Doctor of Fine Arts (D.F.A.), or professional degrees in medicine, law, or business.)
* Individuals who aspire to a teaching and research career at the college or university level
* Have not earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field

weblinks:

Application information

Keywords:

General support

Minority

Amount:

$20,000/year for three years for predoctoral awards

Funding Abstract:

The goal of this program is to increase the presence of underrepresented minorities on the nation's college and university faculties, to enhance diversity on campuses, and to address the persisting effects of past discrimination. The predoctoral fellowships provide three years of support for individuals engaged in graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree. The fellowships will be awarded in a national competition administered by the National Research Council of the National Academies on behalf of the Ford Foundation.

Type of Funding:

Fellowship

Funding Comments:

$20,000/yr stipend + $2,000/yr institutional award to be accepted in lieu of tuition and fees.
Expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows.

Application Process and Required Materials:

* Online Application
* GRE Scores
* Undergraduate & graduate transcripts
* Four letters of recommendation. If already a Ph.D. student, submit a verification of predoctoral status form to verify that you can full utilize a 3 yr. predoctoral fellowship

Fund Usage:

Tuition, stipend

Fields of Study:

American-Scaninavian Foundation

Awards for Study in Scandinavia

Typical application deadline:

November

Page last updated:

09/16/2010

Contact Phone:

(212) 779-3587

Application Deadline:

November 1, 2010

Applicants are urged to arrange their academic or professional affiliations as far in advance as possible. Applicants must secure these placements or affiliations on their own; the ASF cannot assist in establishing contacts.

The ASF requires confirmation of invitation or affiliation from the institution or individuals detailed in the proposal.

Since July and August are traditionally holiday months in Scandinavia, many people may not be available for consultation. Applicants are cautioned to plan their projects accordingly.

Funding source home page:

Applicant Eligibility:

Graduate

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

Applicants must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential.

Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents.

Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education by the start of their project in Scandinavia.

Team projects are eligible, but each member must apply as an individual, submitting a separate, fully-documented application.

First priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received an ASF award. Only in exceptional cases will a third award be considered.

The ASF considers it desirable that all candidates have at least some ability in the language of the host country, even if it is not essential for the execution of the research plan.

For projects that require a command of one or more Scandinavian (or other) languages, candidates should defer application until they have the necessary proficiency.

weblinks:

Fellowship and application information

Keywords:

International

Research/field research

Travel

Western Europe

Amount:

Up to $23,000; normally $5,000

Funding Abstract:

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $23,000) and grants (normally $5,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year. The number of awards varies each year according to total funds available. Over $300,000 is available for the 2011-12 competition. Awards are made in all fields.

Type of Funding:

Fellowship

Funding Comments:

The ASF does not fund the following:

Travel for attendance at professional meetings, conferences, seminars or conventions
Performances or exhibitions
Equipment purchases, including personal computers, cell phones and software
Research assistants
Institutional overhead costs
Tuition fees from U.S. home institution
Foregone salary
Supplementation of substantial sabbatical support
Support for dependents
Repayment of loans or other personal obligations
Acquisition of language skills
Study in programs especially designed for English-speaking students, or at English-language institutions
Beginning studies in any subject
Retroactive program support

Application Process and Required Materials:

PLEASE SUBMIT ONE ORIGINAL PAPER COPY AND ONE ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW. Each version must contain one of each item, collated in the order shown. Do not staple or use a binder for the paper copy, please use papers clips only (optional).

Signed application form.

Project summary (not to exceed 200 words) .
Budget form.
Project Statement (not to exceed 1,200 words) and bibliography.
Curriculum vitae (not to exceed ten pages including publications listing).
Invitation and other relevant correspondence confirming the availability of overseas resources.

PLEASE SUBMIT ORIGINAL COPIES (one copy each) IN SEALED ENVELOPES OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW. It is not necessary to submit these items electronically or to collate them with the application form.

Three Letters of Reference (see above instructions)
Academic Transcripts (see above instructions)

Click to download the Application Form in Microsoft Word format

Fund Usage:

Travel expenses, tuition and other fees, and other project-related costs

Funding Restrictions:

Applicant must notify ASF if they receive other award offers.

