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Scholarships & Awards
Name: Graduate Fellowship for Academic Excellence
Deadline: 5/11/2007
Organization: FAU
Description: financial assistance in the form of a fellowship to outstanding graduate students
Award Amount: The fellowship provides $5,000.00 for an academic year and is non-renewable
Requirements: In order to be considered for this fellowship, the nominees must meet the following minimum requirements: 1. be enrolled full-time (nine credits) as a degree-seeking student during term of award (if term of graduation, at committee's discretion); 2. have completed a minimum of one semester in a FAU graduate program; and, 3. have a minimum FAU graduate grade point average of 3.50.
Materials Required Nominations should include: 1. two letters of recommendation from FAU faculty; 2. an unofficial transcript of all graduate work attempted by the nominee; and, 3. an FAU Graduate Fellowship for Academic Excellence application form available in the Office of Graduate Admissions and Graduate Studies and all graduate program offices
Application Link http://graduate.fau.edu/Awards/fellowapp.pdf
Website Link http://graduate.fau.edu/Awards
Name: Royal Palm Audubon Society Environmental Fellowship
Deadline: 4/27/2007
Organization: FAU
Description: awarded to a graduate student(s) preparing for a career in the promotion of environmentalism, in environmental preservation, or in environmental protection.
Award Amount: Funding for the program is provided by the generous contribution of the Royal Palm Audubon Society. The fellowship provides $1,500.00 for an academic year
Requirements: Students' research should be directed toward increasing our understanding of environmental problems and their solutions
Materials Required Applicants should submit a short (1-2 pages) description of their academic background, interests and research project, and one letter of recommendation from a faculty member who is familiar with the student and his/her research
Application Link
Website Link http://graduate.fau.edu/Awards
Name: Minority Graduate Fellowship*
Deadline: 12/15/2006 - Spring 2007 ; 04/20/2007- Summer 2007 ; 07/27/2007 - Fall 2007
Organization: FAU
Description: American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black and Hispanic graduate students
Award Amount: one-time fellowship of up to $2,100.00
Requirements: This fellowship is for students who are U.S. citizens or resident-aliens entering the first-term of their graduate study program, degree-seeking students enrolled on a full-time basis; students enrolled on a part-time basis may be considered for an adjusted stipend amount.
Materials Required Selection criteria are based on upper-division GPA, graduate GPA, professional work experience and a letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor
Application Link http://graduate.fau.edu/Awards/minorityapp.pdf
Website Link http://graduate.fau.edu/Awards
Name: Delores A. Auzenne Fellowship
Deadline: 5/11/2007
Organization: FAU
Description: Designed to encourage minority students to pursue graduate degrees in areas where they are historically underrepresented at Florida Atlantic University. These areas include, but are not limited to: engineering, mathematics, computer science, economics, and psychology.
Award Amount: The Auzenne Fellowship will provide $5,000 for full-time graduate study during the academic year. Students enrolled in masters programs may receive up to 4 semesters of funding under this program.
Requirements: • Accepted (of degree-seeking status) in a graduate program at FAU (Full-time enrollment will be confirmed prior to the distribution of program funds); • Pursuing a graduate degree in a discipline in which minority students are underrepresented; • Demonstrate the likelihood of satisfactory progress in achieving the desired degree; • Meet eligibility requirements for an award of state financial aid; and • Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
Materials Required (1)Transcript(s) from all institutions attended. (2) A one- or two-page statement on how this fellowship will assist in the achievement of your career goals. ! Three current letters of reference; at least one from a professor who is familiar with your academic work.
Application Link http://graduate.fau.edu/Awards/AuzenneApplication2006.pdf
Website Link http://graduate.fau.edu/Awards
Name: The National Planning Leadership Award for a Student Planner
Deadline: 9/11/2006
Organization: APA
Description: Recognizes up to two students in the final year of a Planning Accreditation Board-approved planning program, one at the undergraduate level and one at the graduate level, for outstanding achievement during the nominee's academic career in planning.
Award Amount:
Requirements: APA membership is required.
Materials Required Support of planning-Illustrate how the nominee's academic achievement has demonstrated comprehension of planning principles and the planning process. Show how the nominee's participation and leadership within the planning program demonstrated a sincere enthusiasm for excellence in planning. Effectiveness, results, and potential. Describe the contribution the nominee has made to the planning profession. Explain how the nominee demonstrates potential for success as a professional planner.
