Applications for the Agnes Nelson Scholarship are available. Deadline: Friday, May 8th.

The Agnes C. Nelson Memorial Scholarship is offered to students majoring in either Political Science or Economics, who demonstrate interest in BOTH fields.  One scholarship, approximately $7,600 towards tuition for the 2015-16 Academic year, will be awarded to a student who shows commitment to these fields and meets the following eligibility criteria:

1.  maintain a cumulative UW GPA of at least 3.2,
2.  have completed 25 combined credits in Economics and Political Science, with at least 10 credits in each department,
3.  have completed 75 credits by the end of Spring Quarter 2015,
4.  have submitted a completed application form with all necessary attachments,
5.  be eligible for financial aid, as determined by the UW Financial Aid Office.

***If you did not apply for financial aid (submit a FAFSA) by the February 28th, 2015 deadline, contact the Financial Aid Office in 105 Schmitz Hall about submitting a late application.***


The deadline for the Agnes Nelson Scholarship application is Friday, May 8th, 2015.
Return the application to the Political Science Advising Office in 215 Smith Hall.  Double Majors in Econ and Pol S may return the application to either the Pol S Advising or Econ Advising offices.


The application packet must include the following:

1.  A completed application form (click here).  Applications are also available in the Political Science Advising Office in 215 Smith.
2.  Current unofficial transcripts of all college work (UW transcripts can be printed from your MyUW page).  Transcripts from other schools are in your departmental advising file.
3.  A 500-word essay (2 pages, double-spaced) in which you examine the interrelationships between political processes and economic decisions.

Applications for the Agnes Nelson Scholarship are available. Deadline: Friday, May 8th.

The Agnes C. Nelson Memorial Scholarship is offered to students majoring in either Political Science or Economics, who demonstrate interest in BOTH fields.  One scholarship, approximately $7,600 towards tuition for the 2015-16 Academic year, will be awarded to a student who shows commitment to these fields and meets the following eligibility criteria:

1.  maintain a cumulative UW GPA of at least 3.2,
2.  have completed 25 combined credits in Economics and Political Science, with at least 10 credits in each department,
3.  have completed 75 credits by the end of Spring Quarter 2015,
4.  have submitted a completed application form with all necessary attachments,
5.  be eligible for financial aid, as determined by the UW Financial Aid Office.

***If you did not apply for financial aid (submit a FAFSA) by the February 28th, 2015 deadline, contact the Financial Aid Office in 105 Schmitz Hall about submitting a late application.***


The deadline for the Agnes Nelson Scholarship application is Friday, May 8th, 2015.
Return the application to the Political Science Advising Office in 215 Smith Hall.  Double Majors in Econ and Pol S may return the application to either the Pol S Advising or Econ Advising offices.


The application packet must include the following:

1.  A completed application form (click here).  Applications are also available in the Political Science Advising Office in 215 Smith.
2.  Current unofficial transcripts of all college work (UW transcripts can be printed from your MyUW page).  Transcripts from other schools are in your departmental advising file.
3.  A 500-word essay (2 pages, double-spaced) in which you examine the interrelationships between political processes and economic decisions.

Applications for the Agnes Nelson Scholarship are available. Deadline: Friday, May 8th.

The Agnes C. Nelson Memorial Scholarship is offered to students majoring in either Political Science or Economics, who demonstrate interest in BOTH fields.  One scholarship, approximately $7,600 towards tuition for the 2015-16 Academic year, will be awarded to a student who shows commitment to these fields and meets the following eligibility criteria:

1.  maintain a cumulative UW GPA of at least 3.2,

2.  have completed 25 combined credits in Economics and Political Science, with at least 10 credits in each department,

3.  have completed 75 credits by the end of Spring Quarter 2015,

4.  have submitted a completed application form with all necessary attachments,

5.  be eligible for financial aid, as determined by the UW Financial Aid Office.

