Advising: Scholarships
CBSE Diversity Awards in Genomic Science
Each year, UCSC's CBSE and Center for Genomic Sciences grant 6 quarter-long awards of $1500 each. The awards go to outstanding underrepresented undergraduate students at UCSC to pursue research projects in areas relevant to the human genome, including the ethical, legal, and social implications of genome research. Students who have successfully completed one quarter of research under one of these awards may apply for subsequent quarters.
Application: http://www.cbse.ucsc.edu/outreach/outreach_divfellows.shtml
Contact:
Center for the Dynamics and Evolution of the Land–Sea Interface (CDELSI)
Research and travel awards for UCSC undergraduatess
CDELSI encourages interdisciplinary research and education at the land–sea interface. Current themes within CDELSI include long- and short-term dynamics of global and regional climate changes and impacts on ocean circulation; biogeochemical cycles; marine, terrestrial and landscape ecology; paleoclimatology and paleoceanography; geomorphology and hydrology; aquatic toxicology; human impacts; and environmental economics and policy. Funding is available for undergraduate or graduate students at UCSC who are conducting thesis work in an environmental science or related field lasting at least two quarters (including summer) and whose work is clearly related to the interdisciplinary mission of CDELSI. Research awards cover research expenses; travel awards support attendance at meetings.
Website: http://cdelsi.ucsc.edu/cdelsi_frmset4.html
Chancellor's Undergraduate Internship Program (CUIP)
Working with a mentor, CUIP interns take a lead role on a project or program important to the UCSC community. They participate in a weekly class designed to strengthen their leadership skills. Through the class they interact with the Chancellor and high ranking campus administrators, and make an array of peer contacts among student leaders. CUIP interns gain firsthand knowledge of the goals and operations of campus administration, and become powerful advocates in the campus community and beyond. Students work an average of 15 hours per week at these paid internships during the fall, winter, and spring quarters. This program is a vailable to full-time UCSC students.
Website: http://intern.ucsc.edu/cuip/>
View current openings: (look for the CBSE position, Computer Systems Administrator for the UCSC Genome Browser) http://www.careercenter.ucsc.edu/internships/index.cfm?A=L&P=1&PW=1&jt=nw
David S. Lee Scholarship
The David S. Lee Scholarship recognizes UCSC School of Engineering undergraduate students for their achievements and the diverse experiences that they bring into the engineering community. Students with academic merit and financial need are invited to apply for this competitive scholarship. Previous recipients who are still enrolled in SoE majors may reapply. The amount of this annual award varies (typically 1-4 awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,000).
Application: Application forms can be picked up outside of Baskin Engineering 227.
Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees (UC LEADS)
The University of California Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees (UC LEADS) program educates California's future leaders by preparing promising students for advanced education in science, mathematics, and engineering. The program is for upper-division undergraduate students with the potential to succeed in their disciplines, but who have experienced situations or conditions that have adversely impacted their advancement in their field of study. Once chosen as UC LEADS Scholars, students embark upon a two-year individualized program of scientific research and graduate school preparation guided by individual faculty mentors.
Websites: http://www.ucop.edu/ucleads/ and http://graddiv.ucsc.edu/ucleads/index.php
UCSC contact: Missy Soto, Graduate Recruitment and Retention Coordinator,
, 831-459-2768
Marilyn C. Davis Scholarship for Re-entry Women Majoring in Natural Sciences
This endowed scholarship fund was established by a re-entry woman who received undergraduate and graduate science degrees at UCSC in memory of her mother, who herself was a re-entry student after raising five children. Scholarships ranging from $200 to $1,000 are available to UCSC re-entry women (undergraduates who are 25 and older; graduate students who are 29 and older) who are majoring in the sciences. The scholarship provides funding either for professional development or for immediate, urgent financial need related to a student’s education.
Urgent financial need fund: contact Corinne Miller,
or 459-4968.
Professional development fund: This supports professional development activities in the sciences, including (but not limited to) costs associated with thesis preparation, field research, publication of an article, presenting a paper at a conference, applying to graduate programs, traveling to visit graduate programs, or interviewing for jobs. Awards may be used for direct costs of these activities or for other indirect associated expenses such as child care and wardrobe.