ASF does not fun: travel for attendence at professional meetings, conferences, seminars, or conventions; performances or exhibitions; publication costs; equipment purchases, including personal computers, software, and cell phones; research assistants; institutional overhead costs; tuition fees from US home institution; foregone salary; supplementation of substantial sabbatical support; support for dependents; repayment of loans or other personal obligations; acquisition of language skills; study in programs especially designed for English-language students, or at English-language institutions; beginning studies in any subject; or retroactive program support.

Fields of Study:

Center for the Education of Women

Scholarships for Returning Women

Typical application deadline:

January

Contact Name:

Jackie Johnson

Page last updated:

10/26/2010

Application Deadline:

January 31, 2011

Contact Phone:

734-764-7271

weblinks:

Scholarship information

Application information

Funding source home page:

Applicant Eligibility:

Graduate

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

Must be attending the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Flint, Dearborn Campuses) in the academic year of 2011-2012.
Must have experienced a lapse in education after graduating from high school of at least (a) 48 consecutive months or (b) 48 non-consecutive months Ã¢â‚¬â€œnot counting interruptions of less than 8 months.
Applicants who have received a CEW Scholarship in the past are not eligible.

Keywords:

General support

Women

Amount:

$1,000 - $8,000

Funding Abstract:

The CEW Scholarship Program for returning women students was established in 1970 to honor the academic performance and potential of women whose education has been interrupted and to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the admission of women to the University of Michigan. Thanks to the generosity of individuals and foundations, CEW has awarded over 1100 scholarships since 1970. CEW Scholarship Awards are invaluable, since they often mean the difference between completing a degree or not doing so for many students at the University of Michigan. Due to the generosity of donors, CEW was able to expand the program in 2008 to include additional scholarships for male and female students on the Ann Arbor campus.

Type of Funding:

Award/Prize

Application Process and Required Materials:

A complete application packetis as follows:

1. Enclosed application (http://www.umich.edu/~cew/PDFs/ScholarApp2011.pdf)

2. 5 completed copies (original and 4 copies) to C

3. High school and college transcripts, including a transcript from Fall 2010.

4. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation accompanied by the enclosed forms/

Fund Usage:

General support

Fields of Study:

Foundation for Community Association Research

Byron Hanke Fellowship

Typical application deadline:

May

Page last updated:

02/11/2011

Contact Phone:

888-224-4321

Application Deadline:

May 1, 2011

Funding source home page:

Applicant Eligibility:

Graduate

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

Hanke Fellowship applicants must be enrolled in an accredited master's, doctoral, or law program in the United States of America or Canada. Students of all disciplines are welcome to apply for the Hanke Fellowship, provided their studies relate to community associations generally and to the topic of the candidate's proposed community associations research project. The Board of Directors of the Foundation makes the final selection. All awards will be based on merit, without regard to race, gender, or religion.

weblinks:

Scholarship information

Application form

Keywords:

Behavior

Business/Industry

Community Forestry

Economics

Environmental Education

Environmental Justice

General support

Green development

International students

Landscape Architecture

Law

People

Policy

Population

Social sciences

Sustainability/Sustainable Development

Urban Planning

Amount:

$2,000 - $4,000

Funding Abstract:

The Byron Hanke Fellowship is available to graduate students working on topics related to community associations. Community associations govern common-interest communities of any kindÃ¢â‚¬â€condominiums, cooperatives, townhouse developments, planned unit developments, and other developments where homeowners support an association with mandatory financial assessments, and are subject to use and aesthetic restrictions.

Type of Funding:

Fellowship

Application Process and Required Materials:

Application consists of:

General information
Research proposal
References
Writing sample

Fund Usage:

Research, tuition, stipend

Funding Restrictions:

Stipends and payments come from the Foundation for Community Association Research and are sent to recipients in three equal payments.

First: upon acceptance of fellowship & certification of enrolled in appropriate program.
Second: at the beginning of the second term upon confirmation of satisfactory progress. Must be used for books, tuition, or other expenses for graduate education.
Third: paid upon completion of the project and provision of a copy of the final project to the Foundation.

The first comes upon acceptance of the fellowship and his or her academic institution's certification that the student is both currently enrolled in the appropriate graduate program, and is authorized to accept a Hanke Fellowship.

