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March 31, 2008

Summer Language Institute Scholarships (March 31, but deadline is extended)
Winston Churchill Scholarship Information Session (April 11)
LSA Scholarships
(May 1)

LSA SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
UM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
PROVOST'S OFFICE SCHOLARSHIPS
HONORS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS LISTINGS
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FUNDING
HOPWOOD WRITING AWARDS

Summer Language Institute Scholarships, Monday, March 31 (but scholarships are available until filled) Spring and Summer Term offerings include a unique collection of intensive language courses that provide students the opportunity to rapidly increase their level of fluency. Intensive courses condense one or two terms of language study into an eight-or ten-week format; they provide an excellent means for students to prepare for a study, internship, or work abroad experience, graduate school, or for expanded career opportunities. Coordinated by the Summer Language Institute, these courses are taught by U-M instructors and listed in the Schedule of Courses by the following participating departments: Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, Department of Classical Studies, Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, Department of Near Eastern Studies, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, and the English Language Institute. Language teaching at the U-M is proficiency-oriented and aims to develop four basic skills: speaking, reading, writing, and aural comprehension. Courses are designed to teach language within a cultural and social context, so that students deepen their knowledge of the relevant country as they develop language skills. In-class coursework is supplemented by cultural activities and computerized learning modules in the Language Resource Center. Enthusiastic class participation is expected. Placement tests are often required for second year or higher courses (200 level and above) if prior language study was done outside the U-M. During the Spring and Summer terms, a Program Fee Option is available to students who wish to take a language course on a Not-For-Credit basis. This option is particularly attractive for graduate students. Undergraduate students should consult with their academic advisor before choosing this option. For more information, please refer to the Program Fee information page for details. Fellowships: A limited number of modest fellowships are available through the SLI. Students applying for the Program Fee option as well as those taking a course for credit are eligible to apply. Each fellowship application submitted to the SLI will be reviewed individually. Fellowships awarded by the SLI are usually limited to partial support payable towards tuition or the program fee. Students are encouraged to view this only as supplemental support and are encouraged to apply to their schools Financial Aid Office for traditional sources of financial aid available for summer study. Graduate students should also seek assistance from their department and/or Rackham. To be considered for a fellowship, fill out the SLI application and the Fellowship Application Form attached to it. Both applications may be download as a set from this web site Deadline: March 31, 2008* * Applications will be accepted beyond the deadline if space remains available, however fellowship funds will not likely be available to late applicants. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply ahead of the deadline. This allows us to notify applicants of admission and fellowship decisions in a timely manner and reduces the chance a course may be cancelled due to low enrollment numbers. Courses with low enrollments may be cancelled as early as four weeks prior to the start of the term for which they were scheduled. U-M students who are considering applying after the March 31st deadline should check course availability on Wolverine Access. Students applying past deadline for an Asian language course should check with the SLI Coordinator first to see if space is still available. Potential guest applicants should contact the SLI Coordinator by E-mail at: um.sli@umich.edu. http://www.ii.umich.edu/sli/appmaterial

Winston Churchill Scholarship Information Session, Friday, April 11 from 5-6p.m., 1330 Haven Hall (LSA Honors Office)
On April 8, Peter Patrikis, Executive Director, The Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States, will be on campus to talk with students, faculty and advisors about the Churchill Scholarship which provides one year of graduate study at Churchill College, Cambridge for students in mathematics, natural science, or engineering.  There are only 13 of these fellowships each year and UM had back-to-back winners in 2005-06 and 2006-07, so we have a very good track record with this award.  We would like to broaden awareness and interest in the award to departments and programs from whom we seldom receive applications and to remind faculty and advisors in departments whose students have received the award how exceptional this opportunity is.
Students are invited to come for a 5:00-6:00 pm session.