Application: for an application, please contact the STARS office at 459-2552 or email
. The application requires a brief letter of endorsement from a faculty member.
UCSC Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC)
The MARC program aims to increase the numbers and capabilities of minority scientists in biomedical research and teaching by preparing students to compete successfully for entry into Ph.D. and M.D. programs. The program begins with an 8-week summer laboratory training program where students conduct independent research and attend an intensive laboratory and lecture class. Students continue their research during the academic year. MARC Fellows receive a monthly stipend, and their tuition and fees are covered each quarter during the academic year.
Application: available to full-time UCSC students and accepted transfer students who have competed prerequisite coursework.
Website: http://marcmbrs.ucsc.edu/
UCSC Center for Adaptive Optics (CfAO) Research Internships on the Mainland
The CfAO Research Internship Program is an intensive, eight-week research experience emphasizing adaptive optics, a method to sharpen the images produced by optical systems such as telescopes, cameras, and the human eye. Each student works in a research group chosen depending on interest. During the program, interns receive a stipend plus housing, roundtrip travel from home, and travel for other scheduled activities. An additional supplement may be possible during the academic year. The program is available to community college students and undergraduates from four-year universities.
Website: http://cfao.ucolick.org/EO/internshipsnew/mainland/index.php
Contact: Malika Moutawakkil at 831-459-5592,
UCSC Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS)
The MBRS program offers in-depth experience in the academic and experimental aspects of biological research and prepares students to compete successfully for entry into graduate programs, internships, and professional schools. The program begins with an 8-week summer workshop where students learn how to participate successfully in a research laboratory. During the academic year, students assist in new or on-going research in faculty member laboratories, then present their research at a national symposium. MARC Fellows receive a salary during the summer. Resources are also available during the academic year.
Application: available to full-time UCSC students and accepted transfer students who have competed prerequisite coursework.
Website: http://marcmbrs.ucsc.edu/
STEPS Institute for Innovation in Environmental Research
Founded to integrate science, technology, engineering, policy, and society (STEPS), the institute focuses interdisciplinary research on three major global environmental issues: genetic restructuring of ecosystems, alteration of major water systems, and climate change. The institute provides research funds for UCSC graduate and undergraduate research projects in the environmental sciences.
Contact:
Website: http://www.steps.ucsc.edu/
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Information Technology (SURF-IT)
UCSC Baskin School of Engineering
Juniors or seniors in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, bioinformatics, or a similar area can receive a stipend while participating in an intensive and personalized summer program for women, minority, or disadvantaged undergraduates. Participants perform research directly supervised by a UCSC faculty member and attend weekly meetings focused on graduate school preparation, how to present research results, research ethics, and field trips to Silicon Valley research laboratories.
Website: http://surf-it.soe.ucsc.edu/
Undergraduate awards offered by other organizations
Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS)
The ARCS Foundation provides scholarships to academically outstanding United States citizens studying to complete their degrees in science, medicine and engineering, thereby contributing to the worldwide advancement of science and technology. Scholars are selected by the 46 colleges and universities to which ARCS Foundation chapters make allocations. Students must have a university grade point average of 3.5 or above and be recommended by their departments.
Contact: the financial aid office at your college or university
Website: http://www.arcsfoundation.org/National/ARCS_1.asp
MORE... read about the ARCS recipients from UC Santa Cruz for the 2005-06 academic year
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program
The Barry M. Goldwater Foundation awards scholarships to outstanding undergraduates who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The scholarships go to students who will be college juniors or seniors in the coming academic year. Four-year institutions are eligible to nominate up to four students who are in the sophomore or junior class during the current academic year. Two-year institutions may nominate up to two students who are sophomores during the current academic year. To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university using the official nomination materials available to each institution on the Foundation's website. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually.
Website: http://www.act.org/goldwater/
Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Summer Institutes (BBSI)
Offered by NSF-NIH
This summer program provides students majoring in the biological sciences, computer sciences, engineering, mathematics, and physical sciences with experience in interdisciplinary bioengineering or bioinformatics research and education. The Summer Institutes, occurring at nine university campuses across the country, are open to junior and senior undergraduates and, in most cases, first-year graduate students from the host university or other institution. They combine for-credit coursework and research seminars with hands-on research mentored by leading faculty in the field. The program emphasizes the inclusion of women, under-represented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Students receive a stipend.