Application Link
Website Link http://www.planning.org/awards/2007.htm#student
Name: AICP Student Project and Outstanding Student Awards
Deadline: 12/8/2006
Organization: APA
Description: The Student Project Award recognizes a student or group of students in accredited planning program for an outstanding paper or class project.
Award Amount:
Requirements: For additional information about these awards, contact Susan Turner at 312-786-6391 or sturner@planning.org.
Materials Required
Application Link
Website Link http://www.planning.org/awards/2007.htm
Name: AICP Student Project and Outstanding Student Awards
Deadline: 4/6/2007
Organization: APA
Description: The Outstanding Student Award recognizes a student for significant attainment in the study of planning and who is graduating from an accredited planning program during the 2006-07 academic year.
Award Amount:
Requirements: For additional information about these awards, contact Susan Turner at 312-786-6391 or sturner@planning.org.
Materials Required
Application Link
Website Link http://www.planning.org/awards/2007.htm
Name: The Robert A. Catlin/David W. Long Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: 10/30/2006
Organization: APA
Description: The Robert A. Catlin/David W. Long Memorial Scholarship serves to foster increased interest among African-American undergraduates in urban planning as a graduate field of study and as a professional career.
Award Amount: $2,500 scholarship is given directly to the student to pay for expenses incurred during the academic year
Requirements: Eligibility Criteria: (1) African-Americans who are rising juniors and seniors majoring in urban planning and related fields (geography, environmental studies, urban studies, etc. (2) Students with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0; and (3) Full-time enrolled students
Materials Required
Application Link http://www.planning.org/blackcommunity/pdf/06Scholarship.pdf
Website Link http://www.planning.org/institutions/scholarship.htm
Name: APA Planning & Law Division Fellowship
Deadline: 8/11/2006
Organization: APA
Description: PLD Fellowship is designed to foster increased interest in the study of land use planning and its interrelationship with the law at the advanced undergraduate, graduate, and law school levels. The Program is open to third and fourth year undergraduate students, first and second year master's degree students and first and second year law students
Award Amount: Two fellowships with a stipend of $2,000.00 each are awarded per semester. The term of the fellowship is approximately five months (the typical length of a semester).
Requirements: Eligible applicants shall be students who intend to work as practicing planners or legal practitioners in the public or private sector and are: Citizens of the United States; and Students currently enrolled in any of the following: third of fourth year undergraduate students in a planning program accredited by the PAB ("Planning Accreditation Board"); first or second year graduate students in a planning program accredited by the PAB;
Materials Required Applications will be judged using the following criteria, listed in order of importance: (1) commitment to planning and the law as reflected in personal statement and resume; (2) academic achievement and/or improvement during previous two years; (3) letter of recommendation; and; (4) professional presentation.
Application Link http://www.planning.org/planningandlaw/pdf/Fellowship.pdf
Website Link http://www.planning.org/planningandlaw/fellowship.htm
Name: APA Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Fellowship
Deadline: 8/14/2006
Organization: APA
Description: students excelling in graduate level studies in planning related to natural resources, energy or the environment
Award Amount: $2,500.00
Requirements: Eligible students must be classified as a second year graduate student enrolled in an accredited graduate school planning program focusing on issues related to the environment, natural resources or energy. They must have a B or greater GPA (3.0/4.0), be a current APA member with ENRE Division membership strongly preferred, have the written recommendation of their major advisor and be in a course of study consistent with ENRE's mission
Materials Required
Application Link http://www.planning.org/environment/pdf/06fellowship.pdf
Website Link http://www.planning.org/institutions/scholarship.htm
Name: Judith McManus Price Scholarship
Deadline: 4/30/2007
Organization: APA
Description: Women and minority (African American, Hispanic American, or Native American) students enrolled in an approved Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) planning program who are citizens of the United States, intend to pursue careers as practicing planners in the public sector, and are able to demonstrate a genuine financial need
Award Amount: $2,000.00 to $4,000.00
Requirements: Women and minority (African American, Hispanic American, or Native American) students enrolled in an approved Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) planning program who are citizens of the United States, intend to pursue careers as practicing planners in the public sector, and are able to demonstrate a genuine financial need
Materials Required
Application Link
Website Link http://www.planning.org/institutions/scholarship.htm
Name: APA Planning Fellowships
Deadline: 4/30/2007
Organization: APA
Description: The purpose of the American Planning Association Planning Fellowship Program is to foster increased minority interest in the study of urban planning at the graduate level. This will provide increased minority participation in the planning profession, and ultimately, greater service to communities across the nation.