LSA Scholarships
Scholarships to continuing undergraduates in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) are funded by gifts to the College of LSA. These gifts include donations to the LSA Annual Fund for Student Support, scholarship endowments, bequests and annual gifts from donors. Each year nearly 400 students receive a College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Undergraduate Scholarship, funded from one or more of our scholarship accounts.
College Eligibility. Applicants must be continuing students (completed two academic terms in LSA) pursuing a degree program in LSA and enrolled for at least 12 credit hours during the fall and winter 2008-09 academic year.
Monetary Award. The LSA Undergraduate Scholarship monetary award is determined based on your scholarship application and information in your financial aid package from the University of Michigan, Office of Financial Aid. The LSA Scholarship Office has access to each applicant’s financial aid package to establish eligibility and the scholarship amount. Please note that these scholarships are not awarded or administered by the Office of Financial Aid. Monetary awards have ranged from $500 to $5,000 for the fall and winter terms. An award in one year does not guarantee continuation of the LSA Undergraduate Scholarship in subsequent years.
To be Considered. Complete and submit the LSA Scholarship Application by the May 21, 2008 deadline. Cite all of your applicable characteristics, such as professional interests, future career plans, etc. in the “Donor Criteria" section. (Some scholarships are reserved for students who meet restricted criteria established by individual donors.) Do not be concerned if you do not meet the specific “Donor Criteria” all applicants will be considered for “Unrestricted Scholarships” that do have restricted donor criteria.
Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the University of Michigan, Office of Financial Aid deadline posted on their website. http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Apply_and_Receive_Aid/Applying_for_Aid/current.asp
Notification. All students will be sent an email before August 4, 2008 with a decision on their application. No requests for early decision are accepted.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Online Scholarship Application
Please fill out the 2008 - 2009 online LSA scholarship application.
You should receive email confirmation that the form was submitted successfully within 10 - 15 minutes upon submission.https://www.lsa.umich.edu/scholarship/#C__Documents_and_Settings_kdoten_Desktop_2007___2008_LSA_Scholarship_Application_Instructions_mht

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March 10, 2008

 


Rhodes, Marshall & Mitchell Scholarships (3/28/08)
LSA Scholarships
(5/1/2008)


LSA SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
UM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
PROVOST'S OFFICE SCHOLARSHIPS
HONORS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS LISTINGS
HOPWOOD WRITING AWARDS

Rhodes, Marshall and Mitchell Scholarships
Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships provide funding for two or three years of graduate study in Great Britain. Rhodes Scholarships are used in any program available at Oxford; Marshall Scholars can choose from a large number of universities and programs in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.. The George Mitchell Scholarship Program provides for one year of graduate work in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.  To be eligible for any of these programs, you must hold an undergraduate degree by the fall in which the scholarship begins. There are age, citizenship, and other criteria that you can find on the appropriate web page or in the Honors office. In general, academic excellence, distinguished preparation and promise of future success in a specific field, wide interests and involvement, personal development, and leadership are all taken into account by the scholarship committees. Successful candidates usually have a GPA of 3.7 or better and a record of participation in activities that demonstrate leadership and commitment.
https://www.lsa.umich.edu/honors/current/awards.htm#Rhodes
http://www.provost.umich.edu/scholars/scholarships/#rhodes
http://www.provost.umich.edu/scholars/scholarships/#marshall
http://www.provost.umich.edu/scholars/scholarships/#mitchell

LSA Scholarships
Scholarships to continuing undergraduates in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) are funded by gifts to the College of LSA. These gifts include donations to the LSA Annual Fund for Student Support, scholarship endowments, bequests and annual gifts from donors. Each year nearly 400 students receive a College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Undergraduate Scholarship, funded from one or more of our scholarship accounts.
College Eligibility. Applicants must be continuing students (completed two academic terms in LSA) pursuing a degree program in LSA and enrolled for at least 12 credit hours during the fall and winter 2008-09 academic year.
Monetary Award. The LSA Undergraduate Scholarship monetary award is determined based on your scholarship application and information in your financial aid package from the University of Michigan, Office of Financial Aid. The LSA Scholarship Office has access to each applicant’s financial aid package to establish eligibility and the scholarship amount. Please note that these scholarships are not awarded or administered by the Office of Financial Aid. Monetary awards have ranged from $500 to $5,000 for the fall and winter terms. An award in one year does not guarantee continuation of the LSA Undergraduate Scholarship in subsequent years.
To be Considered. Complete and submit the LSA Scholarship Application by the May 21, 2008 deadline. Cite all of your applicable characteristics, such as professional interests, future career plans, etc. in the “Donor Criteria" section. (Some scholarships are reserved for students who meet restricted criteria established by individual donors.) Do not be concerned if you do not meet the specific “Donor Criteria” all applicants will be considered for “Unrestricted Scholarships” that do have restricted donor criteria.
Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the University of Michigan, Office of Financial Aid deadline posted on their website. http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Apply_and_Receive_Aid/Applying_for_Aid/current.asp
Notification. All students will be sent an email before August 4, 2008 with a decision on their application. No requests for early decision are accepted.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Online Scholarship Application
Please fill out the 2008 - 2009 online LSA scholarship application.
You should recieve email confirmation that the form was submitted successfully within 10 - 15 minutes upon submission.https://www.lsa.umich.edu/scholarship/#C__Documents_and_Settings_kdoten_Desktop_2007___2008_LSA_Scholarship_Application_Instructions_mht

