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| A. F. Zipf Fellowship in Information Management - It is given by the Council on Library and Information Resources "to a student currently enrolled in graduate school, in the early stages of study, who shows exceptional promise for leadership and technical achievement in information management." The award is for $ 8,000.00. |
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| Faculty Contact: Phyllis Bratton |
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| Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program - which was founded with the goal "to help young people of exceptional promise reach their full potential through education." The foundation will give up to $ 50,000 per year and the student may not be in the program for longer than six years. The application process, which is fairly lengthy, must be completed by April. |
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| Faculty Contact: Phyllis Bratton |
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Morris K. Udall Scholarship - There are two categories of applicants: 1. Sophomore or Junior students who study the environment or related fields. (Students may be of any ethnic heritage.) 2. Sophomore or Junior students who study fields related to health care or tribal public policy. (Students must be Native American or Alaska Native.)
Qualities of Nominees:
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- Demonstrated commitment to improving or preserving the environment.
- Potential for significant future contribution to his or her chosen field.
- For Native American or Alaska Native students, a demonstrated commitment to health care or tribal public policy.
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| It is anticipated that the candidate’s plan of study will include coursework in ethics and public policy and/or public or community service experience in the area of the candidate’s career field. |
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| Faculty Contact: John Brauner |
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| Truman Scholarship - The Truman Scholarship is administered by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. Its purpose is to identify and support highly motivated students who wish to enter careers in public service after continuing their education in graduate school. It provides funds for the final year of undergraduate education and two years of graduate school. Applicants must be juniors with superior grades who also have extensive histories of leadership and service. Students must be nominated by JC. The application process is lengthy. |
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| Faculty Contact: David Lorenzo |
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| Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship |
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| Faculty Contact: Carl Steffan |
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| NDEA Grants - The North Dakota Education Association Foundation awards scholarship grants to college students majoring in education. There are three different scholarships available around January and due March 15. |
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- The NDEA Minority Affairs Scholarship is available to encourage and assist minorities entering the profession of teaching.
- Bill Oban Special Education Scholarship is available to undergraduate students pursuing a teaching career in special education.
- NDEA Foundation Excellence in Education Scholarship is to assist and recognize outstanding students preparing to enter the teaching profession.
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| It is helpful if you are an SNDEA member. |
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| Faculty Contact: Dina Laskowski |
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| Irish/American Scholars Program |
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| Faculty Contact: Dennis Gash |
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| Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program - Each year, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace holds a rigorous national competition to select 8-10 graduating seniors to serve as research assistants. They are matched with senior associates--academics, former government officials, lawyers and journalists from around the world--to work on a variety of international affairs issues. Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for books, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, activists, journalists and government officials. Junior Fellows spend one year (beginning August 1st) at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC. Positions are full-time and include a salary and benefits package. Examples of projects are Chinese Political and Economic Transitions, Democracy Building, International Security, Non-Proliferation, Russian and Eurasian Studies, Trade and Environment, and US Leadership. All applicants must be nominated by their university and no university may nominate more than two. Applicants must either be graduating seniors or students who have completed their bachelor's degree within the past academic year. No one will be considered who has started graduate studies. Applications are due the end of fall semester. More information is available through the Experiential Education office, Library 110. |
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| Faculty Contact: Patricia Rinde |
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| Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies |
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| Faculty Contact: Tim Bratton |
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