Website: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2005/nsf05611/nsf05611.htm
Clare Boothe Luce Program
"To encourage women to enter, study, graduate, and teach" in fields where there have seemingly been obstacles to their advancement. Specifically listed are physics, chemistry, biology, meteorology, engineering (including electrical, mechanical, aeronautical, civil, and nuclear), computer science, and mathematics.
Contact: Program Director (212) 489-7700.
Website: http://www.hluce.org/home.aspx
Collaborative Research Experience for Undergraduates in Computer Science and Engineering (CREU)
This undergraduate research program supports teams of 2-3 students who wish to engage in research projects directly related to computer science or computer engineering. Sponsored by the Committee on the Status of Women (CRA-W) in Computing Research and the Coalition to Diversify Computing (CSC), the program aims to increase the numbers of women and minorities who continue on to graduate school in computer science and engineering. Each student receives a $1000 stipend, and each project also receives $500 for related costs.
Website: http://www.cra.org/Activities/craw/creu/index.php
CRA Distributed MentorProgram
To increase the number of women entering graduate studies in the fields of computer science and engineering, this highly selective program matches promising undergraduate women with a faculty mentor for a 10-week summer research experience at the faculty member's home institution. Students are directly involved in a research project and interact with graduate students and professors on a daily basis. This experience is invaluable for students who are considering graduate school, providing them with a close-up view of what graduate school is really like and also increasing their competitiveness as an applicant for graduate admissions and fellowships.Students receive $600 per week for research plus relocation travel assistance, when appropriate.
Website: http://cra.org/Activities/craw/dmp/
CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Award Program
CRA's Outstanding Undergraduate Award program recognizes undergraduate students in the US or Canada who show outstanding research potential in an area of computing research. In addition to evidence of significant research contributions, the committee also considers the student's academic record and service to the community. The $1,000 cash prize can be awarded to one male and one female student from each school; other outstanding candidates receive honorable mentions. The two first prize winners from each school receive financial assistance toward their travel to the conference where the award is presented.
Application: Nomination by department chair or faculty member
Website: http://www.cra.org/Activities/awards/undergrad/
Contact: for questions or inquiries, email
or call (202) 234-2111
Google Anita Borg Scholarship
Female undergraduates and graduate students are awarded these scholarships based on the strength of their academic background and demonstrated leadership. Awardees receive a $10,000 scholarship for the 2007-2008 academic year and will be invited to visit Google headquarters in Mountain View, California for a networking retreat in which they can meet and share their experiences. Available to full-time students majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field and either entering their senior year of undergraduate study or enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the United States. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in their current program.
Website: http://www.google.com/anitaborg/
Google Scholarship Program—Hispanic College Fund
The
Google Scholarship Program offers funds to students studying computer science or computer engineering
who are juniors or seniors in college or pursuing a Master's or PhD. Awardees receive a $5,000 scholarship for the 2007-2008 academic year. Available to full-time students enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the United States or Puerto Rico. Students must be US citizens or permanent residents with demonstrated financial need and must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in their current program.
Website: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.123/default.asp
Integrated Micro/Nano Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (IMSURE)
at the University of California, Irvine (UCI)
In this 10-week summer research program for undergraduates, participants will work directly with a UCI faculty mentor on a challenging and original research project that explore a diverse and exciting range of topics in biomedical, physical, and engineering micro/nano-technology.
The program includes seminars and workshops with representatives of industry, national labs, and defense agencies, along with tours of campus research facilities and local industry field trips. Faculty will also host workshops focused on career development, graduate school, research ethics, and writing and presentation skills. At the conclusion of the program, students will be prepared to share their research accomplishments by presenting their findings at the IMSURE Research Symposium.
Students will receive a $3,000 stipend, travel cost reimbursement, and free, furnished on-campus housing. The program is for non-graduating undergraduates from universities or community colleges who will have either junior or senior status by the start of the IMSURE program. Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Women, underrepresented minorities, and individuals from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
Website: http://www.urop.uci.edu/im-sure.html
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Various programs
The NIH offers programs for students pursuing undergraduate and graduate-level studies in various branches of biomedical research.
Website: ttp://www.training.nih.gov/student/index.asp
National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)
The UGSP offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers scholarship support (up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses), paid research training at the NIH during the summer, and paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation.