The second installment of the stipend will be paid at the beginning of the second academic term following the first payment, upon confirmation of satisfactory progress by the Hanke Fellow's academic or project advisor. The funds must be used for tuition, books, or other expenses of the Fellow's graduate education, as documented by receipts submitted to the Foundation.

The final installment of the stipend will be paid upon completion of the project. The Hanke Fellow will also be obligated to provide to the Foundation a copy of the final project, in accordance with the Fellow's application. The Foundation may publish the project if it is deemed appropriate.

Fields of Study:

Gilbert F. White Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Typical application deadline:

February

Page last updated:

12/02/2010

Contact Phone:

202-328-5060

Application Deadline:

February 18, 2011

Funding source home page:

Resources for the Future

Applicant Eligibility:

Ph.D.

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

The award is open to individuals in any discipline who have completed their doctoral
requirements by the beginning of the 2011-2012 academic year. Teaching and/or research
experience at the postdoctoral level is preferred though not essential. Individuals holding
positions in government as well as at academic institutions are eligible.

weblinks:

Fellowship information

Application form

Keywords:

Agriculture

Climate change

Energy

Environmental Education

Fish/Fishery

Forest/Forestry/Trees

General support

Global change

Health

International students

Land management

Natural Resource Management

Population

Research/field research

Science/technology

Sustainability/Sustainable Development

Urban Planning

Water/Aquatic

Amount:

Based on current salary plus $1,000 for moving or living expenses.

Funding Abstract:

Resources for the Future (RFF) will award resident fellowships for the 2011-2012 academic year in honor of Gilbert F. White, retired chairman of the RFF Board of Directors, distinguished geographer, and statesman of science. The fellowships are intended for researchers who have a doctorate degree and wish to devote a year to scholarly work in areas related to natural resources, energy, or the environment. Social scientists as well as natural scientists interested in policy-relevant interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply.

Type of Funding:

Fellowship

Application Process and Required Materials:

Individuals interested in applying should submit:

a completed application form available online
a cover letter
a curriculum vitae including educational background, professional experience, honors and awards received, a list of publications, and a description of significant research completed but not published
a statement of proposed research (not more than 10 double-spaced pages)
a project budget; and
three letters of recommendation from fellow faculty members or colleagues.

The proposal should address the main hypothesis or major objective of the research and should include a description of the methods to be used as well as an explanation of the anticipated contribution of the project and the importance of the results. Because Gilbert White Fellows interact closely with RFF researchers, the proposal should also contain a discussion of how the work fits with current RFF research and how an association would be mutually beneficial.

Fund Usage:

Stipend, travel/living costs

Funding Restrictions:

Fellows receive an annual stipend based upon their current salary and also receive research support, office facilities at RFF, and an allowance of up to $1,000 for moving or living expenses. This stipend may be supplemented by other sources if the supplement does not divert the fellow from his or her research. Typically, visiting fellows have sabbatical support from their home institutions. Fellowships do not provide medical insurance or other RFF fringe benefits. Neither Social Security nor tax payments are deducted from the stipend.

Fields of Study:

UM, Rackham Graduate School

International Students Fellowship

Typical application deadline:

October

Contact Name:

Diana Woodworth

Page last updated:

09/09/2010

Application Deadline:

October 15, 2010

Contact Phone:

(734) 763-4572

weblinks:

Fellowship information

Fellowship application

Fellowship nomination

Funding source home page:

Applicant Eligibility:

Graduate

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

Any Rackham program on the Ann Arbor campus may nominate up to two international graduate students who are in their second or third academic term and are actively pursuing a degree. Preference will be given to students who do not have other sources of funding. US citizens and permanent residents are not eligible.

Keywords:

General support

International students

Amount:

$7,500

Funding Abstract:

The Rackham International Student Fellowship assists outstanding international students, particularly those who may be ineligible for other kinds of support because of citizenship. Nominees must have a strong academic record, be making good progress toward the degree, and demonstrate outstanding academic and professional promise.

Type of Funding:

Fellowship

Application Process and Required Materials:

Student must be nominated by their programs. A program may nominate no more than two students.