Award Amount: Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on the number of fellowships awarded and student need.
Requirements: Applicants must be: (1) a first- or second-year graduate-level student enrolled or officially accepted for enrollment in a graduate planning program accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) (2) a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following minority groups — African American, Hispanic American, and Native American (3) able to document the need for financial assistance.
Materials Required
Application Link
Website Link http://www.planning.org/institutions/scholarship.htm
Name: APA Congressional Fellowships
Deadline: 4/30/2007
Organization: APA
Description: The APA Congressional Fellowship program was started in 2000 to support efforts in Congress to promote smart growth solutions in the nation's communities. The program brings the perspective of planners to the federal legislative process. The six-month fellowship is offered to graduate students and immediate post-graduate students in planning or related fields. Two six-month fellowships are offered each year.
Award Amount: Fellows receive a one-time $4,000 stipend.
Requirements:
Materials Required
Application Link
Website Link http://www.planning.org/institutions/scholarship.htm
Name: Judith Mucci Scholarship
Deadline: 8/1/2006
Organization: FAPA
Description: The Orlando Metro Section FAPA sponsors two Central Florida Graduate students each year with a $1000.00 scholarship.
Award Amount: $1,000.00
Requirements:
Materials Required
Application Link http://www.floridaplanning.org/Orlando/documents/JMS_Application.pdf
Website Link http://www.floridaplanning.org/Orlando/
Name: Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship
Deadline: 11/6/2006
Organization: Advancing Women in Transportation
Description: The Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship was established in 1981 to encourage women pursuing career paths in transportation. The scholarship is awarded to women pursuing graduate studies in transportation or a related field.
Award Amount: $6,000.00
Requirements: The minimum criteria for selection are as follows: a. Open to women b. GPA of 3.0 or higher c. Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics d. Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field
Materials Required The scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant's specific transportation involvement and goals, job skills and academic record. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application Link ftp://wtsinternational.org/su_public/National/Graduate app.doc
Website Link http://www.wtsinternational.org/sub.php?section=
pro_development&section_id=04.03
Name: Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline:
Organization: Advancing Women in Transportation
Description: The Sharon D. Banks Memorial Scholarship is awarded to women pursuing undergraduate studies in transportation or a related field.
Award Amount: $3,000.00
Requirements: The minimum criteria for selection are as follows: a. Open to women b. GPA of 3.0 or higher c. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics d. Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field
Materials Required
Application Link ftp://wtsinternational.org/su_public/National/undergrad app.doc
Website Link http://www.wtsinternational.org/sub.php?section=
pro_development&section_id=04.02
Name: Phi Kappa Phi
Deadline:
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Description:
Award Amount: Two $1,500 scholarships to FAU student-scholars at FAU?s annual Honors Convocation.
Requirements: Nominations are submitted by the college of enrollment and selection is made by a University committee with representation from Phi Kappa Phi.
Materials Required
Application Link
Website Link http://www.fau.edu/pkp/awards.htm
Name: Phi Kappa Phi
Deadline:
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Description:
Award Amount: Seven $1,000 scholarships to student-scholars graduating from FAU and who seek to enroll at FAU in masters and doctoral programs.
Requirements: Applications are included with invitations to membership and are also available from the Chapter President. Selection is made by the Chapter Scholarship/Fellowship Committee, with presentation of awards at the initiation ceremony.
Materials Required
Application Link
Website Link http://www.fau.edu/pkp/awards.htm
Name: Florida-Israel Institute Scholarship
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Description: The Florida-Israel Institute is allowed by-law to provide up to 25 full-time yearly out-of-state tuition exemption scholarships to Israeli citizens who study in one of the Florida public higher-education institutes.
Award Amount: see website for more information
Requirements: see website for more information
Materials Required see website for more information
Application Link http://www.floridaisrael.org/FII_Tuition_Exemptions_Rules_040506.doc
Website Link http://www.floridaisrael.org/application.html
Name: Paul & Daisy Soros New Americans Scholarship
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Description: The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields.
Award Amount: ($20,000 plus 1/2 tuition for up to 2 years)
Requirements: see website for more information
Materials Required see website for more information
Application Link http://www.pdsoros.org/application.html
Website Link http://www.pdsoros.org/
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