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March 03, 2008

Center for the Education of Women Scholarships (3/4/08)
The LSA Opportunity Scholarship Program (for Spring/Summer Terms) (3/7/08)
Rhodes, Marshall & Mitchell Scholarships (3/28/08)
Summer Language Institute Scholarships (3/31)

LSA SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
UM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
PROVOST'S OFFICE SCHOLARSHIPS
HONORS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS LISTINGS
HOPWOOD WRITING AWARDS

LSA Honors Awards for Thesis Research, Study Abroad, and General Financial Assistance
Application deadline: March 3, 2008
https://www.lsa.umich.edu/honors/current/awards.htm#Grants
There is an application form for the Otto Graf Research Grant, the Cutcheon Research Grant, Cutcheon Travel Fund, Melvin Davidson Research Award, Lutz Family Research Award, and the Hellman Family Endowment Award in "Honors Forms."  Click here to get a copy of the Junior/Senior Research Grants Application which you can print and use.  
The Otto Graf Research Grant:  A maximum of $150 will be awarded to help pay for photo processing, transportation, Xeroxing, long distance phone calls and other miscellaneous expenses associated with Honors thesis research and writing.  (Please note that these research funds are not intended to cover the costs of hiring other individuals,   rewarding research subjects, or making extra copies of the thesis.)
The Cutcheon Research Grant:  Four awards of up to $500 will be made to students who incur particularly heavy expenses necessitated by the nature of their thesis research.   These requests will be judged according to the merit of the research.  It is therefore imperative that a complete description of the thesis topic and the research methodology as well as a recommendation from the thesis advisor be included in the application.
The Cutcheon Travel Fund:  Five awards of up to $500 will be made to students who will be presenting papers based on their senior thesis research at scholarship conferences or who will be attending conferences which have a direct bearing on their research.  These requests will be judged on the merit of the research project.  You should present a thesis outline, a faculty recommendation, and a program of the conference to the Honors Program.  If no paper is to be presented, you should provide a statement describing the importance of the conference to your work along with a faculty recommendation and conference program. You are encouraged to seek matching funds from other sources.
Melvin Davidson Research Award:   Up to $500 for research expenses such as travel to archives, expensive software, books not available in the library, or supplies for scientific experiments.
Lutz Family Research Award:   Up to $500 for research expenses such as travel to archives, expensive software, books not available in the library, or supplies for scientific experiments.
Hellman Family Endowment Award:   Up to $500 for students concentrating in mathematics or natural science. Awards may be used for research or for expenses related to study-abroad. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.  If you are applying for the Hellman Award  for study-abroad, please include a description of the program in which you are planning to participate.  You should submit the application by the deadline in the term prior to the one in which you are going abroad.  If it is to be used for research, submit it just as you would any other thesis research application.   
London School of Economics Scholarship:   An annual award of $2500-$5000 for students attending the London School of Economics.  You should get in touch with Donna Wessel Walker or Elleanor Crown after you have applied and been accepted to LSE.  This award is made possible by the generosity of alumnus Peter Benedek who feels he benefited greatly from his junior year at LSA and wants to help other students enjoy this opportunity.
John Patrick Kennedy Award: Provides funds for travel that is required to complete senior thesis research.
https://www.lsa.umich.edu/honors/current/awards.htm#Grants

The Center for the Education of Women Scholarship
Scholarship applications are now available. You may download and print the pdf or you can pick one up at the CEW office at 330 East Liberty St. between Division and Fifth.  Please read the eligibility requirements carefully.
Eligibility:

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

If you have any questions about the application process or eligibility, contact Roxann Keating  at 734.764.7271http://www.umich.edu/~cew/students/scholar.htm

The LSA Opportunity Scholarship Program (Spring/Summer Terms)
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts provides up to $2000 in support for Spring or Summer internships, research projects, or University of Michigan programs abroad for LSA undergraduates.  These Opportunity Scholarships are designed to provide support to those who would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate based on financial constraints.  Therefore, primary consideration will be given to students with demonstrated financial need-based on the FAFSA and the UM financial aid package.  The 2008 application deadline is Friday, March 7,2008.
Internships: Funding is available for undergraduate students to participate in internships abroad with private companies, government agencies, international organizations or nongovernmental organizations.
Research Projects: The scholarship supports undergraduate students who are doing research abroad as part of their degree program. For the purpose of this award, research is defined as thesis research, participation in an on-going research project as part of a required degree-related work experience, or other independent research toward degree requirements.  The research project does not have to be for academic credit.
Spring/Summer Programs: Programs must be affliliated with the University of Michigan and associated with a department or program within the College of LSA.  Examples include but not limited to, the Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates Program (GIEU), and the Center for Afroamerican and African Studies Spring Study Abroad Course.  Students participating in Spring/Summer programs through the Office of International Programs (OIP) must first apply for available scholarship through OIP prior to submitting an application for the LSA Opportunity Scholarship.
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full time in an LSA degree program, be in good academic standing, and will not graduate before the end of their project, and demonstrate financial need.  Elibility internships or researsch projects must be at least one month long, and constitute at least a 30-hour per week time commitment, exclusive of language training.
Deadline: The 2007 application deadline is Friday, March 7, 2008.
For application procedures, see here: https://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/students/scholarships/current/

Rhodes, Marshall and Mitchell Scholarships
Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships provide funding for two or three years of graduate study in Great Britain. Rhodes Scholarships are used in any program available at Oxford; Marshall Scholars can choose from a large number of universities and programs in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.. The George Mitchell Scholarship Program provides for one year of graduate work in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.  To be eligible for any of these programs, you must hold an undergraduate degree by the fall in which the scholarship begins. There are age, citizenship, and other criteria that you can find on the appropriate web page or in the Honors office. In general, academic excellence, distinguished preparation and promise of future success in a specific field, wide interests and involvement, personal development, and leadership are all taken into account by the scholarship committees. Successful candidates usually have a GPA of 3.7 or better and a record of participation in activities that demonstrate leadership and commitment.
https://www.lsa.umich.edu/honors/current/awards.htm#Rhodes
http://www.provost.umich.edu/scholars/scholarships/#rhodes
http://www.provost.umich.edu/scholars/scholarships/#marshall
http://www.provost.umich.edu/scholars/scholarships/#mitchell

Summer Language Institute Scholarships
Choose the Path to Multilingualism and Experience the world ... 2008 UM Summer Language Institute. Spring Term: April 29-June 20, 2008; Summer Term: June 25-Aug 15, 2008; Ten-week courses: June 2-Aug 8, 2008. Intensive (6-10 credit) language courses typically include: Asian Languages (First Year Chinese, Second Year Chinese, First Year Japanese, Second Year Japanese, First Year Korean), Classical Languages (Elementary Classical Greek), Germanic Languages (First Year Dutch, First Year German, Second Year German), Near Eastern Languages (Elementary Modern Standard Arabic, Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic, Colloquial Eqyptian, Advanced Business Arabic), Romance Languages (First Year French, Second Year French, First Year Italian, Second Year Italian, First Year Spanish, Second Year Spanish), and Slavic Languages (First Year Polish, First Year Russian, Second Year Russian, Third year Russian). http://www.ii.umich.edu/sli

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