Fulbright Information Session

Thursday Feb. 11, 11:00-12:00

Crescent Room, Student Center

Open to all students.

Students who will be seniors and graduate students this coming fall are eligible to apply this year for awards in 2011-2012.

Campus deadline Sept. 17.

Campus Adviser: Dr. Karen Adams (karen.adams@provost.gatech.edu)

One-year awards are available in 140 countries.

Awards can be for research, graduate study, or English Teaching Assistantships.

www.fulbrightonline.org

Award information for 2011-2012 will be posted May 1.

International Researcha nd Education in Engineering Program

The 2010 International Research and Education in Engineering (IREE) Program , sponsored by the National Science Foundation and organized by Purdue University, is now accepting applications for the 2010 grant cycle. IREE 2010 awardees will receive a stipend (US$4,000 for graduate students and US$3,000 for undergraduate students) to conduct engineering-related research in China from May - August 2010 . Additionally, grant awardees will receive allowances for: an orientation program; travel to and housing/meals in China; plus a re-entry program. The 50 students (20 undergraduate and 30 graduate students) that receive the IREE award will spend 10-12 weeks working on frontier engineering research projects in university, industry, or government labs in China.

Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing as degree-seeking undergraduate OR graduate students at a U.S. institution of higher education. They must also be able to express both a demonstrated interest in a field of engineering related research, and a desire to work in China. Finally, strong preference will be given to United States citizens or nationals, or permanent residents of the United States. In addition, women, underrepresented groups, and students from schools with limited research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply.

The IREE Program was initiated by the National Science Foundation (ENG/EEC) in 2006 to promote enhancement of global competency of 21st century engineering professionals, development of collaborations with engineering researchers abroad, and providing students with opportunities to experience the life and culture of a another country. It enables early-career researchers in the U.S. to gain international research experience and perspective. IREE also seeks to enhance U.S. innovation in both research and education, as well as enable connections between the research programs of NSF's divisions with the education of students.

Application deadline for IREE 2010 is FEBRUARY 15th, 2010. For eligibility and application, go to: http://www.globalhub.org/iree <http://www.globalhub.org/iree> .

Grants for exchange students coming to Grenoble Ecole de Management

We have the pleasure to inform you that the Region Rhône-Alpes and Georgia Tech's Partner University, Grenoble Ecole de Management, is offering a scholarship to incoming international students who will study here in 2010/2011.

WHAT IS IT ?

The aim of the scholarship given by the Region Rhône-Alpes is to promote the international cooperation between universities.

HOW MUCH ?

This grant can be a maximum of 5400€ ($7600).

The amount of this study grant is 600€ per month for a stay from 4 to 9 months.

WHO ?

HOW ?

Students must apply through GT Office of International Education for nomination to the Exchange program: http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/programs/details/esc.php

Upon nomination to the Grenoble Graduate Exchange Program, you will need to supply your GT Exchange Advisor with your CV in French, and a motivation letter in French explaining your study project for the exchange period) before March 1st.

Final scholarship selection will be made by early July. Interested students must be able to have sufficient financial support of their own in case they are not selected for the scholarship.

GT Grenoble Graduate Exchange Program: http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/programs/details/esc.php

Congratulations, Ryan! University of Sheffield

Congratulations to Ryan for his scholarship! Ryan will be spending the Spring 2010 semester on the Sheffield Exchange Program at the University of Sheffield in England. Please read the short article below to learn more about his upcoming experience!

Name: Ryan McGowan
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Year: 2012
Location of study: University of Sheffield, England

The scholarship I applied for was the University of Sheffield in America Study Abroad Scholarship. I won £500 for submitting some information about me (name, home university, major, etc.) as well as a short essay about my personal and academic interests online.

I plan on taking classes on circuits, medieval history, deformable bodies, philosophy, and electromagnetism to fulfill some of the requirements for my major, but I'm also looking forward for the opportunity to become involved around campus and see what college education is like in another country. Of course, some may say that the UK is one of the most similar countries when compared to the United States (and I do hope to do some travel around the rest of Europe), but I definitely think there is a lot of interesting history and culture present just within England.

Overall, I am excited for the experience of going to a completely different continent (I've never been overseas before) and seeing how nations around the world interact with one another while maintaining their own unique heritage.

For more information on GT Exchange Programs, please visit the GT Office of International Education website: http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/

Language and Culture Assistantships in Spain: Call for Applications

Application Deadline: March 30, 2010 The Ministry of Education of Spain is pleased to announce over 1,500 grants for American and Canadian participants to serve as teaching assistants in Spain, sharing their native knowledge of the English or French language and North American culture in Spanish public K-12 schools. Teaching assistants receive a minimum monthly stipend of 700 euros and full medical insurance. Eligibility: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree by the end of the academic year preceding the start of the program or be an upcoming junior or senior student at their university, or be a university graduate. Candidates must hold a U.S. or Canadian passport. Intermediate Spanish language knowledge is required. The application deadline for the 2010-2011 program is March 30, 2010. Placement is given on a first-come, first-served basis according to the application number. In order to apply, please visit: www.mepsyd.es/exterior/usa/en/programs/us_assistants/default.shtml For further information, please contact: norteamericanos@educacion.es

Bobby Jones Fellowship Information Session

Information Session: Tuesday, January 12th from 11 AM - 12 PM, Savant Building, room 130

The Bobby Jones Fellowship is open to Georgia Tech students who are pursuing or will pursue graduate studies in selected areas of Physics, Electrical, and Computer Engineering. The fellowship provides one GT student the opportunity to earn a one-year non-thesis Master of Science degree at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland – a 600-year-old research university, voted Scottish University of the Year for 2008/2009, and one of the top 10 universities in the UK.

The recipient will receive $35,000 to cover fees and living expenses while enrolled at the University of St. Andrews.

Please join us at the Bobby Jones Fellowship Information Session on Tuesday, January 12th from 11 AM - 12 PM in Savant Building, room 130, to learn more about this prestigious opportunity. Applications are due by February 1st, 2010.

Application packet and details can be downloaded here: http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/forms/pdfs/bobbyjonesfellowship.pdf

ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships

Calling all applications for the 2010 ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships! For the fourth consecutive year, ThinkSwiss will select 15 talented and motivated U.S. students from all fields of study who apply for a research project at a Swiss university or research lab. The awardees will receive a monthly stipend of $1000 for a period of up to three months. Become a fan of ThinkSwiss on Facebook and you will receive more information about the scholarships, events and Switzerland. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2010.

Website: http://www.thinkswiss.org/us-swiss-exchange/research-scholarship

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ThinkSwiss/197704698562?ref=ts