The Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased to announce the launch of a pilot summer award cycle for students participating in summer 2010 study abroad programs. A limited number of awards will be available to students majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field who meet the program's standard eligibility criteria listed below.
· Enrolled as an undergraduate student at a two or four-year U.S. Institution
· United States citizen
· Receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of study abroad
· Participating in a study abroad program that is no less than 4 weeks and no more than an academic year
· Receiving academic credit
· Study in any country not currently under a U.S. State Department Travel Warning or Cuba
Applications are now being accepted online and are due September 23, 2009 (please note the GT campus deadline is earlier than the national deadline in order to allow time for an on-campus review of your application). For more information about the Gilman Scholarship, application deadlines & timeline, and application process, please visit the Gilman website at www.iie.org/gilman, contact your campus representative in the Office of International Education: rebecca.miller@oie.gatech.edu.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars
The Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars program is a competitive scholarship program that allows undergraduates to conduct independent research in the laboratories of the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering & Bioscience.
The program serves to develop the next generation of leading bioengineering and bioscience researchers by providing a comprehensive research experience for an entire year. The Scholars are mentored by graduate students and postdocs in state-of-the-art laboratories and will develop their own research project. The Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars Program runs from January to
December 2010.
Program Outline
*$1,450 stipend for spring semester work 12+ hrs/week
*$3,000 stipend for summer session work 40+ hrs/week
*$1,450 stipend for fall semester work 12+ hrs/week
Applicant Eligibility Criteria
*Students with at least 45 credit hours as of January 2010, majoring in engineering or the sciences with an interest in bioengineering and/or bioscience research
*A commitment beginning in January of 2010 and concluding at the end of December 2010
*Official university transcript
*Two letters of recommendation
*Students currently enrolled full time at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College or another metro Atlanta area college or university.
Online Application Deadline: September 15, 2009. The application can be found at www.ibb.gatech.edu.
The program serves to develop the next generation of leading bioengineering and bioscience researchers by providing a comprehensive research experience for an entire year. The Scholars are mentored by graduate students and postdocs in state-of-the-art laboratories and will develop their own research project. The Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars Program runs from January to
December 2010.
Program Outline
*$1,450 stipend for spring semester work 12+ hrs/week
*$3,000 stipend for summer session work 40+ hrs/week
*$1,450 stipend for fall semester work 12+ hrs/week
Applicant Eligibility Criteria
*Students with at least 45 credit hours as of January 2010, majoring in engineering or the sciences with an interest in bioengineering and/or bioscience research
*A commitment beginning in January of 2010 and concluding at the end of December 2010
*Official university transcript
*Two letters of recommendation
*Students currently enrolled full time at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College or another metro Atlanta area college or university.
Online Application Deadline: September 15, 2009. The application can be found at www.ibb.gatech.edu.
For more information contact:
- Colly Mitchell
Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience
Contact Colly Mitchell
404-894-5982
Monday, August 17, 2009
Service-Learning Grants
The State Farm Youth Advisory Board has announced grant opportunities for student-led service-learning projects that address five issues: drivers’ safety, access to higher education/closing the achievement gap, financial literacy, natural/societal disaster preparedness, and environmental responsibility. The grants range from $25,000 to $100,000.
Applications are due by October 2nd.
Learn more about the grants and access the application here: http://www.statefarmyab.com/apply.php?mc_cid=c51c88b10f&mc_eid=3b2001414e
Applications are due by October 2nd.
Learn more about the grants and access the application here: http://www.statefarmyab.com/apply.php?mc_cid=c51c88b10f&mc_eid=3b2001414e
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Postgraduate Fellowship for Hong Kong PolyU
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is actively recruiting outstanding students worldwide for nomination to a PhD Fellowship Scheme offered by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC). Successful candidates will receive from the PolyU and RGC a generous package of approximately USD114,000, covering tuition, monthly stipend and annual conference travel allowance.
Application deadline: 1 December 2009.
Read More ( www.polyu.edu.hk/ro/hkphd-fellowship/ )
Application deadline: 1 December 2009.
Read More ( www.polyu.edu.hk/ro/hkphd-fellowship/ )
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Congratulations Gilman Scholarship Recipients!
Congratulations to Cari Cistola and Alexander Johnson for winning the Fall 2009 cycle of the nationally competitive Gilman International Scholarship! Both students will be spending a semester or year in their respective countries on GT Exchange Programs.
Cari, an Economics and International Affairs major, will be spending her junior year in Moscow, Russia, on the Academy of National Economy Exchange Program. She will be taking classes related to her major, including advanced Russian language coursework. Congratulations!
Alex is a senior in Electrical Engineering and plans to continue his course of study as he spends the Fall 2009 in Cairo, Egypt at the American University of Cairo. He also plans to improve his Arabic language skills.
The Gilman International Scholarship is available for students who are currently receiving a Federal Pell Grant, and who plan to study abroad for a semester or year. Please check out the Gilman website for more details, or contact your Gilman Campus Representative, Rebecca Miller, in the GT Office of International Education.
The GT Campus Deadline for Spring 2010 is Wednesday, September 23, 2009.
Cari, an Economics and International Affairs major, will be spending her junior year in Moscow, Russia, on the Academy of National Economy Exchange Program. She will be taking classes related to her major, including advanced Russian language coursework. Congratulations!
Alex is a senior in Electrical Engineering and plans to continue his course of study as he spends the Fall 2009 in Cairo, Egypt at the American University of Cairo. He also plans to improve his Arabic language skills.The Gilman International Scholarship is available for students who are currently receiving a Federal Pell Grant, and who plan to study abroad for a semester or year. Please check out the Gilman website for more details, or contact your Gilman Campus Representative, Rebecca Miller, in the GT Office of International Education.
The GT Campus Deadline for Spring 2010 is Wednesday, September 23, 2009.
Monday, July 27, 2009
GT Lorraine Scholarships & Fellowships
The Bill Sayle Memorial Scholarship offers students interested in studying in the GT Lorraine campus in Metz, France a chance at four, $500 scholarships for the Fall and Spring semesters. This will be an ongoing scholarship program.
There are also ten, $2000 fellowships from ALCOA Incorporated, available for Spring 2010 only. This fellowship is open to minority students and women.
Please download the following flyer for more information:
Or visit the GT Lorraine website:
http://www.georgiatech-metz.fr/scholarships
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
GT President's Choice Scholarship
Thanks to the support of our new GT President, G.P. "Bud" Peterson, the GT President's Choice Scholarship for study abroad will support two students with $2,500 scholarships to study abroad during the 2009-2010 school year!
Congratulations to Sarah Sassler, President's Choice recipient for the Fall term! Sarah is a sophomore Management major, and will spend the semester in Santiago Chile, on the PUC Exchange Program.
Applications for the Spring 2010 term are due on September 9th. Please visit the OIE website for details on this and other scholarships: http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/preparation/index.php#9
Congratulations to Sarah Sassler, President's Choice recipient for the Fall term! Sarah is a sophomore Management major, and will spend the semester in Santiago Chile, on the PUC Exchange Program.
Applications for the Spring 2010 term are due on September 9th. Please visit the OIE website for details on this and other scholarships: http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/preparation/index.php#9
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