SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

There is a wonderful summer research opportunity at the University of Maryland, College Park intended for undergraduate students. This program is geared at rising juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a doctorate in the social, behavioral and economic sciences immediately following the completion of the bachelor's degree. All students are eligible; however, we highly encourage those from under-represented populations to apply (i.e. African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, or other Pacific Islanders).

They expect 10-12 scholars to participate in the upcoming eight-week experience (from May 31- July 23, 2010). Events and activities will include lab and research experiences, didactic science lectures, and opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and networking. Accepted students will be provided round-trip airfare, meals, room and board, and a $2,700 stipend. The application deadline is February 12, 2010.

Please refer to their program website at www.bsos.umd.edu/diversity/summer-research-initiative.aspx or email them at sri@bsos.umd.edu for more information.

The University of Miami is sponsoring a National Science Foundation Social, Behavioral & Economic Summer Research Experience.  The program will run from May 19 to July 23, 2010.  We are accepting applications until March 15, 2010.

The programs being offered are:  psychology, counseling psychology, sociology, economics, and international studies.  The sponsors are especially seeking a diverse pool of underrepresented minority students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

This is a terrific opportunity for rising juniors and seniors to conduct research, analyze data, and gain presentation experience. All students participating will receive a full scholarship, a stipend and on-campus living and travel expenses. Students are more than welcome to fax the application to the Graduate School at 305-284-5441.   For questions, please contact Bryan Jones, 305-284-4154. The website is www.miami.edu/grad/summerresearch.

Graduating college seniors and recent college graduates (Class of 2007 or later) should check into City Hall Fellows’ exciting and prestigious public service Fellowship program.

City Hall Fellows is a non-partisan nonprofit training program for the next generation of leaders of America's cities.  The 12-month, paid, post-college Fellowship integrates hands-on experience working within the highest levels of local government with intensive training in how cities work.  For the class of 2011, they will be placing cohorts of Fellows in 3 cities: 

• Houston, Texas
• San Francisco, California
• Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Fellowship is open to students of ALL majors.  A detailed overview of the Fellowship opportunity, as well as application materials and instructions, are on their website, www.cityhallfellows.org.  Applications for the Class of 2011 are due March 10, 2010.  The Fellowship year begins August 2, 2010 and runs through July 29, 2011.

The program's staff, Fellows and alumni will be visiting campuses around the country over the next two months.  They also will be hosting several free, live webinars for students at campuses they are unable to visit in person.  All of these are posted on our schedule of events (which is frequently updated).   For more information, contact Bethany Henderson, founder and executive Director, City Hall Fellows, bethany@cityhallfellows.org or www.cityhallfellows.org

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