***If you did not apply for financial aid (submit a FAFSA) by the February 28th, 2015 deadline, contact the Financial Aid Office in 105 Schmitz Hall about submitting a late application.***

The deadline for the Agnes Nelson Scholarship application is Friday, May 8th, 2015.

Return the application to the Political Science Advising Office in 215 Smith Hall.  Double Majors in Econ and Pol S may return the application to either the Pol S Advising or Econ Advising offices.

The application packet must include the following:

1.  A completed application form (click here).  Applications are also available in the Political Science Advising Office in 215 Smith.

2.  Current unofficial transcripts of all college work (UW transcripts can be printed from your MyUW page).  Transcripts from other schools are in your departmental advising file.

3.  A 500-word essay (2 pages, double-spaced) in which you examine the interrelationships between political processes and economic decisions. 

Applications for the Agnes Nelson Scholarship are available.

The Agnes C. Nelson Memorial Scholarship is offered to students majoring in either Political Science or Economics, who demonstrate interest in BOTH fields. One scholarship, approximately $7,600 towards tuition for the 2014-15 Academic year, will be awarded to a student who shows
commitment to these fields and meets the following eligibility criteria:

1. maintain a cumulative UW GPA of at least 3.2,
2. have completed 25 combined credits in Economics and Political Science, with at least 10 credits in each department,
3. have completed 75 credits by the end of Spring Quarter 2015,
4. have submitted a completed application form with all necessary attachments,
5. be eligible for financial aid, as determined by the UW Financial Aid Office.

***If you did not apply for financial aid (submit a FAFSA) by the February 28th, 2015 deadline, contact the Financial Aid Office in 105 Schmitz Hall about submitting a late application.***

The deadline for the Agnes Nelson Scholarship application is Friday, May 8th, 2015.

Return the application to the Political Science Advising Office in 215 Smith Hall. Double Majors in Econ and Pol S may return the application to either the Pol S Advising or Econ Advising offices.

The application packet must include the following:

• A completed application form (click here). Applications are also available in the Political Science Advising Office in 215 Smith.
• Current unofficial transcripts of all college work (UW transcripts can be printed from your MyUW page). 
• A 500-word essay (2 pages, double-spaced) in which you examine the interrelationships between political processes and economic decisions.

Fritz Study Abroad Scholarship, application due April 17, 2015

If you are studying abroad this summer, early fall or fall, submit your Fritz Study Abroad application by April 17^th.  The scholarship application is available online at goglobal.uw.edu. 

You are eligible if you meet the following:

·         Current UW undergraduate

·         3.0 GPA

·         Declared major in Social Sciences or Humanities. Full list of eligible majors here.

·         Registering for your program through UW International Programs & Exchanges

Please email goglobal@uw.edu if you have any questions about the scholarship or if you would like to set up an advising time.

The Mary Gates Endowment for Students is currently accepting scholarship applications.

Mary Gates scholarships provide up to $4,000 ($2,000 per quarter for up to two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research/scholarly activities. These scholarships benefit students in the current academic year, and are open to all UW undergraduate students regardless of class year, major or residency status.

At the upcoming workshops, we’ll discuss the evaluation criteria, look at examples from successful applications, and provide the opportunity to exchange feedback with peers.

Leadership Application Workshop:

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 4:30-6:20 p.m. RSVP
Registration is requested, but students are welcome to drop-in.

Research Application Workshops (select one):
Thursday, Jan. 22, 4:30-6:20 p.m. RSVP
Monday, Jan. 26, 4:30-6:20 p.m. RSVP
Registration is requested, but students are welcome to drop-in.

Leadership Deadline: Jan. 26, 5:00 p.m.

Research Deadline: Feb. 2, 5:00 p.m.
All application workshops will be held in the Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity (EXPD) in Mary Gates Hall (MGH) room 171.

Begin the online application and learn more on our website, expd.uw.edu/mge. Email mgates@uw.edu with any questions.

Fullbright Applications NOW OPEN!

The US-UK Fulbright Commission opens applications today for the UK Summer Institute Award Programmes for US Undergraduates. Each Programme varies in duration, from three to six weeks, and offers students a fantastic opportunity to be immersed in the study of British academics and culture. Students will take part in cultural events, research, collaboration, and presentation at an esteemed British University.

Students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply. We offer nine Summer Institutes, each of which will cover a different theme. These institutes include:

AIFS Summer Institute at Shakespeare’s Globe
Durham University Summer Institute
King’s College London Summer Institute
Nottingham Trent University Summer Institute
University of Bristol Summer Institute
University of Exeter Summer Institute
Queen’s University Belfast
Scotland Summer Institute
Wales Summer Institute

To meet the minimum eligibility, applicants must:

• Be a US citizen (resident anywhere except the UK) and possess a US passport;
• Be at least 18 years old;
• Have a high level of academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (confirmed by academic marks, awards and references);
• Have completed no more than two years of university study ( i.e. applicants should currently be a Freshman or Sophomore in college/university)
• Be mature, responsible, independent, and open-minded;

The Awards will cover the majority of all costs incurred, including flights to and from the UK, university fees, and room and board at the host UK University.

Please note: Applications for the 2015 Summer Institute Awards should be submitted via an online form (links available on programme websites) and supplemental material e-mailed to the specified address. Deadlines for 2015 are: 26 February or 5 March, 2015 – depending on the Institute. Please make sure to check the specific Institute page for the particular deadline. Application instructions are available to students on the programme website.

We recommend students read all the information on the website before beginning an application as it may answer many initial questions.

Specific details about the UK Summer Institute Awards can be found at:http://www.fulbright.org.uk/fulbright-awards/exchanges-to-the-uk/undergraduates

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellowships EXTENDED DEADLINE: Mon. Dec. 22, 2014

Extended UW Application Deadline: all application materials are due by Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 at 5:00pm

UW online application: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/337

Each year the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers 10-12 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors (in 2014-15) and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year (2013-14). They are selected from a pool of nominees from close to 400 participating colleges. Carnegie Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates and have the opportunity to conduct research for books, co-author journal articles and policy papers, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, journalists and government officials. Positions are paid, full-time positions for one year (salary is $37,000 with full benefits).

Candidates apply to work on specific research projects at the Carnegie Endowment. The 2015-16 projects are:

A. Democracy

B. Nuclear Policy

C. Energy & Climate

D. Middle East Studies: Native or near-native Arabic language skills essential. Strong background in Middle East politics and/or history is a huge plus.

E. South Asian Studies: Applicants should be comfortable with quantitative data manipulation as well as possess an interest in military issues. A strong background in international relations theory, political theory, or international political economy is essential. A strong mathematical background is a plus. Note: foreign language skills are not required.

F. China Studies (Asia Program): Mandarin Chinese reading skills a huge plus.

G. Japan Studies (Asia Program): Japanese reading skills required.

H. Southeast Asian Studies (Asia Program): Strong background in economics essential. Background in politics of the region and knowledge of quantitative techniques a plus.

I. Economics (Asia Program): Mandarin Chinese reading skills a huge plus.

J. Russia/Eurasian Studies: Excellent Russian reading skills required.

Eligibility requirements:

· Applicants must be graduating seniors or students who have graduated during the last academic year

· No one who has started graduate studies is eligible for consideration

· The Carnegie Endowment accepts applications only through participating universities via nomination

· You need not be a U.S. citizen if you attend a university located in the United States. However, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for a full 12 months from August 1 through July 31 following graduation. Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the US for the full year (August 1 through July 31) may apply for the program. If you attend a participating school outside of the United States, you must be a US citizen (due to work permit requirements).

· Applicants should have completed a significant amount of course work related to their discipline of interest. Language and other skills may also be required for certain assignments.

· Applicants must pick one of the programs listed to apply to, and respond to the corresponding essay question within the application materials.

UW Seattle students interested in seeking nomination should contact Robin Chang (robinc@uw.edu) in the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards. Additional program information, campus application procedures and forms are available at http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships/search/search-results.html?page_stub=carnegie.

Scholarship & Fellowship Fair - this Thursday, Oct. 30, 10am-2pm, MGH

Undergraduate Scholarship & Fellowship Fair
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014
10am-2pm
Mary Gates Hall Commons

This event is an opportunity for UW undergraduates and alumni to learn about and explore the variety of scholarships, fellowships, and other funded programs to consider for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate years. Graduate students are also welcome to attend. Program representatives from over 30 UW, local and national organizations, agencies, departments, etc. will be tabling, as well as offering information sessions throughout the day. Please stop by anytime from 10am-2pm (and beyond)!

The list of participating programs is available at http://expd.washington.edu/scholarshipfair.

Throughout the fair, several programs will also be offering more in-depth information sessions (all held in MGH 171):

National Institutes of Health - 10:30am
Marshall Scholarship Program - 11:30am
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - 12:30pm
Rhodes Scholarships - 1:00pm
USAID Donald M. Payne Fellowship & Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowships - 2:30pm
Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowship - 3:30pm

Please see http://expd.washington.edu/scholarshipfair/forstudents for complete information session details and to RSVP for sessions.

Bonderman Travel Fellowship 2015

The Bonderman Travel Fellowship application is now available for the 2015 cycle. This extraordinary opportunity for travel, discovery, and challenge is made possible by the generous donation of Mr. David Bonderman. It offers University of Washington graduate/professional and undergraduate students (from the Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell campuses) an opportunity to engage in independent exploration and travel abroad. The criteria for application eligibility is outlined below. 
David Bonderman - the donor - wishes to give students an opportunity to experience learning and growth in new and unexpected ways. Bonderman Fellows will undertake international travel on their own for eight months, to six or more countries in two or more major regions of the world. Through solo travel the Fellows will focus on exploration and discovery, learning about the world and themselves in it.

Up to seven graduate and seven undergraduate Bonderman Fellowships will be awarded in Spring 2015. Each Fellowship carries a $20,000 award to be used only for extended solo international travel. Fellows may not conduct research, pursue an academic project, or participate in a formal program or organization.

Eligibility:
All applicants must be enrolled and in good standing at the UW during the quarter the application is due and must hold US citizenship or permanent resident status. Additionally:

GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS: All students in graduate or professional degree programs are eligible to apply.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: All undergraduate students with senior credit standing and a degree application on file, AND who also meet ONE of the following criteria are eligible to apply:

• at least a 3.7 cumulative UW GPA by the start of Winter 2015; OR
• participation and good standing in the University Honors Program (Interdisciplinary, Departmental or College Honors) or in UW Tacoma’s Global Honors Program, by the start of Winter 2015. Undergraduates in one of these honors programs DO NOT need to have 3.7 UW GPA or higher to apply, but simply must be in good standing in their respective programs, whatever that might mean.

To learn more about this opportunity, please attend one of the information sessions listed on the website.

Applications must be submitted by 12:00 pm (noon) January 12, 2015.
More information about the fellowship, information sessions, and the application can be found at: bonderman.uw.edu

Upcoming Workshops and Campus Application Deadlines for Scholarship- Autumn 2014

These sessions and scholarships are open to all UW students studying at all three campuses.  If there are any questions, please contact the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards, 171 Mary Gates Hall, scholarq@uw.edu .  Additional information about the following can be found at http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships

WORSKHOP SESSIONS	INFORMATION SESSIONS
SCHOLARSHIP 101:  GETTING STARTED IN THE SEARCH FOR SCHOLARSHIP Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, 12:30-1:30pm, MGH 171	TRUMAN & UDALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SESSION Tues., Oct 28, 2014, 1:00 - 1:50pm, 173Q MGH Campus Application Deadline Thursday, NOV 6, 11:45pm
CURRICULUM VITAE/SCHOLARSHIP RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, 3:30-4:30pm, MGH 171	GO! & FRITZ SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SESSION Wed., October 29, 2014, 3:30 – 4:30pm, MGH171E Application Deadline Thursday, NOV 6, 5:00pm
GETTING GREAT RECOMMENDATION LETTERS’ WORKSHOP Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, 4:30-5:30pm, MGH 171	GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SESSION 2:30 – 3:20 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 MGH 173Q Campus Application Deadline Friday, NOV 7, 11:45pm
PERSONAL STATEMENT WRITING WORKSHOP Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, 4:30-5:30pm, MGH 171	HUMANITY IN ACTION INFORMATION SESSION Thurs., November 6, 2014, 2:00 - 2:50pm, 173Q MGH Application Deadline Thursday, JAN 8, 2015
EVENT:  STUDY ABROAD MEET & GREET Wed, 10/29/2014 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm, MGH171 The Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity Interested in study abroad? Come meet students who have done it!

Jackson Munro Public Service Fellowship, due date Oct. 31, 2014

The Jackson Munro Public Service Fellowship (formerly the Sterling and Gene Munro Public Service Fellowship) encourages a life-long commitment to public service by providing outstanding undergraduates with the opportunity to explore their potential through service and leadership in the community.

Jackson Munro Public Service Fellows are selected based on the strength of a public service project proposed in collaboration with a public sector (non-profit or governmental) organization.

Factors influencing the selection of Munro Public Service Fellows include:
· Historical commitment to and involvement with community engagement activities
· Depth of partnership/relationship with proposed public sector partner
· Scope and impact of proposed work during the Fellowship
· Potentially sustainability of proposed project, how will the organization sustain this work at the end of your Fellowship?
· Connection between proposed project, academic studies, and professional/educational goals and objectives

Made possible through the support of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, the Fellowship is named for late Senator Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson, S. Sterling Munro, Jr., the former top aide to Senator Jackson and Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration, and Gene Munro, a lifelong advocate for public service and the wife of S. Sterling Munro Jr.

The application deadline for the 2015 Fellowship is 11:59PM on Friday, October 31st. Application instructions and Fellowship expectations can be found at http://www.washington.edu/carlson/jackson-munro-public-service-fellowship/

Questions? Contact Rachel Vaughn, Director, Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center at engage@uw.edu.

Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS) Info Sessions Autumn 2014

Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS) available to undergraduate, graduate and professional students 

FLAS fellowships award tuition and a living stipend as follows:

Academic Year Graduate: $18,000 tuition, $15,000 living stipend
Academic Year Undergraduate: $10,000 tuition, $5,000 living stipend
Summer Graduate/Undergraduate: $5,000 tuition, $2,500 living stipend

The FLAS Fellowship is available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. FLAS Fellowships support study of the following languages and their world regions:
-Arabic -Bangla -Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian -Bulgarian -Burmese -Canadian First Nations -Chinese -Czech -Danish -Estonian -Filipino/Tagalog -Finnish -French -German -Hebrew -Hindi -Indonesian/Malay -Italian -Japanese -Kazakh -Khmer -Korean -Latvian -Lithuanian -Norwegian -Persian -Polish -Portuguese -Russian -Slovenian -Spanish -Swahili -Swedish -Tajik -Thai -Turkish -Uighur -Urdu -Uzbek -Vietnamese

FLAS Information Sessions, covering FLAS benefits and requirements, the application process, and the use of FLAS award! s abroad, will be held at the following dates and times:
-Undergraduate Fellowships Fair, Oct 30, 10-2, Mary Gates Hall, FLAS Session 3:30-4:30 MGH 171
-Thomson Hall Rm 317: Tu Nov 04, 3:30-4:30
-Smith Hall Rm 309: Wed Nov 12, 3:30-4:30
-UW Tacoma International Week, CP 331 (Cherry Parkes), Nov 19, 12:30 PM
-Thomson Hall Rm 317: Th Nov 20, 2:30-3:30
-Thomson Hall Rm 317: Th Dec 4, 3:30-4:30


Applications due January 30, 2015. Questions: email rldavis@uw.edu

For more information, visit http://www.jsis.washington.edu/advise/flas/

Information Sessions- Fellowships at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Each year the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers 10-12 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors (in 2014-15) and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year (2013-14). They are selected from a pool of nominees from close to 400 participating colleges. Carnegie Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates and have the opportunity to conduct research for books, co-author journal articles and policy papers, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, journalists and government officials. Positions are paid, full-time positions for one year (salary is $37,000 with full benefits).

Candidates apply to work on specific research projects at the Carnegie Endowment. The 2015-16 projects are:

A. Democracy
B. Nuclear Policy
C. Energy & Climate
D. Middle East Studies: Native or near-native Arabic language skills essential. Strong background in Middle East politics and/or history is a huge plus.
E. South Asian Studies: Applicants should be comfortable with quantitative data manipulation as well as possess an interest in military issues. A strong background in international relations theory, political theory, or international political economy is essential. A strong mathematical background is a plus. Note: foreign language skills are not required.
F. China Studies (Asia Program): Mandarin Chinese reading skills a huge plus.
G. Japan Studies (Asia Program): Japanese reading skills required.
H. Southeast Asian Studies (Asia Program): Strong background in economics essential. Background in politics of the region and knowledge of quantitative techniques a plus.
I. Economics (Asia Program): Mandarin Chinese reading skills a huge plus.
J. Russia/Eurasian Studies: Excellent Russian reading skills required.

Information sessions will be held:

· Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, 4:30pm, MGH 173R
· Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, 12:30pm, MGH 173R
· Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, 5:00pm, MGH 173R
· RSVP to attend any of these sessions at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/233, though drop-ins are always welcome

Eligibility requirements:

· Applicants must be graduating seniors or students who have graduated during the last academic year
· No one who has started graduate studies is eligible for consideration
· The Carnegie Endowment accepts applications only through participating universities via nomination
· You need not be a U.S. citizen if you attend a university located in the United States. However, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for a full 12 months from August 1 through July 31 following graduation. Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the US for the full year (August 1 through July 31) may apply for the program. If you attend a participating school outside of the United States, you must be a US citizen (due to work permit requirements).
· Applicants should have completed a significant amount of course work related to their discipline of interest. Language and other skills may also be required for certain assignments.
· Applicants must pick one of the programs listed to apply to, and respond to the corresponding essay question within the application materials.

UW Seattle students interested in seeking nomination should contact Robin Chang (robinc@uw.edu) in the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards. Additional information, campus application procedures and forms are available at http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships/search/search-results.html?page_stub=carnegie.

2015 USAID Donald Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program

The application deadline is January 20, 2015.

The Payne Program is designed to attract outstanding young people to careers in international development as USAID Foreign Service Officers. The Payne Fellowship Program provides:

· Benefits valued at up to $90,000 over two years toward a two-year master's degree,
· Arranges internships in Washington D.C. and at USAID missions overseas, and
· Provides professional development and support activities.

Fellows who successfully complete the program become USAID Foreign Service Officers. Fellows may use the fellowship to attend a two-year master's program in a U.S. institution to study an area of relevance to the USAID Foreign Service, including international development, international relations, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, agriculture, environmental sciences, health, or urban planning at a graduate or professional school approved by the Payne Program. At the end of the two-year fellowship, Fellows enter the USAID Foreign Service.

Applicants must be:

· College seniors or graduates looking to start graduate school in the fall of the year they apply,
· Have GPAs of at least 3.2 and
· Must be U.S. citizens.

The program welcomes applications from those with any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the USAID Foreign Service and those with financial need. Information and application materials for the program are available at www.paynefellows.org. The application deadline is January 20, 2015. The Program is funded by USAID and managed by Howard University.

2015 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship
Number of Fellowships Offered: 5
Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship; GPA of 3.2/4.0; seeking to start two-year relevant grad program in fall 2015
Online Application Opens: October 14, 2014 www.paynefellows.org
Application Deadline: January 20, 2015 - Finalists selected by the end of February - Fellows selected by mid-March

Contact:
Tessa Henry, Program Officer
USAID Donald M. Payne Int'l Development Program
paynefellows@howard.edu; 202-806-4367, (877) 633-0002
Office: (202) 806-5952
tessa.henry@howard.edu
www.paynefellows.org

Boren Scholarships & Fellowships for language study abroad - UW information sessions

Boren Scholarships and Fellowships are available for undergrad & grad students in all fields planning to study languages abroad during 2015-16 and who are interested in government work. 

Boren Awards for International Study

UW Information Sessions:

·       Tues., Oct. 14, 2014, 2:30pm, 171 MGH -- This session will be hosted by Hannah Grossblatt, Boren Program Coordinator, and will cover both Undergraduate Scholarships & Graduate Fellowships.

·         Wed., Nov. 12, 2014, 3:30pm, MGH 173R (covering Undergraduate Scholarships only)

·         Tues, Dec. 2, 2014, 4:30pm, MGH 173R (covering Undergraduate Scholarships only)

·         RSVP at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/239, though drop-ins are always welcome

Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. For a complete list of countries, click here.

Boren Scholars represent a variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. For a complete list of languages, click here.

Boren Scholarships are funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. Applicants should identify how their study abroad program, as well as their future academic and career goals, will contribute to U.S. national security, broadly defined.  NSEP draws on a broad definition of national security, recognizing that the scope of national security has expanded to include not only the traditional concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but also the challenges of global society, including sustainable development, environmental degradation, global disease and hunger, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness. To view the Program Basics for the Boren Scholarship, click here.

Undergraduate applicants must apply through UW to be considered for the Boren Undergraduate Scholarship Program. UW Seattle's deadline for undergraduate applicants is January 8, 2015 for study abroad programs during the 2015-16 academic year. Interested students are welcomed to contact: Robin Chang, robinc@uw.edu, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards.

UW Bothell undergraduate and graduate students interested in these opportunities can contact Natalia Dyba (NDyba@uwb.edu) for campus deadlines and application support. UW Tacoma undergraduate and graduate students can contact Cindy Schaarschmidt (cs65@uw.edu) for campus deadlines and application support.

The Boren program also offers Graduate Fellowships for graduate students, details are at http://borenawards.org/boren_fellowship. There is no Boren campus application process at the graduate level; the national deadline for the Boren Graduate Fellowship is January 27, 2015. Marilyn Gray (megray@uw.edu) in the Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards is the point of contact for graduate students interested in this program.

http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships

GO and Fritz Study Abroad Scholarship Open to all UW Undergraduate

The GO! and Fritz Scholarships are open to UW undergraduates from all three campuses and offer awards of $2000 - $5000 to support study abroad.

· The applications are online with access at http://expd.uw.edu/globalopportunities/global-opportunities
· To apply for the GO!, students must be residents of WA state and eligible for Pell Grants or Husky Promise.
· To apply for the Fritz, students must be declared social science or humanities majors with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.



The deadline for GO! and Fritz applications is Thursday, November 6 at 5pm.

· Students studying abroad during winter or spring 2015 should apply now.
· Students studying abroad in summer or autumn 2015 should apply at our next deadline in April.
· Info sessions are: Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 3:30pm in 171 Mary Gates Hall.
· Students are welcome to email goglobal@uw.edu with questions.


Information will also be available from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Study Abroad Fair, October 23 and the Scholarship & Fellowship Fair, October 30 -- Both in the Commons, Mary Gates Hall.


We invite all students interested in study abroad (and advisers too!) to our next Study Abroad Meet & Greet on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 4:30 – 5:30pm in 171 Mary Gates Hall

· GO! and Fritz Scholars just back from their studies abroad will be there to talk about their experiences and answer questions.
· Delicious international snacks will be served!



Global Opportunities Advisers
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Jackson Munro Public Service Fellowship, applications due Oct. 31, 2014

The Jackson Munro Public Service Fellowship (formerly the Sterling and Gene Munro Public Service Fellowship) encourages a life-long commitment to public service by providing outstanding undergraduates with the opportunity to explore their potential through service and leadership in the community.

Jackson Munro Public Service Fellows are selected based on the strength of a public service project proposed in collaboration with a public sector (non-profit or governmental) organization.

Factors influencing the selection of Munro Public Service Fellows include:
· Historical commitment to and involvement with community engagement activities
· Depth of partnership/relationship with proposed public sector partner
· Scope and impact of proposed work during the Fellowship
· Potentially sustainability of proposed project, how will the organization sustain this work at the end of your Fellowship?
· Connection between proposed project, academic studies, and professional/educational goals and objectives


Made possible through the support of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, the Fellowship is named for late Senator Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson, S. Sterling Munro, Jr., the former top aide to Senator Jackson and Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration, and Gene Munro, a lifelong advocate for public service and the wife of S. Sterling Munro Jr.

The application deadline for the 2015 Fellowship is 11:59PM on Friday, October 31st. Application instructions and Fellowship expectations can be found at http://www.washington.edu/carlson/jackson-munro-public-service-fellowship/

Questions? Contact Rachel Vaughn, Director, Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center at engage@uw.edu.

Interested in International Affairs?

You are invited to attend an Information Session

For the Rangel and Payne International Affairs Programs

October 30, 2014, 2:30 PM, MGH 171

And visit our table at the Scholarship Fair: Oct. 30, 10am-2pm, MGH

USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship:

-         Up to $90,000 over two years to cover two-year master’s degree and internships.

-         Paid internships on Capitol Hill and OVERSEAS at a USAID Mission

-         Entry into the USAID Foreign Service upon completion of graduate studies

Eligibility:

-         US citizenship

-         Be a senior or recent graduate applying for graduate school

-            Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on 4.0 scale

Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program:

-         Up to $90,000 over two years to cover two-year master’s degree and internships.

-         Paid internships on Capitol Hill and OVERSEAS at a U.S. Embassy

-         Entry into the State Department Foreign Service upon completion of graduate studies

Eligibility:

-         US citizenship

-         Be a senior or recent graduate applying for graduate school

-            Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on 4.0 scale

Rangel Undergraduate Int’l Affairs Summer Enrichment Program:

-         6-week program at Howard University to prepare for career in international affairs

-         2 for-credit courses, visits/meetings with foreign affairs professionals, grad school intro

-         Program covers room, board, tuition, transportation and provides $3,200 stipend.

Eligibility:

-         US citizenship

-         Full-time undergraduate student (completed sophomore year)

-         Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on 4.0 scale

-        ALL MAJORS WELCOME!

Harry S. Truman Leadership Scholarship Information Sessions

Harry S. Truman Leadership Scholarship
Campus Application Deadline: November 6, 2014
National Application Deadline: February 3, 2015

The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in funding to actively involved student leaders pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields.  Students must be college juniors at the time of selection.  The Foundation also provides assistance with career counseling, internship placement, graduate school admissions, and professional development. 

The Truman is open to all juniors and seniors who expect to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2014 and August 2015 and who wish to pursue graduate school in preparation for work in government and public service. 

Applicants for the Truman Scholarship must meet the following:

·         Attend an accredited college or university.

·         Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

·         Be in the upper quarter of their junior class.

·         A wish to influence public policies, and

·         Outstanding leadership potential.

Upcoming Information Sessions:
•             3:00 – 3:50 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2014, 173Q MGH Team Room
•             1:00 – 1:50 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2014, 173Q MGH

RSVP https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/137

Campus Application Can be found at this link:
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/249404  

For more information, please see the Truman or Udall websites:
Truman: http://www.truman.gov/candidates/how-become-truman-scholar

Or the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards webpage:
http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships/search/search-results.html?page_stub=truman  

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Mona Pitre-Collins | Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity | 171 Mary Gates Hall | Box 352803
University of Washington | Seattle | WA 98195 | 206-221-6059 | Fax 206-685-7264
http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships/omsfa