Application: http://ugsp.info.nih.gov
Website: http://www.ugsp.nih.gov/overview_faqs/overview_faqs.asp?m=01&s=01
National Science Foundation Science & Technology Centers (NSF-STC)
Summer internship program
The National Science Foundation Science & Technology Centers (STCs) offer summer internships at each of the eleven centers, located at prestigious universities around the United States. These 8- to 10-week summer internships provide undergraduates an opportunity to conduct research in a "graduate school" setting in biological sciences, engineering, computer and information science, and other fields. Participants engage in hands-on research in a cutting-edge field and are mentored by top research faculty. The research culminates in the development of a scientific paper, poster, or presentation. The program includes professional development, technical, and academic seminars. Participants receive the cost of transportation to the STC, stipend, room and board, and participation in STC planned events.
Website: http://www.nsfstc.org/
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation
For low-income women and children
Established in 2003, the Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation aims to carry on some of Congresswoman Mink’s most ardent commitments: educational access, support, and opportunity for low-income women, especially mothers, and educational enrichment for children. In its first year the foundation will offer 5 education support awards for low-income women (up to $2000 each) and a number of small grants (up to $500 each) to support low-income women who are enrolled in education or training.
Website: http://www.ptmfoundation.net/home.shtml
REU Program – Keck Graduate Institute
Summer research program in biotechnology and bioengineering
This ten-week summer program engages undergraduate students in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research in the areas of bioengineering, bioinformatics, and applied molecular and cellular biology. The program also offers exposure to related ethics and business topics. Students must be motivated high achievers who have shown interest in interdisciplinary research and the ability to interact effectively in a team environment. Women and members of underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. Students receive a stipend.
Website: http://faculty.kgi.edu/niemz/REUwebsite/reu/program.htm
Silicon Valley Engineering Council (SVEC)
The SVEC scholarship program identifies and supports deserving students whose studies are aligned toward engineering, engineering technology, or technology and helps them achieve their educational goals. Engineering and technology students graduating from high school or presently enrolled in undergraduate community college and university programs are encouraged to apply.
Application: available online at http://www.svec.org/scholarships.html; can be submitted to Connie Fang, P.O. Box 920, Cupertino, CA 95015 or personally delivered at the January 26 SVEC meeting (see www.svec.org)
Website: http://www.svec.org/scholarships.html
Contact: Connie Fang,
Society of Women Engineers
Scholarship programs
SWE administers more than 70 individual scholarship awards annually, varying in amount from $1000 to over $5,000 per year. All SWE Scholarships are open only to women pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees in engineering or computer science, as well as engineering and computer science students enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs.
Website: http://www.swe.org/scholarships/
Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley (SUPERB)
This 8-week summer program provides research opportunities in engineering to students who have been historically underrepresented in the field for reasons of social, cultural, educational, or economic barriers. Students gain research experience by participating in challenging research projects with UC Berkeley engineering faculty and graduate students in bioengineering, electrical engineering and computer sciences, and other engineering disciplines. The program features regular workshops and seminars on the nature of academic life, standardized test preparation, writing and research skills, and graduate school applications. Participants receive a $3,500 stipend, housing, meals, and a $600 travel allowance.
Website: http://www.coe.berkeley.edu/cues/superb/index.html
Contact: Beatriz Lopez-Flores (510) 643-5600,
UCSF Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees (LEADS)
This 2-year program of scientific research and graduate school preparation educates California's future leaders by preparing promising students for advanced education in science, mathematics, and engineering. Serves upper-division undergraduate students with the potential to succeed in these disciplines, but who have experienced situations or conditions that have adversely impacted their advancement their field of study. LEADS program scholars visit the UCSF campus several times per year to interact with faculty, grad students, and postdocs and to participate in UCSF enrichment programs such as the UCSF AGEP Colloquia (http://student.ucsf.edu/agep). LEADS scholars may also participate in the competitive UCSF Summer Research Training Program (http://student.ucsf.edu/srtp).
Contact: UCSF LEADS Program at or (415) 514-3510
Website: http://student.ucsf.edu/ucleads
Graduate student awards at UCSC
CBSE Diversity Fellowships in Genomic Science
Each year, UCSC's CBSE and Center for Genomic Sciences awards fellowships to outstanding underrepresented graduate students at UCSC to pursue research projects in areas relevant to the human genome, including the ethical, legal, and social implications of genome research. The fellowship includes one year of tuition, fees, and stipend, plus an allowance for research supplies and travel to one relevant scientific meeting.
Application: http://www.cbse.ucsc.edu/outreach/outreach_divfellows.shtml
Contact:
UCSC Training Program in Systems Biology of Stem Cells
Predoctoral CIRM Scholars
This program, funded by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), provides graduate students with a solid understanding of the biology of stem cells, the skills to use stem cells in their own research, and the ability to devise and use computational approaches in their stem cell research. The Predoctoral CIRM Scholars program offers scholarships for students from any UCSC graduate program who are pursuing or planning to pursue laboratory research with a UCSC CIRM mentor in some aspect of stem cell biology. Program trainees receive guidance from UCSC faculty mentors, fulfill stem cell course requirements, and participate in a variety of learning opportunities. The program offers a stipend of $25,000 per year plus health insurance, registration fees, tuition, and a research allowance of $5000 per year to cover laboratory supplies, travel, and books. Trainees are not required to be California residents or US citizens. UCSC and the CIRM are particularly interested in training a diverse pool of individuals from many backgrounds, including underrepresented minorities.
Website: http://www.cbse.ucsc.edu/academics/cirm_postdoc.shtml
Graduate student grants and fellowships offered by other organizations
The CBSE does not sponsor the grants and fellowships listed here; this list is intended only as a resource.
Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Summer Institutes (BBSI)
Offered by NSF-NIH
This summer program provides students majoring in the biological sciences, computer sciences, engineering, mathematics, and physical sciences with experience in interdisciplinary bioengineering or bioinformatics research and education. The Summer Institutes, occurring at nine university campuses across the country, are open to junior and senior undergraduates and, in most cases, first-year graduate students from the host university or other institution. They combine for-credit coursework and research seminars with hands-on research mentored by leading faculty in the field. The program emphasizes the inclusion of women, under-represented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Students receive a stipend.
Website: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2005/nsf05611/nsf05611.htm
Center for Information Security Studies and Research (CISR)
U.S. Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey
This program enables civilians to obtain a full scholarship for a Master's degree, receive a salary while in school, and begin a career with an unlimited future. NPS's Center for Information Security Studies and Research (CISR) is one of the world's foremost centers for information security education and research and has been designated as a National Center of Excellence for Information Assurance. Students selected for this program will receive tution for two years at the NPS Computer Science Program, an entry-level annual salary while in school, and placement in a summer internship program. After completion of the program, students will seek full-time, paid positions with the Federal Government where they will work for a minimum of two full years. The program is open to US citizens with a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field (mathematics, engineering, or physics) with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Website: http://cisr.nps.navy.mil/scholarships.html
Clare Boothe Luce Program
"To encourage women to enter, study, graduate, and teach" in fields where there have seemingly been obstacles to their advancement. Specifically listed are physics, chemistry, biology, meteorology, engineering (including electrical, mechanical, aeronautical, civil, and nuclear), computer science, and mathematics.
Contact: Program Director (212) 489-7700.
Website: http://www.hluce.org/3cblfm.html
DOE Computational Science Fellowship
The Department of Energy supports a broad spectrum of basic and applied research in science and engineering at its National Laboratories and through an extensive program of grants and contracts with universities and the private sector.
Application: online at https://www.krellinst.org/csgf/application/
Website: http://www.krellinst.org/CSGF/
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships—Dissertations
For achieving excellence in college and university teaching
This program aims to increase the presence of underrepresented minorities on the nation's college and university faculties, to enhance diversity on campuses, and to address the persisting effects of past discrimination. The dissertation fellowships provide one year of support for individuals working to complete a dissertation leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree. Dissertation fellowships will be awarded in a national competition based on demonstrated superior academic achievement, commitment to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers, and preparation to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Open to citizens or nationals of the United States who are Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree candidates studying in an eligible research-based discipline at a U.S. educational institution.
Website: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/forddiss.html
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships—Predoctoral
For achieving excellence in college and university teaching
This program aims to increase the presence of underrepresented minorities on the nation's college and university faculties, to enhance diversity on campuses, and to address the persisting effects of past discrimination. Predoctoral fellowships will be awarded in a national competition based on demonstrated superior academic achievement, commitment to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers, and preparation to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Open to citizens or nationals of the United States who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree at a U.S. educational institution.
Website: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/fordpredoc.html
Fulbright for Non-U.S. Students
The Fulbright Program supports educational exchanges that strengthen understanding and communication between the United States and over 140 countries. More than 1,300 new Foreign Fulbright Fellows enter U.S. academic programs each year. IIE arranges academic placement for most Fulbright nominees and supervises all grantees during their stay in the United States. Foreign students apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the binational Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassies in their home countries.
Website: http://www.iie.org/FulbrightTemplate.cfm?Section=Foreign_Student_Program
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers opportunities for recent graduates, postgraduate candidates, and developing professionals and artists to conduct career-launching study and research abroad. Applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program must be U.S. citizens at the time of application and hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent by the beginning of the grant.
Website: http://www.iie.org/fulbright/us
Application: UCSC students: visit the Office of International Education website: http://oie.ucsc.edu/ful/
Contact for UCSC students: Kate Colburn,
GEM Fellowship Programs
The GEM fellowship programs are designed to offer opportunities for underrepresented minority students to obtain M.S. degrees in engineering and Ph.D. degrees in engineering and the natural and physical sciences through a program of paid summer internships and graduate financial assistance.
Application: Apply online.
Website: http://was.nd.edu/gem/gemwebapp/gem_00_000.htm
Google Anita Borg Scholarship
Female graduate students are awarded these scholarships based on the strength of their academic background and demonstrated leadership. Awardees receive a $10,000 scholarship for the 2006-2007 academic year and will be invited to visit Google headquarters in Mountain View, California for a networking retreat in which they can meet and share their experiences. Available to full-time students majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field and either entering their senior year of undergraduate study or enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the United States. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in their current program.
Website: http://www.google.com/anitaborg/
Google Scholarship Program—Hispanic College Fund
The
Google Scholarship Program offers funds to students studying computer science or computer engineering
who are juniors or seniors in college or pursuing a Master's or PhD. Awardees receive a $5,000 scholarship for the 2007-2008 academic year. Available to full-time students enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the United States or Puerto Rico. Students must be US citizens or permanent residents with demonstrated financial need and must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in their current program.
Website: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.123/default.asp
GrantsNet
GrantsNet currently lists about 700 grant programs and is one of the largest U.S. science grant databases for graduate students, medical students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty.
Contact:http://www.grantsnet.org/
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Scholars Program
The HHMI-NIH Research Scholars Program was established in to give outstanding students at U.S. medical schools the opportunity to receive research training at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Research Scholars spend nine months to a year on the NIH campus, conducting basic, translational or applied biomedical research under the direct mentorship of senior NIH research scientists.
Website: http://www.hhmi.org/research/cloister/
IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Program
The IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Program honors exceptional Ph.D. students in an array of focus areas of interest to IBM and fundamental to innovation. IBM Ph.D. Fellowships are awarded worldwide. IBM Ph.D. Fellows are awarded tuition, fees, and a stipend for one academic year, and fellows can reapply for subsequent years. All IBM Ph.D. Fellows are matched with an IBM mentor according to their technical interests and may intern at an IBM research or development laboratory. Students must be nominated by a faculty member. They must be enrolled full-time in a college or university Ph.D. program, and they should have completed at least one year of study in their doctoral program at the time of their nomination. Award recipients will be selected based on their overall potential for research excellence, the degree to which their technical interests align with those of IBM, and their academic progress to-date, as evidenced by publications and endorsements from their faculty advisor and department head.
Website: http://www-304.ibm.com/jct09002c/university/scholars/fellowship/phd/
John & Fannie Hertz Foundation
The Hertz Foundation's Graduate Fellowship award, which is based on merit, not need, consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend.
Website: http://www.hertzfoundation.org/awards.shtml
Knowles Science Teaching Fellowship Program (KSTF)
This fellowship is available to individuals who have received a Bachelor's or advanced degree in science, engineering or mathematics and now want to teach high school science or mathematics. The Fellowship supports them professionally and financially for up to five years through a teacher preparation program to eligibility for tenure. During the summers, the Teaching Fellows have opportunities to engage in activities that will enhance their ability to teach science. During the initial academic year, Fellows may participate in a recognized teacher certification program. Each year, the fellows meet three times, in summer, fall and spring, occasionally in conjunction with a professional meeting for science teachers. Fellows communicate electronically with each other regularly. Support is available for a local mentor and for materials to enhance instructional materials.
Website: http://www.kstf.org/teaching_fellowships/
Lawrence Livermore Summer Internship Program
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, California holds an annual national competition for the prestigious Lawrence Livermore Summer Internship Program (LLSIP). Applicants must be college seniors or current graduate students in the applied physical sciences, including engineering, energy, biomedicine, environmental science, physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science who intend to pursue a Ph.D. and are willing to support cutting-edge science and engineering in the interest of national security. The award includes summer employment at LLNL with a competitive salary. This opportunity can lead to publications, graduate fellowships, and consideration for future employment.
Website: http://internships.llnl.gov/llsip/
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
In its commitment to increasing the number and quality of our nation's scientists and engineers, the Department of Defense annually supports approximately 8,000 graduate students in fields important to national defense needs.
Website: http://www.asee.org/ndseg/
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Grants
This website lists a number of grants and awards available to predoctoral researchers involved in genomics research and in related ELSI topics. Browse this site for a number of grants and awards available to minority and disabled students. Check the web page for links to other programs.
Website: http://www.genome.gov/Grants/
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Various programs
The NIH offers programs for students pursuing undergraduate and graduate-level studies in various branches of biomedical research.
Website: http://www.training.nih.gov/student/index.asp
National Physical Sciences Consortium
Graduate fellowship
The NPSC offers a unique and exciting doctoral graduate fellowship program in the physical sciences and related engineering fields that directs special emphasis toward the recruitment of under-represented minority and female physical science students. The intent is to offset the historic imbalance faced by these underrepresented groups within the research community.
Website: http://www.npsc.org/students/
NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Fellowships are awarded for graduate study leading to research-based masters or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering supported by the National Science Foundation. More than 900 students are awarded 12-month stipends and cost-of-education allowances.
Website: http://www.nsf.gov/dir/index.jsp?org=EHR
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation
For low-income women and children
Established in 2003, the Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation aims to carry on some of Congresswoman Mink’s most ardent commitments: educational access, support, and opportunity for low-income women, especially mothers, and educational enrichment for children. In its first year the foundation will offer 5 education support awards for low-income women (up to $2000 each) and a number of small grants (up to $500 each) to support low-income women who are enrolled in education or training.
Website: http://www.ptmfoundation.net/home.shtml
Palo Alto Research Center (PARC)
Graduate internship program
Each year PARC invites highly qualified graduate students to join its community of researchers for the summer. Technical internships may be in research or advanced development, working with top researchers and pursuing independent projects. Successful applicants typically hold Bachelor's degrees in computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or related fields and are enrolled in advanced degree programs by the time their internships begin. There are no residency requirements
Application: http://www.parc.com/contact/employment/intern/
Website: http://www.parc.com/contact/employment/graduate.php
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
These fellowships provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. Candidates must be either holders of green cards, naturalized citizens, or children of two naturalized citizens. Graduate students from any field may apply.
Website: http://www.pdsoros.org/
Contact: by email
or phone (212) 547-6926
Society of Women Engineers
Scholarship programs
SWE administers more than 70 individual scholarship awards annually, varying in amount from $1000 to over $5,000 per year. All SWE Scholarships are open only to women pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees in engineering or computer science, as well as engineering and computer science students enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs.
Website: http://www.societyofwomenengineers.org/scholarships/brochure.aspx
UC Graduate Research & Education in Adaptive bio-Technology (GREAT)
This research training program offers individual fellowships of up to $50,000 in to support the training of the brightest young graduate students within the University of California system in cutting-edge theoretical and experimental research at the interface between the life sciences and the physical, chemical, material, engineering, mathematical, or computational sciences. Indisputably novel ideas for research and training that do not strictly fall within those parameters but are within the broadly defined field of biotechnology will be considered.
Website: http://ucbrep.info/GREAT/greattg.cfm