Nomination materials must include two copies of the following:
*A completed nomination form signed by the graduate chair with the names of the nominated student(s), UMID(s), and brief reason for each nominated attached
*An information sheet to be completed by the student
*A one-page statement from the student describing his/her research and future goals
*An unofficial copy of the University of Michigan graduate academic record (transcript)

Fund Usage:

Stipend or tuition

Funding Restrictions:

Awards may be used as stipend or tuition. Students may receive this award only once.

Fields of Study:

Individual Fellowships

Typical application deadline:

February

Contact Name:

Kelly Peckens

Page last updated:

11/30/2010

Application Deadline:

February 14, 2011

Contact Phone:

734-763-9200

weblinks:

Fellowship Information

Online Application

Funding source home page:

International Institute

Applicant Eligibility:

Masters

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

University of Michigan undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students are eligible, regardless of citizenship.
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program.
Ph.D. candidates are not eligible.
Students graduating before the start of the project are not eligible.
Eligible internship or research projects must be at least one month in length, constitute at least a 30-hour-per-week time commitment (exclusive of language training), and meet all requirements of the University Travel Policy and the Institutional Review Board.

Keywords:

General support

Global change

International

International students

Research/field research

Travel

Amount:

$5,000

Funding Abstract:

The International Institute Individual Fellowships are designed to support University of Michigan students, regardless of citizenship, who are enrolled in a degree program and wish to participate in internships or conduct research abroad. Award amounts are up to $5,000.

Project Categories

Internships: Funding is available for undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students to participate in internships abroad. Internships can be with private companies, government agencies, international organizations. or non-governmental organizations. The International Institute cannot assist applicants in obtaining internship placements. Internships may be paid or unpaid, but students with paid internships must include their salary amounts in their budgets, and are eligible only for partial funding.

Research Projects: The fellowship also supports undergraduate and professional school students who are doing research abroad as part of their degree program. For the purposes of this award, research is defined as thesis research, participation in an on-going research project as part of a required degree-related work experience, or other independent research toward degree requirements. The research project does not have to be for academic credit.

Preliminary Dissertation Research: Additionally, the award provides support for preliminary visits to prospective overseas dissertation sites by graduate students who are planning doctoral research on topics in area and international studies. These awards are intended to enable students to develop a firm foundation for their research. Only Doctoral pre-candidates are eligible for this research award. Doctoral candidates are not eligible and should apply for the Rackham International Research Award.

Type of Funding:

Fellowship

Funding Comments:

Grantees will be required to provide a brief report (2Ã¢â‚¬â€œ5 pages) outlining the experience within one month of their return to the United States. Grantees are also encouraged to write an article or submit photographs (or both) to be considered for publication in International Institute materials.

Application Process and Required Materials:

Application Submission: Electronically submit each of the items listed below.

1. The International Institute Individual Fellowship online application. https://webapps.lsa.umich.edu/ii/iiif/application.aspx

2. A statement of purpose (a maximum of two pages, single-spaced, 12-pt. font). Internship statements must include information on how this experience will benefit the applicant's academic program and his or her future career plans. Research statements must describe the project and discuss its rationale, objectives, design, and methodology, as well as the projected benefits of the trip. If the applicant will be working with an established research project, a description of the organization and the activities in which he or she will be engaged must be included.

3. A letter of invitation is required only for internship applicants. It must be a letter or e-mail from the host organization describing the organization, the specific work, and the financial terms of the internship. Research applicants may submit a letter of invitation if it is pertinent. (e.g., a letter from a faculty member at a university abroad acknowledging and supporting the applicant's plans or offering research oversight, or a letter from an archive granting access, etc.).

4. A budget, which must include the total estimated cost for airfare, airport transportation, local transportation, housing, food, visa fees, CDC-required immunizations, and HTH insurance fee. The total budget may exceed the maximum award.

5. A resume or curriculum vitae.

6. An unofficial U-M transcript.

7. One letter of reference from a U-M faculty or staff member. The referee should comment on the applicantÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s ability to carry out the internship or proposed research project, the feasibility of the proposal, and the contribution it will make to the applicantÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s academic program and career.

Fund Usage:

Internships abroad, research projects, or preliminary dissertation research.

Fields of Study: